Junior Program Officer

Update: Extension of the closing date.

Important messages

Several methods of assessment may be used to assess potential candidates (written exam, interview, reference check, etc.).

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Acknowledge of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

Following are some of the benefits associated with applying on-line: Applicants can create a profile and retrieve stored application(s) (personal information, covering letter and resume) previously submitted and modify them, if necessary, before submitting the application. Applicants can modify their application/resume at any time before the closing date indicated on the job advertisement.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence and telephone conversations, may be used in the assessment of qualifications. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

Candidates must meet the Essential Qualifications to be appointed to the position. Candidates may be expected to meet, in whole or in part, the criteria related to the Assets, Operational Requirement and Organizational Needs, depending on the position being staffed.

Achieving a representative workforce has been identified as an organizational need in the merit criteria, and could be applied in this appointment process. Consequently, candidates should indicate on their application that they are a member of the designated group(s) specified in the merit criteria.

Intent of the process

The current need is for a junior program officer position for 12-18 months with a possible extension. A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates will be established to staff similar or identical positions at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada and possibly other Federal Departments and Agencies in the North, with various linguistic profiles and/or requirement as well as tenures (term or indeterminate) and/or the security clearance (reliability or secret), which may vary according to the position being staffed.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 2,500 words (maximum) "Candidates must include a cover letter with their application clearly indicating how they meet the pre-selection criteria (education and experiences). Candidates who do not meet these criteria may be rejected at the pre-selection stage."

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION:

- A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

- Experience in assisting to plan projects or programs.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE:

- Experience in planning and organizing conferences, meetings or workshops.
- Experience in working in a Northern environment.
- Experience in working in a cross-cultural environment, specifically as it relates to Inuit culture and values.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

- Knowledge of environmental issues related to the North.
- Knowledge of roles and responsibilities of government related to contaminated sites.

ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES:

- Ability to review materials for team members and project files.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to research and gather information.
- Ability to multi-task, plan, organize work and set priorities effectively.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Dependability.
- Initiative.
- Judgement.
- Thoroughness.

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

ABILITIES:

- Ability to prepare meeting notes and minutes.
- Ability to communicate in Inuktitut.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

- Aboriginal peoples: Preference given to Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement.

Conditions of employment

- Reliability Security Clearance.
- Medical Clearance (if required).
- Oath or Solemn Affirmation (if required).
- Ability and willingness to travel on small aircraft.
- Willingness to travel to remote areas.
- Willingness to work overtime.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.