Junior Program Officer, Program Delivery

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

Intent of the process

The intent is also to staff positions via the Aboriginal Peoples Employment Program (APEP), which aims to strategically increase Aboriginal representation within the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch (FNIHB). As such, Organizational Needs may be applied and first consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to Aboriginal Peoples.

A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff similar term and/or permanent positions.

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 :
• A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

(An acceptable a combination would be two years secondary school with training and/or experience relevant to the position OR five years work experience in a related field).

Degree equivalency

Experience:
• Experience in responding to information requests from internal and external sources
• Experience working with computer software and programs including word processing software and databases and spreadsheet applications.
• Experience in providing administration support services such as, but not limited to: preparing letters, reviewing documents for completeness, accuracy and grammar; filing; and, data entry.
• Experience working effectively with First Nations, Inuit and or Métis.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Organizational Competencies:
• Respectful of Diversity
• Aboriginal Cultural Competency

Core Competencies:
• Communication (oral)
• Communication (written)
• Dependability

Behavioural Competencies:
• Planning/Organizing/Monitoring
• Initiative
• Attention to Detail
• Teamwork and Cooperation
• Adaptability
• Problem Solving

Abilities:
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures or directives

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

Education:
• Completion of Post-Secondary Education (Certificate, Diploma or Degree) in a field related to the position

Degree equivalency

Experience:
• Experience using Grants and Contributions Information Management System
• Experience providing information to and assisting First Nation communities or organizations
• Experience in preparing, administering or managing contribution agreements

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 goals for Aboriginal peoples, preference may be given to candidates who, at the time of application, indicate that they are an Aboriginal person (self-declaration). Indigenous/Aboriginal candidates must use the Affirmation of Aboriginal Affiliation Form (AAAF).

If applied, preference will be given to Aboriginal peoples only.

Operational Requirements:
• Availability for occasional travel is required.
• Willingness to work overtime

Conditions of employment

Conditions of Employment:
• Must meet and maintain the security requirements of the position (Reliability).
• Possession of a valid Class V driver’s license or the personal mobility to the degree associated with the possession of a valid Class V 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

Criteria will be assessed using various methods including an exam, interview and reference checks.

Please ensure that your email address is on your application for correspondence.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence and telephone conversations, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

Candidates must ensure that they are available for any testing or interviews required. Candidates from outside the federal public service who are invited to written exams and/or interviews will be responsible for travel and accommodation expenses.

Other sources of information (such as performance agreements, work samples, board member knowledge, etc.) may be used to assess the criteria identified on the Statement of Merit Criteria.

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.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

A top down approach may be used to assess and/or appoint candidates.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications and conditions of employment to be appointed to a position. Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications, the operational requirements and/or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Depending on the requirements of the position(s) being staffed from this process, for current or future vacancies, any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements, and organizational needs may be applied at the time of staffing.

Candidates may be contacted and assessed against these criteria at any time during this process.

An assignment/secondment or an acting appointment is a temporary resourcing option. The approval of your substantive supervisor may/will be required before an offer can be made.

Successful candidate(s) must meet and maintain the Conditions of Employment throughout their employment.

Candidates will be asked to provide proof of Canadian citizenship.

Should you be an employee of the public service, please identify clearly your substantive group and level, your employment status and your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) on your resume and/or CV.

If you do not respond to our communications we will interpret this as your withdrawal from the 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.