Director, Indigenous Engagement & Outreach

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

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 COVID19 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.

***IMPORTANT: How to complete this application***
Once you log in and fill out some info, you will be asked to submit a cover letter. This is not a normal cover letter. What you need to do is scroll down on this webpage, copy/paste the education and experience criteria and use those as individual headers. The criteria under "essential qualifications" are mandatory and those under "may be needed for the job" are assets, i.e., not mandatory but will help you stand out. Then under each item, explain how you meet these experience factors, Don't just tell us that you meet them - explain how. Use dates and examples. Write in plain language. Convince us that you've got the right experience for the job!!

Unfortunately, if we cannot understand how you meet these criteria or if there is information missing, we may have to reject your application.

Work environment

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is the federal government department focused on Canada's energy, mining, forestry, earth sciences and clean technology sectors. We are a small but busy department dealing with big Government of Canada priorities and files such as pipelines, electric vehicles, wildfire management and many more. With the current pandemic situation, NRCan is actively reviewing how we are working. As we progressing through our review, a "hybrid model" seems to draw consensus amongst management. As such, we will consider candidate outside of the Ottawa region as long as there is a demonstration of adequate connectivity to the Government of Canada network through your home Internet connectivity.

Intent of the process

Consideration will be given to:
Priority will be given to the members of the Employment Equity groups ; Indigenous people, Visible minorities, Woman and Persons with a handicap. Should there be an insufficient number of applicants identified from the first group, Persons residing in Canada or Canadian citizens residing abroad will also be eligible to apply.

Results of this process may be used by other organizations within the Federal Public Service

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

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

Degree equivalency

Experience in establishing partnerships and managing consultations with Indigenous groups to resolve complex* issues.
Significant** experience in developing and managing engagement strategies, policies, programs and frameworks.
Significant** experience providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior management (Senior management is defined as Director General level (and equivalent) or above) on complex* issues.
Recent*** and significant** experience providing strategic advice, making recommendations and briefing Deputy Ministers, Ministers and Ministers’ Offices, on complex* policy or regulatory issues.
Experience in managing human**** and financial***** resources.

*Complex issues are defined as having two of the following characteristics: multidimensional, sensitive, confidential, affecting many partners or stakeholders, precedent setting or having a major impact on the the delivery of programs and policies by the public service.

**Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of activities related to the work, which is normally acquired over a period of at least two (2) years.

*** Recent experience is defined as having been acquired within the last five (5) years.

****Some examples of managing human resources may include: supervising staff, establishing a vision, priorities, work plans or establishing work objectives, conducting performance assessments and feedback, approving training, demonstration of experience in managing various service delivery and resources allocation frameworks. Applicants must also indicate the number of staff they have supervised.
*****Some examples of managing financial resources may include: full delegation for a budget, being responsible for financial planning, forecasting and reporting. Applicants must also indicate the size of the budget they managed directly.

Knowledge of federal government’s, policies and programs designed for Indigenous Peoples.
Knowledge of emerging political, social and cultural and economic trends and legal issues affecting Indigenous Peoples

Create Vision and Strategy
Mobilize People
Uphold Integrity and Respect
Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
Promote Innovation and Guide Change
Achieve Results

Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally

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

Graduation with a Masters or Doctorate from a recognized postsecondary institution

Degree equivalency

Experience working with Indigenous Peoples on finding resolution to issues related to the Government of Canada’s reconciliation agenda.
Experience working with Indigenous organizations on issues such as programs, policies and/or services related to the advancement of Indigenous communities or organizations.
Experience in leading complex* organizational changes or business transformational initiatives.
Experience negotiating agreements, or building partnerships or other operational arrangements with other federal departments, different levels of government, private sector or Indigenous organizations.
Experience engaging with partners and stakeholders on complex issues related to Canada’s natural resources sector.

Willing to work overtime frequently and on short notice.
Willingness and ability to travel

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

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

Reference checks will be conducted.

REFERENCE CHECK: Applicants MUST provide IN THEIR APPLICATION the name and coordinates of the following six (6) references:
- 2 supervisors* (current and past)
- 2 peers
- 2 employees

*A supervisor must have supervised you for a minimum of 6 months. Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent may be considered for deployment. If no deployment is made, applicants from other groups and levels will be considered in the advertised appointment process.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

Performance agreements and talent management results may be used in the process.

The Government of Canada is committed to building a skilled workforce that is representative of Canada's diversity, which includes the recruitment of Canadian Veterans and releasing Canadian Armed Forces personnel:
https://www.canada.ca/en/publicservicecommission/jobs/services/publicservicejobs/canadian-armed-forces-membersdeterans.html

We encourage applicants to identify any abilities, competencies and/or experiences acquired through employment with the Canadian Armed Forces where applicable.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

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.