Additions to Reserve Lands Project Officer

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

Please apply online. The application process includes assessment questions so please plan for up to 1-2 hrs to complete the competencies questions that are included in the online application process.

PLEASE ENSURE YOU READ THE POSTER THOROUGHLY AS THE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION THAT WILL BE REQUIRED IN THE APPLICATION PROCESS. FAILURE TO READ THE NOTES AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION MISSING CRITICAL INFORMATION THUS PROVIDING FOR INSUFFICIENT INFORMATION FOR THE ASSESSMENT BOARD TO COMPLETE YOUR ASSESSMENT AND RESULTING IN YOUR ELIMINATION FROM THE PROCESS.

Candidates must submit at the time of application:

1) Complete the screening questions on the Public Service Resourcing System application website. Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. Candidates must fully respond to the screening questions in the space provided for each question. Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed. Please note that only stating the Essential Experience qualifications have been met, and/or listing job titles and responsibilities does not represent adequate substantiation. DETAILED RESPONSES TO THE SCREENING QUESTIONS IN THE APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED IN ADDITION TO YOUR RESUME.

2) Your resume.

3) A cover letter is NOT required.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and used to staff similar permanent and/or temporary vacancies in Edmonton (Alberta) or Tsuut’ina Nation (Alberta).

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:
Successful completion of two years of an acceptable post-secondary educational program in land management, land use planning, real property management, project management or any other field relevant to the work to be performed OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience defined as successful completion of course work in a field relevant to the work to be performed supplemented by relevant training and/or experience. (You must provide a listing that outlines how you meet this requirement.)

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Experience interpreting and applying legislation, regulations or policy.

Recent** experience in providing specialized information, advice, guidance or recommendations to senior management or various stakeholders.

Significant* and recent** experience in developing and presenting briefing and reporting material on matters to senior management in support of policies, programs or projects.

Experience in reviewing, researching and analysing information.

Experience in the liaison and negotiation with, or on behalf of, a government agency or First Nation.

*Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with full-time performance of duties for a minimum of two (2) years.
** Recent means experience acquired in the last three (3) years.

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

Successful completion of a post-secondary degree in one of the following areas: land use planning, real property management, environmental management, natural resource management, physical geography, project management, public administration, business administration, or other specialization related to the work to be performed.

Degree equivalency

Experience in the administration, negotiation, monitoring and compliance of real property dispositions.

Experience managing First Nation reserve lands.

Experience in land management.

Knowledge of project management principles and processes.

Knowledge of Additions to Reserve/Reserve Creation legislation

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
Knowledge of Indigenous issues.
Knowledge of the federal legislation, regulations or policies affecting management of federal Crown land including, but not limited to Indian reserve land.
Knowledge of basic land management instruments

Abilities:
Ability to communicate orally.
Ability to communicate in writing.
Ability to follow directions/instructions.
Ability to manage a project.
Ability to work independently on projects and other deliverables with minimal supervision and oversight.

Personal Suitability:
Demonstrates dependability.
Demonstrates respect.
Demonstrates good judgement.
Showing initiative.
Adaptability.

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 we serve. In support of our strategy to achieve our employment equity goals, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Women, Aboriginal peoples, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disability.

Operational Requirements:
Willing and able to work overtime as required.
Ability to travel as required.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Maintain a Valid Driver’s License.

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

1. Reference checks may be sought.

2. An interview may be administered.

3. A written exam may be administered.

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

5. Achieving a representative workforce has been identified as an organizational need in the merit criteria, and may be applied in this appointment process.

6. Candidates must meet each essential qualification to be appointed to a position, however, a person may be appointed to a position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements or organizational needs. Meeting these criteria is nonetheless desirable and may be a deciding factor for the staffing of some positions.

7. FAILURE TO CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE HOW YOU MEET THE ESSENTIAL CRITERIA (Education and Experience) WILL RESULT IN THE REJECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION. APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE SOLICITED FOR INCOMPLETE OR POSSIBLE MISSING INFORMATION.

8. Proof of education will be required. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca.

9. Please note that resumes may be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the screening question. Failure to provide this information in the requested format may result in your application being rejected. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information.

10. ONLINE APPLICATIONS ONLY:
ONLY ON LINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. All job applications must therefore be submitted through www.jobs.gc.ca site. To submit an application on-line, please select the button "Apply Online" below.

11. Depending on the number of applicants, needs and/or plans, volume management strategies such as, but not limited to, top-down approach, cut-off scores, asset selection, random selection and/or assessment may be used for the purpose of managing applications/candidates and/or determining which candidates will continue in the staffing process. Should a volume management strategy be used, communication regarding the application of the strategy will be provided to those candidates who are impacted.

12. All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence and telephone conversations, may be used in the assessment of qualifications. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

13. Applicants will be screened against the essential language, education, and experience criteria and must clearly indicate in their applications how they meet these established criteria.

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.