Seeking Indigenous Executive Leaders

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

*The term “Aboriginal” is used within this job advertisement as it relates to the Employment Equity Act and other legislative frameworks. The term “Indigenous” is used, where feasible, in support of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

Candidates as part of this process must self-declare as Aboriginal as the area of selection is limited to Aboriginal peoples only; as such, prior to appointment, hired candidates will have to complete and sign the Affirmation of Aboriginal Affiliation Form (AAAF).

Should you be an employee of the federal public service, we request that you apply through the selection process: 2019-CSD-IA-NHQ-11654.

Work environment

Helping Canadians through #LifesBigMoments

Working at Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), which includes Service Canada and the Labour Program, gives you the chance to help strengthen Canada’s economy, society and communities. We are unique because we touch the life of every Canadian at some point. We work with communities, help children, students, workers and people with disabilities, those facing homelessness and poverty, and seniors.

At ESDC, diversity is our strength and we strive to have a workplace that fosters diversity and employment equity by adopting a culture of inclusion, and fostering a workplace that is culturally respectful of Indigenous peoples and supportive of their career development.

In addition, ESDC takes pride in supporting and recognizing the Indigenous Employees’ Circle (IEC), a national forum for Indigenous employees of ESDC to network and to connect with their Indigenous colleagues across the country. Working with internal and external partners, the Circle strives to create a comfortable sense of community for Indigenous employees and provide them with access to elders; to promote awareness of First Nations, Métis and Inuit cultures; and to provide a forum for consultation on issues and policies that impact Indigenous peoples.

Intent of the process

A pool of partially qualified candidates will be established through this process to staff similar executive positions with various linguistic profiles and/or requirements (English Essential, Bilingual Imperative* CBC/CBC and Bilingual non-imperative** CBC/CBC).

*Imperative hiring means that candidates who have been found qualified and who are to be appointed must meet the language requirements at the time of appointment.

**Non-imperative hiring means that candidates who have been found qualified and who are to be appointed will be required to undertake language training to achieve the required proficiency level in their second language within a two-year period.

All federal organizations listed in the Schedules I, IV and V of the Financial Administration Act (FAA) may use this selection process to staff a similar position in their organization.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 9,999 words (maximum) "While online application is the preferred method, your application (cover letter and resume) can also be sent by e-mail to the following address: . Should your application be sent via e-mail, you must clearly reference the process number 2019-CSD-EA-NHQ-18260 and your application must be received on or before the closing date. Your cover letter must clearly demonstrate your role and explain relevant responsibilities and/or actions that you took in order to demonstrate how you meet the essential qualifications listed below. Additionally, please be sure to provide sufficient information regarding the dates & duration, scope of work, project and job complexities (when applicable)."

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

An acceptable combination* of education, training and/or experience.

*An acceptable combination has been defined as a secondary school diploma;
AND
Completion of formal professional development activities AND/OR post-secondary education courses;
AND
Approximately three (3) years’ experience at the managerial level within a governmental or non-governmental organization.

Degree equivalency

Experience in leading the development and/or delivery of programs or services.
Experience in establishing and maintaining strategic partnerships with stakeholders**.
Experience in managing human*** and financial**** resources.

**Stakeholders may include other government partners, Indigenous organizations and governments, private organizations/associations, etc.

***Experience in managing human resources may include: supervising staff; establishing vision, priorities and work plans; establishing work objectives; conducting performance assessments and feedback and approving training. Applicants must also indicate the number of staff they have supervised.

****Experience in managing financial resources may include: being responsible for financial planning, forecasting and reporting. Applicants should also indicate the size of the budget they have managed directly.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual Non-Imperative CBC/CBC
Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC
English Essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of Government of Canada priorities.

Key Leadership Competencies:
Create Vision and Strategy
Mobilize People
Uphold Integrity and Respect
Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
Promote Innovation and Guide Change
Achieve Results

For more information about the key leadership competencies, please consult: https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/professional-development/key-leadership-competency-profile/examples-effective-ineffective-behaviours.html

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.

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

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution

Degree equivalency

Conditions of employment

Secret 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

COMMUNICATIONS

For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail. This includes: information requests, invitations, provision of assessment results, etc. Applicants must include in their application a valid e-mail address that is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. Some e-mail systems block these types of e-mails. Ensure to check/view your spam folder regularly. Applicants must check their e-mail accounts frequently as there may be a deadline for responses. Please advise us prior to the application deadline if you have limited access to your email due to broadband capacity or other reasons.

Candidates are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice (English or French). Candidates are asked to indicate their preferred official language as part of their application.

PROOF OF EDUCATION

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

ASSESSMENT

Various assessment tools may be used. The covering letter and resume will be used to assess the following: “Ability to communicate effectively in writing”.

REFERENCES

Candidates will be asked to provide reference contact information at the time of assessment. Please be prepared to provide references, including: one (1) peer, one (1) employee (subordinate), one (1) previous supervisor and one (1) current supervisor.


Thank you, Merci, Migwetch, Nakurmiik, Wela’lin, Marsee

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.