Indigenous Recruitment - Human Resources Personnel

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

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

*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 in support of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Are you a First Nations, Métis or Inuit person interested in joining the federal government to advance Indigenous policies, programs and services for Canadians? Do you like building and maintaining relationships with communities? Are you interested to learn and or broaden your knowledge on Reconciliation? Do you have an interest in working with Indigenous organizations and communities, high schools, colleges and universities to advance mutual relationships between Indigenous Peoples and Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)?

• Do you enjoy planning and organizing meetings or events?
• Do you have experience in providing advice to management and working with teams to advance Reconciliation?
• Do you enjoy engaging with partners and working together to meet mutual goals?
• Do you want to use your community experience and expertise to address improving indigenous recruitment, retention and advancement?

If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, ESDC’s Indigenous Recruitment, Retention and Advancement team looks forward to hearing from you and hopes you consider us as an employer of choice! We are actively recruiting for administrative personnel with varying levels of experience and skills.

When submitting your application by email or online, please explain how you meet the following:
- High school diploma; or
- An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Work environment

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), which includes Service Canada and the Labour Program, gives you the chance to help strengthen Canada’s economy, society and communities.

At ESDC, diversity is our strength and we strive to have a workplace that fosters diversity by adopting a culture of inclusion, and creating a workplace that is culturally respectful of Indigenous peoples and supportive of career development.

In addition, ESDC takes pride in supporting and championing the Indigenous Employees’ Circle (IEC), a national forum for Indigenous employees of ESDC to network and connect with their Indigenous colleagues across the country.

If you`re interested in joining ESDC, please email
and include:

• Your full name, your contact information
• Confirm that you self-declare as Indigenous
• Your resume
• One page on why you think you would be a good fit for this position (optional)

Intent of the process

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

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

English essential
*Candidates who are able to speak fluently in an Indigenous language or either of the Official Languages would be considered an asset for any of the positions.

Information on language requirements

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

Some positions may require optional travel and overtime

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Reliability Status security clearance - Please note that ESDC will assist all qualified candidates in the security clearance process. This step is required for all those entering into the public service to ensure the security of information and personnel. If you have any questions regarding this step, please contact us at so that we can provide assistance.

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

What we offer:
- Competitive salaries – with a salary range that brings annual increases to most employees, up to a maximum amount
- Advantageous pension regime and benefits (Health Care & Dental)
- Three weeks paid of holidays per year when you start
- Three weeks paid for sick leave
- One paid day for volunteer activities and one paid day for personal day
- Up to five paid days per year for family related responsibilities
- Bereavement Leave with Pay
- Northern Isolated Post Allowance, when relevant

Note:
Paid leave and leave entitlements are determined and calculated through the provisions within the Program and Administrative Collective Agreement. For more information about the Collective Agreement and its provisional benefits and leave entitlements, please refer to the link
https://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/agreements-conventions/view-visualiser-eng.aspx?id=15#toc993929940

The salary range for each administrative level will be based on the candidates combined experience and skills.

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.