Director, Policy, Planning and Transformation (Alberta) / Director position

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

►NEW: All appointments and deployments (except acting appointments) to and within the Executive (EX) Group within the core public administration that take place on or after April 1, 2020 are subject to the Agreement to be Deployed provision as a mandatory condition of employment. Further information on conditions of employment for executives can be found in the Directive on the Terms and Conditions of Employment for Executives and guidance tools at www.gcpedia.gc.ca/wiki/Executive_Management_and_Leadership_Development_Resources

A deployment is the transfer of a person from one position to another that does not constitute a promotion.

►Only applications received directly via the Public Service Resourcing System will be accepted. If you require accommodations, please contact the HR Advisor listed below before the closing date.

►Communication for this appointment process will be sent via email. It is your responsibility to ensure to communicate any changes related to your coordinates.

►Your application will be rejected if you do not clearly demonstrate how you meet all screening criteria. Your application will also be rejected if it has incomplete information. We will not contact you to request additional information that is missing from your application.

►Candidates must make themselves available during the different phases of this selection process.

► All correspondence or interactions throughout the process will be subject to evaluation.

►You must provide your resume. Your resume may be used as a secondary source to validate your responsibilities and must indicate the following information: preferred official language for communication and assessment, Personal Record Identifier (PRI) if you have one, status of employment and valid email address.

►Indigenous Services Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified representative of the population we serve. In support of this objective, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: aboriginal peoples, women, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

Duties

• Direct the development of the Regional strategy, vision, and plans for operational delivery of regional programs and services.
• Develop and implements transformation initiatives to modernize service delivery models, refocusing roles and responsibilities and ensuring alignment with the First Nations and Inuit Health Accountability Framework.
• Improve intro/intergovernmental communications and strengthen the working relationship with First Nations and supports the Regional Executive Officer in the development and negotiation of new transfer agreements.
• Develop internal processes and procedures to address high risk or non-routine management situations, such as those posed by the new Jordan’s Principle program, and intervene as required to resolve complex cases.
• Collaborate with regional staff to develop an expanded data capacity with the Region and work closely with First Nations Leadership to improve accuracy, timeliness and comprehensiveness of health data to support decision-making and the establishment of priorities.
• Develop human resources strategies to lead change management across the Region, address skill shortages and ensure the capacity to address new programs and future requirements aimed at transformation and devolution to Indigenous Peoples.
• Direct the management and implementation of optimum service delivery in the fields of operational and financial control of agreements, contracts, capital/facilities infrastructure management, including performance measurement, reporting, audit and quality control.
• Manage the financial and human resources of the Branch or Directorate with economy, probity and prudence consistent with departmental and Government objectives; and provide exemplary leadership in demonstrating the corporate values and ethics of the Government of Canada.

Work environment

First Nations and Inuit Health Branch is a Team of passionate and vibrant individuals and professionals who promote the health of First Nations individuals, families and communities. Being a people’s person, you will engage regularly and frequently with colleagues to build a supportive work environment where employees excel.

First Nations and Inuit Health Branch – Indigenous Services Canada strives to provide and support community members’ access to quality health services, improve health outcomes and support greater control of health services by First Nations

Intent of the process

The intent is to staff the Director, Policy, Planning and Transformation position in Alberta. It may also be used to staff similar English essential positions with Indigenous Services Canada and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada in Alberta and Saskatchewan.

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

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

For more information:
https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/staffing/qualification-standards/core.html#toc6

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Experience in working with Aboriginal partners and/or communities to advance Aboriginal priorities in a self-determination approach.

Experience in the development and/or implementation of Aboriginal population health or social determinants of health initiatives aimed at addressing socio-economic disparities that are the result of intergenerational impacts of colonization.

Experience in providing strategic advice, briefings (oral & written) and recommendations to senior management (equivalent to a Director General level) to focus on what is of importance and what are the impacts of making various complex* decisions with an understanding of varying Aboriginal perspectives.

Experience in managing human** and financial*** resources.

*« Complex » is defined as having two of the following characteristics: multidimensional, sensitive, confidential, affecting many partners or stakeholders, precedent setting or having a major impact on the program delivery for the public service.

**Human Resources : Applicants must clearly demonstrate that they have supervised staff, assigned work and developed staffing plans. Applicants must also indicate the number of staff they supervised in each position.

***Financial Resources: Applicants must show evidence of managing and being accountable for a budget. This experience is defined as being responsible for financial planning, forecasting and reporting. Applicants must also indicate the size of a budget they managed directly.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of key factors of the Government of Canada’s Reconciliation agenda, with particular focus on specific health-related and population health or social determinants of health initiatives and tracking of health and social outcomes.

Knowledge of the impacts of intergenerational trauma and positive strategies put forward by Aboriginal leaders and representatives of Indigenous communities to address challenges.

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

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

ASSETS QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in managing Grants and Contributions

Knowledge of appropriate community protocols and cultural practices of First Nation Leadership and Elders.

Ability to speak an Aboriginal language spoken within the region you are applying for (Alberta and/or Saskatchewan).

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

Indigenous Services Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified representative of the population we serve. The intent is to staff positions with an Aboriginal person in order to strategically increase indigenous representation in the department. As such, first consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as an Aboriginal person.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Travel across Canada will be required
Air travel to remote communities will be required

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Secret Security Clearance
A valid 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

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.

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent will be considered for deployment. If no deployment is made, applicants from other groups and levels will be considered in the advertised appointment process.

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.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.

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.