Program/Project Officer

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

As announced by the Treasury Board of Canada, Indigenous Services Canada employees are expected to perform their duties from a government of Canada physical workplace at least 2–3 days each week, or 40–60% of their regular schedule.

To be considered, your application must clearly explain in one or two paragraphs where, when (with specific work periods, for example: Indigenous Services Canada, November 2018-May 2020), and how you meet the essential and asset qualifications. Please note that indicating “Please refer to my CV” will not be considered as an acceptable answer and may result in the elimination of your application to this selection process. Information on your education and experience provided in the screening questions should be supported by your resume.

Candidates must include their substantive Group and Level and employment status on their resume and/or application form (for deployment purposes) if applicable. Indeterminate candidates at the AS-02 group and level or equivalent may be considered for a deployment first. Should no deployment occur, candidates from other groups and levels will be considered in the advertised appointment process. Please note that all candidates will be evaluated regardless of one's group and level.

Work environment

Chief Finances Results Delivery Office (CFRDO), Security and Emergency Services Directorate is responsible for coordinating, managing and providing advice and services related to the departmental security controls and program all across Canada.

Intent of the process

The immediate intent of this poster is to fill two (2) indeterminate positions with various linguistic requirements.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and used to fill similar positions at this group and level with various language requirements, security requirements, various conditions of employment, various locations and durations (acting, assignment/secondment, deployment, specified period and/or indeterminate) within Crown Relations and Northern Affairs Canada and 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:

A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives (see Note 1).

NOTE :

The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are:

- A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or
- An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

- Significant *experience in the use of Microsoft Excel Software and/or Microsoft Access at an advanced level (this may include but is not limited to exporting information into and out, conducting analysis, presenting information in graph/table form, etc.).

- Recent ** experience in drafting reports, presentations, communication products or other written materials.

- Experience in researching and analyzing information and data from various sources.

- Experience in organizing and maintaining records and databases.

- Experience in retrieving, interpreting and synthesizing information or data and preparing reports, correspondence or communication materials.

- Experience in participating in the development and implementation of projects or initiatives.

*Significant means the individual has a minimum of one year experience at the advance level stage using the software listed.

**Recent means the individual conduced these functions within the past year.

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

EXPERIENCE:

- Experience in the use of Microsoft Project Software and/or Visio.

- Experience in preparing correspondence related to Access to Information and/or Privacy requests.

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

Various language requirements
English essential, French essential, Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of Policy on Government Security.

ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES:

Ability to prioritize and manage various ongoing tasks or projects at the same time in order to meet deadlines.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

Works well under pressure

Effective Interpersonal Relationships

Discretion

Reliability

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 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.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Willingness to work overtime on short notice if and when required.

Conditions of employment

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

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION :

1. Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications noted in the Statement of Merit Criteria to be appointed to a position. A candidate may be appointed to a position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications or operational requirements. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

2. Depending on the number of applicants, needs and/or plans, the following may be applied during the assessment and/ or selection of candidates in the staffing process: top-down approach, cut-off scores, asset selection, organizational needs and/or operational requirements.

3. The screening board may require proof of education to verify that your application is being properly screened. Please ensure that you have proof of education in the form of a diploma or official transcript easily accessible at the time of application in order to provide upon request. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Please contact the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/.

4. Several methods of assessment could be used to assess potential candidates (e.g. standardized tests, written exam, interview, reference check, etc.).

5. Acknowledgement of receipt of applications will not be sent.

6. Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice with the exception of the assessment of their linguistic capacity.

7. All communications related to the process, including e-mail correspondence and telephone conversations, may be used to assess candidates' qualifications.

8. Candidates must provide two (2) supervisory references, one of which must be your current supervisor.

9. Only online applications will be accepted.

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.