Stream 1:Program Advisor (PM-05) / Stream 2: Manager (PM-06/AS-07)

Update: The posting period has been extended until 12-05-2019.

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Assessment accommodation

Stream 1 - Program Advisor (PM-05)
Stream 2 - Senior Program Manager (PM-06) / Manager, Planning, Communications and Integration Unit (AS-07)

We anticipate the assessments to begin the week of May 21st, 2019 and to be completed by July 10th, 2019. In order to allow us to meet this strict deadline, candidates should make themselves available as required during this specified time frame. Scheduling of alternative test dates will only be considered for exceptional reasons.

Duties

STREAM 1
→ Program Advisor (PM-05)
Analyzes, reviews and advises on socio-economic development strategies, policies, opportunities, plans, funding proposals and other initiatives in order to recommend next steps to different stakeholders to ensure coherence with departmental standards and consistency of approach towards clients. Leads and/or participates in regional, cross-directorate community teams and other corporate initiatives such as audits reviews, agreement renewals, etc. in order to research, develop options, prepare policy positions, and recommend next steps for pressing or emerging economic development and/or multi-faceted community based issues and opportunities to provide integrated and improved services to clients.

STREAM 2
→ Senior Program Manager (PM-06)
Plans and directs the development, implementation and monitoring of programs and services and leads multi-disciplinary project teams. Provides leadership and direction to the overall management of the program, develops and manages processes with partners / stakeholders and clients, harmonizes service delivery, and maximizes the use of information management technology.

→ Manager, Planning, Communications and Integration Unit (AS-07)
Delivery of front-line services and strategic advice to senior management, MPs and the Minister’s assistant. Delivery of regional services in communications, results-oriented integrated strategic planning and intergovernmental and interdepartmental relations and delivery of advice and support to senior management and the Atlantic Region regarding the internal and external environments.

Work environment

Indigenous Services Canada, is working to improve access to high-quality services for Indigenous Peoples. This includes support and empowerment of Indigenous Peoples to control the delivery of those services; and improve the socio-economic conditions, quality of life and safety in their communities to participate more fully in Canada’s political, social and economic development for the benefit of all Canadians.

Would you like to contribute to a team that makes a difference in the lives of Indigenous peoples through the improvement of social well-being and economic prosperity and the development of healthier, more sustainable communities? Consider joining Indigenous Services Canada as we work with our partners to help meet the Government of Canada's obligations and commitments to First Nations, Inuit and Métis.

We are modernizing the way we work with our Indigenous partners and we are looking for innovative, dynamic, creative and motivated candidates to join the Team and help shape the way forward. Our ideal team members thrive in a fast-paced environment, have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and are self-starters who can imagine and strive for what is possible.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff several indeterminate positions in the Atlantic Region. Most of the positions to be staffed are located in Amherst, Nova-Scotia. Linguistic profile requirements as well as tenures and/or security clearance may vary according to the position being staffed.

A pool of qualified candidates will be established to staff similar or identical positions at Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) in the Atlantic Region.

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)

► When you apply, you will be asked a series of screening questions. When answering the screening questions, you must provide concrete and detailed examples to clearly demonstrate how you meet the qualification.

The example should include:
a) Name of the organization where the experience was acquired;
b) Title of the position occupied;
c) Duration for which the experience was acquired;
d) Details of the tasks, projects, and accomplishments demonstrating how the experience was acquired. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of responsibilities. The depth and breadth of experience of an applicant may be considered as part of screening or selection of a candidate which is why it is recommended you quantify your experience. The screening questions are the primary source of information used to determine whether you meet the essential education and experience factors, and we will only use your résumé as a secondary source of information. CANDIDATES WILL NOT BE SOLICITED FOR INCOMPLETE OR MISSING INFORMATION.

Education (Stream 1 - PM-05)
• Graduation with a degree (baccalaureate or higher-level degree) from a recognized post-secondary institution;
OR
• An acceptable combination of education, training and experience defined as completing one (1) year of post-secondary education, and at least five (5) years of relevant work experience.

Education (Stream 2 - PM-06/AS-07)
• Graduation with a degree (baccalaureate or higher-level degree) from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

Experience (Both Streams)
• Significant* and recent** experience in providing strategic advice, analysis, and recommendations to Senior management.
• Recent** experience in building and maintaining relationships, consulting and collaborating with various internal and/or external stakeholders.

