Policy and Program Advisor

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The Government of Canada is committed to building a skilled workforce that is representative of Canada's diversity, which includes the recruitment of Canadian Veterans and releasing Canadian Armed Forces personnel.

We encourage applicants to identify any abilities, competencies, and/or experiences acquired through employment with the Canadian Armed Forces where applicable.

Duties

Indigenous Partnerships Office - West (IPO-West) within Natural Resources Canada is looking for talented people to join its growing team. IPO-West houses the secretariat for the Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees (IAMCs) for Trans Mountain Expansion Project and the Line 3 Replacement Program.

The IAMCs form the basis of a new relationship between the Government of Canada, the National Energy Board and Indigenous groups on energy infrastructure projects. They are a collaborative forum to advance the participation of Indigenous concerns related to environmental protection, safety and socioeconomic imperatives of the two major projects.

This is a unique opportunity to:
• explore western Canada through community visits in support of the IAMC;
• strengthen your interpersonal, organizational and leadership skills; and
• collaborate with Indigenous partners, the National Energy Board, and other federal departments.

As a Policy and Program Advisor, you will provide senior policy support to the IAMC and support the administration of the IAMC Grants and Contributions funding. The duties may include:

• analyzing and developing policy and position papers, briefing notes, reports, and presentations;
• providing expert advice to the IAMC on Section 35 rights, UNDRIP, the TRC, and inclusion of Traditional Knowledge in the NEB’s Filing Manual;
• liaising with various stakeholders (Committee members, Indigenous communities, applicants/recipients, prospective applicants, general public, etc.) and responding to inquiries related to program objectives, requirements and criteria;
• developing briefing materials for senior management and the IAMCs; and
• analyzing funding applications, make recommendations based on professional judgement; and analyzing financial reports to support project payment recommendations.

Intent of the process

A pool of fully or partially qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions at Natural Resources Canada with various tenures, various language requirements, various security requirements, various conditions of employment and for various locations.

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)

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in economics, sociology or statistics.

*Candidates must always have a degree. The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and may have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization. The specialization may also be obtained through an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

• Recent and significant* experience in leading and preparing strategic policy advice, briefing notes, options, and recommendations, orally or in writing.
• Experience conducting research, analysis and evaluation of economic or sociological effects of projects, programs or policies.
• Recent and significant* experience working with multiple internal and external stakeholders representing diverse interests.
• Experience working in Indigenous communities or on Indigenous issues related to reconciliation, Section 35 rights, or UNDRIP.

* Recent and significant experience is defined as experience acquired through the performance of a broad range of related activities normally acquired over a period of approximately 24 months within the last five (5) years.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
Experience working with Indigenous groups in the Prairies.
Experience in project management.
Experience reviewing proposals for funding and claims for reimbursement.
Experience reviewing budgets and financial information.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of Indigenous issues and priorities in the Prairies.
Knowledge of the National Energy Board and the process for energy regulation in Canada.
Knowledge of contract or project management principles.

Ability to organize work, identify priorities and meet deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Demonstrating integrity and respect;
Sound judgment;
Analytical Skills;
Dependability;
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)

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of protocols for the treatment/protection of Indigenous Traditional Knowledge.
Knowledge of financial statement analysis.
Knowledge of best practices related to environmental monitoring.

Ability to maintain files and prepare reports.
Ability to analyze Grant and Contribution applications (including associated financial information) and make recommendations based on established criteria.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
Natural Resources Canada is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. This organizational need may be identified as part of the appointment decision. In such cases, Aboriginal peoples could be considered in priority.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability and willingness to work overtime.
Ability and willingness to work in periods of intense/high pressure activity.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Ability and willingness to travel frequently within Canada, including travel by car, rail and air.

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 applications must be submitted online through the GC Jobs website. DO NOT email, fax or mail in applications, as these will NOT be accepted.

*Organizational needs may be identified as part of the appointment decision. In such cases, Aboriginal peoples could be considered in priority.

Candidates may be required to meet the other qualifications, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Candidates from outside the public service may be required to pay for travel and relocation costs associated with this selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest in our position(s). For the purpose of this staffing process, only candidates selected for further assessment will be contacted.

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.