Information/Consultation Officer

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***AMENDEMENT - Closing date extended until July 2, 2021.

The Northern Projects Management Office (NPMO) at the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) is looking for an Information/Consultation Officer who is experienced in data/information management to lead its data/information management program. This exciting new position will report to the Manager of Crown Consultation and support Senior Project Managers in the research, analysis and organization of data and information related to Crown consultation obligations. Through your duties you will learn about the Crown’s responsibilities with regards to Indigenous peoples, and have opportunities to learn about the private sector, co-management boards, and governments across all three territories. If this sounds like the perfect position for your interests and experience, please apply!

Benefits:
The salary range between $71, 599 to $77, 368, plus a northern allowance. As a federal government employee, you will also receive a comprehensive benefit package including an employee pension plan, health and dental insurance. The successful candidate may also be able to receive funding to help them move to Yellowknife, if they are applying from outside of Yellowknife.

Work environment

Established in August 2009, the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) is the only federal department with an exclusive mandate for the North. CanNor's vision is to develop a strong, diversified, sustainable and dynamic economy for Northerners and Indigenous peoples, communities and businesses across Canada's three Territories. As the smallest of the Government of Canada’s five regional development agencies (less than 115 staff in total), CanNor provides a unique opportunity for individuals looking to be part of a small but mighty organization that leverages its nimbleness to tackle some serious, high-profile socio-economic issues.

The Northern Projects Management Office (NPMO) was established to bring a holistic approach to the federal coordination of environmental review and regulatory processes for major resource development and infrastructure projects in the North.

NPMO has three main functions, which are:

• The coordination of federal input into the northern environmental assessment and regulatory review processes;
• The coordination and assessment of adequacy of Crown consultation with Indigenous groups and governments related to environmental review processes; and,
• Pathfinding and issues management to ensure that environmental assessment and regulatory review processes are effective and timely.

In short, this is definitely not just another boring old desk job! This is a rewarding opportunity for motivated and resourceful individuals to make a real difference in the economic and social wellbeing of northern residents by working directly with communities and businesses, and witnessing first-hand the results of the government’s investments.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill one indeterminate (permanent) position in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.

A pool (list) of qualified candidates will be established to fill future vacant positions with various tenures, various linguistic profiles and various security requirements in any of CanNor’s northern offices.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter "Please note that your cover letter will also be used to assess your ability to communicate effectively and concisely in writing."

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

TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF – The intent of this process is to allow us to assess your fit as a prospective Information/Consultation Officer in our organization and learn more about your experience in the context of the following criteria. Be sure to include examples that demonstrate the breadth, depth and scope of your experience.

Education

ED: A secondary school (or ‘high school’) diploma OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience

E1. Experience extracting, consolidating and reporting on data and information from various sources and preparing reports.

E2. Experience in working with internal clients (e.g. Clients inside your organization) AND external stakeholders (e.g. Indigenous groups / organizations, provincial or territorial or federal governments, industry representatives or non-government organizations).

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Competencies:

C1. Showing initiative and being action-oriented
C2. Working effectively with others
C3. Judgement
C4. Demonstrating integrity and respect

Abilities

A1. Ability to analyze and interpret data and information and make recommendations.
A2. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
A3: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A4: Ability to communicate effectively orally

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

Education

AED: Post-secondary diploma in a field requiring information / data management

Degree equivalency

Experience:

AE1: Experience working with issue management, case management or client relationship management software.

AE2: Experience with consultation or engagements with Indigenous peoples/organizations.

AE3: Experience working on northern issues or files, such as oil and gas, pipelines, mining and economic development.

AE4: Experience working in the North, preferably Yukon, Northwest Territories or Nunavut

Knowledge

K1: Knowledge of the concepts, practices and trends associated with the management of information.

K2: Knowledge of the Government of Canada’s Aboriginal Consultation and Accommodation guidelines and policies.

Ability

AA1: Ability to communicate in an Indigenous language from Northern Canada.

CURRENT AND/OR FUTURE ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

The Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population we serve. In support of our strategy to achieve a representative workforce, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following groups:, Indigenous, women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Willingness and able to work overtime on short notice.
Willing and able to, on occasion, travel for work and/or training (post-pandemic).

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

The incumbent and his/her dependents (includes incumbent’s spouse or common-law partner and children) may be required to obtain Health Canada medical clearance in accordance with the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive.

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

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate candidates.

Various assessment tools may be used including: interviews, written examinations and reference checks, etc.

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

You will be required to provide proof of your education credentials at a later date. Foreign educational credentials must be assessed by a recognized credential assessment service; guidance may be found at the Canadian Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) at http://www.cicic.ca.

The Relocation Directive is available at: http://www.njccnm.gc.ca/directive/nrd-drc/index-eng.php and the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive is located at: https://www.njccnm.gc.ca/directive/d4/en

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems.

Please note that candidates can be eliminated by the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) based on PSRS screening questions.

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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.