AS-05 Inuit Employment Advisor (Anticipatory)

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* PREFERENCE GIVEN TO INUIT ENROLLED UNDER THE NUNAVUT AGREEMENT.

This position is located in Iqaluit, Nunavut. The salary range for this position is from $80,274 to $86,788, 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 dependent), twice per year).

Candidates applying from outside of Iqaluit, Nunavut, must be willing to relocate. Relocation assistance is available. Applicants may wish to review the Relocation Directive for information: http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/d6/v11/en

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/d4/v237/en

***IMPORTANT***: When submitting your application, you will also have to answer questions regarding some qualifications (essentials and assets). You MUST CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE how you meet these requirements through your resume AND by answering the online screening questions. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to only provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate WHEN, WHERE, and HOW you acquired each qualification by giving examples. Information on your described education and experience in the screening questions must be supported in your resume.

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 Canada (CIRNAC) wants YOU to be a part of our team!

This position is located in Iqaluit, Nunavut. The incumbent will be a member of the Human Resources unit, tasked with delivering programs and activities for the department as prescribed under Article 23 of the Nunavut Agreement with an overall objective of reaching a representative workforce.

To find out more about departments, visit the departments' website: www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/

Intent of the process

The intent of this anticipatory process is to staff the Inuit Employment Advisor position.

A pool of qualified candidates might be created and may be used to staff similar or identical positions with various tenures (such as indeterminate, term or acting period) within federal departments and agencies located in the Nunavut Region.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience coordinating and leading meetings that include internal or external partners.
• Experience in providing advice and recommendations to clients.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

Post-secondary education (certificate, diploma, or degree) in a program relevant to the position being staffed.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in providing Human Resources advice and recommendations.
• Experience working in a Northern environment.

ABILITY:

• 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 Article 23 of the Nunavut Agreement.
• Knowledge of Inuit culture and values.
• Knowledge of Human resource management practices - specifically related to staffing and recruitment.

ABILITIES:

• Ability to plan and coordinate a project or program.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Thinking things through
• Working effectively with others
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

Indigenous Peoples: Preference given to candidates self-identifying as Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

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

Conditions of employment

• Reliability Clearance
• Health Canada Clearance (if required)

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 GC Jobs. Should you experience some issues with the system, you can still submit your application by fax at 867-975-4560.

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 maintain employee's indeterminate status.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

*Note: Interchange Canada (https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury- boardsecretariat/
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 Inuktut.

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.