REGIONAL SENIOR PROGRAM OFFICER: Open to Aboriginal Persons Only

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

** IMPORTANT: By answering the screening questions, you must clearly demonstrate, using concrete and detailed examples, how you meet the education and experience requirements listed in the essential qualifications and asset qualifications sections(below). As we cannot make assumptions about your experience, it is not sufficient to say that you have the required qualifications or to list your current duties. You must ensure that clear and accurate details are provided. It is important to provide complete information as we will not solicit for additional or missing information.

The Cracking the Code video helps people who are looking for a new career with the Government of Canada to navigate the application process step by step: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GW7P3g9hhI

Work environment

ISC supports various initiatives to recruit, retain and promote Indigenous employees.

The Department offers a challenging, diverse and enriching work environment for Indigenous employees as well as a whole range of resources and services.

Positions to be filled: 2

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 with an acceptable specialization relevant to the work to be performed or an acceptable combination* of education, training and experience.

Acceptable combination* is defined as:
*The successful completion of two years of post-secondary education in a field relevant to the work to be performed and two years of experience in a field relevant to the work to be performed.
OR
*The successful completion of a secondary school diploma and two years of experience working in a municipal, provincial, Federal or Indigenous government.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Experience in providing advice and recommendations to stakeholders on program issues.

Experience in developing briefing and reporting material in support of policies and programs.

Experience in delivering programs and/or projects.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of the issues affecting or involving Indigenous Peoples in Canada.
Knowledge of the priorities of Indigenous Services Canada as it relates to children and families.
Knowledge of Canadian Human Rights ruling and orders on Jordan’s Principle.

ABILITIES:
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to effectively prioritize, work under pressure and multi-task in an environment of competing priorities.
Ability to work with stakeholders in the delivery of a program or project.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:
Demonstrates integrity and respect
Thinking things through.
Working effectively with others.
Showing initiative and being action-oriented.
Adaptability.

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

Graduation with a degree from a post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

Experience working with or for First Nations or Indigenous Organizations.

Experience working with government departments or non-government organizations on common objectives.

Experience in reviewing and recommending proposals.

Experience in planning or leading projects.

Experience in managing Grant and Contribution (G&C) related projects.

CURRENT AND/OR FUTURE ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
( Not essential, but preference may be given to candidates who possess the
organizational needs )
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) is committed to having a skilled and
diversified workforce representative of the population it serves. In support of
our strategy to achieve our employment goals for Aboriginal peoples,
preference may be given to candidates who, at the time of application indicate
that they are an Aboriginal person (self-declaration).

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Willing and able to work overtime on short notice
Willing and able to travel on an occasional basis.
Willing and able to travel including to small and/or remote communities
Willing and able to work remotely.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Possession of a valid driver’s license or personal mobility to the degree normally associated with possession of a valid driver’s license within the limits of the Treasury Board’s Travel Policy.

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

1) Reference checks will be sought.

2) An interview will be administered.

3) A written exam will be administered.

4) Candidates must meet each essential qualification to be appointed to a position, however, a person may be appointed to a position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements or organizational needs. Meeting these criteria is nonetheless desirable and may be a deciding factor for the staffing of some positions.

5) Candidates will be asked to provide proof of their education credentials at the assessment stage of this process. Failure to do so may result in your application not being considered further in the selection process.

6) You will be required to provide proof of education credentials in the form of a diploma or official transcript at the interview stage. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency.

Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/.

7) All job applications must be submitted using the www.jobs.gc.ca website. No application will be accepted by email.

8) Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email.Applicants should check their email account regularly as there may be new communication regarding this inventory or a timeline for responses. Candidates who apply on this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and to make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

9) Acknowledgement of receipt of applications will not be sent.

10) Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

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.