Experience (Stream1 - PM-05)
• Significant* and recent** experience in the delivery of a service or a program.

Experience (Stream 2 - PM-06/AS-07)
• Significant* and recent** experience managing the delivery of a service or a program.
• Experience in managing human resources***

NOTE:
*Significant experience refers to the depth and breadth of experience associated with the performance of a broad range of related activities which were the candidate’s primary work responsibilities. It will be assessed on the basis of the scope, complexity and the diversity of the work performed.

At the PM-06/AS-07 level, a period of approximately five (5) years is considered significant experience, while at the PM-05 level, significant experience is approximately two (2) years.

**Recent experience is defined as having been acquired within the last five (5) years.
*** Managing human resources: applicants must have supervised staff, assigned work, managed and assessed performance. Applicants must provide a description of their team (number of employees supervised and types of positions).

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

Various language requirements
• English Essential - Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB (Intermediate level) - Bilingual imperative CBC/CBC (Advanced level).

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

Abilities (Both Streams)
• Effective interactive oral communication.
• Effective written communication.
• Ability to manage a project and/or administer a program.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment with competing demands and tight deadlines.

Abilities (Stream 2 - PM-06/AS-07)
• Ability to lead team and mobilize people.
• Ability to effectively manage financial resources.

Competencies (Both Streams)
• Uphold integrity and respect.
• Collaborate with partners and stakeholders.
• Achieve results.
• Thinking things through.
• Client-oriented.

Competencies (Stream 2 - PM-06/AS-07)
• Promote innovation and guide change.

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 (Both Streams)
• Graduation with a degree (baccalaureate or higher-level degree) from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field relevant to duties of the position being staffed.

General (Both Streams)
• Experience working with Indigenous people and organizations.
• Significant* experience in building and maintaining relationships, consulting and collaborating with various internal and/or external stakeholders.
• Experience in client relationship management or client service.

General (Stream 2 - PM-06/AS-07)
• Experience in organizational transformation involving major changes.

Financial (Stream 2 - PM-06/AS-07)
• Significant* experience in managing Financial Resources.

Human Resources
• Significant* experience in managing Human Resources. (Stream 2 - PM-06/AS-07)
• Experience in supervising Human Resources. (Stream 1 - PM-05)

Communications (Both Streams)
• Experience in implementing communication plans and other communication products.
• Experience in event planning.

Services, Programs or Policy (Both Streams)
• Experience in policy development as it relates to program delivery.
• Experience in managing, coordinating or conducting program evaluation or auditing, program reviews, and/or compliance reviews.
• Experience in project management, including applying project management principles implementation, assessment, monitoring and the completion of projects.
• Experience in interpreting legislative tools.

Information Management / Information Technology (Both Streams)
• Experience using web technologies, including social media.

Planning (Both Streams)
• Experience in leading the development of strategic and/or business planning.

Consultation / Events (Both Streams)
• Experience in leading engagement consultations.
• Experience in leading Indigenous engagement consultations.

NOTE:
For all of the asset qualifications, significant* experience refers to the depth and breadth of experience associated with the performance of a broad range of related activities which were the candidate’s primary work responsibilities for a period of at least two (2) years. It will be assessed on the basis of the scope, complexity and the diversity of the work performed.

Conditions of employment

Conditions of employment must be met at the time of appointment.

• Security: Reliability Clearance of Secret.
• Possession of a valid class 5 driver’s licence.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice.
• Willingness and ability to travel, including travel to remote locations.

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

For appointment processes where the area of selection was limited to Aboriginal peoples or to members of designated employment equity groups that included Aboriginal peoples, the Aboriginal candidates proposed for appointment or appointed must complete and sign the Affirmation of Aboriginal Affiliation Form as a condition of appointment prior to or at the same time as the offer of appointment, even if they have already self-declared as an EE member when applying.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence and telephone conversations, may be used in the assessment of candidates qualifications.

Your application must be submitted via the GC Jobs website.

If you have been educated outside of Canada, it is your responsibility to have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian educational standards. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education during the assessment phase of the staffing process. Guidance may be found at the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) at http://www.cicic.ca/.

Applicants must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

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.