Indigenous Liaison Officer Inventory

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

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

• Don’t worry, even if your application is not selected for one job, your application remains in the inventory and can be selected again for the entire duration that the inventory remains open. Additionally, you can go back and update your résumé or responses to the screening questions at any time.

• This inventory is targeted to Aboriginal persons who will self-declare as an Aboriginal person.

• An Aboriginal person is a North American Indian or a member of a First Nation, Métis or Inuit. North American Indians or members of a First Nation include treaty, status or registered Indians, as well as non-status and non-registered Indians. The Aboriginal affiliation will be verified at the time of the appointment.

• Casual workers are hired for specified periods that may not exceed 90 working days in one calendar year, in a department or in an agency to which the Public Service Commission (PSC) has exclusive authority to make appointments. The period of casual employment may be for one or more than one term, but is not to exceed 90 working days in a department or agency in a calendar year.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. As I complete the online application, I am being asked many questions regarding my experiences. Do I have to respond to them all?
A. Yes, you need to respond to all of these questions.

Q. Will an interview be conducted?
A. Yes, an interview may be conducted which may be formal or informal.

Q. Will you request references?
A. Yes, you should be ready to provide references from supervisors, clients and/or subordinates.

Q. I am currently a term or indeterminate employee of the federal government. Will I be considered?
A. No, this inventory is only for hiring new external candidates for casual appointments.

Duties

Aboriginal Liaison Officers (ALOs) interpret and communicate Aboriginal offender behaviour, cultural needs and progress to the case management team for inclusion in correctional/healing plans and Elder reviews to promote the safe release of Aboriginal offenders and to reduce the recidivism rate. As part of a multi-disciplanary team, ALOs develop and deliver Aboriginal interventions and actively contribute to case management processes and establish a link with offenders to provide them with information regarding cultural/spiritual programming, activities and resources; foster a positive Aboriginal cultural environment with offenders and help to interpret CSC legislation, institutional regulations, roles of other staff members, and terms and conditions of Conditional Release. ALOs assists in the identification and assessment of the initial healing components for Aboriginal offenders and assist Aboriginal offenders in developing healing/release plans under the guidance of Elders, the case management team, community-based agencies and Aboriginal communities. These positions are based in a correctional institution. Variable Work Hours may be required.

Work environment

Correctional Service of Canada is seeking interest from persons looking for an exciting and rewarding career as an Aboriginal Liaison Officer.

Aboriginal Liaison Officers are essential to fulfilling the Correctional Service of Canada's (CSC) mission of contributing to public safety by actively encouraging and assisting offenders to become law-abiding citizens, while exercising reasonable, safe, secure, and humane control.

For further information on the department, work environment, careers at CSC and application process, please visit our website at http://www.csc-scc.gc.ca.

Intent of the process

This process aims to create and maintain an inventory for Aboriginal Liaison Officer opportunities within Correctional Services Canada.

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)

Successful completion of secondary school or acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

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

EDUCATION

Degree or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Experience working with or for Aboriginal communities or organizations and/or Aboriginal Elders

Experience using a computer (i.e. programs such as Microsoft Word, Outlook and/or Excel).

Experience with Aboriginal teachings and values.

Experience working with Aboriginal people in conflict with the law.

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of the realities of First Nations, Inuit or Métis people in Canada

Knowledge of interviewing and counselling techniques.

COMPETENCIES

Thinking things through
Working effectively with others
Showing initiative and being action-oriented
Demonstrating integrity and respect
Communication

ABILITIES

Ability to plan and execute activities.

Ability to speak a traditional Aboriginal language.

Ability to plan and execute Aboriginal cultural events such as traditional and/or spiritual ceremonies, social activities and programs.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity group: Aboriginal persons

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status 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 who are unable to apply on-line can send their application email to . Please ensure to clearly quote the reference/selection number.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line should contact us at 1-800-645-5605.

Applicants are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language of their choice. Please indicate your preferred official language in your application.

We strongly encourage you to submit your application on-line to take advantage of the many benefits in using this electronic recruitment system. Some of these benefits are that: You can create an applicant profile and a résumé that can be used when applying for other selection processes without having to recreate a new application each time.

You can modify your application/résumé anytime BEFORE the closing date indicated on the job advertisement. You can verify the status of your application at any time.

Please note that your overall conduct and communications, including e-mail correspondence, throughout the entire process may be used in the assessment of qualifications and competencies.

You will be required to provide proof of your educational credentials.

Applicants are responsible for travel expenses related to this selection process.

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.