Program Officer – Collective Process

Important messages

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.

Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities

Intent of the process

This is an anticipatory process aiming to create a pool of qualified candidates. This pool may be used to staff positions for indeterminate, specified period, or acting appointments in the Saskatchewan Region.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 3 references.

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

Education:
-Successful completion of two years of an acceptable post-secondary educational program OR an acceptable combination of education, training and experience defined as a secondary school diploma and two (2) years of experience in lands, economics, law, business administration, commerce, public administration or in any other field relevant to the work to be performed

Degree equivalency

Experience:
-Experience in providing advice on program administration services.
-Experience in researching and analysing information, developing options and recommendations.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
-Knowledge of Indigenous or northern issues.
-Knowledge of the federal legislation, regulations and/or policies affecting federal Crown land.

Abilities:
-Ability to communicate effectively orally.
-Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
-Ability to manage a program or project.

Personal Suitability:
-Demonstrates integrity.
-Demonstrates respect.
-Thinking things through.
-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)

Education:
-Successful completion of a post-secondary degree in one of the following areas: land use planning, real property management, environmental management, natural resource management, physical geography, project management, public administration, law, business administration, or other specialization related to the position.
Or
-Successful completion of a diploma or degree in Education, Social or Health Programs. Successful completion of a degree or diploma in Indigenous Education, Health or Social Program. Other related studies and experience will be considered in the context of providing Indigenous education, health and social programs

Degree equivalency

Experience:
-Experience negotiating in relation to projects or initiatives to achieve shared objectives.
-Experience interpreting and/or applying legislation, regulations or policy.
-Experience in the administration, negotiation, monitoring and compliance of real property dispositions.
-Experience managing First Nation reserve lands.
-Experience working in the provision of Indigenous education, social or health programs and providing service directly to First Nation clients.
-Experience working directly with First Nation families and providing services.

Organizational Needs:
-Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada 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, Aboriginal peoples, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disability.

Operational Requirements:
-Willing and able to work overtime as required.
-Ability to travel as required.
-Maintain a Valid Driver’s License.
-Over time is required for this position and employees must be willing and able to work overtime on short notice.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status 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

1. Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

2. Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

3. Applicants who are entitled to a priority for appointment are encouraged to indicate this, along with their priority type, in their covering letter, résumé and/or application form.

4. The essential qualifications that are listed in the statement of merit criteria are mandatory. A pass mark will be established for each. Applicants must meet each essential qualification to be appointed to the position. An applicant may be appointed to the position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. In the event that there are as many applicants who meet the essential qualifications as there are vacancies, the manager may decide not to assess some or all of the asset qualifications.

5. FAILURE TO CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE HOW YOU MEET THE ESSENTIAL CRITERIA (Education and Experience) WILL RESULT IN THE REJECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION. APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE SOLICITED FOR INCOMPLETE OR POSSIBLE MISSING INFORMATION.

6. Candidates will be asked to provide proof of their education credentials and proof of citizenship at the assessment stage of this process. Failure to do so may result in your application not being considered further in the selection process.

7. Candidates invited to an interview will be required to bring proof of their education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript (original documents only).

8. For this selection process, it is our intention to communicate with candidates VIA E-MAIL and/or PSRS for screening and assessment purposes; this will include communication of screening results and invitations to written tests and interviews. To that end, candidates must include a valid e-mail address in their application. IT IS THE CANDIDATE'S RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT THIS ADDRESS IS FUNCTIONAL AND THAT IT ACCEPTS MESSAGES FROM UNKNOWN USERS (some e-mail systems block these types of e-mail). IT IS ALSO THE CANDIDATE'S RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE ACCURATE CONTACT INFORMATION IS PROVIDED AND UPDATED AS REQUIRED.

9. All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence and telephone conversations, may be used in the assessment of qualifications. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

10. Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

11. 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.

12. On-line applications are strongly encouraged in order to take advantage of the many benefits of using the electronic recruitment system. Some of the benefits for applicants are as follows:
•modify your application at any time BEFORE the closing date;
•when applicable, answer screening questions highlighting the expected qualifications to the hiring manager;
•verify the status of your application and notifications, at any time; and
•obtain information through electronic notification of your assessment details and results.

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

14. If you are unable to apply online, please contact the email address indicated in the "Contact information" section below PRIOR to the Closing Date. Please provide an explanation as to why you are not applying on-line for consideration. (Note: You must state the Selection Process number in the Subject of enquiry)

15. Interview will be administered.

16. Written examination may be administered.

17. Reference checks may be sought.

18. Preference in appointment may be given to employees who have been, or will be, impacted by work force adjustment and/or realignment of work.

19. The Public Service of Canada recognizes that the diversity of its employees' population contributes to its strength and integrity. We are committed to achieving employment equity and developing a highly capable workforce that is representative of Canadian Society. We therefore encourage women (especially in non-traditional occupations), Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups to apply and declare themselves as part of one or more of the above mentioned Employment Equity Designated Groups.

20. The masculine gender has been utilized to ensure brevity. It should be interpreted in a generic manner as pertaining to both men and women.

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.