Indigenous Services Canada - The Next Generation of Leaders

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

✋Are you a member of one or more of the following groups: Indigenous Peoples, Black and other Racialized People (also referred to Visible Minority in the Employment Equity Act which is under review), Persons with a disability, Women or LGBTQ2+? Do you have strong leadership skills that would benefit the Public Service? Are you looking for increasing opportunities for advancement and to lead? Do you wish to contribute to supporting and empowering Indigenous peoples to independently deliver services and address the socio-economic conditions in their communities? If you answered “yes” to at least one of these questions, working at ISC could be a great fit for you.✋

►Only applications received directly via the Public Service Resourcing System will be accepted. If you require accommodations, please contact the HR Advisor listed below before the closing date.

►Communications for this appointment process will be sent via e-mail. It is your responsibility to ensure to communicate any changes related to your coordinates.

►Candidates must answer screening questions for each essential and asset qualifications (education and experience). Candidates must provide concrete examples, for each question demonstrating how they meet this qualification. It is not sufficient to only state that the qualification is met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. The résumé may be used as a secondary source to validate your responsibilities. Failure to clearly demonstrate in your answers how you meet the qualification may result in the rejection of your application. We will not contact you to request additional information that is missing from your application.

►We encourage you to watch this video for tips when applying: https://youtu.be/0GW7P3g9hhI.

►Candidates must make themselves available during the different phases of this selection process.

► All correspondence or interactions throughout the process may be subject to evaluation.

Work environment

👍WHY WORK WITH US?👍

At Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), we work collaboratively with partners to improve access to high quality services for First Nations, Inuit and Métis. Our vision is to support and empower Indigenous peoples to independently deliver services and address the socio-economic conditions in their communities.

ISC executives lead in many unique areas and at times require certain expertise. As needs arise, we will be seeking candidates whose area of expertise align with the position to be staffed.

Some of the areas of expertise that may be required:
- Regional Operations
- First Nations & Inuit Health
- Finance, Results & Delivery
- Education & Social Development Programs & Partnerships
- Child and Family Services Reform
- Lands & Economic Development
- Strategic Policy and Partnerships
- Communications
- Corporate Secretary
- Audit and Evaluation

Intent of the process

►The process will be used to staff EX-01 group and level positions with Indigenous Services Canada with various language requirements and profiles, and in various locations in Canada.

►All federal organizations listed in the Schedules I, IV and V of the Financial Administration Act (FAA) may use this selection process to staff similar positions in their organization.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION

►Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

For more information:
https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/staffing/qualification-standards/core.html#toc6

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

►Minimum of three (3) years of experience in leading the development or implementation of programs, policies or service delivery.

►Minimum of three (3) years of experience in briefing, providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior management (Executive Director or higher) on programs, service delivery or policy issues.

►Minimum of three (3) years of experience in establishing and maintaining partnerships with government, non-government or other stakeholders.

►Minimum of three (3) years of experience in managing human* and financial** resources.

*Human resources management: Applicants must clearly demonstrate that they have managed human resources and were responsible for a team. Some examples of managing human resources may include: assigning work, establishing performance objectives, developing resourcing plans, determining needs and approving training, etc. Applicants must indicate the number of employees they supervised.

**Financial resources management: Applicants must clearly demonstrate that they have managed financial resources and were accountable for a budget. Some examples of managing financial resources may include full delegation for a budget, forecasting, planning, reporting and budget allocation, etc. Applicants must also indicate the size of the budget they managed.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

►Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in social work.

►Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in law.

►Graduation with a degree in a resource management field or economic development.

►Graduation with a degree in a field related to Indigenous studies

Degree equivalency

►Experience working with central agencies or organizations that have a central coordinating role across government departments.

►Experience in working, consulting or negotiating with federal, provincial, territorial or Indigenous organizations.

►Experience working on Indigenous issues related to land, environment or economic development.

►Experience in leading or overseeing negotiations with Indigenous organizations.

►Experience developing and implementing policies or programs related to Indigenous communities.

►Experience in co-developing policies and programs and developing partnerships with Indigenous organizations.

►Experience in service transformation and service transfer.

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

Various language requirements
►Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC
►Bilingual non-Imperative CBC/CBC
►English Essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

►Knowledge of Government of Canada Indigenous priorities or issues.

COMPETENCIES

►Create vision and strategy
►Mobilize people
►Uphold integrity and respect
►Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
►Promote innovation and guide change
►Achieve results
►Indigenous Cultural Competency

For more information:
https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/professional-development/key-leadership-competency-profile/examples-effective-ineffective-behaviours.html

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

►Indigenous Services Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified representative of the population we serve. In support of our strategy to achieve employment equity goals, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following employment Equity groups: Indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

►Willingness and ability to travel across Canada.

►Air travel to remote communities may be required.

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

►Secret security clearance

►The Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and that you attest to your vaccination status prior to the date of your appointment unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground for discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act. You can find more specific information on the collection and use of your personal information when you submit your attestation.

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

►Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.

►We may use any assessment method deemed appropriate to determine whether you meet the qualifications outlined on the poster.

►One (1) or several asset qualification(s) may be used at any stage during the selection process.

►The Top Down ranking approach may be used in the process. Only the top-scoring candidates will be invited to the next phase of the process.

►For information on preparing for the selection process, internal candidates can visit www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/staffing-assessment-tools-resources/human-resources-specialists-hiring-managers/human-resources-toolbox/personnel-psychology-centre/assessment-counselling-services/executive-counselling-services.html.

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.