REGIONAL PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT ADVISOR TEAM LEAD

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

Please apply online. The application process includes assessment questions so please plan for up to 2-3 hrs to complete the competencies questions that are included in the online application process.

PLEASE ENSURE YOU READ THE POSTER THOROUGHLY AS THE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION THAT WILL BE REQUIRED IN THE APPLICATION PROCESS. FAILURE TO READ THE NOTES AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION MISSING CRITICAL INFORMATION THUS PROVIDING FOR INSUFFICIENT INFORMATION FOR THE ASSESSMENT BOARD TO COMPLETE YOUR ASSESSMENT AND RESULTING IN YOUR ELIMINATION FROM THE PROCESS.

Candidates must submit at the time of application:

- Complete the screening questions on the Public Service Resourcing System application website. Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. Candidates must fully respond to the screening questions in the space provided for each question. Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed. Please note that only stating the Essential Experience qualifications have been met, and/or listing job titles and responsibilities does not represent adequate substantiation. DETAILED RESPONSES TO THE SCREENING QUESTIONS IN THE APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED IN ADDITION TO YOUR RESUME.

- Your resume.

- A cover letter is NOT required.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is indeterminate. A pool of qualified candidates may be established and used to staff similar permanent and/or temporary vacancies in Edmonton, Alberta.

Positions to be filled: 1

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 an acceptable specialization in a field such as social sciences, law, business or public administration, or Indigenous studies or in any other field relevant to the work to be performed OR an acceptable combination of education, training and experience defined as successful completion of 3 or more years of experience in a relevant field supplemented by relevant training or successful course work.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Significant* experience in developing and maintaining collaborative working relationships with internal and/or external stakeholders.
*Significant means for a minimum of 2 years.

Experience leading projects.

Experience analysing complex** situations and making recommendations to management relative to service delivery and/or program delivery.
** Complex issues are issues with at least 2 of the following characteristics: multi-dimensional, multi-jurisdictional, sensitive, confidential, affecting many partners or stakeholders, precedent setting or having a major impact on the public service or having a potential for significant media coverage (such as: the operational impact of a legislative or policy change)

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

Willingness and ability to travel by various modes of transportation (small and large aircraft, vehicles and/or boats), in various weather conditions, often to remote communities with few amenities.

Willing and able to work overtime as required.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of key issues and initiatives (municipal, provincial, and/or national) impacting Alberta Indigenous communities
Knowledge of project management principles.
Knowledge of the strategic direction of Indigenous Services Canada.

ABILITIES:
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to manage a program or project.
Ability to identify and resolve issues.
Ability to analyze various sources of data and information to report findings and make recommendations.
Ability to manage conflicting priorities to meet deadlines.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
Demonstrates integrity and respect.
Thinking things through.
Working effectively with others.
Showing initiative and being action-oriented.
Adaptability.
Dependability.
Exercises sound judgement.

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

Experience working with Canadian Indigenous organizations or communities.

Experience leading meetings or giving presentations.

Experience in mediation and/or intercultural communication.

Experience developing and/or supporting the development of policies, procedures, guidelines or tools to support program delivery.

Experience in supervision.

Experience in monitoring financial resources.

CURRENT AND/OR FUTURE ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
Indigenous Services Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population it serves. In support of our strategy to achieve our employment equity goals, preference may be given to candidates who, at the time of application, indicate that they are belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups (self-declaration): Aboriginal peoples, Women, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disabilities.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Maintain a valid driver's license.

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

1. Reference checks may be sought.

2. An interview may be administered.

3. A written exam may be administered.

4. Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

5. Achieving a representative workforce has been identified as an organizational need in the merit criteria, and may be applied in this appointment process.

6. Candidates must meet each essential qualification to be appointed to a position, however, a person may be appointed to a position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements or organizational needs. Meeting these criteria is nonetheless desirable and may be a deciding factor for the staffing of some positions.

7. FAILURE TO CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE HOW YOU MEET THE ESSENTIAL CRITERIA (Education and Experience) WILL RESULT IN THE REJECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION. APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE SOLICITED FOR INCOMPLETE OR POSSIBLE MISSING INFORMATION.

8. Candidates will be asked to provide proof of their education credentials and proof of citizenship at the assessment stage of this process. Failure to do so may result in your application not being considered further in the selection process.

9. Proof of education will be required. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca.

10. Please note that resumes may be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the screening question. Failure to provide this information in the requested format may result in your application being rejected. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information.

11. ONLINE APPLICATIONS ONLY:
ONLY ON LINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. All job applications must therefore be submitted through www.jobs.gc.ca site. To submit an application on-line, please select the button "Apply Online" below.

12. Depending on the number of applicants, needs and/or plans, volume management strategies such as, but not limited to, top-down approach, cut-off scores, asset selection, random selection and/or assessment may be used for the purpose of managing applications/candidates and/or determining which candidates will continue in the staffing process. Should a volume management strategy be used, communication regarding the application of the strategy will be provided to those candidates who are impacted.

13. All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence and telephone conversations, may be used in the assessment of qualifications. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

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.