Capital Services Officer/Regional Senior Program Officer

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

Persons interested must submit, by the closing date, a complete application consisting of a covering letter AND a résumé supporting the information provided in the cover letter. Candidates must clearly demonstrate IN THEIR COVER LETTER how they meet the Essential Education and Essential Experience criteria as well as assets if applicable. The education and experience factors that appear in the Statement of Merit must be used as headings in your cover letter. Under each heading you must write no more than two paragraphs that state exactly how you meet the education and experience factors. You must state clearly where and when you obtained the education and experiences, including the educational institution, and by identifying the employer(s) or organization(s) where you obtained the required experience factors, as well as concrete examples demonstrating your experiences. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application being rejected.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be created. Qualified candidates may be used to staff other similar positions at an equivalent or lower level on a term, permanent or acting basis.

This process will only be used to staff positions in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 2,000 words (maximum)

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

Successful completion of a post-secondary educational program OR an acceptable combination of education, training and experience defined as a secondary school diploma combined with a minimum of three years of experience directly related to the delivery or administration of public-directed programs or services.

Degree equivalency

Experience in providing advice and recommendations to stakeholders and management.

Experience in researching and analyzing information and developing options.

Experience in participating in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

Experience in developing briefing and reporting material in support of policies or programs.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

Successful completion of a post-secondary educational program in one or more of the following fields: bookkeeping, accounting, business administration, asset management, civil engineering technology or earth sciences.

Degree equivalency

Experience in developing land use plans.

Experience in capital asset management.

Experience in working in a briefing unit or in researching and preparing documents and reports for senior management.

Recent* experience in processing or preparing ministerial or executive briefings or correspondence.

Experience in using Web-cims in a government setting.


* Recent is defined as within the last three (3) years or more.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively 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)

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

Indigenous Services 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 as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Women, Aboriginal Persons, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disability.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Willing and able to work overtime as required.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Valid "Class 5 Stage F" Manitoba Driver's license or personal mobility to the degree associated with such a driver's license.
Willing and able to travel to remote locations within and outside of Manitoba via small aircraft, vehicle or boat, travelling in some adverse road and weather conditions.

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

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.

All communications relating to this process, including email correspondence may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

Communication for this process will be sent via email or via the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS). It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updates as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process must include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

Candidates are required to submit their application by using the online system. If you are unable to apply online, please contact the email address indicated in the "Contact information" section below PRIOR to the Closing Date. Please provide an explanation as to why you are not applying on-line for consideration. (Note: You must state the Selection Process number in the Subject of enquiry)

A variety of assessment tools may be used in the assessment of candidates, such as: * written test, practical test, situational exercise, * oral interview, simulation, presentation, role-play, work samples, performance appraisals and/or * reference checks. Some assessment tools may be administered electronically, others, in-person. (* Indicates those tools that will most likely be used in this process.)

Applicants are entitled to participate in the staffing process in the official language of their choice and are required to indicate their preferred official language in their application profile.

Depending on the number of applicants, ISC needs and HR plans, volume management strategies such as random selection, application of one (1) or more assets, top-down approach, and/or cut-off scores MAY be used for the purpose of managing applications/candidates.

Assets may be applied at any stage in this selection process (i.e. screening and appointment stage).

Candidates invited to the assessment stage will be required to provide ORIGINAL proof of their education credentials, i.e., their degree or official transcript. Failure to do so may result in you not being considered further in the selection process.

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/

Candidates may be required to pay for all assessment and travel expenses.

Must be willing and able to relocate and/or work in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

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.