Indigenous Recruitment – Program Officer Inventory (PM-03)

Update: Update: An addition has been made to the Conditions of Employment and Other
information to reflect the new Vaccination Requirements.

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

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

OUR MISSION: Working together to make Canada a better place for Indigenous communities.

WHY CHOOSE ISC? As an Indigenous person, you can contribute to ISC's interesting and unique mandate by playing a role in supporting services and programs in communities. Join a workplace committed to reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. You can’t find this type of experience anywhere else.

Duties

As a Program Officer you will work with Indigenous communities and partners providing information and navigation assistance to ISC programs and funding resources. Other Officer duties include researching and analyzing information, reviewing and recommending funding proposals, writing information materials, facilitation, and leading projects.

The Program Officer opportunity will provide many benefits to you:
• Work in an engaging, empowering role
• Chance to develop new skills and competencies
• Career development

Intent of the process

This is a continuous intake inventory to create and maintain an inventory for future opportunities for Aboriginal persons. As positions become available, hiring managers may request referrals from the inventory. A random selection will be used at any time during the process to identify which applicants will be assessed.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Education:
Successful completion of a secondary school diploma AND;

Successful completion of two years of an acceptable post-secondary educational program OR one (1) year of experience in lands, law, business administration, public administration, Indigenous studies or in any other field relevant to the work being performed.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Experience in researching and analysing information, developing options and recommendations.

Experience in providing support or services to Indigenous communities, community organizations or the general public.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

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

Education:
Successful completion of a post-secondary degree in one of the following areas: land use planning, real property management, environmental management, natural resource management, physical geography, project management, public administration, business administration, or other specialization related to the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Experience interpreting and/or applying legislation, Acts, regulations or policies..

Experience in administration of land management and governance programs in Indigenous communities.

Experience providing services to Indigenous clients.

Experience in providing program and/or operational support.

Operational Requirements:
Willing and able to work overtime as required.
Ability to travel as required.
Ability to work remotely.
Maintain a Valid Driver’s License.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

All employees of the core public administration are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and attest to their vaccination status unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground for discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

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

On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced details of its plans to require
vaccination across the federal public service.
As per the new Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, federal public servants in the Core Public Administration and members of the RCMP must attest to their vaccination status. The requirement for employees to be fully vaccinated applies whether they are teleworking, working remotely or working on-site. This is a condition of employment and it applies to indeterminate (permanent), determinate (term), casual, and student hiring. Should you reach the point in the selection process where it is necessary to verify terms and conditions of employment then the hiring manager or a human resources representative will contact you in order to complete an attestation.


To apply you must:
• Be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Be able and willing to self-declare as Aboriginal (An Aboriginal person is a North American Indian or a member of a First Nation, a Métis, or Inuit. North American Indians or members of a First Nation include status, treaty or registered Indians, as well as non-status and non-registered Indians).
• Meet the essential education requirements and be able to provide a copy of the diploma or school transcript upon request.
• Be willing to participate in further assessment to establish your qualifications for the position being staffed.
• Ensure that your online application includes current contact information that remains updated.
• 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.

How to apply:
• Create an applicant account, and ensure your personal information is completed accurately.
• Confirm that you live within 100 km of Regina or within 100 km of Prince Albert, and are able and willing to self-declare as Aboriginal. The self-declaration is completed as part of the job application under the “Employment Equity” tab and your affiliation as a member of First Nations, Inuit or Métis will be will be verified via an Affirmation Affiliation form to be provided later in the staffing process.
• Complete the screening questions, and provide concrete and detailed examples to clearly demonstrate how you meet the qualifications.
• If you are unable to complete an online application, please contact the email address below.

What to expect after you apply:
• As positions become vacant or needs arise you may be contacted by hiring managers. If you are interested in being considered for the opportunity, information will be provided about the qualifications and assessment process at this point in time.
• You may not be contacted immediately after submitting your application, but please be assured that your information will be retained for the duration that the inventory is open.
• If you are hired you will be required to complete an Affirmation of Aboriginal Affiliation Form. For more information on this requirement please consult the Frequently Asked Questions page: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/appointment-framework/employment-equity-diversity/affirmation-aboriginal-affiliation/expansion-affirmation-aboriginal-affiliation-form-frequently-asked-questions.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.