Assistant Negotiator

Update: The posting period has been extended until October 3, 2021. If you have already applied, you can modify your application until October 3, 2021.

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Assessment accommodation

Duties

As Assistant Negotiator you will be joining the Whitehorse, Yukon based negotiating team responsible for representing the Government of Canada during negotiations with Yukon First Nations and the Government of Yukon. Assistant Negotiators liaise with other federal departments to help translate policy into negotiating positions. Working closely with the Negotiator, Assistant Negotiators provide support during negotiations and prepare outcome summaries for distribution within the federal government. Assistant Negotiators also provide input to policy development and briefing materials, providing a Yukon perspective to the wider federal government.

Intent of the process

A pool of candidates may be established to staff similar or identical positions of varying duration and with different linguistic profiles at Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada within the Yukon region. Conditions of employment may vary according to the position to be staffed.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

When you apply you will be asked a series of screening questions based on the education and experience criteria below. When answering the screening questions, please provide:
► Concrete and detailed examples to demonstrate how you meet the qualifications;
► Where, when and how the experience was acquired.

EDUCATION:
- Successful completion of two years of a post-secondary program with acceptable specialization in social science, statistics, or a law-related field.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
- Significant* experience building networks and developing relationships with the aim of advancing files or issues.
- Significant* experience synthesizing complex** information for a non-expert audience.
- Experience working as part of a team in support of strategic discussions involving senior members of indigenous, governmental or non-governmental organisations.

* Significant is defined as experience associated with full-time performance of duties for a minimum period of two (2) years.

**Complex issues are normally characterized by the following: multidimensional, sensitive, confidential, affecting many partners or stakeholders, precedent-setting or having a major impact on program delivery for the public service.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of Crown-Indigenous Relations & Northern Affairs Canada’s mandate.

ABILITIES:
- Ability to analyse complex issues** and make recommendations.
- Ability to plan and manage workload under tight and conflicting deadlines.
- Ability to work collaboratively.
- Ability to effectively communicate orally.
- Ability to effectively communicate in writing.

**Complex issues are normally characterized by the following: multidimensional, sensitive, confidential, affecting many partners or stakeholders, precedent-setting or having a major impact on program delivery for the public service.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
- Initiative.
- Strategic Thinking.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Judgement.

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

The following criteria are not required for appointment but preference may be given to candidates who possess these qualifications.

EDUCATION:
- Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in economics, sociology or statistics.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
- Experience living and working in Northern Canada.
- Experience negotiating with First Nations, territorial/provincial governments or equivalents.
- Experience developing, evaluating or managing community justice, health or social services programs.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population it serves. In support of our strategy to achieve our employment goals for Aboriginal peoples, preference may be given to candidates who, at the time of application indicate that they are an Aboriginal person (self-declaration).

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to work irregular hours, including weekends.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Willingness to travel throughout Yukon, including overnight trips in remote Yukon communities.
Medical Clearance**

**The incumbent and his/her dependants*** may be required to obtain Health Canada medical clearance in accordance with the Isolated Post and Government Housing Directive.

***Dependant includes incumbent’s spouse or common-law partner and children.

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

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.