Junior Program Officer, Program Delivery

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

The official workplace for the position is in Halifax. Depending on the needs and requirements of the service, the possibility of a telework arrangement could be considered. The request will be assessed in accordance with the provisions of the Directive on Telework.

Work environment

Jordan's Principle is a child-first and needs-based principle in Canada to ensure that First Nations children have equitable access to all government funded public services. The initiative ensures that all First Nations children living in Canada can access the products, services, and supports they need, when they need them.

Intent of the process

This process will be used to create a pool for indeterminate and specified period appointments. A pool of fully or partially candidates will be established to staff similar or identical position at Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) or Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) with various languages proficiencies, various security requirements, various tenures and various locations.

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)

Education:
A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Experience in managing data and entering information into a database.
Experience using a financial management system.
Experience tracking financial information and/or reports.
Experience using Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

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

Experience:
Experience working with accounts payable or procurement.
Experience working with the Grants and Contributions Information Management System (GCIMS).
Experiencing working effectively with First Nations, Inuit, or Metis

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
Knowledge of First Nations and Inuit Health Branch, Indigenous Services Canada.

Abilities:
Ability to analyze information and make recommendations.
Ability to organize and track information.
Ability to work effectively with First Nations, Inuit or Metis.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Personal Suitability:
Aboriginal cultural competency
Attention to details
Effective interpersonal relationships
Initiative
Respect for diversity
Teamwork

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 workforce representative of the population it serve. In support of our strategy to achieve our employment equity goals, preference may be given to candidates who, at the time of application, indicate that they are belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups (self-declaration): Aboriginal peoples, Women, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disabilities.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

All employees of the core public administration are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and attest to their vaccination status unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground for discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Conditions of employment that may apply depending on the position to staff:
Possession of a valid driver’s license or personal mobility to a degree normally associated with the possession of a driver’s license.
Willing and able to travel; this could include travel to remote locations and by small boats or small aircraft.
Willing and able to work overtime with short notice.
Willing and able to work on call as required.

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

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.