Director, Federal Schools

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

►You must answer the poster’s pre-qualified questions to clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience criteria (essential and asset qualifications) with concrete examples. Your résumé may be used as a secondary source to validate your responsibilities.

►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 make themselves available during the different phases of this selection process.

►All correspondence or interactions throughout the process will be subject to evaluation.

Work environment

Indigenous Services of Canada (ISC) provides a dynamic work environment that is open to transformation. In this spirit, ISC works with many partners to improve access to high-quality services for First Nations, Inuit and Metis. Our vision is one of supporting and empowering Indigenous peoples so that they can independently offer services adapted to the socio-economic conditions within their own communities.

Intent of the process

►This is an anticipatory process. The intent is to staff EX-01 group and level positions as per operational requirements.

Work location for position in the Ontario Region: ON RESERVE or Toronto, Ontario

►The process may be used to staff similar positions with Indigenous Services Canada / 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.

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

And

Supervisory Officer Certificate (Certification needs to be completed by December 2021).

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Significant** and recent* experience working as an Elementary School Principal.

Experience in the development and implementation of policy programs or services related to the advancement of Indigenous communities.

Experience in engaging and consulting with First Nations, Indigenous organizations, other government departments, other levels of government or the private sector.

Experience in providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior management on complex regional issues.

Significant** experience in managing human resources*** and finances****.

Experience in the development and implementation of educational programming.

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.

***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)

ASSETS

Ability to speak Cayuga or Mohawk language.

Significant** and recent* experience working in a Federal School.

Experience in establishing and maintaining partnerships with First Nations and Indigenous organizations.

Experience in leading or implementing change management and/or transformation initiatives.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of the culturally relevant delivery of the elementary Ontario Curriculum.

Knowledge of Federal School priorities and challenges.

Knowledge of the socio-economic environment and cultural characteristics of Indigenous communities in Ontario, particularly Six Nations of the Grand River and Tyendinaga Territory.

Knowledge of the Government of Canada policies related to Indigenous Peoples specific to the Ontario Region.

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: Indigenous peoples, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Willingness and ability to travel.

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.

►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.