Policy Analyst and/or Health Communications Specialist

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 ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ***

All job applications must therefore be submitted through the GC Jobs site.
To submit an application online, please select the button "Apply Online" below.

Persons who cannot apply online or persons with disabilities preventing them from applying online are asked to inform the contact persons responsible for this process and to contact prior to the closing date.

NOTE: It is not required to submit a cover letter for this selection process. You will be required to demonstrate the essential qualifications (i.e. Education and Experience) for the initial screening by answering the online screening questions and on your résumé.

It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate WHEN, WHERE, and HOW the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Information on your described education and experience provided in the screening questions should be supported by your résumé. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position.

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.

Work environment

Are you passionate about reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples? Indigenous Services Canada is looking for vibrant team players to support and empower Indigenous peoples to independently deliver services and address the socio-economic conditions in their communities. We are looking for energetic people to join our dynamic team to advance the thinking and communication around reconciliation.

Positions to be filled: 2

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 with acceptable specialization in economics, sociology or statistics*.

* Candidates must always have a degree. The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and may have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization. The specialization may also be obtained through an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience. We encourage applicants with various backgrounds to demonstrate how you meet this essential qualification through education, training, and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience

• Experience in researching, drafting and finalizing formal written products including at least two of the following: narrative reports, briefing notes, evaluation reports, newsletters and presentations.

• Experience working on projects or initiatives that require collaboration with stakeholders (For example, client groups, other government departments, other levels of government).

• Experience in planning and facilitating meetings or events.

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

Asset Qualifications: Education
• Graduation with an advanced degree (Master's or PhD) from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

Asset Qualifications: Experience
• Experience working with Indigenous Communities.

Asset Qualifications: Experience
• Experience in developing web content (Health Communications Specialist only).

Asset Qualifications: Experience
• Experience in social marketing, health promotion or health communications (Health Communications Specialist only).

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge
• Knowledge of Indigenous Services Canada priorities to support the health of Indigenous people and communities (in Canada).
• Knowledge about the determinants of health.

Abilities
• Ability to synthesize information from a variety of sources into briefings and reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work effectively with First Nations, Inuit, or Metis people or Indigenous organizations.

Personal Suitability
• Aboriginal Cultural Competency
• Effective Interpersonal Relationships
• Initiative
• Judgment
• Reliability
• Respect for diversity
• Teamwork

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

Organizational Needs

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

In alignment with the APEP in support of strategically increasing Aboriginal representation in areas having the most impact on program delivery and health outcomes of FNIHB’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

Reliability Status security clearance

Willing and able to travel.
Willing and able to work overtime with short notice.

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

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

An assignment, secondment, or acting appointment requires approval of your supervisor.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment 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.