Economic Development Positions – Join CanNor in Nunavut!

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CanNor is looking to fill Economic Development positions for its Operations branch in Nunavut. These positions are perfect for someone with an interest in business or economic development and who enjoys working with a team of innovative, dedicated staff.

The intent of this process is to fill multiple permanent positions in Iqaluit, Nunavut. Candidates applying from outside of Iqaluit must be willing to relocate.

The salary ranges for the positions are:
CO-04 – Director, Program Services – $112, 202 to $135, 091
CO-03 – Manager, Economic Development – $98, 709 to $124, 924
CO-02 – Senior Economic Development Officer – $79, 516 to $113, 222

In addition, the selected candidate will also be entitled to:

-A northern isolated post allowance (approximately $23,000/ year to $40,000/year)
-Vacation travel assistance of approximately $3,000 per person/year (i.e. for employee and eligible dependents, including spouse/common-law partner).
-Federal government housing is also available for this position.

Please note that rates and conditions are subject to change.

Financial assistance is also available to help with the costs of relocation to Iqaluit.

Work environment

Established in August 2009, the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) is the only federal department with an exclusive mandate for the North, and has regional offices in each of the three territories along with a liaison office in Ottawa.

CanNor's vision is to develop a strong, diversified, sustainable and dynamic economy for all northerners and Indigenous peoples across Canada's three Territories. As the smallest of the Government of Canada’s regional development agencies, CanNor provides a unique opportunity for individuals looking to be part of a small but mighty organization that leverages its nimbleness to tackle some serious, high-profile socio-economic issues.

As a member of CanNor’s Pan-Territorial Operations sector, the selected candidates will have an opportunity to make a real difference in the economic and social wellbeing of northern residents; by working directly with communities and businesses, and witnessing first-hand the results of the government’s investments!

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill multiple full-time permanent positions in Iqaluit, Nunavut.

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

Pools may be established for qualified candidates for the CO-04, CO-03 and CO-02 positions to fill future vacancies for various lengths of time (permanent, 1 to 3 year term). Consideration may also be given to providing acting opportunities and secondments at level, for existing government employees. Interchange opportunities will also be considered (please see Other Information for details)

Positions to be filled: 3

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter "A covering letter that tells us why you would like to work in economic development in Nunavut."

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

EDUCATION

All Positions:
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in a field relevant to the duties of the position OR through an alternative - an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience, that is comparable to a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization relevant to the work to be performed,

For more information on the alternative, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/staffing/qualification-standards/core.html#co

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES:

For All Positions:
E1: Significant* experience in the delivery of social, economic or business development programs.
E2: Significant* experience in providing recommendations to management on complex issues.

For CO-3 and CO-04 Positions:
E3: Experience in consulting, negotiating or building strategic partnerships with officials in one or more of the following: private or not-for-profit sectors; Inuit, First Nations, Métis communities; government organizations.

For CO-04 Position:
E4: Significant* experience in managing human resources.
E5: Experience in evaluating economic development/business programs or projects and developing recommendations.

* "Significant experience" is understood to mean the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of various related activities which are normally acquired over a period of approximately two (2) years on a full-time basis.

KNOWLEDGE (For All Positions)

K1. Knowledge of the political, socio-economic and cultural environment of Canada's North.
K2. Knowledge of the current federal and territorial government priorities.

Note:
For the purpose of this process, the North refers to the three territories (Nunavut, Northwest Territories, and Yukon).

ABILITIES:

(For All Positions)
A1: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing
A3: Ability to solve problems
A4: Ability to think strategically

For C0-3 and CO-04 Positions:
A4: Ability to lead teams

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:

For All Positions:
PS1: Demonstrating integrity and respect
PS2: Thinking things through
PS3: Working effectively with others
PS4: Showing initiative and being action-oriented
PS5: Judgment

For CO-3 and CO04 Positions:
PS6: Achieving results
PS7: Promoting innovation and guiding change

For CO-04 Position:
PS8: Creating vision and strategy

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

EXPERIENCES (For All Positions):

AE1: Experience working in the North, preferably Nunavut, Northwest Territories or Yukon.
AE2: Experience in the management of a grants and contributions program.
AE3: Experience in working with Inuit or Indigenous communities or organizations.

KNOWLEDGE:

AK1: Awareness and understanding of Inuit Culture, society and/or values.

ABILITY:

AA1: Ability to speak Inuktitut.

**SELF-IDENTIFY** Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be considered first. In support of our strategy to achieve a representative workforce, if there are no qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following groups: Indigenous, women, visible minority, and persons with disabilities.
Diversity and inclusion are at the core of our values. Diverse teams bring different perspectives and creative ideas that benefit our clients, the communities we serve and all of us as colleagues.

Our workforce is diverse and inclusive and we are proud of it.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Willingness and ability to travel in the North.
Willingness and ability to work overtime.

Conditions of employment

Reliability or Secret security clearance.

The incumbent and their dependents* must obtain Health Canada medical clearance in accordance with the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive. *Includes incumbent’s spouse or common-law partner and children.

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

We may use the content of your application to assess your ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Top-down selection may be used at any time during the process to identify which applicants will be further assessed.

Interchange Canada – Candidates already at a similar levels in their own organization who are looking for experience working in the federal government may ask to be considered for an Interchange Agreement. This is a program where a candidate’s current employer agrees to ‘loan’ them to CanNor for a position of a similar level for a set period of time, while retaining their current salary, leave and benefits. This can be done through “Interchange Canada”. If this sounds interesting to you, please apply and we can give you more information during the process.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate candidates.

All information pertaining to this process will be sent by e-mail and/or will be indicated in your Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) account. Candidates who participate in this selection process must include an electronic e-mail address which accepts e-mails from unknown users (some e-mail systems block this kind of e-mail). It is your responsibility to verify your e-mail and PSRS account on a regular basis for new communication regarding this selection process.

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.

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.

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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.