Assistant Negotiator **CHANGE OF CLOSING DATE**

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

Intent of the process

The intent is to staff various positions on an indeterminate basis with the Treaty and Aboriginal Government Sector. If you are found qualified and opportunities become available, you could be considered to staff similar or identical positions at Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada and Indigenous Services Canada with various linguistic profiles, requirement as well as tenure and/or the security clearance, which may vary according to the position being staffed.

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)

EDUCATION:

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in economics, sociology or statistics.

Candidates must always have a degree. The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and may have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization. The specialization may also be obtained through an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree is defined as: A baccalaureate or higher level degree, as established by educational authorities.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES:

Experience in the preparation of at least three of the following materials: written and oral briefings, analytical reports, presentations and correspondence on complex* issues for management.

Experience in researching and analysing complex* issues, involving at least two of the following: legal documents, technical studies, economic reports, historical records, government policy, and federal, provincial or territorial legislation.

Experience in coordinating and handling numerous files simultaneously.

*Complex issues are issues with at least three (3) of the following characteristics: sensitive, confidential, affecting many partners or stakeholders, precedent setting or having a major impact on the program delivery for the public service.

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of federal policies managed by Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada for resolving Aboriginal claims and furthering Indigenous self-government in Canada.

Knowledge of the historical relationship between the Crown and Indigenous Peoples.

ABILITIES:

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to analyze, develop options and make recommendations.

Ability to effectively handle numerous files simultaneously.

Ability to establish and maintain consultative networks.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:

Integrity.

Effective interpersonal relations.

Showing initiative.

Being action-oriented.

Adaptability.

Reliability.

Thinking things through.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
(Not essential, but preference may be given to candidates who possess asset qualifications.)

EDUCATION:

Post-graduate degree with specialization in a field relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES:

Experience working with First Nations, Inuit or Metis.

Experience working in negotiation settings or dispute resolution.

Experience conducting research and analysis to support fiscal negotiations and financial mandating.

Experience preparing or analyzing Treasury Board Submissions and Memorandum to Cabinet.

Experience in providing policy advice on complex* issues.

Experience in coordinating initiatives across organizations, agencies or bodies.

*Complex issues are issues with at least three (3) of the following characteristics: sensitive, confidential, affecting many partners or stakeholders, precedent setting or having a major impact on the program delivery for the public service.

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of the Government of Canada’s decision making process.

CURRENT AND/OR FUTURE ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
(Not essential, but preference may be given to candidates who possess the organizational needs.)

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population we serve. In support of our strategy to achieve our employment equity goals, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying to one of the following Employment Equity Groups: Women, Indigenous Persons, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disability.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Willingness to travel extensively and work irregular hours.

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

(1) Reference checks may be sought.

(2) An interview may be administered.

(3) A test may be administered.

(4) You must provide proof of your education credentials.

(5) Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

(6) You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.

(7) Please note that asset qualifications may be used at the screening stage or any stage during the process.

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

It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

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.