We're Hiring Indigenous Talent! - Post-Secondary Recruitment

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• you will have access to a variety of opportunities across the country in a broad range of specializations that offers training, development possibilities and career advancement;
• you will have access to work-life balance through a flexible work environment, excellent benefits and competitive salaries;
• you will be able to put your calling to work and have an impact on your community through your contribution and the quality of your work;
• you will be encouraged to innovate, collaborate and challenge the status quo in achieving results for Canadians and our communities.

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Duties

Analysts contribute in a wide variety of challenging and interesting areas. Analysts can experience a variety of paths as they develop their skills and their careers, including specializing in a particular area of Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat expertise and/or being exposed a broad range of government business.

Work environment

The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS) is looking for the best and brightest Canadian graduates who are looking to make a difference in the lives of all Canadians.

Why work at TBS:
- Specifically, we are actively looking to hire Indigenous people to lead and support the development of policies and programs, bringing important experiences and perspectives to this process;
- TBS is an excellent place to launch a career in the public service. For new employees, the department provides opportunities to understand the management policies of government, and to support Ministers in their program and funding decision making;
- As the ‘General Manager’ of the public service, and one of the three central agencies of the Government of Canada, TBS provides advice and makes recommendations to the Treasury Board Ministers on how the government spends money, how it regulates and how it is managed;
- The knowledge gained working at TBS will position any public servant, and in particular new public servants, to succeed and be impactful in any government organization, in particular organizations focused on the delivery of programs to Canadians;
- Gaining experience in an organization such as TBS at the outset of one’s career provides an individual with a competitive advantage for interesting opportunities across the public service.

Still not convinced? TBS also offers:
- An excellent workplace for public servants (e.g., the department hires a number of students throughout the year, and has plenty of learning and training opportunities);
- Increasing support for Indigenous employees, as well as recognition of the valuable and necessary perspectives Indigenous employees bring to policy and program development;
- An opportunity to contribute on the job in a meaningful way from the get-go on key priorities (e.g., supporting the implementation of government programs and regulations; developing new management policies, including those focused on human resources and digital government).

Intent of the process

This process will enable you to be matched to career options such as (not limited to): financial officer, financial analyst, policy analyst, economist, human resources advisor.

A pool of qualified persons resulting from this process will be created and may be used to fill entry level positions in a variety of disciplines with linguistic profiles and requirements (imperative and non-imperative) and various tenures depending on the positions to be staffed.

This pool may also be used to staff similar positions in other organizations within the core public administration (http://www.psc-cfp.gc.ca/plcy-pltq/rfli-lirf/index-eng.htm).

By applying to this process, you consent to your personal application-related information being shared with other government departments interested in staffing similar positions.

This process is targeted to individuals who will self-declare as an Aboriginal person when applying. The Self-declaration form is completed as part of the job application under the Employment Equity tab. 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 term “Aboriginal” is used within this job advertisement as it relates to the Employment Equity Act and other legislative frameworks. The term “Indigenous” is used, where feasible, in support of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

The Aboriginal affiliation will be verified at the time of the appointment. Please read more at the following link: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/employment-equity.html

Positions to be filled: 5

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 by June 30, 2020, with a degree* from a recognized post-secondary institution, in a field relevant to the position.

Depending on the position to be staffed, your education may require an acceptable specialization** in one or more of the following areas:

Economics, Sociology or Statistics.
OR
Accounting, Finance, Business administration, Commerce or Economics.
OR
Human Resources Management, Labour or Industrial Relations, Psychology, Public or Business Administration, Organizational Development, Education Sciences, Social Sciences or Sociology.

Note: *Degree: Unless it is otherwise specified (e.g., Master’s degree), the term “degree” refers to a baccalaureate as established by educational authorities.

** The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and must have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization.

Degree equivalency

LEADERSHIP:
We are looking for individuals who have demonstrated or are demonstrating leadership by taking on active roles in their communities. Candidates must explain in an essay how they have demonstrated leadership, what the impact was, and what results were achieved. Potential examples of demonstrated leadership include:

- Voluntary service to, or leadership in, a community (e.g., student body, contributions in the voluntary or not-for-profit sector);
- Personal accomplishment or initiative (e.g., high-level sporting or cultural achievement, founding a business or other organization);
- Notable accomplishments through full-time or part-time paid employment during studies;
- Helped and inspired others to overcome adversity;
- Services to, or leadership in Indigenous governance or community development.

IMPORTANT: You will be asked to prepare a short essay to explain how you demonstrated your leadership. This essay will also be used to evaluate your ability to communicate in writing.

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

Graduation by June 30, 2020, with a Master's degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

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

Various language requirements
English essential;
Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB;
Bilingual imperative CBC/CBC;
Bilingual non-imperative* BBB/BBB;
Bilingual non-imperative* CBC/CBC.

* A non-imperative appointment means that a qualified candidate could be indeterminately appointed into a position and will have a maximum of 2 years to achieve the required bilingual level of the position, through formal full-time language training, at government expense.

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

COMPETENCIES:
- Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
- Thinking Things Through
- Working Effectively with Others
- Showing Initiative and being Action-Oriented

ABILITIES:
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing
- Ability to communicate effectively orally

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - OR Secret Security Clearance based on the security requirements of 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

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.