Manager of Accountability (Audit) (Stream 1)/Manager, Community Health Planning (Stream 2)

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

For the purpose of staffing within the federal public service, the term Aboriginal is used, as per the Employment Equity Act, to define a North American Indigenous person as members of First Nations, Inuit or Métis. North American Indigenous people or members of First Nation include treaty, status or registered Indigenous people, as well as those non-status and non-registered. However, please note that the terms Aboriginal and Indigenous are used interchangeably within this job advertisement. Both terms include First Nations, Inuit and Métis.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the screening questionnaire how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the Essential Qualifications and Asset Qualifications if applicable. Please note that stating that the requirement has been met, and/or listing past or current responsibilities, does not represent adequate substantiation. Rather, you must provide concrete examples that clearly illustrate how you meet the requirement. Résumés may be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as "refer to my attached resume" will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected. Please note that written communication will also be assessed through the candidate’s application.

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level, or equivalent may be considered for deployment, assignment/secondment prior to the assessment of other applicants.

Work environment

Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) is the Federal department responsible for working with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples to improve their access to high quality services. Our vision is to support and empower Indigenous peoples to independently deliver services and address the socio-economic conditions in their communities.

The First Nations and Inuit Health Branch (FNIHB) supports the delivery of public health and health promotion services on-reserve and in Inuit communities. It also provides drug, dental and ancillary health services to First Nations and Inuit peoples regardless of residence. The Branch also provides primary care services on reserve in remote and isolated areas, where there are no provincial services are readily available.

Our organization offers competitive wages, benefits and opportunities. We are client focused, collaborative and value employees who are invested in serving Canadians. The candidates are encouraged to visit the website https://www.canada.ca/en/indigenous-services-canada.html for more information on various programs and services.

Candidates are encouraged to visit the website https://www.canada.ca/en/indigenous-services-canada.html for more information on various programs and services.

Intent of the process

The intent of this posting is to staff two (2) Indeterminate, English Essential positions.

A pool of qualified or partially assessed candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions at this group and level with various language requirements, various security requirements, various conditions of employment, various tenures (acting, assignment/secondment, deployment, term and/or indeterminate), and in various locations within Indigenous Services Canada.

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:
Graduation with a degree from a recognized university in any field relevant to the work to be performed OR an acceptable combination of education, training and experience defined as a secondary school diploma and five (5) years of experience related to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

Stream 1:
Significant* experience performing and reporting on detailed financial audits.

Experience explaining complex financial policies and procedures to various internal and external audiences.

Experience interpreting and applying complex policies and procedures.

Stream 2:
Experience providing strategic advice and recommendations to management and stakeholders on operational or program initiatives.

Significant* experience supporting or coordinating the development of business, operational or service delivery plans.

Experience coordinating the development of policies, procedures or guidelines.

Experience developing and maintaining partnerships with Indigenous community representatives, groups and/or organizations.

*Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience usually acquired over a period of two years.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
Stream 1:

Successful completion of a post-secondary program with specialization in business administration, commerce of public administration, or CPA accounting designation or Certified Aboriginal Financial Manager (CAFM). Candidates who are working towards a degree or designation are asked to provide information on their progress toward that goal.

Experience in engaging and developing solutions in partnership with indigenous governments, institutions or organizations.

Stream 2:

Successful completion of post-secondary program with specialization in Health Care Management or administration or certification with First Nations Health Managers Association.

Degree equivalency

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

Stream 1:
Knowledge of financial management principles and practices.

Stream 2:
Knowledge of health priorities in First Nations Communities.

Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity & respect
Aboriginal (Indigenous) Cultural Competency
Thinking things through.
Working effectively with others.
Showing initiative and being action-oriented.
Adaptability

ABILITIES:

Stream 1:
Ability to analyze, evaluate and make recommendations of financial information.

Ability to facilitate group discussions and deliver presentations on complex financial and audit rational relating to policies and procedures.

Stream 2:
Ability to plan and conduct information sessions.

Stream 1 & 2:
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

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

CURRENT AND/OR FUTURE ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
Indigenous Services Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population it serves. In support of our strategy to achieve our employment goals for Aboriginal peoples, preference may be given to candidates who, at the time of application indicate that they are an Aboriginal person (self-declaration).

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Willingness and ability to work overtime.
Travel to remote communities by road or air may be required.
Valid Driver’s licence

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Secret security clearance

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-line applications are strongly encouraged in order to take advantage of the many benefits of using
the electronic recruitment system. Some of the benefits for applicants are as follows:
• modify your application at any time BEFORE the closing date;
• when applicable, answer screening questions highlighting the expected qualifications to the hiring manager;
• verify the status of your application and notifications, at any time; and
• obtain information through electronic notification of your assessment details and results.

If you are unable to apply online, please contact the email address indicated in the "Contact information" section below PRIOR to the Closing Date. Please provide an explanation as to why you are not applying on-line for consideration. (Note: You must state the Selection Process number in the Subject of enquiry)

Please ensure that your email address is on your application for correspondence.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence and telephone conversations, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

Based on the hiring division’s needs, additional essential qualifications, asset qualifications, organizational needs, operational requirements and/or conditions of employment may be identified and applied at any stage during the assessment and/or selection of candidates.

Candidates may be assessed using one or more of the following tools: standardized tests, written exam, interview, simulation exercise and reference checks.

Other sources of information (such as performance agreements, work samples, board member knowledge, etc.) may be used to assess the criteria identified on the Statement of Merit Criteria.

Candidates must ensure that they are available for any testing or interviews required.

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.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

A top down approach may be used to assess and/or appoint candidates.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications and conditions of employment to be appointed to a position. Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications, the operational requirements and/or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Depending on the requirements of the position(s) being staffed from this process, for current or future vacancies, any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements, and organizational needs may be applied at the time of staffing.

Successful candidate(s) must meet and maintain the Conditions of Employment throughout their employment.

Candidates may be contacted and assessed against these criteria at any time during this process.

An assignment/secondment or an acting appointment is a temporary resourcing option. The approval of your substantive supervisor may/will be required before an offer can be made.

Candidates will be asked to provide proof of Canadian citizenship.

Should you be an employee of the public service, please identify clearly your substantive group and level, your employment status and your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) on your resume and/or CV.

If you do not respond to our communications we will interpret this as your withdrawal from the process.

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.