Funding Services Officer **AMENDMENT - Closing Date**

Important messages

Please take note that the Department of Indigenous Services Canada (DISC)/ Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) reserves the right to verify claims of Aboriginal affiliation. For appointment processes where the area of selection was limited to Aboriginal peoples or to members of designated employment equity groups that included Aboriginal peoples, the Aboriginal candidates proposed for appointment or appointed must complete and sign the Affirmation of Aboriginal Affiliation Form as a condition of appointment prior to or at the same time as the offer of appointment, even if they have already self-declared as an EE member when applying.

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/appointment-framework/employment-equity-diversity/affirmation-aboriginal-affiliation/affirmation-aboriginal-affiliation-form.html

Candidates must demonstrate, in their cover letter how they meet the EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE factors listed in the essential qualifications and asset (other) qualifications (if applicable). It is NOT sufficient to only state that these qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past duties & responsibilities. Rather, you must clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN, and WHERE the qualification was met through substantiation by describing examples of work performed. Information described in an application, cover letter, or screening questions must be supported by your corresponding résumé. Failure to provide sufficient information, in the format required, may result in your application being eliminated from the process.

A RANDOM OR TOP DOWN SELECTION OF CANDIDATES MAY BE USED IN THE DETERMINATION OF THOSE TO BE GIVEN FURTHER CONSIDERATION IN THE ASSESSMENT PROCESS.

The client organization will accept applications ON-LINE ONLY.

Intent of the process

A pool of partially and/or fully assessed candidates may be established to staff similar positions within the Department of Indigenous Services (DISC)/ Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) with various linguistic profiles, security requirements as well as tenures, which may vary according to the position being staffed.

Positions to be filled: 3

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 5,000 words (maximum)

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

ED1 - Graduation with a degree from a recognized university, or an acceptable combination* of education, training and/or experience

*An acceptable combination is defined as:
Successful completion of two (2) years of an acceptable post-secondary educational program in any field relevant to the work to be performed and at least 2 years of relevant work experience/on-the-job training.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

E1 - Experience in negotiating and consulting with internal clients, external clients and/or stakeholders

E2 - Experience in drafting various documents such as correspondence, briefing note etc. for the use of management.

E3 - Experience providing advice or guidance to management and external clients in regards to government program delivery for a minimum period of two years

E4 - Experience in financial management

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 administered by the Department of Indigenous Services Canada/ Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada

K2 - Knowledge of Government of Canada Indigenous and Northern priorities, issues and programs.

ABILITY

A1 - Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in an ever-changing work environment.

A2 - Ability to analyze and evaluate financial information to make recommendations.

A3 - Ability to communicate effectively orally

A4 - Ability to communicate effectively in writing

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

PS1 - Effective Interpersonal Skills

PS2 - Dependable

PS3 - Judgement

PS4 - Initiative

PS5 - Integrity

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

ASSET QUALIFICATION

EDUCATION

AED1 - Graduation with a degree from a recognized university, with specialization in accounting, finance, business administration, commerce or economics field.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

AE1 - Experience in the delivery of programs to a First Nations client group(s)

AE2 - Experience in preparing, executing and managing First Nation Funding Agreements

KNOWLEDGE

AK1 - Knowledge of DISC/ INAC 's policies, legislation and directives relating to funding agreements

ABILITY

AA1 - Ability to review and analyze audited financial statements

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENT

Willing and able to work overtime as required

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Willing and able to travel to remote locations via small aircraft, vehicle or boat, travelling in some adverse road and weather conditions

Travel outside of Manitoba may also be required

Willing and able to transport equipment and must be capable of lifting approx 12 k (e.g. laptops, printers, projectors)

Valid "Class 5 Stage F" Manitoba driver's license or personal mobility to the degree associated with such a driver's license

Other information

PLEASE NOTE:

For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by EMAIL for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews). Applicants MUST include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

A variety of assessment tools may be used in the assessment of candidates, such as: *written test, practical test, situational exercise, *oral interview, simulation, presentation, role play, work samples, performance appraisals and/or *reference checks. Some assessment tools may be administered electronically, others, in-person. (*indicates those tools that will most likely be used in this process.)

Candidates are expected to make a reasonable effort to make themselves available for assessments as scheduled. Rescheduling will only permitted for accommodation measures or for other exceptional/extenuating circumstances, to be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Candidates invited to the assessment stage will be required to provide ORIGINAL proof of their education credentials, i.e., their degree or official transcript. Failure to do so may result in you not being considered further in the selection process.

Candidates whose applications are retained for further consideration may be required to travel to attend an interview or for the administration of a test. If you are asked to travel in relation to this appointment process, you should direct any questions you have about travel entitlements to the hiring organization, when contacted, and they will provide you with the necessary information.

All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. Following are some of the benefits associated with applying on-line.

Applicants can create a profile and a resume that can be used when applying for other processes without having to recreate a new application each time.
Applicants can modify their application/resume at any time BEFORE the closing date indicated on the job advertisement.
Applicants can verify the status of their applications, at any time.
Applicants can be notified electronically of tests or interviews and results.
For some jobs, applicants will find important information, namely the job questionnaire and a complete statement of merit criteria that are only available when applying on-line.

To submit an application on-line, please select the button "Apply Online" below.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Depending on the requirements of the position(s) being staffed from this process, for current or future vacancies, any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements, and organizational needs may be applied at the time of staffing. Candidates may be contacted and assessed against these criteria at any time during this process.

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.