Senior Implementation Advisor

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Duties

Duties and functions of the position include:

• Advancing Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s implementation of Yukon First Nation Self-Government and Final Agreements and associated Implementation Plans;
• Serving as a subject matter expert and advisor on matters pertaining to Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s obligations as pertaining to Yukon First Nation Self-Government and Final Agreements;
• Leading, managing and participating in consultation, negotiation, and partnership building activities;
• Preparing and presenting information on complex issues;
• Leading departmental initiatives designed to support reconciliation and partnerships between the Government of Canada and Indigenous peoples based on the recognition of rights, respect and cooperation;
• Leading project teams and managing an organizational unit related to the delivery of a program;
• Financial management and supervision of staff.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada encourages candidates who are interested in working in a dynamic, challenging environment and who have an interest in contributing towards Canada’s reconciliation commitments in Yukon to apply.

Work environment

The Senior Implementation Advisor is primarily responsible for coordinating and leading Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s strategic initiatives contributing to the implementation of First Nation Self-Government and Final Agreements in Yukon. This position requires an individual with effective interpersonal and negotiation skills, an understanding of Yukon First Nation Self-Government and Final Agreements – in particular as they pertain to salmon, their habitat and Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s mandate, strong analytical and communications skills, as well as people and financial management experience.

Intent of the process

This process is anticipatory in nature and is intended to fill a PM-06 position within the Yukon Transboundary Rivers Area, Reconciliation and Partnerships (Whitehorse). A pool of qualified candidates will be established to fill possible future openings at various tenures, including determinate and indeterminate, within the Yukon Transboundary Rivers Area.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 5,000 words (maximum) "to express interest and include any other relevant information not submitted elsewhere within the application."

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

Education:
Successful completion of secondary school education or a PSC approved alternative.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
• Experience developing and maintaining partnerships
• Experience providing strategic advice
• Experience working with Indigenous or First Nation Treaties
• Recent* experience supervising employees (*within the last 5 years)

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

Education:
Graduation with a degree or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field relevant to the position

Degree equivalency

Experience:
• Experience interacting with Indigenous governments or organizations
• Experience leading teams tasked with delivering public or client programs or services
• Experience supporting or leading negotiations
• Experience supervising employees
• Experience managing financial resources

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
• Knowledge of Yukon First Nation Self Government and Final Agreements (specifically, salmon and salmon fishery elements)
• Knowledge of Government of Canada initiatives intended to advance reconciliation and renew the relationship with Indigenous peoples

Competencies:
• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Dependability
• Thinking things through

Ability:
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to organize and prioritize work
• Ability to resolve complex problems
• Ability to manage difficult situations (such as politically sensitive or emotionally charged)

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

Knowledge:
• Knowledge of Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s Aboriginal fisheries programs
• Knowledge of the Yukon Salmon Sub-Committee’s mandate and function

Competencies:
• Showing initiative and being action oriented
• Effective interpersonal skills

Ability:
• Ability to work under pressure

Organizational Needs:
• Employment Equity objectives may be considered in candidate selection

Operational Requirements:
• Willingness to travel to attend meetings in remote locations for periods of up to 1 week in duration
• Willingness to work weekends and overtime
• Willingness to attain training and maintain certifications for mandatory Health & Safety and departmental requirements

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

• Health Canada Medical Clearance for isolated posts
• Possession of a valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence (or equivalent)

Condition(s) of Employment must be met and maintained throughout the duration of appointment.

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

Please submit your application online through the online application portal at jobs.gc.ca.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Applicants must clearly demonstrate within their answers to the SCREENING QUESTIONS found within the online application how they meet each education and experience factor listed in the ESSENTIAL and ASSET QUALIFICATIONS by using concrete examples. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the qualification is met. Resumes may be used as a secondary source to validate the experiences described.

Failure to clearly demonstrate how you meet the ESSENTIAL and ASSET SCREENING CRITERIA (Education and Experience) may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to the conclusion of the process, may be used for evaluation purposes.

Depending on the position to be staffed, any of the following asset qualifications may also be deemed as an essential qualification and only candidates and persons with a priority entitlement who possess those qualifications will be considered for that specific vacancy.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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.