Senior Manager Program Delivery - Program Management

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Work environment

In August, 2017, the creation of a new department, Indigenous Services Canada was announced. Since that time, the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch has transitioned from Health Canada to the new department.

Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) works collaboratively with partners to improve access to high quality services for First Nations, Inuit and Métis. Our vision is to support and empower Indigenous peoples to independently deliver services and address the socio-economic conditions in their communities.

The First Nations and Inuit Health Branch supports the delivery of public health and health promotion services on-reserve and in Inuit communities. It also provides drug, dental and ancillary health services to First Nations and Inuit people regardless of residence.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with an established branch in a new department and play a key role in the attainment of its priorities.

Intent of the process

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

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 1,000 words (maximum)

Contact information for 2 references.

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

Education:
Bachelor’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in health, social sciences, public health or public administration or in another field relevant to the position.

NOTE: An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience will be considered.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
• Significant* experience providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior leadership** and partners on operational/program issues.
• Significant* experience in the management and delivery of an education, health, or social services program with a multimillion dollars annual budget.
• Significant* experience leading, supporting and managing a multi-disciplinary team.
• Significant* experience in implementing policy and/or strategic organizational direction.
• Experience engaging, developing and maintaining partnerships with First Nations or Indigenous organizations and/or government partners.

*Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience usually acquired over a period of 2 years.
** Senior leadership is Director-level and above including Chief Executive Officer, Chief and Council etc.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
Knowledge of political, social and health issues impacting First Nations in Alberta.

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

Behavioral Competencies:
Written Communication
Oral communication
Aboriginal Cultural Competency

Ability to work effectively with First Nations, Inuit, or Métis.

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

Experience:
• Experience in working and delivering services in social programs including but not limited to education, health, child welfare and others.
• Experience working with First Nations, Inuit, and/or Métis.
• Experience delivering programming for First Nations, Inuit and/or Metis children.
• Ability to communicate in an Indigenous language.
• Indigenous public service experience (i.e.: community government office, land claim or service delivery organization, National Indigenous Organizations).
• Experience working in a remote and isolated First Nations or Inuit community.

Knowledge:
Knowledge of political, social and health issues impacting First Nations children in Alberta

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).

Conditions of employment

Conditions of Employment:
Secret security clearance
Valid driver’s license
Willingness and ability to travel
Willingness to work overtime on weekdays or weekends

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

Personnel Psychology Centre (PPC) testing may be used.

A written exam may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be conducted.

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.

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

Acknowledgement of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

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.

Our means of communication with applicants is via e-mail. Please ensure to include a functional email address, which will accept messages from unknown users (some e-mail systems block these types of e-mails). It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

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.