Executive Director positions: 1- Northern Region 2- Jordan's Principle

Important messages

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Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities

Indigenous Services Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified representative of the population its serve. In support of our strategy to achieve 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.

First consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as Aboriginal peoples.

To apply you must:
• Provide your résumé (a cover letter is not required);
• Answer the pre-screening questions online.

Intent of the process

This process could be used to staff similar positions. All federal organizations listed in the Schedules I, IV and V of the Financial Administration Act (FAA) may use this selection process to staff a similar position in their organization.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

You will be asked to identify which position you are applying for.

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

Education:
• Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution (relevant fields such as social sciences, education, health, Indigenous studies, could be given preference);
• Acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience (such as First Nations community-based child, youth and family practice, human rights, regional operations or national program/policy development and management inside or outside the public service – minimum of 10 years).

Degree equivalency

Experience at a senior level of management in collaborating and partnering with First Nations and Inuit leaders or organizations. For the position of Executive Director, Northern region, it is important to have worked with health professional organizations, provincial or territorial governments.

Experience in policy development and analysis :

1- For Executive Director, Northern region position, we will focus on related experience to the Northern Regions of Canada, with consideration to the needs and contexts of Northern Indigenous peoples.

2- For the Executive Director, Jordan's principle, we will focus on experience related to First Nations and Inuit children and child development.

Experience in leading organizational change management/operational transition.

Experience in the management of human and financial resources.

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

Experience managing programs or services tailored to First Nations and/ or Inuit.
Experience managing health, education or social programs, services or operations in a regional context.
Experience with organizational reform preferably in a reconciliation context.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)
Non-imperative appointments will be considered for Indigenous candidates under the Aboriginal Peoples Employment Program.

Information on language requirements

We expect candidates applying for the position of Executive Director, Northern region:
to know about the current federal government priorities, trends and objectives as they relate to Canada’s Indigenous peoples in the North;
to know about territorial First Nations and Inuit partners and their health priorities, and how these interact with territorial health, social and other systems;
to understand what is self-government and what are land claim policies, agreements and frameworks, especially pertaining to those in the Northern provinces/territories of Canada.

As for the candidates interested in the Executive Director, Jordan Principle, we expect them to know: to know about the current federal government priorities, trends and objectives as they relate to Canada’s Indigenous peoples in advancing social justice, equity and reconciliation; to know of the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal decisions on Jordan's Principle, and their impact on the Government of Canada's implementation approach; and to know of First Nations and Inuit governance and partnerships approaches, and the Government of Canada's consultation requirements.

Create vision and strategy
Mobilize people
Uphold integrity and respect
Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
Promote innovation and guide change
Achieve results
Commitment to reconciliation per the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action.

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

Ability to speak an Aboriginal language.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

For the position Executive Director, Northern region: Willingness to travel monthly to the Canadian North including the Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

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

THE APPLICATION PROCESS

Communication with candidates regarding this process will be conducted electronically; candidates are asked to provide an email address for this purpose.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.

If you are a person employed in the Public Service, please identify clearly your substantive group and level, your employment status and your PRI on your résume.

It is the candidate's responsibility to demonstrate that the degree/program held has been approved by a 'recognized' post-secondary institution. Candidates having foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Failure to do so will result in the rejection of your application. To receive more information, please refer to the Canadian Information Center for international Credentials website links: http://www.cicic.ca/.

ASSESSMENT PROCESS

Various assessment tools or sources of information may be used in this selection process, such as: standardized tests, interviews, performance agreements, references, etc.

Please note that random selection could be used.

OFFICIAL LANGUAGE IN THE PROCESS

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.

APPOINTMENT TO POSITION

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

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.