Senior Program Officer - Specialist in kinesiology

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Duties

Act as a physical activity specialist for the Quebec region and develop a vision, strategic positioning, resources, training and partnerships. Provide support, training and capacity building for all First Nations and Inuit communities in Quebec.

Work environment

Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) works with partners to improve access to high quality services for First Nations, nuit and Métis people. The department's vision is to support and empower Indigenous people so that they can independently deliver services and address the diverse socioeconomic conditions in their communities. First Nations and Inuit Health Branch (FNIHB) regional offices are located in every province, with the exception of the Atlantic Provinces, which are represented by the Atlantic Region. The First Nations and Inuit Health Branch - Quebec Region (FNIHB-QC) supports the delivery of health and health promotion services in First Nations and Inuit communities.

Intent of the process

In the immediate future, the staffing process is designed to fill a full-time position in Montreal. A pool of qualified people will also be established for future needs within Indigenous Services Canada or within other departments.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Education:
-Bachelor in Kinesiology

Degree equivalency

Experiences:
-Recent* and significant * experience in the design and implementation of physical activity services.
-Recent* and significant * experience in the development and delivery of training in healthy lifestyles.
-Recent* and significant * experience in clinical intervention with various clientèles (young people at risk, the elderly, etc.).

* Recent and significant experience refers to the extent and scope of experience associated with the performance of these functions, ie one year of experience in the past three years.

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

Assets experiences:
-Experience working with First Nations and Inuit.
-Recent* and significant * experience in formulating recommendations to management.
-Experience in reviewing or monitoring financial reports and project or program activity reports.
-Work experience in community development.

* Recent and significant experience refers to the extent and scope of experience associated with the performance of these functions, ie one year of experience in the past three years.

Assets knowledge:
-Knowledge of First Nations and Inuit communities and the main issues related to their health.
-Knowledge of contribution program management.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

-Knowledge of health planning and programming.

Competencies:
-Communicate effectively orally.
-Communicate effectively in writing.
-Demonstrate integrity and respect.
-In-depth reflection.
-Work effectively with others.
-Show initiative and be action-oriented.

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

Organisationnal need
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

Reliability Status security clearance

-Hold a valid driver’s licence in the province of Quebec.
-Available to travel frequently to indigenous communities within Québec.
-Available to travel occasionally within Quebec and/or Canada.

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

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.