Various Management positions

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

You will be required to complete an online experience questionnaire when you apply. The information you provide in the questionnaire must be true. You must respond to all statements in all categories in order to proceed to the next steps.

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.

Work environment

About Indigenous Services Canada and the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch:

In August, 2017, the creation of a new department, Indigenous Services Canada was announced. Since that time, the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch has transitioned from Health Canada to the new department.

Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) works collaboratively with partners to improve access to high quality services for First Nations, Inuit and Métis. Our vision is to support and empower Indigenous peoples to independently deliver services and address the socio-economic conditions in their communities.

The First Nations and Inuit Health Branch supports the delivery of public health and health promotion services on-reserve and in Inuit communities. It also provides drug, dental and ancillary health services to First Nations and Inuit people regardless of residence.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with an established branch in a new department and play a key role in the attainment of its priorities.

To learn more about Indigenous Services Canada, click here: https://www.canada.ca/en/indigenous-services-canada.html

To learn more about First Nations and Inuit Health Branch, click here: https://www.canada.ca/en/indigenous-services-canada/corporate/first-nations-inuit-health-branch.html

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff similar term and/or permanent positions, actings, assignments/secondments, or deployments.

The intent is to staff via the Aboriginal Peoples Employment Program, which aims to strategically increase Aboriginal representation within First Nations and Inuit Health Branch. As such, Organizational Needs may be applied and first consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to Aboriginal peoples.

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)

Successful completion of secondary school or an acceptable combination of education, training, and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Stream 1 – PM05

Significant and recent experience* in managing the delivery of programs or services to Aboriginal clients.

Experience providing strategic advice and recommendations to management and stakeholders on operational or program initiatives.

Experience in strategic, business or operational planning, including human and financial resources allocation.

Stream 2 – PM05

Significant and recent experience* in managing the delivery of programs or services to Aboriginal clients.

Significant and recent experience* in coordinating the development of policies, procedures or guidelines.

Experience in the delivery of programs and services to at-risk children and youth.

Stream 3 – PM06

Experience developing and maintaining partnerships with Aboriginal community representatives, groups and/or organizations.

Significant and recent* experience providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior management** and stakeholders on operational or program initiatives.

Significant and recent* experience in the management of human and financial resources including budgets, forecasting, allocation, spending and reconciliation of funds.

*Significant and recent is defined as the depth and breadth of experience usually acquired over a period of 2 years within the last 5 years.
**Senior management is Director-level and above including CEO, Chief and Council etc.

Knowledge of First Nations and Inuit Health Branch, its mandate, strategic priorities and programs.

Knowledge of political, social and/ health issues affecting First Nations in the Province of Saskatchewan.

Aboriginal Cultural Competency
Communication Oral
Communication Written
Dependability
Demonstrating integrity and 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)

A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field related to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience applying Treasury Board policies.

Experience working with contribution agreements.

Ability to speak an Aboriginal language spoken in Saskatchewan.

Organizational Needs:
In alignment with the Aboriginal Peoples' Employment Program (APEP) in support of strategically increasing Aboriginal representation in areas having the most impact on program delivery and health outcomes of FNIHB’s target population, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to Aboriginal peoples. Aboriginal candidates must use the Affirmation of Aboriginal Affiliation Form (AAAF).

Conditions of employment

Reliability or Secret security clearance may be required.
Mobility usually associated with a Class V driver's licence.
Willingness and ability for frequent travel is required. Incumbents may be required to travel by vehicle or small fixed wing aircraft, and occasionally into remote and northern locations.
Willingness and ability to work over-time on short notice.
Stream 2 only - Ability and willingness to be on-call during evenings and weekends.

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

The client organization will accept on-line applications only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS).

All communication throughout the entire staffing process, including email correspondence may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

We will communicate with applicants by e-mail. It is your responsibility to verify your e-mails regularly to ensure that you do not miss out on any opportunities. Failure to respond in the prescribed timeframe will result in your application not being referred to the hiring manager. The applicant shall ensure that the e-mail address provided is valid and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

We may assess the essential and asset qualifications using interviews, written tests, reference or a combination of these methods.

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

Other sources of information (such as performance agreements, work samples, board member knowledge, etc.) may be used to assess the criteria identified on the Statement of Merit Criteria.

Proof of education will be required. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca.

If you do not respond to our communications we will interpret this as your withdrawal from the process.

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.