Indigenous Recruitment - Junior Program Officer and Program Officer

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

Are you looking to work in a dynamic environment where employees enjoy their work, have opportunities to grow and can gain valuable knowledge and experience in a program delivery environment?

We are a team of talented professionals who:
- Take pride in what we do and our results.
- Believe in and promote work/life balance.
- Provide an environment that encourages and supports continuous learning throughout your career.

Duties

In recognition of the valuable experience and insights that Indigenous employees bring to their work, your contributions will strengthen our Public Service with Indigenous perspectives at ACOA.

By working as a Program Officer within the Community and Inclusive Growth Directorate, you will be working with dynamic Indigenous stakeholders in supporting Indigenous Communities and Businesses by:

- Accomplishing work that allows you to use your organizational and leadership skills;
- Working on the implementation, delivery and support of programs and Agency priorities;
- Promoting ACOA's programs and activities to the public and business community;
- Providing professional advice, analysis and recommendations on economic and business development issues;
- Assisting in the development and delivery of regional economic development programs;
- Managing a portfolio of accounts.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be created for future vacancies at the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency in Moncton.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 1,000 words (maximum) "Why do you want to work as a Program Officer at the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and why do you feel you are a good fit based on your background? (Please note your answer to this question may be used to evaluate the essential qualification of Written Communication)."

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative: BBB/BBB
*Bilingual non-imperative: BBB/BBB

*If it’s not possible to staff the position via imperative staffing – non-imperative staffing could be considered. A non-imperative appointment means that the position can be staffed with a person who agrees to become bilingual through language training at government expense.

Information on language requirements

EDUCATION:

Graduation from a post-secondary recognized program in a relevant area of study (such as Business, Economics, Economics, Public Administration) OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience* in a field related to the position.

*For example, a secondary school diploma with significant experience in a field directly related to the position such as economic development, land development, real estate development.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES:

The following experiences are required for all positions:

E1: Gathering and analyzing information and preparing reports or documents for stakeholders.
E2: Providing or presenting information verbally.
E3: Working collaboratively with others on projects or activities.

Additionally, the following experiences are required for the Program Officer position (CO-2):

E4: Delivery of various initiatives to a diverse client base.
E5: Analysis and evaluation of business or strategic plans or proposals.
E6: Representing your organization in various circles/forum/committees.

COMPETENCIES:

• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Attention to detail
• Communication (written and oral)
• Initiative and action oriented
• Relationship building
• Analytical and strategic thinking

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

A degree from a recognized university could be considered as an asset for the job.

Degree equivalency

Having worked in the delivery of economic development programs and services could be considered as an asset for the job.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEED:

In support of achieving a represented workforce, current or future organizational needs will require consideration to be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to the following Employment Equity group: Aboriginal peoples.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willingness to travel, as required.
• Willingness to work outside working hours with minimal notice.
• Must have a valid driver's license or personal mobility to the extent normally associated with the possession of a driver's license.

Conditions of employment

Security level will be based on the position to be staffed (Reliability or 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

This employment opportunity is targeted to individuals who self-declare as an Aboriginal Person when applying to this opportunity. 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.

Please note that the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) reserves the right to verify claims of Aboriginal affiliation. For appointment processes where the area of selection was limited to Aboriginal peoples or to members of designated employment equity groups that included Aboriginal peoples, the Aboriginal candidates proposed for appointment or appointed must complete and sign the “Affirmation of Aboriginal Affiliation Form“ as a condition of appointment prior to or at the same time as the offer of appointment, even if they have already self-declared as an EE member when applying.

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.