Indigenous Inventory with CIRNAC and ISC in Prince Albert

Update: This process has been cancelled and will be reposted as an external advertisement. Candidates who were screened out based on area of selection may reapply. Please apply on the new external poster: https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?poster=1258429. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED FOR 18-IAN-EA-BG-SK-327956 DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY.

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

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

The inventory will be updated once every six months. You will receive a notice in your applicant account 15 days before the end of your active period to determine whether or not you wish to keep being considered for an additional six months.

OUR MISSION: Working together to make Canada a better place for Indigenous and Northern peoples and communities.

WHY CHOOSE CIRNAC and ISC? As an Indigenous person, contribute to CIRNAC's and ISC's interesting and unique mandate by playing a role in supporting services and programs on communities such as education, economic development, housing, community infrastructure and social support. Join a workplace committed to reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. You can’t find this type of experience anywhere else...

This inventory is targeted to Aboriginal persons who will self-declare as an Aboriginal person.

An Aboriginal person is a North American Indian or a member of a First Nation, Métis or Inuit. North American Indians or members of a First Nation include treaty, status or registered Indians, as well as on-status and non-registered Indians.

The Aboriginal affiliation will be verified at the time of the appointment.

Work environment

CIRNAC and ISC supports various initiatives to recruit, retain and promote Indigenous employees.

These Departments offers a challenging, diverse and enriching work environment for Indigenous employees as well as a whole range of resources and services (language training, social and cultural activities, access to Elders, Spiritual Teachers, Indigenous Community Leaders, etc.) in order to enhance your career.

In the context of reconciliation, CIRNAC and ISC supports Aboriginal peoples (First Nations, Inuit and Métis) and Northerners in their efforts to improve social well-being and economic prosperity to the benefit of all Canadians.

Intent of the process

This process aims to create and maintain an inventory of Aboriginal persons for casual, indeterminate or term appointment within Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada and Indigenous Services 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)

EDUCATION:

CR: Successful completion of two years of secondary school or employer-approved alternatives (see Note 1).

Note 1: The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are:

- A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or

- An acceptable combination of training and experience*.

*This combination will include two years cumulative experience providing clerical functions or customer service (this could include, but is not limited to: data entry, filing, answering telephone calls, preparing written correspondence, providing assistance to customers, serving the public).

In addition, if you have training other than high school, this may also be considered for education.

AS: A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives (see Note 2).

Note 2: The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are:

- A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or

- An acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

*This combination will include your successful completion of secondary 4 or grade 11 in addition to two years cumulative experience providing clerical functions or customer service (this could include, but is not limited to: data entry, filing, answering telephone calls, preparing written correspondence, providing assistance to customers, serving the public).

In addition, if you have training other than high school, this may also be considered for education.

Degree equivalency

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

Various language requirements
English essential, French Essential, English or French essential, Bilingual Imperative: BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC or CCC/CCC.

Information on language requirements

Since this is an inventory, you do not have to meet all the criteria you will find below.

Hiring managers will make their random selection by selecting the criteria required for their positions to be staffed.

Experience providing administrative support services*.

*Administrative support services is defined as, for example, but not limited to: managing agendas, scheduling and organizing meetings/teleconferences, preparing and collating meeting file folders and background materials, procuring office equipment and supplies, maintaining a filing system, and other related duties.

Experience in organizing travel arrangements or verify travel claims.

Experience using databases for the purpose of data analysis, manipulation, verification and retrieval.

Experience in the preparation of reports.

Experience using Microsoft applications (Word, Powerpoint, Excel or Outlook).

Experience in using a financial system.

Experience in providing budget or financial support services.

Experience in human resources support services.

Experience in researching and analysing information.

Experience in developing options or recommendations.

Experience in providing customer services. (This could include, but is not limited to: answering telephone calls, providing assistance to customers, serving the public, etc.).

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

Since these are asset qualifications, you do not have to meet all the criteria you will find below.

Hiring managers could use those criteria if they are required for their positions to be staffed.

A post-secondary school diploma in a field relevant to the position being staffed.

A secondary school diploma.

Degree equivalency

Experience in dealing with senior officials (i.e. Director or above) within the federal government.

Experience in managing a document tracking system such as CCM Enterprise, CCM Mercury, etc.

Experience in providing advice to managers on finance.

Experience in using a financial system such as Systems, Applications and Products (SAP).

Experience using a Human Resources information management system such as PeopleSoft 8.9.

Experience preparing and delivering training or presentations.

Experience in providing services to or working with First Nations, Inuit or Metis.

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

Information on employment equity

CURRENT AND/OR FUTURE ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) and Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) are committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population it serves. In support of our strategy to achieve our employment goals for Aboriginal peoples, preference will be given to candidates who, at the time of application indicate that they are an Aboriginal person (self-declaration).

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - or Secret security clearance

Conditions of employment must be met at the time of appointment.

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 job applications must be submitted using the ww.jobs.gc.ca website. No application will be accepted by email.

Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. Applicants should check their email account regularly as there may be new communication regarding this inventory or a timeline for responses. Candidates who apply on this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and to make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

Acknowledgement of receipt of applications will not be sent.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

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.