SENIOR NUTRITIONIST

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

To provide information on the nature of the job and the selection process, we invite you to participate in an Information session that will be held by teleconference on the following dates:

Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at 2pm EDT
OR
Monday, July 22, 2019 at 11am EDT

Telephone: 1-877-413-4792
Conference Code: 8059677#

Applicants may submit their application online or through email.

If you are emailing your resume and cover letter, please send the documents to email address and in the subject line indicate the selection process number (19-NHW-FNIH-EA-NCR-270506).

Applicants are to respect the closing date of the job advertisement. There will be no exceptions for late applications.

You will be required to demonstrate the Essential Qualifications (ie. Education, Occupational Certification and Experience) and Other Qualifications – Asset (if applicable) for the initial screening in your cover letter. It is not sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. You must use each qualification factor as a heading and clearly demonstrate when, where, and how the qualification was met through substantiation by concrete examples under each heading. The screening board cannot make any assumptions about your experience. Information on your education and experience provided in your cover letter should be supported by your résumé.

Failure to provide information in the required format may result in your application being rejected from further consideration in the process.

The responses to the screening questions MAY be used to assess the ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Work environment

Please be advised this process will be used to staff a position in the new department of Indigenous Services Canada. The creation of Indigenous Services Canada is an important development in our renewed relationship with Indigenous peoples. These structural changes will allow our government to work more effectively with Indigenous partners to provide services that improve people’s day-to-day quality of life. The candidates are encouraged to visit the website https://www.canada.ca/en/indigenous-services-canada.html for more information on various programs and services.

Intent of the process

This process will be used to staff one (1) indeterminate position.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established through this process in order to fill identical or similar positions with various tenures (specified period or indeterminate), operational requirements and conditions of employment within the Public Service.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 9,999 words (maximum)

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

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in nutrition, dietetics or home economics

Degree equivalency

Registered Dietitian or eligibility for registration with a provincial/territorial College of Dietitians

Experience in formulating and providing comprehensive (i.e. broad, complete and including all/most aspects of an issue or topic) advice and recommendations to senior management and a variety of audiences on the development of policies, programs, services or initiatives related to health or social wellbeing

Experience leading and coordinating processes with diverse partners, organizations or sectors to plan and develop policies, programs or frameworks related to health or social wellbeing

Experience developing and maintaining collaborative and effective relationships with stakeholders, partners or clients

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

Graduation with a Master’s Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in public health, nutrition or other discipline relevant to the position

Degree equivalency

Member of Dietitians of Canada

Experience working in a primary health care setting with Indigenous or other vulnerable populations

Experience working in/ with Indigenous communities or with Indigenous organizations to support the delivery of policies, programs, services or initiatives related to nutritional health or the social determinants of health.

Experience leading and coordinating policy development processes related to the health or social wellbeing of Indigenous Peoples

Experience managing financial resources

Experience in developing, managing and evaluating programs, projects, services or initiatives related to the nutritional health of Indigenous Peoples.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of current and emerging issues or trends in First Nations and Inuit populations as they relate to health and nutrition

Knowledge of principles in nutrition promotion, health promotion and community development

Ability to analyse and evaluate complex (multi-faceted and complicated) issues and to provide policy and program advice and recommendations
Ability to develop, manage and evaluate programs, projects, services or initiatives
Ability to plan
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to supervise
Thinking things through
Working effectively with others
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to communicate effectively orally

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

Knowledge of federal policy development and implementation process as well as the political, social and socio-economic contexts which impact this process

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
Indigenous Services Canada is committed to ensuring a fair and equitable representation and distribution of women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and visible minorities reflective of their representation in the Canadian workforce.

In alignment with the Aboriginal Peoples Employment Program (APEP) in support of increasing Aboriginal representation in areas having the most impact on program delivery and health outcomes of First Nations and Inuit Health Branch's target population, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to Aboriginal peoples. Aboriginal candidates must use the Affirmation of Aboriginal Affiliation Form (AAAF).

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

Candidates are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language of their choice.

Successful candidate(s) must meet and maintain the conditions of employment throughout their employment.

Candidates will be required to provide original proof of education as part of this selection process. Candidates with foreign educational credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. You may consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials at www.cicic.ca for further information.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

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).

Time sensitive correspondence may be transmitted via e-mail and it will be the candidate's responsibility to ensure they check their e-mail regularly. Failure to respond to communications may result in elimination from this process.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

To submit an application on-line, please select the button "Apply Online" below.

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.