PM-03 Indigenous Inventory (Regina)

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.

Based on the hiring division's needs, additional essential qualifications, asset qualifications, organizational needs, operational requirements and/or conditions of employment may be identified and applied during the assessment and/or selection of candidates.

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.

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.

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

WHY CHOOSE ISC? As an Indigenous person, contribute to 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...

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)

Graduation with a degree from a recognized university or college with an acceptable specialization in social policy or social work, education, or in any other field relevant to the work to be performed OR an acceptable combination of education, training and experience defined as a minimum of 2 years work experience, at or near the current level (PM03) which includes specific training related to the field of social policy, social work and k-12 education, including special education or post-secondary education.

Degree equivalency

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Experience in providing advice on program administration services.

Experience in researching and analysing information, developing options and recommendations.

Experience working with First Nation, Inuit and/or Metis communities

Knowledge of Indigenous or northern issues.

Knowledge of program administration principles.

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.

Adaptability.

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

Significant and recent* experience interpreting and implementing Child and Family Services policy, program guidelines and legislation. *Significant and recent is defined by a minimum of 2 years of experience within the last 5 years.

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 providing customer service, such as guidance, advice and recommendations, to external clients and organizations.

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

Information on employment equity

Willing and able to work overtime as required

Willingness and ability to travel

Possession of a valid Class 5 driver’s license

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Reliable Security Clearance

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

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.

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.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence and telephone conversations, may be used in the assessment of qualifications. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

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.