Indigenous Consultation and Engagement Coordinator

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

In support of our Engagement Strategy to achieve employment equity goals, selection is limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to the following Employment Equity group: Indigenous persons.

Intent of the process

The intent of the process is to staff 1 term position for the duration of 1 year, with the possibility of extension. A pool of qualified or partially assessed candidates may be established. It may be used to staff similar positions at this group and level, such as: various language requirements; in various locations; with various tenures (acting, assignment/secondment, deployment, term and/or indeterminate) within Environment and Climate Change Canada across Canada.

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, with acceptable specialization in physics, geology, chemistry or some other science relevant to the position.

Note:
1. The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and must have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
- Experience in the engagement and consultation of Indigenous peoples and groups that represent such people.

- Experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with governmental and/or non-governmental organizations in order to achieve the objectives of a program.

- Experience in developing materials to support Indigenous consultations or activities.

- Experience in effectively communicating science and technical concepts orally and in writing.

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

Asset Qualifications

Education:
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in biology, natural resources management, or Indigenous studies.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
- Experience leading the development of scientific and technical advice and briefing materials for senior management.
- Experience in leading, participating in or representing a program on departmental, interdepartmental or intergovernmental fora.
- Experience in providing advice on or developing agreements with Indigenous peoples.
- Experience in providing input to Environmental Assessment processes.
- Experience in supervising students or staff.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
- Knowledge of the rights of Indigenous peoples in Canada and the duties of the Crown concerning such rights.
- Knowledge of current federal priorities to address environmental issues affecting Indigenous peoples in Canada.
- Knowledge of key federal environmental protection legislation such as the Impact Assessment Act, Canadian Environmental Protection Act (1999), or the Fisheries Act.

Abilities and Skills:
- Ability to communicate effectively orally.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
- Ability to communicate scientific information in an understandable manner.

Personal Suitability:
- Judgment
- Tact
- Discretion
- Team Player
- Dependability

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

Asset Qualifications
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of modern information management tools and policies.

Organizational Needs:
Environment and Climate Change Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population we serve. In support of our Engagement Strategy to achieve employment equity goals, selection is limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to the following Employment Equity group: Indigenous persons.

Operational Requirements:
- Willingness to work occasional overtime.
- Willingness to travel for business purposes on short notice occasionally.
- Willingness to undertake training to maintain or upgrade knowledge, skills and abilities.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Possession of a valid Driver’s Licence.

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

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. Please provide concrete examples of how you meet each essential education and experience qualification. You will be asked to provide this information during the application process. Your resume will be used to confirm the information provided. A lack of information may result in your application not being considered.

Candidates invited to an interview will be asked to bring proof of their education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/.

Our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes. Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. Please ensure you check your e-mail periodically.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language (French or English) of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

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.