Director, Mental Wellness

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

Work environment

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.

Intent of the process

A pool of candidates may be established to staff similar or identical position at Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) with various tenure, linguistic profiles or security requirements, which may vary.

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 relevant degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in economics, sociology or statistics *;
AND
Graduation with an advanced degree (Master’s or Phd) from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in a health related field.

* Candidates must always have a degree. The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and may have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization. The specialization may also be obtained through an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Experience in working as a clinician in a related health discipline for a period greater than two years.
Experience in developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with key stakeholders.
Experience in providing leadership to program(s).
Experience in briefing various groups, including senior management.
Experience working effectively with First Nations, Inuit, or Métis.

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

Asset Experience:
Experience working with Aboriginal clients or organizations.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
Knowledge of mental health and addiction.
Knowledge of emerging issues and trends in the area of mental wellness programming.
Knowledge of Government priorities related to health and to First Nations and Inuit.

Abilities:
Ability to analyze health related information and make recommendations.
Ability to manage.
Ability to work under pressure.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Personal Suitability:
Aboriginal cultural competency
Initiative
Judgment
Leadership
Respect for diversity
Teamwork

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

Organizational Needs:
Indigenous Services Canada is committed to ensuring a fair and equitable workforce representation and distribution of women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and visible minorities reflective of their representation in the Canadian population.

In alignment with the APEP in support of strategically increasing Aboriginal representation in areas having the most impact on program delivery and health outcomes of FNIHB’s target population, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to Aboriginal peoples. Aboriginal candidates must use the Affirmation of Aboriginal Affiliation Form (AAAF).

Conditions of employment

Reliability and Security: Reliability Clearance.
Possession of a valid driver’s license or personal mobility to a degree normally associated with the possession of a driver’s license.
Willing and able to travel; this could include travel to remote locations and by small boats or small aircraft.
Willing and able to work overtime with short notice.

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

Several methods of assessment may be used to assess potential candidates (written/practical exam, interview, reference check, role play, situational exercise, etc.).

For this selection process, it is our intention to communicate with candidates via the GC Jobs website for screening and assessment purposes; this will include communication of screening results and invitations to the evaluations. 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.

The candidates will have to provide proof of their education credentials to confirm that they have the required studies.

Foreign educational credentials must be assessed by a recognized credential assessment service. If the candidate has been educated outside of Canada, it is the candidate's responsibility to have his or her certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian educational standards. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education during the assessment phase of the staffing process. Guidance may be found at the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) at http://www.cicic.ca/.

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

Candidates must meet the Essential Qualifications to be appointed to the position. Candidates may be expected to meet, in whole or in part, the criteria related to the Assets, Operational Requirement and Organizational Needs, depending on the position being staffed.

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

Candidates from outside the federal Public Service may be required to pay for their own travel expenses for assessment.

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.