Senior Program Officer, Program Delivery (Jordan's Principle)

Update: The posting period has been extended until 07,18, 2022. If you have already applied, you can modify your application until this day.

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

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

In the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch (FNIHB) of Indigenous Services Canada, we strive to provide access to quality health services, improve health outcomes, and support greater control of the health system by First Nations and Inuit.

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 and at Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada with various tenure, location, linguistic profiles, conditions of employment and security requirements.

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
Completion of a program at a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization related to the position, or acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Experience in the delivery of a service and/or program.
Experience in providing client service.
Experience in analyzing issues and providing advice.

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

ASSET EXPERIENCE
Experience working effectively with First Nations, Inuit or Métis.
Experience in the collection, analysis, interpretation and reporting of data.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of social determinants of health.
Knowledge of First Nations and Inuit Health Branch, Indigenous Services Canada.

ABILITIES
Ability to work effectively with First Nations, Inuit or Métis.
Ability to interpret and/or apply policies and/or procedures to determine requests for services and/or supports.
Ability to work under pressure.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
Aboriginal cultural competency
Effective interpersonal relationships
Initiative
Judgment
Dependability

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 its 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

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

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.