Director, Strategic services and Intergovernmental affairs

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

►APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION ONLINE.

►Only applications received directly via the Public Service Resourcing System will be accepted. If you require accommodations, please contact the HR Advisor listed below before the closing date.

►Applicants must answer pre-selection questions for each of the essential qualifications as well as for the other qualifications constituting an asset (education and experience) within the electronic job application. Applicants must provide concrete examples for each screening question in one or two paragraphs of 500 words or less, clearly demonstrating how they meet the education and experience criteria set out in the job advertisement. Please note that it is not sufficient to simply indicate that the qualification is met or to provide a list of current or past responsibilities. The resumes will be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the answers to the screening questions.

►Failure to clearly demonstrate in your responses how you meet the screening criteria, may result in your application being rejected. Your application will need to be complete, or else it could also be rejected. We will not communicate with you to request that you provide the missing information.

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

►Communication for this appointment process will be sent via e-mail. Your resume should include a valid email address.It is your responsibility to ensure to communicate any changes in your contact information.

►Applicants applying internally to the Federal Public Service must include in their curriculum vitae: personal file identification code (CIDP), group and level of substantive position, employment status, language assessment results seconds and security clearance.

►Candidates must make themselves available during the different phases of this selection process.

►Indigenous Services Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified representative of the population we serve. The department's intention is to strategically increase Aboriginal representation. As such, first consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as an Indigenous person.

Work environment

Recently created, the Department of Indigenous Services Canada (SAC) offers a dynamic and transformative work environment. It is in this spirit that SAC works in collaboration with numerous partners to improve access to high quality services for First Nations, Inuit and Métis. Our vision is to support and empower Indigenous peoples so that they can independently offer services adapted to the socio-economic realities of their communities. The department's mandate requires the services of dedicated and motivated people who excel in dynamic work environments based on relationship building, collaboration, sensitivity to cultural realities and service excellence.

Intent of the process

The intent is to staff the following position indeterminately:
• Director, Strategic services and Intergovernmental affairs

The process may be used to staff similar positions with Indigenous Services Canada and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada with various language requirements and profiles, and in various locations in Canada.

All federal organizations listed in the Schedules I, IV and V of the Financial Administration Act (FAA) may use this selection process to staff similar positions in their organization.

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent may be considered for deployment. If no deployment is made, applicants from other groups and levels will be considered in the process.

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 or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Recent* and significant** experience in the development and implementation of programs or services.

Experience in providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior management on issues of a complex nature.

Recent* and significant** experience in strategic planning and priority setting.

Significant** experience in managing human resources*** and finances****.

Notes:

*Recent is defines as experience acquired within the last four (4) years.

**Significant experience is understood to mean the depth and breadth of the experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of various related activities which are normally acquired over a period over two (2) years.

***Some examples of managing human resources may include: supervising staff, establishing vision, priorities, work plans or establishing work objectives, conducting performance assessments and feedback, approving training, demonstrating experience in managing various service delivery and resources allocation frameworks, etc. Applicants must also indicate the number of staff they have supervised.

****Some examples of managing financial resources may include: full subdelegation for a budget, being responsible for financial planning, forecasting and reporting. Applicants must also indicate the size of the budget they managed directly.

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

EXPERIENCE (ASSETS)

Experience in the development and implementation of programs or services related to the advancement of Indigenous communities.

Experience in engaging, consulting, negotiating and building partnerships with internal and external stakeholders (such as Aboriginal organizations, federal and/or provincial organizations and /or private industry).

Experience in the analysis of socio-economic and demographic data.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of the socio-economic environment and cultural characteristics of Indigenous peoples.

Knowledge of the government of Canada’s priorities, challenges and commitments towards Indigenous peoples.

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

- Create Vision and Strategy
- Mobilize people
- Uphold Integrity and Respect
- Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
- Promote Innovation and Guide Change
- Achieve Results

For more information:
https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/professional-development/key-leadership-competency-profile/examples-effective-ineffective-behaviours.html

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Travel across Canada may be required.

Willingness and ability to travel.

Air travel to remote communities will be required.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

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

►Selection could be limited to members of the following employment equity groups: Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities.

►Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent. We will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

►We may use any appropriate assessment method to determine if you meet the qualifications set out in the poster, including taking into account achievements and past performance, the talent management questionnaire, the administration of an exam or the preparation of a portfolio, an interview and reference checks. In addition, any correspondence or interaction in the conduct of the process will be subject to assessment.

►The Top Down ranking approach may be used in the process. Only the top-scoring candidates will be invited to the next phase of the process.

►For information on preparing for the selection process, visit www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/staffing-assessment-tools-resources/human-resources-specialists-hiring-managers/human-resources-toolbox/personnel-psychology-centre/assessment-counselling-services/executive-counselling-services.html

►Once the appointment process is finalized, notifications will be posted on www.jobs-emplois.gc.ca

OTHERS

Executives affected by workforce adjustments may be assessed and appointed in precedence to others, following the legislated requirement of considering priorities. Consequently, please identify clearly in your application if your organization has informed you that your position is affected by workforce adjustment. This information will be verified with your Human Resources Directorate.

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.