Research Assistant - Research Affiliate Program

Work environment

Newly created, the Department of Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) offers a dynamic framework that is open to transformation. It works collaboratively with many partners to improve access to high quality services for First Nations, Inuit and Métis. Our vision is to support and empower Indigenous peoples to independently deliver services and improve the socio-economic conditions in their communities.

The Quebec Regional Office of the Department of Indigenous Services Canada is located in the Saint-Roch district, at the heart of downtown Quebec. The regional office team is made up of nearly 180 employees, with a mix of professional profiles.

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

The candidate must be registered full time in a Master’s (research profile) or Ph.D. program in the areas of humanities, social sciences or law.

• Candidates must clearly indicate their level of education in their application.
• Proof of education will be required prior to appointment.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Relevant experience* in research and analysis of governance and socio-economic development issues related to Indigenous Peoples in Canada or elsewhere in the world.

*Experience will be assessed with a portfolio. Candidates must submit along with their applications a maximum of three documents of which they are the main author and which demonstrate relevant experience in research and analysis of governance and socio-economic development issues related to Indigenous Peoples in Canada and elsewhere in the world. The portfolio can include publications in peer-reviewed journals, research notes or reports, or academic work (essays, chapters from a research paper or a thesis, etc.). Contributions will be assessed in light of the breadth of knowledge they show, their originality, their methodological rigour and the clarity of the arguments. Please refer to the "Other information" section to learn about documentation submission procedure.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
(These criteria are not essential, but preference may be given to candidates who have asset qualifications.)

EXPERIENCE

Experience in developing and maintaining relationships with several government and non-government partners, such as Indigenous Peoples.
Experience in preparing administrative documents, such as briefing notes, reports or documents for senior management.
Relevant public policy experience*.

* Experience may have been acquired through research, program or policy development and implementation, or work performed in non-government organizations, volunteer organizations, public administrations, and businesses, consulting firms, think tanks or educational institutions.

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

French essential

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES

Ability to analyze information.
Ability to communicate orally.
Ability to communicate in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

Demonstrating integrity and respect.
Working effectively with others.
Showing initiative and being action-oriented.
Adaptability.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
(These criteria are not essential, but preference may be given to candidates who have asset qualifications.)

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of Indigenous cultures in Quebec and Canada and of the public policy issues concerning them.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

Indigenous Services Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population it serves. To meet its employment equity goals, the Department may limit the selection to candidates self-identifying as belonging to designated employment equity groups, namely, women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other information

Successful completion of both a RAP work assignment and your educational program may lead to a temporary or permanent federal public service position for which you meet the merit criteria and conditions of employment.

All job applications must be submitted via the GC jobs site. Documents portfolio must be sent by email to Murielle Drouin at by closing date : April 3, 2018 – 23:59, Pacific Time, otherwise your application may not be considered further.

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

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

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 Canadian citizens.

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