Engagement Advisor

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

The Government of Canada is committed to building a skilled workforce that is representative of Canada's diversity, which includes the recruitment of Canadian Veterans and releasing Canadian Armed Forces personnel.
We encourage applicants to identify any abilities, competencies, and/or experiences acquired through employment with the Canadian Armed Forces where applicable.

Screening questions have been built into the application process, when answering the screening questions you must provide concrete and detailed examples to clearly demonstrate how you meet the qualification. We can’t make any assumptions about your experience. Simply saying you have the required qualifications or listing your current duties is not enough. Instead, provide concrete and detailed examples that clearly explain where, when, and how you gained the experience. We’ll only use your résumé as a secondary source of information. The breadth and depth of experience may be considered during screening, assessment and/or selection of candidates.

Duties

Provides socio-economic analysis in the development, coordination and support of engagement activities, integrated departmental strategies, policy frameworks and positions in the formulation of advice and recommendations to senior management and the Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation Sector concerning the renewed relationship and advancement of reconciliation with Indigenous peoples of Canada.

Work environment

At Natural Resources Canada, a Federal government job means developing leadership skills, fostering teamwork, and supporting creativity and innovation. We know it takes people from diverse pools of talent to make this happen. That is why we are looking for people like you. As an employee at Natural Resources Canada, you can enjoy diverse employment opportunities, a range of career development programs, and a learning culture that supports you to learn on an ongoing basis. We support balancing your work and private life by offering the benefits of flexible work arrangements.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one (1) permanent position.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar EC-05 positions at Natural Resources Canada with various tenures (determinate period or indeterminate), language requirements (English Essential, French Essential, English or French Essential and Bilingual Imperative or Non-Imperative) and profile(s) (BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC,CCC/CCC, etc.), locations and conditions of employment.

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)

• Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in Economics, Sociology or Statistics.

Note: Candidates must always have a degree. The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and may have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization. The specialization may also be obtained through an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

• Experience researching and analysing policy positions on complex* Indigenous engagement issues relating to the social or economic agenda and priorities of the Government of Canada.
• Experience in reviewing, and providing engagement recommendations on documents such as memoranda to Cabinet, briefing notes, and reports.
• Significant** experience in communicating orally on complex* issues to Indigenous communities
• Significant** experience working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders and partners including Indigenous organizations.

*Complex is defined as involving multiple parties and perspectives on an issue.
**Significant is defined as approximately 3 years of experience gained within the last 5 years.

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

• Experience making recommendations on consultations and engagement with Indigenous peoples in the natural resource context.

• Willing and able to work overtime on short notice.
• Willing and able to travel when required.

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

• Knowledge of government decision-making process.
• Knowledge of the government’s agenda and priorities as they relate to Natural Resources Canada.
• Knowledge of issues related to Indigenous peoples in Canada.
• Knowledge of natural resource science and management issues in Canada.

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to manage and deliver on multiple priorities within demanding timelines.

• Judgement
• Initiative
• Reliability
• Effective Interpersonal Skills

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

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

We are committed to making real change in our workplace. A change that is consistent with the social expectations to do better. To treat people fairly. To make a difference. To do more.

At Natural Resources Canada, we strive for better. Better natural resource sustainability. Better processes and systems. Better innovation. Better people. We can’t be better without you and the uniqueness you offer. We are looking for diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences to strengthen our diversity. At Natural Resources Canada, we value these differences.

We encourage, as part of your application or resume, to voluntarily highlight what makes you unique, by identifying if you are a member of an under-represented group. If you are successful in this hiring process, this information could contribute to our hiring decisions.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance - This factor is not used at the screening stage. The hiring department is responsible for the security clearance process.

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

You must provide proof of your education credentials. 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/.

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.