ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - Pilimmaksaivik

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Ullukkut!

We are looking to fill an Assistant Director position in Pilimmaksaivik, the Federal Centre of Excellence for Inuit Employment in Nunavut. This is the perfect position for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to lead employees on interesting files – all with the objective of making a difference for Inuit in Nunavut.

Please note, the positon is located in Iqaluit so candidates applying from outside of Iqaluit must be willing to relocate to Iqaluit. Relocation assistance is available.

The screening questions that are required as part of your application were designed to help ensure that you speak to your relevant background to demonstrate you meet these requirements. You are strongly encouraged to apply online – the system uses a questionnaire approach that will help you communicate your qualifications for the position, quickly and effectively. If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact Ocean Machmer at and she will send you the questionnaire and give you the alternate methods to submit your application including: -in-person in Iqaluit, fax or email.

The salary range for this position is: $100,220 to $114,592 plus applicable allowances (approximately $22,000/ year to $38,000/year), as well as vacation travel assistance (approximately $1,500 per person (i.e. for employee and eligible dependents, including spouse/common-law partner), twice per year). Rates and conditions subject to change.

Applicants may wish to review the Relocation Directive for information: http://
www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/ directive/nrd-drc/index-eng.php

Federal government housing is available for this position. Please see the
Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive for more information: http://
www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/ directive/ipgh-pile/ index-eng.php.

As noted above, for this selection process, applicants will be considered in the following order:
(1) Those who are Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement.
(2) If there are no qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement, persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad will be considered.

Duties

As the Assistant Director, you would lead a team of employees and manage the development and implementation of the whole-of-government Inuit Employment Plan (IEP), in support of the federal government’s obligations and responsibilities pursuant to Article 23 of the Nunavut Agreement. Drawing on your knowledge and understanding of Inuit culture and societal values and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ) principles, you would provide expert advice to partners that would help shape the development of Inuit employment strategies. In this role, you would also work closely with federal departments and organizations, Government of Nunavut, NTI, and Inuit clients to manage and develop collaborative initiatives and projects that would support the federal government’s Inuit Employment Plan.

If you’re looking to work in an innovative organization and lead a great team that is motivated to make a difference, come and join us!

Work environment

Located in Iqaluit, Pilimmaksaivik was created to support a ‘whole-of-government’ approach (one that works across several federal departments and agencies) to support the Government of Canada build toward achieving a representative public service in Nunavut, including its obligations under Article 23 of the Nunavut Agreement.

Intent of the process

Please note: We have an immediate need to staff one (1) indeterminate position/permanent full time.

We plan to use this staffing process to develop a list of qualified candidates (also called a pool of candidates) for possible future job openings for similar types of position at this level (AS-07). These job openings could be for permanent full-time work or for shorter periods of time, working on a temporary basis (for example, replacing someone on leave). We will also share the names of the qualified candidates on this list with other Federal departments / agencies in Nunavut so they can use it for their job openings.

In the event that an employee of the public service is qualified through this process, he/she may be considered for acting, deployment, assignment or secondment opportunities. Interchange Canada* may also be used as a staffing option.

Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement who are found qualified in this staffing process will be appointed ahead of other qualified applicants.

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)

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is important to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

EDUCATION:

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

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

Ex1: *Significant experience in providing written advice and recommendations to senior management (director or above) on complex issues.

Ex2: Experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of government programs or projects involving multiple stakeholders.

Ex3: Experience in managing human and financial resources.

*Significant is understood to mean the depth and breadth of experience normally acquired over a period of two (2) years and for which these tasks are performed on an on-going basis as part of the main duties of the position.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

K1: Knowledge of the issues, challenges and opportunities related to Article 23 of the Nunavut Agreement.

K2: Knowledge of Inuit Culture, society and values.

ABILITIES:

A1: Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

A2: Ability to work in a fast paced environment.

A3: Ability to research and analyze information and make recommendations to management.

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

KLC1: Uphold Integrity and Respect
KLC2: Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
KLC3: Mobilize People
KLC4: Create Vision and Strategy
KLC5: Achieve Results
KLC6: Promote Innovation and Guide Change

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

Asset Qualifications

EDUCATION:

AED: Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

AEx1: Experience working in a Northern environment, preferably Nunavut.

AEx2: Experience working in the federal government.

AEx3: Experience working in a cross-cultural environment, specifically as it relates to Inuit (culture and values) and non-Inuit populations.

KNOWLEDGE:

AK1: Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of external stakeholders, in particular Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated and the Government of Nunavut, as it relates to the implementation of Article 23 of the Nunavut Agreement.

AK2: Knowledge of federal legislation and programs related to human resources management (including the context of employment equity).

AK3: Knowledge of the strategic directions of the federal public service in relation to Indigenous employment and/or employment equity.

ABILITIES:

AA1: Ability to communicate in Inuktut.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:

• Preference given to Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willing and able to work overtime on short notice.
• Willingness to travel in small aircraft.
• Willingness to travel to remote areas.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Health Canada Medical Clearance (if required).

Vaccination Attestation: 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.

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.

This selection process may be limited to candidates who are Inuit enrolled under the "Nunavut Agreement”. This organizational need can be applied at any step in the selection process. When there are sufficient applicants who are Inuit enrolled under the "Nunavut Agreement", the manager has the discretion to assess and appoint those individuals first and then assess and appoint other candidates into any remaining positions. In other cases, the manager may assess all applicants at the same time and apply the organizational need criteria on a case by case basis when a Nunavut Inuk is found qualified.

* Note: Interchange Canada is a program that gives people working outside the Government of Canada (for example, employees of Inuit organizations, Government of Nunavut, the private sector etc.) the chance to take a leave from their job to work within in the federal government on a temporary assignment. There is no cost to the employee’s organization – the federal government reimburses the employee’s salary. If you would like more information, email Ocean Machmer at , for more information or click here: https://www.canada.ca/ en/treasury-board- secretariat/ services/ professional-development/interchange-canada.html.

Selection Board may choose to communicate with candidates by e-mail to provide or request information and to invite candidates to attend any portion of the assessment.

Please include a valid e-mail address that you check frequently, if you have one. Failure to respond to communications may be construed as a withdrawal from this process.

In addition to assessing your application, various other assessment tools may be used including: interviews, written assessments, situational exercises and reference checks. -Top down selection may be used at any point during the assessment phase.

An assignment, secondment, or acting appointment requires approval of your
supervisor. Please note that this applies to federal government employees
only.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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.