PM-05 - Anticipatory

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 specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

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.

Intent of the process

This is an anticipatory process aiming to create a pool of qualified candidates. This pool may be used to staff positions on a term and/or permanent basis in the Saskatchewan Region.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 3 references.

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

Graduated from a recognized university with an acceptable specialization in social sciences or another discipline relevant to the work to be performed; or an acceptable combination of education, training or experience that includes a high school diploma and five (5) years of experience related to the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience in providing strategic advice and recommendations to management on program issues.

Experience in collaborating in the departmental planning processes.

Experience in networking and consulting with various internal or external stakeholders.

Experience in working with First Nations in the delivery of programs and services.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of the strategic direction of ISC and CIRNA.

Knowledge of ISC and CIRNA program and services that support Indigenous People.

Ability to communicate orally.

Ability to communicate in writing.

Ability to manage a program or project.

Demonstrates integrity.

Demonstrates 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)

Experience in providing advice and recommendations to management and staff through correspondence, briefing, and/or reports in support of policy, program, project and/or issue management.

Experience in leading a team or a project.

Experience in developing proposals.

Experience in economic development.

Experience in establishing partnerships with other federal departments or agencies or stakeholders outside the federal community.

Ability to supervise.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Willingness and ability to work overtime occasionally as required.

Willingness and ability to travel.

Possession of a valid class 5 driver’s licence.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Security: Reliability

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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Reference check may be sought.

Interview will be administered.

May be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Achieving a representative workforce has been identified as an organizational need in the merit criteria and may be applied in this appointment process.

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent may be considered for deployment. If no deployment is made, applicants from other groups and levels will be considered in the advertised appointment process.

Applicants who are entitled to a priority for appointment are encouraged to indicate this, along with their priority type, in their covering letter, résumé and/or application form.

Candidate resumes and cover letters will be assessed, and used as part of the assessment of their ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Candidates must meet each essential qualification to be appointed to a position, however, a person may be appointed to a position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements or organizational needs. Meeting these criteria is nonetheless desirable and may be a deciding factor for the staffing of some positions.

Candidates will be asked to provide proof of their education credentials and proof of citizenship at the assessment stage of this process. Failure to do so may result in your application not being considered further in the selection process.

For this selection process, it is our intention to communicate with candidates VIA E-MAIL and/or PSRS for screening and assessment purposes; this will include communication of screening results and invitations to written tests and interviews. To that end, candidates must include a valid e-mail address in their application. IT IS THE CANDIDATE'S RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT THIS ADDRESS IS FUNCTIONAL AND THAT IT ACCEPTS MESSAGES FROM UNKNOWN USERS (some e-mail systems block these types of e-mail). IT IS ALSO THE CANDIDATE'S RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE ACCURATE CONTACT INFORMATION IS PROVIDED AND UPDATED AS REQUIRED.

Preference in appointment may be given to employees who have been, or will be, impacted by work force adjustment and/or realignment of work.

The masculine gender has been utilized to ensure brevity. It should be interpreted in a generic manner as pertaining to both men and women.

When answering the screening questions you must provide concrete and detailed examples to clearly demonstrate how you meet the qualification. We can’t make any assumptions about your experience. Simply saying you have the required qualifications or listing your current duties is not enough. Instead, provide concrete and detailed examples that clearly explain where, when, and how you gained the experience. We’ll only use your résumé as a secondary source of information. The breadth and depth of experience may be considered during screening, assessment and/or selection of candidates.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.