Apply for the Inuit Learning and Development Program (ILDP)!

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Ullukkut, Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to gain work experience to develop your knowledge and skills within the Federal Government? If so, the Inuit Learning and Developmental Program (ILDP) may be for you!

What is the program?

ILDP is a pre-employment and job training initiative aimed at helping Inuit develop skills for potential jobs in the federal public service in Nunavut. The program is implemented as a regular pre-employment training program led by Pilimmaksaivik, the Federal Centre of Excellence for Inuit Employment in Nunavut.

Who can apply?

This developmental training program will be open to Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement, given its focus on supporting the Government of Canada’s obligations under Article 23 of the Nunavut Agreement.

How long is the program?

ILDP is a 16 month program consisting of four paid work placements lasting four months each. The objective of each work placement is to assign participants to a Government of Canada department or agency that aligns with their personal interests and career objectives.

What type of work assignments will I get?

ILDP participants will get experience performing different types of administrative tasks in different federal government offices in Nunavut. This will give participants broad experience and lots of variety!
ILDP will also feature a “science stream” focused on providing Nunavut Inuit with scientific and field work related experience and training. The science stream will see a limited number of participants provided with scientific work placements carried out by the federal

Where are the work placements?

The majority of the work placements are based in Iqaluit. However there will be a few placements based in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, which require participants to move between Iqaluit and Cambridge Bay during the program. The following departments are participating in the program:

- Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
- Department of Fisheries and Oceans and Canadian Coast Guard (DFO/CCG)
- Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
- Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
- Parks Canada Agency (Parks)
- Service Canada
- Public Prosecution Services of Canada (PPSC)
- Polar Knowledge Canada (POLAR)

Is there support to help participants with expenses? What if they have families?

Yes! During the training program, participants will receive their salary and isolated post allowances, as well as housing, vacation leave, vacation travel assistance (for themselves and eligible dependents), and support for training outside of the participants work placement community. There is also relocation support to move for participants who are applying outside of work placement communities.

Participants with families are welcome to participate. The Pilimmaksaivik team can provide information about local schools and can help direct you to other services you might need.

All positions staffed under this process will be staffed on a 16 month term basis, whereby the employee will work in four different four month work rotations with different federal employers in Nunavut and will also participate in common training throughout the 16 months. At the end of the 16 months, those who have successfully completed the program will be placed in a partially assessed pool for consideration by federal departments and agencies operating in Nunavut.

If you have a question, please contact Pilimmaksaivik with the information listed below. Due to the pandemic, dropping off applications to the office will not be an option at this time.

Pilimmaksaivik (Federal Centre of Excellence for Inuit Employment in Nunavut)
3rd Floor, 1106 Allavvik Building
Iqaluit, Nunavut
PHONE: 1-833-836-3457 (TOLL FREE)
FAX: 867-975-4528
EMAIL:

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Need support in applying to this opportunity? Please contact or your local Community Development Officer (CDO) for further resources.

Intent of the process

The Government of Canada Departments and Agencies are looking to recruit 12 Nunavut Inuit to participate in the pre-employment training program ILDP for the complete 16 month program.


Why participate?

Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement who participate in the ILDP will:

• Gain first-hand experience working within a variety of Government of Canada departments and agencies in Nunavut.
• Become more aware of career opportunities in the public service.
• Access training and education focused on skills development needed for federal employment .
• Receive guidance from a mentor throughout the duration of the Program as well as on-the-job coaching.
• Have the opportunity to be placed into an inventory for consideration for term or permanent jobs within the Government of Canada.

Positions to be filled: 12

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter "Please include a letter of interest explaining why you are interested in taking this training. For example, you may include details about why you’re interested in the program; why you think you would be good for the program; what types of careers you are interested in and why, and/or what you hope to gain from the ILDP."

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

EDUCATION:

A high school (secondary school) diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

ABILITIES:

Ability to communicate orally and in writing.

Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

Integrity and respect.

Thinking things through.

Working effectively with others.

Showing initiative and being action-oriented.

Reliability.

Demonstrated interest in science stream of the Inuit Learning and Development Program (2 positions will be focused primarily or exclusively in work rotations focused on interest in science related work and receive focused training relating to providing exposure to ILDP on science related work within the government of Canada’s Nunavut-based public service)

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

EXPERIENCE (not required):

Experience working in an office environment.

ABILITIES (not required):

Ability to communicate in Inuktut.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability and willingness to work outside of normal working hours, with short or no notice.

Ability and willingness to travel extensively (post-pandemic)

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Medical clearance: If required

Ability to work with a learning partner (e.g. mentor, coach, supervisor) as part of the training program.

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

Thank you / Merci / ᓇᑯᕐᒦᒃ (Nakurmik) / Qujannamiik / Marci Cho / ᖁᐊᓇᖅᑯᑎᑦ / Quanaqqutit / Qujanaq /

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.