Indigenous Liaison 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

IMPORTANT MESSAGES:

When submitting your application, you will have to answer questions regarding the education and experience requirements. You must clearly demonstrate with specific examples how you meet these requirements to allow the selection committee to assess the depth and breadth of experience in terms of qualifications sought. Information provided throughout your application must be supported in your resume. You do not need to provide a covering letter. Failure to provide this information in the requested format will result in your application being rejected.

Duties

Indigenous Liaison Officers are part of an Indigenous offender's case management team. They assist in identifying the unique needs of Indigenous offenders and assist Elders in establishing healing plans.They plan, develop, facilitate, evaluate as well they supervise cultural and traditional activities, projects and interventions for Indigenous offenders. They also have to provide reports and feedback within CSC. Moreover, Indigenous Liaison Officers often work with Indigenous agencies and communities to help offenders heal and eventually reintegrate into their home communities.

Work environment

Correctional Service of Canada is seeking interest from persons looking for an exciting and rewarding career as an Indigenous Liaison Officer.

Indigenous Officers are essential to fulfilling the Correctional Service of Canada's (CSC) mission of contributing to public safety by actively encouraging and assisting offenders to become law-abiding citizens, while exercising reasonable, safe, secure, and humane control.

For further information on the department, work environment, careers at CSC and application process, please visit our website at http://www.csc-scc.gc.ca.

Intent of the process

A pool of candidates will be created and may be used to staff similar positions of permanent or temporary tenures within the Correctional Service of Canada in the Quebec region.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION:

Successful completion of secondary school or acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

Experience working with or for Indigenous communities or organizations and/or Indigenous Elders.

Experience using a computer (i.e. programs such as Microsoft Word, Outlook and/or Excel).

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

EDUCATION:

Degree or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

Experience with Indigenous teachings and values.

Experience working with Indigenous people in conflict with the law.

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of the realities of First Nations, Inuit or Metis people in Canada.

COMPETENCIES:

Thinking things through.
Working effectively with others.
Showing initiative and being action-oriented.
Demonstrating integrity and respect.
Communication.

ABILITY:

Ability to plan and execute activities.

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

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of interviewing and counselling techniques.

ABILITIES:

Ability to speak a traditional Indigenous language.

Ability to plan and execute Indigenous cultural events such as traditional and/or spiritual ceremonies social activities and programs.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity group: Aboriginal persons

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Variable Work Hours may be required.

Holders of some of these positions must have a valid driver's license or have the mobility associated with having a valid driver's license.

Conditions of employment

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:

Reliability and Security: Reliability Status.

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.

An assignment, secondment, or acting appointment requires approval of your supervisor.

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.

For appointment processes where the area of selection was limited to Indigenous peoples or to members of designated employment equity groups that included Indigenous peoples, the Indigenous candidates proposed for appointment or appointed must complete and sign the Affirmation of Indigenous 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.