Reference Number
DIS22J-021758-000339
Selection Process Number
22-DIS-SK-EA-FNIH-562675
Organization
Indigenous Services Canada
Year
2022-2023
Days Open
19
Classification
EC05, EC06
City
Regina
Type
External
Total
110
Employment Equity
86
(78.2%)
Screened out
39
(35.5%)
Screened in
71
(64.5%)
Employment Equity 78.2% 86
Screened Out 35.5% 39
Screened In 64.5% 71
Women 53.6% 59
Visible minority 38.2% 42
Indigenous 9.1% 10
People with disabilities 10.9% 12
English 90% 99
French 10% 11
Citizens 80% 88
Permanent Residents 0% 0
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.
Please see Intent of the process and Organizational Needs.
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.
Indeterminate employees at the same group and level, or equivalent may be considered for deployment, assignment/ secondment prior to the assessment of other applicants.
Stream 1 - Policy Analyst (EC-05)
Position duties would include, but are not limited to:
Develop and prepare briefing materials for senior management, including briefing notes, correspondence, presentations, and analysis reports. Monitor, analyze, and synthesize information relating to policy or programs. Coordinate input from various units, sectors, directorates, and offices, both internal and external to Saskatchewan Region. Work within tight timelines to complete taskings and prioritize work. Liaise with stakeholders to discuss policy issues and initiatives.
Stream 2 - Senior Policy Analyst (EC-06)
Position duties would include, but are not limited to:
Liaise with senior management and national office officials on departmental priority policies or programs. Attend interdepartmental/departmental meetings to discuss files and coordinate file requirements. Coordinate and manage specific files and formulate recommendations and advice for consideration by senior management. Work within tight timelines to complete taskings and prioritize work. Liaise with stakeholders to discuss policy issues and initiatives, define policy and program activities, coordinate policy development, and remain up-to-date on trends and developments. Supervise a team.
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) works collaboratively with partners to improve access to high quality services for First Nations, Inuit and Métis. Our vision is to support and empower Indigenous peoples to independently deliver services and address the socio-economic conditions in their communities.
For further information on the organization, please visit Indigenous Services Canada (https://www.canada.ca/en/indigenous-services-canada.html)
The intent is to staff this position via the Aboriginal Peoples Employment Program, which aims to strategically increase Aboriginal representation within the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch. As such, Organizational Needs may be applied and first consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to Aboriginal peoples.
A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff identical or similar temporary positions, acting, assignments/secondments, or deployments in Saskatchewan.
Positions to be filled: Number to be determined
Your résumé.
A response to a text question addressing the following:
Education (Stream 1 and 2):
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in economics, sociology, or statistics.
NOTE TO APPLICANTS: Candidates must always have a degree. The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and may have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization. The specialization may also be obtained through an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience
Stream 1 and Stream 2:
-Experience preparing briefing materials for management, such as correspondence, briefing notes, presentations or analysis reports.
-Experience in planning meetings or events with stakeholders.
-Experience in developing and maintaining external partnerships or collaborative relationships with stakeholders from various sectors (Indigenous community, government, academia, etc.).
Stream 2 only:
-*Significant experience in writing documents for **senior management such as: correspondence, briefing notes, presentations, analysis reports, Question Period cards, memoranda, speaking points, media lines, issue or discussion papers.
-Experience in preparing or supporting the development of recommendations for negotiations on complex issues, involving various internal and external stakeholders.
* Significant is defined as experience of a sufficient depth and breadth normally associated with at least two (2) years of work.
**Senior management is defined as Director, Regional Executive, Regional Director General, Chief and Council or equivalent and above.
English essential
Information on language requirements
Competencies (Stream 1 and 2):
-Communication Oral
-Communication Written
-Indigenous/Aboriginal Cultural Competency
-Dependability
-Demonstrating integrity and respect
-Showing initiative and being action oriented
-Thinking things through
-Working effectively with others
Abilities (Stream 1 and 2):
-Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines and to prioritize work.
-Ability to work effectively with First Nations, Inuit and/or Métis.
Education (Stream 1 and 2):
Graduation with a Master's degree from a recognized university with acceptable specialization in economics, sociology, or statistics.
Experience (Stream 1 and 2):
-Experience in the analysis of government policies, programs and services at the national, provincial or regional level.
-Experience in developing and maintaining external partnerships with Indigenous communities or organizations.
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 on an occasional basis.
Willingness and ability to travel on an occasional basis.
Secret security clearance
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
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.
Candidates may be assessed using one or more of the following tools: standardized tests, written exam, interview, simulation exercise and reference checks.
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.
Successful candidate(s) must meet and maintain the Conditions of Employment throughout their employment.
Accommodations during assessment are available. If you are invited to be assessed, you will receive further information on the steps required to request accommodation measures throughout this staffing process. Please note that detailed information about your functional limitations will most likely be required, and will be addressed confidentially.
Candidates will be asked to provide proof of Canadian citizenship.
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.