Inuit Employment Advisor

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Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) wants YOU to join our team! As the Inuit Employment Advisor you will work within ECCC and with other federal departments and agencies operating in Nunavut to help increase Inuit employment in Nunavut.

ECCC is the lead federal department for a wide range of environmental issues. Here, you will be an important part in helping ECCC fulfill its mission to ensure that Canadians have a safe, clean and sustainable environment today, tomorrow and well into the future. ECCC strives to offer a diverse, inclusive, innovative, and dynamic environment for its employees and we are currently seeking individuals who are looking to take on new challenges.

This position is located in Iqaluit, Nunavut. The incumbent will be a member of the Human Resources Branch, 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.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff the AS-05 Inuit Employment Advisor position on an indeterminate basis.

This process may also 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)

A high school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Experience coordinating and leading meetings that include individuals from internal or external partners (stakeholders)
Experience in providing advice and information to the public and/or clients
Experience in providing advice and recommendations to management (Manager level and above)
Experience working in a cross-cultural environment, specifically as it relates to Inuit (culture and values) and non-Inuit populations

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in providing Human Resources advice and recommendations
Experience working in a Northern environment

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, society, and values

ABILITIES
Ability to plan and coordinate a project or program
Ability to lead working groups and discussions to achieve outcomes
Ability to provide information to the general public or to clients
Ability to supervise and mentor/coach staff
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing

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

ASSET QUALIFICATION
Ability to communicate in Inuktut

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

***Important*** When submitting your application, you will also have to answer questions (essentials and/or assets). The screening questions that are required as part of your application are to help ensure that you speak to your relevant background to demonstrate you meet these requirements.
You must clearly demonstrate how you meet these requirements through your resume and by answering the screening questions. It is not sufficient to state only 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.

You are strongly encouraged to apply online. If you are unable to submit your application online, it can be dropped off in person, emailed or faxed to:

Liz Sauer/Alannah Kataluk-Primeau
Environment and Climate Change Canada
3rd Floor, 933 Mivvik Street (Qilaut Building)
Iqaluit, Nunavut
- Faxes can be sent attention to Liz Sauer: 867-975-4645
- By email to:

If you are not applying online, please contact to obtain the screening questions. They must be completed and submitted with your job application before the deadline to be considered for the position.

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

Federal government housing is available for this position. Please see the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive for more information: http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/d4/v237/en

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Applicants are entitled to participate in a selection process in the official language(s) of their choice. The interview could also be administered in Inuktut.

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.