Program Officer - Collective Process (Anticipatory)

SELECTION PROCESS CANCELLED

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity has been cancelled.

Please be advised that the above-mentioned selection process has been canceled due to Administrative issues.

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

ANTICIPATORY STAFFING. A pool of qualified candidates may be established and used to staff similar permanent and/or temporary vacancies in Regina.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 3 references.

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

EDUCATION:
Successful completion of two years of an acceptable post-secondary educational program OR an acceptable combination of education, training and experience defined as a secondary school diploma and two (2) years of experience in lands, economics, law, business administration, commerce, public administration or in any other field relevant to the work to be performed.

(You must provide a listing that outlines how you meet this requirement.)

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
• Experience in providing advice on program administration services

• Experience in researching and analyzing information, developing options and recommendations

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge of Indigenous or northern issues
• Knowledge of the federal legislation, regulations and/or programs administered by Indigenous Services Canada

ABILITIES:
• Ability to communicate effectively orally
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing
• Ability to manage a program or project

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
• Demonstrates integrity
• Demonstrates respect
• Problem Solving
• Working effectively with others
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented
• Adaptability
• Dependability

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

EDUCATION:
Successful completion of a post-secondary degree in one of the following areas: land use planning, real property management, environmental management, natural resource management, physical geography, project management, public administration, law, business administration, or other specialization related to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
• Experience negotiating in relation to projects or initiatives to achieve shared objectives
• Experience interpreting and/or applying legislation, regulations or policy
• Experience in the administration, negotiation, monitoring and compliance of real property dispositions
• Experience managing First Nation reserve lands
• Experience providing service to First Nations clients

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
Indigenous Services Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population we serve. In support of our strategy to achieve our employment equity goals, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Women, Aboriginal peoples, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disability.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Willing and able to work overtime as required
• Ability to travel as required
• Maintain a Valid Driver’s License

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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

1. Reference checks will be sought

2. An interview will be administered

3. A written examination may be administered

4. 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

5. Applicants who are entitled to a priority for appointment are encouraged to indicate this, along with their priority type, in their covering letter, résumé and/or application form

6. Top-down consideration of scores at various points in the process may be used to determine the number of qualified candidates who will be considered further in the process

7. The essential qualifications that are listed in the statement of merit criteria are mandatory. A pass mark will be established for each. Applicants must meet each essential qualification to be appointed to the position. An applicant may be appointed to the position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. In the event that there are as many applicants who meet the essential qualifications as there are vacancies, the manager may decide not to assess some or all of the asset qualifications

8. FAILURE TO CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE HOW YOU MEET THE ESSENTIAL CRITERIA (Education and Experience) WILL RESULT IN THE REJECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION. APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE SOLICITED FOR INCOMPLETE OR POSSIBLE MISSING INFORMATION

9. Candidates will be asked to provide proof of their education credentials and proof of citizenship at the assessment stage of this process. Failure to do so may result in your application not being considered further in the selection process

10. Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications, the operational requirements or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed

11. Candidates must provide three supervisory references, one of which must be your current supervisor

12. For this selection process, it is our intention to communicate with candidates VIA E-MAIL and/or PSRS for screening and assessment purposes; this will include communication of screening results and invitations to written tests and interviews. To that end, candidates must include a valid e-mail address in their application. IT IS THE CANDIDATE'S RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT THIS ADDRESS IS FUNCTIONAL AND THAT IT ACCEPTS MESSAGES FROM UNKNOWN USERS (some e-mail systems block these types of e-mail). IT IS ALSO THE CANDIDATE'S RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE ACCURATE CONTACT INFORMATION IS PROVIDED AND UPDATED AS REQUIRED

13. Preference in appointment may be given to employees who have been, or will be, impacted by work force adjustment and/or realignment of work

14. The masculine gender has been utilized to ensure brevity. It should be interpreted in a generic manner as pertaining to both men and women

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.