Project Officer

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Assessment accommodation

A northern isolated post allowance ranging from $16,613 for a single person up to $27,689 for an employee with dependents.
Vacation travel assistance of approximately $6,000 per year for the employee, and an additional $6,000 per year for each eligible dependent.
Subsidized federal government housing is also available for these positions.

Please note that rates and conditions above are subject to change. Please see the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive for more information at http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/ipgh-pile/index-eng.php.

Financial assistance is also available to cover the costs of relocation to Iqaluit. Applicants may wish to review the Relocation Directive for information at http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/nrd-drc/index-eng.php.

Work environment

Established in August 2009, the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) is the only federal department with an exclusive mandate for the North. The headquarters of CanNor is located in Iqaluit, Nunavut. CanNor also has regional offices in Yukon and the Northwest Territories, and a liaison office in Ottawa.

CanNor's vision is to develop a strong, diversified, sustainable and dynamic economy for Northerners and Indigenous people, communities and businesses across Canada's three Territories. As the smallest of the Government of Canada’s five regional development agencies (less than 100 staff in total), CanNor provides a unique opportunity for individuals looking to be part of a small but mighty organization that leverages its nimbleness to tackle some serious, high-profile socio-economic issues.

In short, this is definitely not just another boring old desk job! This is a rewarding opportunity for motivated and resourceful individuals to make a real difference in the economic and social wellbeing of northern residents; by working directly with communities and businesses, and witnessing first-hand the results of the government’s investments.

The Headquarters of CanNor are located in Iqaluit, Nunavut; Canada’s newest and smallest capital city. With a population of approximately 8,000, Iqaluit is an exciting, dynamic city that is the political, business, media and transportation hub of Nunavut. The city of Iqaluit is rich with traditional Inuit culture, and has many exciting things to offer residents including great recreation programs, a vibrant arts and culture scene and of course, unique landscapes and opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill 2 permanent positions and 1 anticipatory position in Iqaluit, Nunavut.

This pool of qualified candidates may also be used by other federal organizations that have vacancies to fill in the North.

Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement (i.e. Beneficiaries of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement) who are found qualified in this staffing process will be appointed ahead of other qualified applicants.

Applicants will be considered in the following order:

1. Those who identify themselves as Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement (e.g. Beneficiaries of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement);

2. If there are no qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement, all other applicants will be considered for these positions.

Positions to be filled: 3

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Education

A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience

E1: Experience planning, developing and implementing projects or programs.
E2: Experience in providing advice or recommendations to management.
E3: Experience in analyzing and consolidating information from multiple sources and preparing reports or presentations.
E4: Experience in collaborating and maintaining relationships with internal and external partners.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Abilities

A1: Ability to establish priorities, meet deadlines and work efficiently and effectively under pressure.
A2: Ability to analyze technical environmental or socio-economic issues.
A3: Ability to organize and summarize information from a variety of sources.
A4: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A5: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Personal Suitability

PS1: Demonstrating integrity and respect.
PS2: Thinking things through.
PS3: Working effectively with others.
PS4: Showing initiative and being action-oriented.

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

AED: Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

AE1: Experience working with Indigenous governments and/or communities.
AE2: Northern experience, preferably in Yukon, Northwest Territories or Nunavut.
AE3: Experience in providing logistical and technical support to project management teams.

AK: Knowledge of Northern Indigenous culture, society and/or economy.

AA: Ability to communicate in an Indigenous language from Northern Canada.

CURRENT AND/OR FUTURE ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

The Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population we serve. In support of our strategy to achieve a representative workforce, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following groups: Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement, Indigenous, women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - OR Secret Status security clearance will be required (depending on the position being staffed).
Other conditions of employment may also apply, depending on the position being staffed.

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

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate candidates.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A written examination may be administered.

Various assessment tools may be used.

You will be required to provide proof of your education credentials at a later date. Foreign educational credentials must be assessed by a recognized credential assessment service; guidance may be found at the Canadian Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) at http://www.cicic.ca.

The Relocation Directive is available at: http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/nrd-drc/index-eng.php

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language(s) in their application.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. 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).

Please note that candidates can be eliminated by the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) based on PSRS screening questions.

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.