COVID-19 Immunizers - Anticipatory

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. Candidates may be placed into a pool of partially qualified candidates for consideration at a future date upon completion of their application package.

Candidates may be contacted for other COVID-19 support roles as regional needs evolve.

INFORMATION YOU MUST PROVIDE

Proof of current licensure with a Canadian health professional licensing body.
Proof of current CPR certification.
Proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent residency
Copy of Driver’s License (For Alberta Region only)

Work environment

Are you excited by the prospect of working in, and learning more about, interesting regions in Canada and serving First Nations communities?

Looking for a change of pace and scenery?

Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) is looking for regulated health professionals to support on-reserve COVID-19 immunization clinics!

We are looking for: Nurses/ Doctors/ Nurse Practitioners/ Registered Psychiatric Nurses/Registered Practical Nurses/ Licensed Practical Nurses/ Pharmacists/ Paramedics/ Dentists/ Veterinarians/ Medical Laboratory Technicians/ other health professionals who are licensed to practice, including to administer COVID-19 vaccinations, in the following areas:

• Alberta
• Saskatchewan
• Manitoba
• Ontario
• Nova Scotia
• New Brunswick
• Prince Edward Island
• Newfoundland and Labrador

Please note that we are not currently recruiting for positions in Quebec, British Columbia, or the territories.

Travel, including overnight travel for multiple days, to remote/isolated or rural communities may be required. Transportation and accommodation will be organized and paid for by ISC.

Intent of the process

To staff COVID-19 immunizers on a casual or casual as and when basis positions for up to 90 working days within a calendar year.

For this position, immunizers would be expected to work multiple (up to seven) consecutive days for the duration of the immunization clinic.

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. There may be the possibility if certain positions become available that applicants who meet the qualifications may be considered for term or indeterminate opportunities.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Training and regulated scope to immunize in your jurisdiction of practice.
Recent CPR certification.

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

Current CPR certification.

Experience

Experience working with Indigenous patients and/or communities.
Experience in vaccination clinics or providing public health immunizations.

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)
Indigenous Services Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified representative of the population its serve. In support of our strategy to achieve employment equity goals, preference may be given to candidates who, at the time of application, indicate that they are belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups (self-declaration): Aboriginal peoples, Women, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disabilities.

First consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as Aboriginal peoples.

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

Various language requirements
Various language requirements including English essential or Bilingual imperative (BBB).

Information on language requirements

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

Operational Requirements

Willing and able to work overtime on short notice.
Willing and able to work long hours in a fast-paced environment.

Conditions of employment

Security: Reliability Status
Proof of current licensure with a Canadian health professional licensing body.
Current CPR Certification
Depending on the work location, willingness and ability to travel in small aircraft, off road vehicles and by boat in varied weather conditions to communities in remote and isolated areas
Willingness and ability to work in a rigorous, diverse and often demanding work environment
May be required to be temporarily reassigned to other communities as operationally required
Willingness and ability to perform on call duties, work after hours, and on weekends as required
Medical clearance may be required (if working out of a remote/isolated post)

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.