Aboriginal Programs Officer

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

1. Our intention is to communicate with candidates through emails and/or through the www.canada.ca/government-jobs applicant account. Candidates participating in this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and that their system accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block the receipt of these types of email).

2. Random selection may be used in this selection process.

3. Your answers to the screening questions will need to be complete and be concretely detailed to describe how you meet the essential qualification assessed by providing specific examples. Answering questions using 'please refer to resume' or 'yes' will be considered as incomplete, and as a result your application may not longer be considered in this selection process.

Duties

• Issue fishing licences to Indigenous communities or Indigenous commercial fisheries.
• Act as a point of contact for bands, commercial fishing enterprises (CFEs) and aggregate groups (AGs) by providing advice and responding to requests.
• Act as a point of contact for agreement recipients for issues regarding the processing of financial transactions relating to these programs.
• Monitor progress regarding grants and contribution agreements by analyzing progress reports submitted by recipients for funded activities.
• Provide administrative services for integrated program management, including financial management as well as planning and logistics for DFO meetings with bands and First Nations CFEs and AGs.

Intent of the process

The position to staff is located in Gaspe (Quebec). Applicants who will qualify in this selection process must be willing to relocate.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established in order to staff a similar position in Sept-Iles (Quebec). and at Fisheries and Oceans Canada in the Quebec Region for various locations and requiring various linguistic and security profiles.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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 university in a field relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience
• Experience with consultation and internal and external partnerships.

• Experience analyzing issues and presenting recommendations.

• Experience monitoring and managing projects.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Abilities
• Ability to establish priorities and effectively plan and organize tasks.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in an internal and external context.
• Ability to adapt to complex situations.

Personal suitability
• Client service oriented.
• Effective interpersonal relationships.
• Self-reliance and flexibility.

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

Experience
• Experience collaborating with or serving Indigenous groups.

• Experience representing an organization within a working group or committee.

Abilities
• Ability to give presentations.
• Ability to work in a decentralized team.
• Ability to perform human resources and financial management.

Operational Requirements :
• Willing to travel and work overtime.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Hold a valid driver’s licence.

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.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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.