*Anticipatory* Project Officer

Important messages

Candidates applying from outside of Yellowknife and Iqaluit must be willing to relocate to Yellowknife, Northwest Territories or Iqaluit, Nunavut to occupy these positions. Relocation assistance is available for successful candidates. Applicants may wish to review the Relocation Directive for information: http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/nrd-drc/index-eng.php.

The salary range for this position is $56,374 to $74,160 plus applicable northern allowances andvacation travel assistance. Rates and conditions are subject to change.

Work environment

Established in August 2009, the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) is the only federal department with an exclusive mandate for the North. The headquarters of CanNor is located in Iqaluit, Nunavut. CanNor also has regional offices in Yukon and the Northwest Territories, with a liaison office in Ottawa.

CanNor's vision is to develop a strong, diversified, sustainable and dynamic economy for Northerners and Indigenous people, communities and businesses across Canada's three Territories. As the smallest of the Government of Canada’s five regional development agencies (less than 100 staff in total), CanNor provides a unique opportunity for individuals looking to be part of a small but mighty organization that leverages its nimbleness to tackle some serious, high-profile socio-economic issues!

In short, this is definitely not just another boring old desk job!! This is a rewarding opportunity for motivated and resourceful individuals to make a real difference in the economic and social wellbeing of northern residents; by working directly with communities and businesses, and witnessing first-hand the results of the government’s investments!

Intent of the process

A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates may be established to staff similar positions within CanNor's northern offices with various linguistic profiles, security requirements and tenures. These may vary according to the position being staffed.

The pool may be used by other federal organizations operating in the North.

For positions in Nunavut, Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement (e.g. Beneficiaries of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement) who are found qualified in this staffing process will be appointed ahead of other qualified applicants.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

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

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

E1: Experience in coordinating projects and programs involving working groups or teams and stakeholders.

E2: Experience in preparing relevant information on resource development activities in the Northern Canada.

E3: Experience in research, analysis and preparing information, and presenting summary reports from internal and external resources to develop briefing material for project teams or senior management (senior management is defined as Manager level and above).

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

K1: Knowledge of legislation, policies or programs related to the management of land and water in northern territories.
K2: Knowledge of project management concepts.
K3: Knowledge aboriginal consultation principles and the political and social environment of groups in Canada’s north.

ABILITIES

A1: Ability to establish priorities, meet deadlines and work efficiently and effectively under pressure.
A2: Ability to analyze technical environmental or socio-economic issues.
A3: Ability to organize and summarize information from a variety of sources.
A4: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A5: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

PS1: Judgement.
PS2: Initiative
PS3: Reliability
PS4: Client service oriented

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION

AED Successful completion of an undergraduate degree in one or more of the following areas of study: business administration, public administration, economics, natural sciences, community development, or in another field relevant to the duties of the position and/or Masters degree in a relevant field.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

AE1: Experience in using various computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software.

AE2: Experience working with Indigenous governments and/or communities.

AE3: Northern experience, preferably Northwest Territories or Nunavut.

AE4: Experience in providing logistical and technical support to project management teams.

KNOWLEDGE

AK1: Knowledge of Infrastructure programs and foreign direct investment initiatives in Canada.
AK2: Knowledge of the Northern Project Management Office mandate and its linkages within the CanNor agency.

CURRENT AND/OR FUTURE ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:

The Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population we serve. In support of our strategy to achieve employment equity goals, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, women, visible minorities and persons with disabilities

Requirement to travel in small aircraft at all times of the year.
Willingness to work overtime as necessary.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - The incumbent and their dependants* may be required to obtain Health Canada medical clearance in accordance with the Isolated Post and Government Housing Directive.
(*) includes incumbent’s spouse or common-law partner and children.

Other information

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate candidates.

Please identify clearly your substantive group and level and your employment status on your resume and/or application form.

All information pertaining to this process will be sent by e-mail and/or will be indicated in your Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) account. Candidates who participate in this selection process must include an electronic e-mail address which accepts e-mails from unknown users (some e-mail systems block this kind of e-mail). It is your responsibility to verify your e-mail and PSRS account on a regular basis for new communication regarding this selection process.

You will be required to provide proof of your education credentials at a later date. Foreign educational credentials must be assessed by a recognized credential assessment service. If the candidate has been educated outside of Canada, it is the candidate’s responsibility to have his or her certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian educational standards. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education during the assessment phase of the staffing process. Guidance may be found at the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) at http://www.cicic.ca.

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.