PM-06 Senior Advisor - Anticipatory

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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.

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* PREFERENCE GIVEN TO INUIT ENROLLED UNDER THE NUNAVUT AGREEMENT.

This position is located in Iqaluit, Nunavut. The salary range for these positions is from
$94,121 to $107,619, plus northern allowance (from $19,000 to $31,000 per year) and vacation travel assistance (approximately $2,000-$3,000 per person (i.e. per employee and each of the eligible dependants), twice per year).

Candidates applying from outside of Iqaluit must be willing to relocate to Iqaluit. Relocation assistance is available. Applicants may wish to review the Relocation Directive for information: http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/nrd-drc/index-eng.php

This position comes with subsidized Crown housing. Please see the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive for more information: http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/ipgh-pile/index-eng.php

Work environment

Do you want to contribute to a team that makes a difference in the lives of Indigenous peoples and northern residents through the improvement of social well-being and economic prosperity and the development of healthier, more sustainable communities?

If so, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs wants YOU to be a part of our team! Visit http://www.aadncaandc.gc.ca/ for more information on what the department is doing.

Intent of the process

Anticipatory staffing process. The intent of this process is to create a pool of qualified candidates to staff similar positions within Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, and other federal departments and agencies in the Nunavut.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 5,000 words (maximum) "Candidates must submit a cover letter providing CONCRETE EXAMPLES which illustrate, how they meet the education and experience factors listed in the essential qualifications AND asset qualifications. Candidates must use the education and experience factors as a header and then write ONE OR TWO paragraphs demonstrating how they meet each criterion. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities, rather the candidate must provide concrete examples that illustrate how they meet the requirement."

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

EDUCATION:

A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Note: Acceptable experience or training in a field relevant to positions in the group is required when the education qualification specified for the position being staffed is a secondary school diploma or approved employer alternatives.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in leading multi-disciplinary projects or in leading a team.
• Experience in networking and consulting with various stakeholders.

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

ASSETS QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working in a cross cultural environment, specifically as it relates to Inuit culture and values.
• Experience in managing financial and human resources.

ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate in Inuktut.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of the current priorities or challenges for the Department, especially as they relate to the North.
• Knowledge of general issues related to the territory of Nunavut such as economic, social, cultural, environmental, constitutional, and political issues.
• Knowledge of the role and responsibilities of the Nunavut territorial government.

ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate orally.
• Ability to communicate in writing.
• Ability to manage a project.
• Ability to provide strategic advice and recommendations to senior management (director or above) on policy issues.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:

• Demonstrates integrity and respect.
• Effective interpersonal relationships.
• Judgement.
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented.

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

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity group: Aboriginal persons

Information on employment equity

Indigenous People: Preference given to Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement (e.g. Beneficiaries of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement).

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs is 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, Indigenous Persons, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disabilities.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Willing and able to work overtime as requested.
• Ability to travel.

Conditions of employment

• Secret security clearance
• Medical clearance (as required under TBS Occupational Health Evaluation Standard).

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

Job applications must be submitted via the jobs.gc.ca site.

When considering candidates who meet the essential qualifications for a position in Nunavut, the following order of precedence applies:

1. Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement.
2. All other applicants.

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

Acknowledgement of receipt of applications will not be sent.

The pool could be used to offer acting appointments, assignment, secondment, or deployment in order to protect employee's indeterminate status.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

*Note: Interchange Canada (https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/professional-development/interchange-canada.html) facilitates temporary assignments of individuals working outside the Government of Canada (for example, employees of Inuit organizations, Government of Nunavut, etc.) to work within its public services.

Applicants are entitled to participate in a selection process in the official language of their choice. The interview could also be provided in Inuktitut.

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.