Regional Program Officer/Funding Arrangements Officer

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

As an equal opportunity employer, Indigenous Services Canada is committed to achieving a competent, representative workforce that reflects the diversity of the Canadian population. We encourage members of the following employment equity groups to apply and to self-identify: Women (especially in occupational groups where they are under-represented), members of a visible minority group, Indigenous peoples and persons with a disability.

All information received in relation to accommodation needs and self-identification is kept confidential.

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Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, employees of Indigenous Services Canada are currently working remotely. The department is actively working on a flexible, phased approach for the safe return of employees to their usual workspaces. Therefore, this opportunity may initially be a remote working opportunity. When it is deemed safe to return to the workplace, the opportunity will be in an Indigenous Services Canada office located in the Atlantic Region.

Work environment

Indigenous Services Canada strives to be a trusted partner that respects Indigenous perspectives and supports First Nations, Inuit and Métis in controlling the delivery of high-quality services for healthy, prosperous and thriving communities. With this unique vision, the Department’s work is grounded within two fundamental guiding principles: respect the diversity of Indigenous cultures and see their influence in the way we work; and recognizing that partnerships are at the core of how we do things.

Unique opportunities exist for individuals that wish to play a role in supporting this vision in various areas and fields such as : economic development, land management, community infrastructure, education and social programs, community development, health and health promotion related programs.

For more information about the Department and its strategic priorities, please refer to the Department Strategic Plan 2020-2025: https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1580929468793/1580929551018

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill positions on an indeterminate basis within the Atlantic Region. A pool of qualified candidates will also be established and could be used to fill identical or similar positions of various duration and with different linguistic profiles within Indigenous Services Canada offices within the Atlantic Region and across Canada.

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 two (2) years of postsecondary* education.
OR
An acceptable combination** of education, training and/or experience.

*Postsecondary is a reference to education subsequent to high school and includes college, CEGEP or university programs.

**Acceptable combination is defined as a minimum of a high school diploma and two (2) years’ experience and/or training in a field relevant to the position (i.e. items listed under Essential Experience and/or asset criteria, or any other related experience).

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Experience* in providing advice on a program or service.
Experience* in researching and analysing information in order to inform management or propose an action plan.
Experience* in analyzing and assessing material for content and quality assurance.

*Experience refers to the breadth and depth of the experience acquired (demonstrated by the performance of diverse and associated duties) for a minimum of one (1) year.

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

EXPERIENCE
Experience in project or program management or administration.
Experience working with Indigenous people or First Nations communities or organizations.
Experience working in a federally regulated program.
Experience working with funding agreements.
Experience in providing administrative duties related to financial management including forecasting expenditures, tracking and reporting.

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES
Ability to communicate orally.
Ability to communicate in writing.
Ability to administer a program or project.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
Attention to detail.
Demonstrates respect and integrity.
Thinking things through.
Working effectively with others.
Showing initiative and being action-oriented.
Adaptability.

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 workforce representative of the population we serve. In support of our strategy to achieve our employment equity goals, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Women, Aboriginal Persons, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disability.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Willingness and ability to work overtime, sometimes with short notice.
Willingness and ability to travel.
Possession of a valid class 5 driver’s license or the personal mobility normally associated with a class 5 driver’s license may be required.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status 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

📌 Information and Tips for applicants:

1. Applications that are retained or screened-in are those that provide information in the prescreening questionnaire that demonstrate meeting the essential education and experiences. You must provide your education level and the institution where you attained this level, and concrete examples on how you meet each of the four essential experience elements and the period of time the experiences were acquired. The resume provided will only be used to corroborate information provided in the questionnaire.

2. Candidates are also asked to confirm and provide examples on any of the asset criteria they meet. However, it is important to note that ONLY the essential education and experiences criteria determine those applications that are screened in.

3. The application will be used to assess the ability to communicate effectively in writing for those candidates whose applications are retained to be assessed further.

4. The criterion "Showing initiative and being action-oriented" will be assessed through a question while completing your application. Successful completion of this question is necessary in order for your application to be considered at the next stage of the process. It is important to provide a complete answer.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, 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.