Regional Coordinator of Indigenous Relations

Update: Correction to the Duties section in the French version of the job posting.

Important messages

Giving you the best chance to succeed!
At Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) we are committed to running inclusive and barrier-free recruitment processes.

If you have a limitation that may impact your performance at any steps of the assessment process (such as during a written test or an interview), you may request an accommodation. Assessment accommodations are designed to remove barriers, and to ensure that candidates with limitations can fully demonstrate their abilities. Should you wish to be accommodated, please direct your inquiry to the contact identified at the bottom of this poster. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

For more information on assessment accommodation visit the following website: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/assessment-accommodation-page.html

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: You will be required to show how you demonstrate the essential and asset education and experience qualifications by answering online screening questions. You must provide accurate, concrete and detailed examples to clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience requirements listed in the essential qualifications section. The screening board cannot make any assumptions about your experience. It is not sufficient to say that you have the required qualifications, to refer to your resume or to list your current duties. Rather you must clearly demonstrate how, when, and where the qualification was met. Information provided in the screening questions should be supported by your resume. Failure to provide the above information may result in your application being rejected from the process.

Duties

As a member of our regional team, you will broaden your skill set and increase your knowledge and experience by working on one of the most important issues in the Government of Canada today - Indigenous Engagement and Reconciliation. You will have the opportunity to:
• Coordinate Indigenous engagement activities in Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) across the Region;
• Provide advice and guidance to regional management on strategies and approaches to increase Indigenous engagement and participation through presentations and briefings;
• Build partnerships and work with partners, stakeholders, allies and supporters across the organization and the Government of Canada including the national Reconciliation team;
• Lead engagement on the regional Reconciliation framework; and
• Lead the organization of regional learning events and activities in support of Reconciliation.

Work environment

We are One PSPC!
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) helps the Government of Canada serve Canadians. With a strong focus on quality customer service, we provide innovative common services such as real estate and building management, purchasing, banking, pay and pensions, and translation to other government departments, agencies and boards. By providing these centralized services to departments and agencies, we enable them to focus on what they do best: providing their programs and services to Canadians.

At PSPC, we are committed to achieving a competent, representative workforce that reflects the diversity of the Canadian population. We work hard to create a welcoming, respectful and inclusive workplace through a variety of programs and initiatives. In fact, we have been named one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for the fifth year in a row and here is a list of some of our diversity and inclusion achievements:
• five diversity networks;
• a Task Force on Anti-racism, Workplace Culture and Equity;
• a national Reconciliation and Indigenous Engagement Unit;
• an Ombudsman for Mental Health (the first such position within the federal public service);
• an Accessibility Office and;
• a Gender-based Analysis Plus (GBA+) Centre of Expertise.

While many programs and initiatives have already been implemented in line with our commitments to diversity and inclusion, we aim to get better! That's why we invite you to be part of the change by joining an organization where individual differences are recognized, valued and respected. Be part of the solution!

PSPC values diversity and inclusion and we recognize the value that our differences can bring to the workplace. The organization ensures that its workplace is one where all employees can fully and authentically engage and participate.

PSPC supports flexible work arrangements.

Intent of the process

The intent of this selection process is to staff positions in our Pacific, Western and Ontario Regions. The Pacific Region position is located in Vancouver or Victoria The Western Region position will be in Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Yellowknife, Iqaluit, Regina, or Saskatoon. The Ontario Region position is located in Toronto.

A pool of qualified candidates will be created to staff similar positions within the PSPC Pacific, Western and Ontario Regions. These appointments may be of various tenures (permanent or temporary).

Positions to be filled: 3

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 secondary school an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Significant * experience in analyzing complex** issues and providing strategic advice to senior management *** .
Significant* experience in establishing and maintaining relationships with diverse stakeholders or Indigenous groups.
Experience in the preparation of written correspondence (i.e., briefing notes, decks, memoranda, proposals, etc.) for senior management***.

* Significant means the depth and breadth of experience associated with having performed a broad range of various complex activities. This experience would normally be acquired over a minimum of at least 2 consecutive years.
** Complex issues would have two or more of the following characteristics: high profile (e.g. public or media attention), multi-stakeholder, multi-jurisdictional (e.g. more than one level of government), third-party interests, national in scope, requiring multiple consultations OR other factors that the applicant can demonstrate constitute complexity (e.g. exceptionally technical, novel issues, significant events). Complex issues are not routine.
*** Senior management is typically considered at Director level and above

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
Knowledge of current challenges and opportunities of Indigenous Peoples and Communities in the Pacific Region, Western and/or Ontario Regions

Competencies:
Uphold Integrity and Respect
Collaborate with Partners & Stakeholders
Achieve Results
Client Service Competency - Level 2

Abilities:
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

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

Asset Qualifications:

Education:
Successful completion of two years of a post-secondary program and/or combination of education, training or experience in a field relevant to position.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Experience in the chairing or coordination of committees, networks, task forces, working groups involved in the development and/or implementation of programs, strategies, policies, procedures or initiatives.
Experience in developing, coordinating or delivering Indigenous engagements (could include consultation, co-development, outreach, learning, etc.).
Experience in developing and delivering effective presentations to broad audiences.

Organizational Needs:

PSPC is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. This organizational need may be identified as part of the appointment decision. Preference may be given to employees belonging to the following Employment Equity group: Aboriginal persons
Placement of PSPC employees affected by work force adjustment.
Placement of employees subject to current or future reorganization

* We encourage you to self-declare during the online application process by selecting the appropriate box under the Employment Equity (EE) section. Please note that you must complete this questionnaire if you wish to be considered for these opportunities. To complete the questionnaire, you must be a member of an EE group and select Collection Purpose 1 to be considered for job opportunities where belonging to an EE group is a condition for eligibility, or a screening or selection criterion specifically targeting EE groups.

To learn more about employment equity, click on the link below.

Information on employment equity

Operational Requirements:
Be willing and able to travel occasionally
Be willing and able to work overtime occasionally

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

A test may be administered.
A interview will be administered.
Reference checks will be administered.

Information on the competencies that will be assessed can be found at the following websites:
https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/professional-development/key-leadership-competency-profile.html
and
https://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/sc-cs/csc-eng.html

Top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

Should the selected candidate already be a public servant, the pool could also be used for acting appointments, assignments or secondment. Assignments and secondments require approval of your supervisor.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

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.