Regional Director General

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 e-mail. 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 résumé. It may be used as a secondary source to validate your responsibilities. On your résumé, please indicate your: preferred official language for communication and assessment, Personal Record Identifier (PRI) if you have one, substantive group and level, status of employment and valid email address.

Work environment

Indigenous Services Canada 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

Indigenous Services Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified representative of the population we serve.

The purpose of this process is to fill the position of Regional Director General - Manitoba Region located in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

All federal organizations listed in the Schedules I, IV and V of the Financial Administration Act (FAA) may use this selection process to staff similar positions in their organization.

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

- Significant* experience in consulting, negotiating and partnering with Indigenous leaders or organizations, and provincial or territorial governments on large scale program or projects.

- Recent* and significant* experience in managing and implementing complex* operations with high stakes in terms of program, policy, service or partnership impacts.

-Significant* experience in providing strategic advice to senior leaders on Indigenous issues and relationships.

- Significant* experience in managing human* resources and finance*.

Notes:

Recent experience is defined as having been acquired within the last five (5) years.

Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of activities related to the work, which is normally acquired over a period of at least two (2) years.

Complex issues are 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.

Some examples of managing human resources may include: supervising staff, establishing a vision, priorities, work plans or establishing work objectives, conducting performance assessments and feedback, approving training, demonstration of experience in managing various service delivery and resources allocation frameworks. Applicants must also indicate the number of staff they have supervised.

Some examples of managing financial resources may include: full delegation for a budget, being responsible for financial planning, forecasting and reporting. Applicants must also indicate the size of the budget they managed directly.

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

EXPERIENCE (ASSET):

- Experience in the management of emergency, crisis and/or disaster situations.

- Experience working with central agencies and developing complex* policy proposals including Memorandum to Cabinet and Treasury Board submissions.

- Experience working with Indigenous organizations on issues such as programs, policies and/or services related to the advancement of Indigenous communities.

- Experience in leading complex** organizational changes or business transformational initiatives.

- Experience in leading grants and contributions programs.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

- Knowledge of Federal and Provincial government policies and programs affecting Indigenous people.

- Knowledge of the government of Canada’s and Indigenous Services Canada’s current priorities and 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
For more information:
https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/professional-development/key-leadership-competency-profile/examples-effective-ineffective-behaviours.html

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

KNOWLEDGE (ASSET) :

- Knowledge of the central decision-making machinery of the government of Canada and of the role played by central agencies in First Nation, Inuit and/or Northern issues.

- Knowledge of the history, aspirations, socio-economic environment, and cultural characteristics of First Nations, Métis and Inuit people in the province of work.

ABILITY (ASSET):

Ability to speak an Indigenous language.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Willingness and ability to travel across Canada.
Air travel to remote communities will be required.

Conditions of employment

Secret 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

►Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.

►We may use any assessment method deemed appropriate to determine whether you meet the qualifications outlined on the poster, including a review of past performance and accomplishments, the talent management questionnaire, examinations, interviews and reference checks.

►The Top Down ranking approach may be used in the process. Only the top-scoring candidates will be invited to the next phase of the process.

►For information on preparing for the selection process, visit www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/staffing-assessment-tools-resources/human-resources-specialists-hiring-managers/human-resources-toolbox/personnel-psychology-centre/assessment-counselling-services/executive-counselling-services.html

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.