Writer/Editor/Junior Briefing Analyst (Regional Issues Coordinator)

Important messages

You will be required to demonstrate how you meet the education and experience criteria (essential and asset) for the initial screening, in answering online screening questions. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather, you must clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN and WHERE the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Information on your described education and experience provided in the screening questions should be supported by your résumé. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process

Please see Intent of the process and Organizational Needs.

Work environment

Please be advised this process will be used to staff positions in the new department of Indigenous Services Canada. The creation of Indigenous Services Canada is an important development in our renewed relationship with Indigenous peoples. These structural changes will allow our government to work more effectively with Indigenous partners to provide services that improve people’s day-to-day quality of life

Intent of the process

This process is anticipatory. A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff identical or similar, term and/or permanent positions, acting, assignments/secondments, or deployments in Saskatchewan.

The intent is to staff this position via the Aboriginal Peoples Employment Program, which aims to strategically increase Aboriginal representation within the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch. As such, Organizational Needs may be applied and first consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to Aboriginal peoples.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Education
Completion of secondary school or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience

Degree equivalency

Experience
Experience researching and analyzing information.
Experience corresponding with multiple sources and coordinating information on complex issues.
Experience writing and editing correspondence and other written documents (i.e. briefing notes, letters, memos, etc.)
Experience interpreting policy directives and guidelines (i.e. travel, hospitality, events etc.).
Experience working with computer applications and programs for word processing, data bases, spreadsheets, and email.
Experience working effectively with First Nations, Inuit or Metis.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Competencies:
Communication (Oral)
Communication (Written)
Dependability
Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
Thinking Things Through
Working Effectively with Others
Showing Initiative and being Action Oriented
Adaptability
Discretion/Tact
Aboriginal Cultural Competency

Please note, the definition of Aboriginal Cultural Competency is:

The term Aboriginal cultural competency includes knowledge of Aboriginal peoples and refers to the ability to work effectively with Aboriginal peoples from different cultural backgrounds, or in settings where several cultures co-exist. It includes the ability to communicate and understand the culture, and behaviours of other individuals and groups, and to make appropriate recommendations.

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

Education
Graduation with a bachelor degree from a recognized university.

Degree equivalency

Experience
Experience working with, collaborating with, or providing services to First Nations clients or communities.
Experience assessing and developing internal processes.

Linguistic Proficiency in an Aboriginal language spoken in Saskatchewan

Organizational Needs:
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).

Operational Requirement:
Willingness and ability to work overtime on weekdays and/or weekends

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

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

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request special accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential. https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/information-candidates/accommodations.html

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.

Persons 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.

Proof of education will be required. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca.

Candidates may be assessed using one or more of the following tools: standardized tests, written exam, interview, simulation exercise and reference checks.

Candidates must ensure that they are available for any testing or interviews required.

Candidates from outside the federal public service who are invited to written exams and/or interviews will be responsible for travel and accommodation expenses.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications and conditions of employment to be appointed to a position. Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications, the operational requirements and/or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

A top down approach may be used to assess and/or appoint candidates.

Candidates will be asked to provide proof of Canadian citizenship.

Only online applications are accepted. All job applications MUST therefore be submitted
through the Public Service Resourcing System. To submit an application on-line, please select the button "Apply Online" below.

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

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.