1: Regional Programm Officer PM-03 / 2: Regional Senior Program Officer PM-04

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

Stream1: Regional Program Officer (PM-03)
Stream2: Regional Senior Program Officer (PM-04)

Work environment

Because of its recent creation, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) offers a dynamic framework that is open to transformation. With this in mind, ISC works collaboratively with many partners to improve access to high quality services for First Nations, Inuit and Métis. Our vision is to support and empower Indigenous peoples to independently deliver services and address the socio-economic conditions in their communities.

The Quebec Regional Office of Indigenous Services Canada is located in the Saint-Roch district, at the heart of downtown Quebec City. The regional office team is made up of nearly 180 employees, with a mix of professional profiles.

Intent of the process

This is an anticipatory process aiming to create a pool of qualified candidates. This pool could be used to staff positions with various duration as well as various linguistic and security requirements.

This pool could also be used to staff similar or identical positions in Indigenous Services Canada across Canada.

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)

Stream 1

Successful completion of two years of postsecondary education in an acceptable field of studies OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Experience in providing advices on program or project management.
Experience in dealing, collaborating and maintaining relations with internal or external stakeholders.

Stream 2

Graduation with a degree from a recognized university OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Experience in providing advice and recommendations to stakeholders on questions linked to programs or projects.
Experience in co-ordinating and analysing complex cases.
Experience in producing documents or reports.
Experience in analysing and interpreting directives, laws or regulations.

Degree equivalency

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

Streams 1 and 2

A College diploma or an University degree in a Law related field.

Degree equivalency

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

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

Streams 1 and 2

Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to conduct analysis in order to provide options and issue recommendations.

Demonstrating integrity and respect
Judgement
Thinking things through
Working effectively with others
Client services oriented
Showing initiative and being action-oriented
Adaptability

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

Indigenous Services 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 Persons, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disability.

Operational Requirements:

• Be willing and able to work overtime on short notice.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s license.
• Be willing and able to travel.

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

All information pertaining to this process will be sent by e-mail and/or will be indicated in your account at jobs.gc.ca. Candidates who participate in this selection process must include an electronic e-mail address which accepts e-mails from unknown users (some e-mail systems block this kind of e-mail). It is your responsibility to verify your e-mail and account at jobs.gc.ca on a regular basis for new communication regarding this selection process.

To be able to manage the number of applicants in this selection process, management may choose to use a top-down selection, random selection, or any other additional qualifications as outlined in the statement of merit criteria, in order to determine the number of candidates who will go through the following phase of the assessment. If after the use of these strategies, other needs arise; our management may proceed with the evaluation by including candidates who qualified and who obtained a lower passing grade.

Several methods of assessment may be used to assess potential candidates (portfolio, interview, reference check, Public Service Commission test(s) , etc.).

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.