Evaluation Officer **Amendment to closing date**

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Work environment

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to work firsthand with Indigenous partners and travel to various locations across Canada?

The Evaluation, Performance Measurement and Review Branch (EPMRB) at Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) (formerly Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada) is seeking an experienced Evaluation Officer that is passionate about contributing to reconciliation with Indigenous peoples and supporting the Department in achieving results for Canadians.

Evaluators within the branch are currently contributing to program evaluations that deal with a wide range of subject areas. Further, in the context of reconciliation and the building of a nation-to-nation relationship, our practice is to explore new ways to engage with Indigenous partners in the conduct of evaluations.

If you are up for the challenges, we hope you will consider applying.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is indeterminate. The position to staff is with the Audit and Evaluations sector. However, if you are found qualified you could be considered for opportunities with various tenures in other sectors of the Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada and Indigenous Services Canada in the National Capital Region.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in economics, sociology or statistics.

NOTE: Candidates must always have a degree. The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and may have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization. The specialization may also be obtained through an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

The term degree refers to a baccalaureate as established by educational authorities.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Recent and significant experience* conducting program evaluations or research studies and in employing the use of both quantitative and qualitative evaluation or research techniques.

*Recent and significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the performance of the duties for a period of approximately three (3) years within the past seven (7) years.

Experience in the design, development and implementation of social science research studies or evaluations.

Experience contributing to performance measurement in support of evaluation, or management or decision making.

Experience analyzing various types of socioeconomic data.

Experience writing and reviewing evaluation or research reports.

Experience working as part of a team on evaluations or social science research projects.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
( Not essential, but preference may be given to candidates who possess asset qualifications)

Experience doing work in an evaluation or performance measurement unit.

Experience with Indigenous or Northern issues and research, and interacting with Indigenous or Northern peoples.

Experience working with stakeholders such as government organizations, academia and non-government organizations.

Experience using data or statistical analysis software.

Experience working with consultants.

EDUCATION:

Graduation with a Master’s Degree from a recognized university in a relevant field.

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

Various language requirements
The position to staff is bilingual BBB/BBB. However, the process could be used to staff positions with various linguistic profiles and requirements.

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of the mandates of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Indigenous Services Canada (formerly known as Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada), and issues facing Indigenous peoples and the departments.

Knowledge of the federal government’s Policy and Directive on Results.

Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research and evaluation methods and practices.

ABILITIES

Ability to analyze and interpret data, and synthesize complex information.

Ability to effectively communicate in writing.

Ability to effectively communicate orally.

Ability to work under pressure in a demanding, complex and fast-paced environment with conflicting priorities and tight deadlines.

Ability to work as part of a team.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES

Judgement

Analytical thinking

Adaptability

Initiative

Effective interpersonal skills

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

CURRENT AND/OR FUTURE ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
(Not essential, but preference may be given to candidates who possess the organizational needs)

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada and Indigenous Services Canada are committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population we serve. In support of our strategy to achieve our employment equity goals, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Women, Aboriginal Persons, Visible Minorities and Persons with a Disability.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

A valid driver’s license.

Willingness and ability to work occasional overtime.

Willingness and ability to travel within Canada including to remote communities.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance - The position to staff requires a Secret security clearance. However, the process could be used to staff positions with various security requirements.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the targeted groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

You must provide proof of your education credentials.
If you were educated outside of Canada, you must provide proof of Canadian equivalency when applying. We will accept any Foreign Educational Credentials as long as they are deemed comparable to Canadian standards, through a recognized credential assessment service.

For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including sending invitations for written tests and interviews). 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).

Applicants are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

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.