Director, Governance Policy & Implementation

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.

►Indigenous Services Canada committed to having a skilled and diversified representative of the population we serve. In support of this objective, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: aboriginal peoples, women, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

►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.

►Candidates must answer screening questions for each essential and asset qualifications (education and experience). Candidates must provide concrete examples, for each question demonstrating how they meet this qualification. It is not sufficient to only state that the qualification is met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. The résumé may be used as a secondary source to validate your responsibilities. Failure to clearly demonstrate in your answers how you meet the qualification may result in the rejection of your application. We will not contact you to request additional information that is missing from your application

Note: A cover letter is not required. Your résumé and responses to the questions will be used to evaluate your ability to communicate effectively in writing.

►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.

►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.

Duties

The Director, Governance Policy and Implementation is accountable for:

• Ensuring compliance with the Act and the Regulations for elections held under the Indian Act;ertify returning officers;

• Training and certify election presidents;

• Providing support services to election presidents and regional staff;

• Advising the First Nations and support them in their efforts to develop and apply a customary electoral code;

• Helping First Nations adopt the First Nation Elections Act; lead the process of signing ministerial decrees;

• Supporting the First Nations in the development of bylaws;

• Carrying out regulatory adoption and modification processes;

• Responding to various requests from various sources: media, ATIP, Minister (briefings, notes, Question Period cards), Treasury Board, other departments and agencies, etc.

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

The process may be used to staff similar positions with Indigenous Services Canada and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada with various language requirements and profiles, and in various locations in Canada.

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.

The selection process may be used to staff similar positions via acting, deployment, deployment, secondment or Interchange Canada. For information on Interchange Canada, please visit https://publiservice.tbs-sct.gc.ca/prg/iec-eng.asp

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:

Experience in establishing successful partnerships with Indigenous organizations and/or communities.

Experience in providing guidance related to the running and monitoring of democratic elections or community-based decision-making processes in Indigenous communities or organizations.

Experience in providing strategic advice and briefings to senior managers.

Experience in managing human* and financial **resources.

NOTES:

*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.

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

Bilingual - Non Imperative (CBC/CBC)
Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of different types of First Nations governance structures.

Knowledge of the electoral process and provisions of the Indian Act and the First Nations Elections Act.

Knowledge of the priorities of Indigenous Services Canada as they relate to supporting First Nations governance/governments.

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)

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: Aboriginal (Indigenous) peoples, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Willingness and ability to travel.

Conditions of employment

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 will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

► We may use any assessment method deemed appropriate to determine whether you meet the qualifications outlined on the poster, including 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.