Funding Arrangements Officer(AS-03) / Program Officer(PM-03)

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

The positions are primarily located in our Atlantic Regional Office in Amherst, Nova Scotia, but could include positions within Indigenous Services Canada in the Atlantic Region.

Successful candidates may choose to live in Amherst or in nearby cities, such as Moncton, NB, which is forty (40) minute drive, or Truro, which is a one (1) hour drive from Amherst.

Successful candidates could be eligible for relocation costs, in accordance with the National Joint Council Directive (http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/d6/en).

Work environment

Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) supports Indigenous people (First Nations, Inuit and Métis) and northern peoples in their efforts to improve their social well-being and economic prosperity, develop healthier, more sustainable communities, and participate more fully in Canada's political, social and economic development—to the benefit of all Canadians.

Intent of the process

This is an anticipatory selection process.

A pool of candidates may be established to staff similar positions in the Atlantic and Quebec Regions at Indigenous Services Canada.

Various linguistic profiles requirement as well as tenures and/or security clearance may vary according to the position being staffed.

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

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 5,000 words (maximum) "Candidates must demonstrate, in their cover letter how they meet the EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE factors listed in the essential qualifications. It is NOT sufficient to only state that these qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past duties & responsibilities. Rather, you must clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN, and WHERE the qualification was met through substantiation by describing examples of work performed. Information described in an application or a cover letter must be supported by your corresponding résumé. Failure to provide sufficient information, in the format required, may result in your application being eliminated from the process."

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

EDUCATION
• Successful completion of two (2) years of an acceptable postsecondary* educational program.
OR
• An acceptable combination** of education, training and/or experience.

*Postsecondary is a reference to education subsequent to high school and includes college, CEGEP or university programs.

**Acceptable combination is defined as a minimum of a high school diploma and experience and/or training in a field relevant to the position, (i.e. items listed under Essential Experience and/or asset criteria of the Statement of Merit Criteria, or any other related experience).

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES
• Experience* in researching, and analysing information, developing options and recommendations.
• Experience* in providing advice and recommendations to clients or management.
• Experience* in analysing and assessing material for content and quality assurance.

*Experience refers to the breadth and depth of the experience acquired (demonstrated by the performance of diverse and associated duties) for a minimum of one (1) year within the last five (5) years.

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

Various language requirements
Usually, most positions to be filled in the Atlantic Region are English Essential but there can also be needs for bilingual imperative BBB/BBB or CBC/CBC.

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

KNOWLEDGE
• Knowledge of Indigenous Services Canada and of Aboriginal and northern issues.

ABILITIES
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload in order to meet deadlines.
• Ability to review, edit and proofread correspondence and documents.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment.

COMPECENCIES
• Working effectively with others.
• Demonstrating integrity and respect.
• Dependability.
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented.

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

ASSET EDUCATION
• Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution (a baccalaureate or higher level degree).

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCE
• Experience in project or program management.
• Experience working with Aboriginal people or First Nations communities.
• Experience working in a federally regulated program.
• Experience in managing a budget.

ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Indigenous Services Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population its serve. In support of our strategy to achieve our employment equity goals, preference may be given to candidates who, at the time of application, indicate that they are belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups (self-declaration): Aboriginal peoples, Women, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disabilities.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Willingness and ability to travel, including travel to remote locations.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime occasionally as required.

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Reliability and security: Reliability Clearance or Secret.
Possession of a valid class 5 driver’s license.

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

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

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

All job applications must be submitted via the jobs.gc.ca site.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Foreign educational credentials must be assessed by a recognized credential assessment service. If the candidate has been educated outside of Canada, it is the candidate's responsibility to have his or her certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian educational standards. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education during the assessment phase of the staffing process. Guidance may be found at the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) at http://www.cicic.ca/.

For this selection process, it is our intention to communicate with candidates via e-mail and/or via jobs.gc.ca site 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.

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.