Indigenous Community Liaison Officer

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

**This is a reposting of the Indigenous Liaison Officer selection process (2021-PEN-EA-PAC-170724 / PEN21J-022301-000099). The merit criteria and organizational needs have been amended. Please note that if you already applied to the initial selection process, your application has not been retained and you will need to reapply to this selection process.

Duties

Identification of healing, spiritual, cultural and other appropriate resources for Indigenous offenders (First Nations, Métis and Inuit), in consultation with Elders, Indigenous communities and organizations, to promote pro social behaviour, successful reintegration and reduced recidivism.

Work environment

The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is the federal government agency responsible for administering sentences of a term of two years or more, as imposed by the courts. CSC is responsible for managing institutions of various security levels and supervising offenders under conditional release in the community.

Our Mission
The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC), as part of the criminal justice system and respecting the rule of law, contributes to public safety by actively encouraging and assisting offenders to become law-abiding citizens, while exercising reasonable, safe, secure and humane control.

Intent of the process

One position to be filled immediately in Prince George. A pool of qualified candidates will be established.

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)

EDUCATION
A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Experience applying traditional Indigenous cultural and spiritual teachings and values
Experience working with Indigenous people, communities or organizations
Experience using a computer, including the creation of documents and/or reports

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of Indigenous traditions, culture and spirituality, particularly as it relates to Elders
Knowledge of Indigenous offender needs and/or community resources pertinent to Indigenous people
Knowledge of Indigenous social, economic, historical and political structures and its impact on the Indigenous offending patterns

COMPETENCIES
Thinking things through
Sensitivity to working with diverse groups
Effective communication skills
Demonstrating integrity and respect
Working effectively with others, including Elders and Spiritual Advisors
Showing initiative and being action oriented

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

EDUCATION
Degree or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Experience in program facilitation
Experience in establishing community networks or initiatives
Experience working with Elders/Spiritual Advisors
Experience in supporting change management processes
Experience in data and statistical analyses
Experience in functional supervision of staff
Experience in project management (team leader, team member, etc.)
Experience working with RADAR / Performance Direct
Experience with case management
Experience preparing and delivering training or presentations
Experience interacting with and assisting people with unique and challenging needs
Experience working in a correctional environment
Experience working with Indigenous people who have had or are in conflict with the law
Experience offering services or programs to women in conflict with the law

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of interviewing and counselling techniques
Knowledge of the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (CCRA) pertaining to Indigenous People
Knowledge of Inuit populations
Knowledge of the reintegration process and case management

ABILITIES
Ability to develop and deliver presentations
Ability to speak an Indigenous language
Ability to organize Indigenous cultural events, gatherings and ceremonies

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
To support employment equity objectives, increased representation of employment equity group: Aboriginal persons

To support diversity and inclusion, increased representation of a member of an equity-seeking group: Aboriginal persons

To meet business objectives, increased representation of a member of an equity-seeking group: Aboriginal persons

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Occasional travel
Variable work hours 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

We may assess the essential and asset qualifications using interviews, written tests (take home assignments or other), references or a combination of these or other assessment methods. Other sources of information (such as performance agreements, work samples, board member knowledge, etc.) may be used to assess the criteria identified on the Statement of Merit Criteria.

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

Aboriginal candidates proposed for appointment or appointed must complete and sign the Affirmation of Aboriginal Affiliation Form as a condition of appointment prior to or at the same time as the offer of appointment, even if they have already self-declared as an EE member when applying.

Job Application Methods:

The hiring organization will accept job applications in various formats.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their application on-line to take advantage of the many benefits in using this electronic recruitment system.

Persons who are unable to apply on-line can email them to .

On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced details of its plans to require vaccination across the federal public service.

As per the new Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, federal public servants in the Core Public Administration and members of the RCMP must attest to their vaccination status. The requirement for employees to be fully vaccinated applies whether they are teleworking, working remotely or working on-site. This is a condition of employment and it applies to indeterminate (permanent), determinate (term), casual, and student hiring. Should you reach the point in the selection process where it is necessary to verify terms and conditions of employment then the hiring manager or a human resources representative will contact you in order to complete an attestation.

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.