Join our team! Director, Various Positions (Anticipatory)

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

► Only applications received directly via the Public Service Resourcing System will be accepted. If you require accommodations. Please contact the HR Advisor listed below before the closing date.

► Your application will be rejected if you do not clearly demonstrate how you meet all screening criteria. Your application will also be rejected if it has incomplete information. We will not contact you to request additional information that is missing from your application.

► We ask that candidates make themselves available during the different phases of this selection process.

► Communication for this appointment process will be sent via e-mail. It is your responsibility to ensure to communicate any changes related to your coordinates.

Work environment

Indigenous Services Canada works collaboratively with partners to improve access to high quality services for First Nations, Inuit and Métis. Our vision is to support and empower Indigenous peoples to independently deliver services and address the socio-economic conditions in their communities.

Intent of the process

Indigenous Services Canada / Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada are committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population they serve. First consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as an Indigenous person.

The process may be used to staff similar positions within Indigenous Services Canada and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada with various profiles and language requirements.

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

► Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

► Experience in working with Indigenous partners and/or communities to advance Indigenous priorities in a self-determination approach.

► Experience in developing or implementing Indigenous informed population health or social determinants of health initiative – aimed at tackling socio-economic disparities that are the result of intergenerational impacts of colonization.

► Experience in briefing management or leadership positions to focus on what is of importance and what are the impacts of making various decisions with an understanding of the Indigenous perspective

► Experience in managing human* and financial** resources.
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*Human Resources : Applicants must clearly demonstrate that they have supervised staff, assigned work and developed staffing plans. Applicants must indicate the number of staff they supervised in each position.

**Financial Resources: Applicants must show evidence of managing and being accountable for a budget. This experience is defined as being responsible for financial planning, forecasting and reporting. Applicants must also indicate the size on the budget they managed directly.

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

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

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGES

► Knowledge of key factors of the Government of Canada’s Reconciliation agenda, with particular focus on specific health-related and population health or social determinants of health initiatives and tracking of health and social outcomes

► Knowledge of the impacts of intergenerational trauma and positive strategies put forward by Indigenous leaders and representatives of Indigenous communities to address challenges.

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

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

ABILITIES

► Ability to speak an Indigenous Language.

► Ability to connect and communicate with senior leaders and colleagues within an organization.

► Ability to mobilize multisectoral knowledge to inform and assess public health actions.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

► Travel across Canada may be required.

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

- We may use any assessment method deemed appropriate to determine whether you meet the qualifications outlined on the poster, including examinations, interviews and reference checks.

- Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent. We will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

- The Top Down ranking approach may be used in the process. Only the top-scoring candidates will be invited to the next phase of the process.

- For information on preparing for the selection process, visit www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/staffing-assessment-tools-resources/human-resources-specialists-hiring-managers/human-resources-toolbox/personnel-psychology-centre/assessment-counselling-services/executive-counselling-services.html

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.