Senior Program Officer, (Supervisor) Program Delivery

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff a position on a temporary basis for one year. A qualified pool of candidates may be established. This pool of qualified candidates may be used to staff similar positions with similar requirements.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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)

• Completion of a program at a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization related to the position, or acceptable combination of education, training and /or experience.

Degree equivalency

• Experience working effectively with First Nations, Inuit, or Métis.
• Experience consulting with clients and stakeholders to negotiate and arrange for program products or service.
• Experience in health or social case-management.
• Experience in the delivery of PowerPoint presentations.

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

• Experience in the collection, analysis, interpretation and reporting of data.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

• Knowledge of the Jordan’s Principle, A Child-First Initiative.
• Knowledge of challenges First Nations face in accessing publicly funded services.
• Knowledge of government funded services provided to First Nations people.

• Ability to analyze complex issues and provide advice.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.

• Aboriginal cultural competency
• Effective interpersonal relationships
• Initiative
• Judgment
• Respect for diversity
• Teamwork

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

Indigenous Services Canada is committed to ensuring a fair and equitable workforce representation and distribution of women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and visible minorities reflective of their representation in the Canadian population.

In alignment with the APEP in support of strategically increasing Aboriginal representation in areas having the most impact on program delivery and health outcomes of FNIHB’s target population, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to Aboriginal peoples. Aboriginal candidates must use the Affirmation of Aboriginal Affiliation Form (AAAF).

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• Possession of a valid driver’s license or personal mobility to a degree normally associated with the possession of a driver’s license.
• Willing and able to travel; this could include travel to remote locations and by small boats or small aircraft.
• Willing and able to work overtime with short notice.
• Willing and able to work on call as required.

Other information

Please ensure that your email address is on your application for correspondence. Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email.)

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence and telephone conversations, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

Reference checks will be conducted

Interviews will be conducted

Written test(s) may be administered

Candidates must meet all the essential qualifications for the position being staffed. The asset qualifications, organizational needs or operational requirements may be identified as desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the candidate to be appointed

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.