Indigenous Services Canada recruits at the EC-06 level in the Atlantic Region

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

The successful candidates will be required to work in a hybrid work mode at one of our worksite in the Atlantic region: Moncton (New Brunswick), Amherst (Nova Scotia) and Halifax (Nova Scotia). A part-time telework agreement may be discussed and implemented at the time of hiring in accordance with the operational needs of the position to be filled.

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. The Atlantic Regional Office works with Indigenous and Provincial government partners to support the provision of health services in Indigenous communities as well as child-first and needs-based goods/services/supports and supplementary health benefits to individuals.

Intent of the process

The intent of this selection process is to fil at least two positions:

SENIOR POLICY ANALYST - POLICY AND PLANNING
The Policy and Planning Directorate provides analysis for senior management decision making regarding the planning and delivery of programs in the region. The Directorate specializes in: Indigenous-Provincial-Federal relations, co-management processes with Atlantic First Nations, planning engagement (strategic and operational), and issues management.

SENIOR PROGRAM ANALYST - MENTAL WELLNESS
The Mental Wellness Directorate manages funding arrangements with Indigenous recipients for the provision of mental health promotion and counselling services as well as addictions prevention and treatment services. The Directorate specializes in: regional and community level program planning; partner engagement; program quality improvement; and culturally appropriate, trauma informed program delivery technical support.

This process could also be used to fill other positions at FNIHB. It will also be used to create a pool for indeterminate and specified period appointments. A pool of fully or partially qualified candidates will be established to staff similar or identical position at Indigenous Services Canada with various tenure, location, linguistic profiles, conditions of employment and security requirements.

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 post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in economics, sociology or statistics.
Note: 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.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
- Significant experience* supporting program implementation through assessment, analysis, and communication of advice including written products such as: discussion papers, presentations, narrative reports, studies, and briefing notes.
- Experience developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with key stakeholders as part of a project.
- Experience in supervising staff or managing project teams.
- Experience supporting strategic or operational planning for program delivery.

* Significant experience means that the experience obtained by the candidate is representative of the depth and breadth of experience that would normally have been gained performing the duties routinely for a period of at least two years.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of contemporary issues and trends in Indigenous health.

ABILITIES
- Ability to skillfully analyze information and make recommendations.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
- Being action-oriented
- Initiative
- Respect for diversity
- Teamwork

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

Assets may vary depending on the position to staff.

EDUCATION
- Graduation with an advanced degree (Master’s or Phd) from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in economics, social science or statistics.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
- Experience in the provision of analysis-based advice to senior management on Indigenous health matters.
- Experience supporting program assessment, analysis, and development related to Indigenous health e.g. mental wellness, public health, epidemiology.
- Experience working with Indigenous clients or organizations.
- Experience implementing collaborative research or knowledge translation projects with academic and Indigenous community stakeholders.
- Experience utilizing electronic health information systems.

KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of the application of eHealth concepts and technology to support health programs.

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, Indigenous Persons, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disability.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Conditions of employment may vary 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.
- Willingness and ability to travel: this could include travel to remote locations by small aircraft or boat.
- Willingness and ability to work flexible or irregular work hours.
- Willingness and ability to work overtime.

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.