Various positions

Update: Please note the experience (3) has been modify :

Experience building and maintaining productive relationships with federal stakeholders, other government departments and/or Indigenous Organizations.

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

✋Are you a member of one or more of the following groups: Indigenous Peoples, Black and other Racialized People (also referred to Visible Minority in the Employment Equity Act which is under review), Persons with a disability, Women or LGBTQ2+? Do you have strong leadership skills that would benefit the Public Service? Are you looking for increasing opportunities for advancement and to lead? Do you wish to contribute to supporting and empowering Indigenous peoples to independently deliver services and address the socio-economic conditions in their communities? If you answered “yes” to at least one of these questions, working at CIRNAC could be a great fit for you.✋

Only applications received directly via the Public Service Resourcing System will be accepted. If you require accommodations, please contact the HR Advisor listed below before the closing date.

Communications for this appointment process will be sent via e-mail. It is your responsibility to ensure to communicate any changes related to your coordinates.

Candidates must answer screening questions for each essential qualifications (education and experience). Candidates must provide concrete examples, for each question demonstrating how they meet this qualification. It is not sufficient to only state that the qualification is met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. The résumé may be used as a secondary source to validate your responsibilities. Failure to clearly demonstrate in your answers how you meet the qualification may result in the rejection of your application. We will not contact you to request additional information that is missing from your application.

We encourage you to watch this video for tips when applying: https://youtu.be/0GW7P3g9hhI.

Candidates must make themselves available during the different phases of this selection process.

All correspondence or interactions throughout the process may be subject to evaluation.

Work environment

👍WHY WORK WITH US?👍

At Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC), we continue to renew the nation-to-nation, Inuit-Crown, government-to-government relationship between Canada and First Nations, Inuit and Métis; modernize Government of Canada structures to enable Indigenous peoples to build capacity and support their vision of self-determination; and lead the Government of Canada's work in the North.

CIRNAC executives lead in many unique areas and at times require certain expertise. As needs arise, we will be seeking candidates whose area of expertise align with the position to be staffed.

Some of the areas of expertise that may be required:
- Regional Operations
- Finance, Results & Delivery
- Strategic Policy and Partnerships
- Corporate Secretary
- Audit and Evaluation
-Treaties and Aboriginal Government
- Northern Affairs Organization
- Resolution and Partnerships
- Implementation of Indigenous Rights and Relationships

Intent of the process

The process may be used to staff similar positions with Indigenous Services Canada and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada with various language requirements and profiles, and in various locations in Canada.

All federal organizations listed in the Schedules I, IV and V of the Financial Administration Act (FAA) may use this selection process to staff similar positions in their organization.

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent could be considered for deployment first.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Do you have a graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience?

Degree equivalency

Experience providing senior level officials (Directors general and above) with briefings, strategic advice and recommendations on complex* and national issues.

Experience developing policy initiatives or programs in support of departmental key priorities.

Experience building and maintaining productive relationships with federal stakeholders, other government departments and/or Indigenous Organizations.

Experience in managing human** and financial*** resources.

NOTES :

*Complex is defined as including at least three (3) of the following characteristics: multidimensional, sensitive, under tight deadlines, confidential, affecting many partners or stakeholders, precedent setting or having a major impact on the public service, or have potential for significant media coverage.

**Some examples of managing human resources may include: supervising staff, establishing a vision, priorities, work plans or establishing work objectives, conducting performance assessments and feedback, approving training, demonstration of experience in managing various service delivery and resources allocation frameworks. Applicants must also indicate the number of staff they have supervised.

*** Some examples of managing financial resources may include: full delegation for a budget, being responsible for financial planning, forecasting and reporting. Applicants must also indicate the size of the budget they managed directly.

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of current federal government priorities and programs as they relate to Canada’s Indigenous peoples.

Knowledge of the aspirations and the socio-economic environment of Indigenous peoples in Canada.

Knowledge of Métis governments (communities and governments).

COMPETENCIES

Create vision and strategy

Mobilize people

Uphold integrity and respect

Collaborate with partners and stakeholders

Promote innovation and guide change

Achieve results

Indigenous Cultural Competency

For more information:

https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/professional-development/key-leadership-competency-profile/examples-effective-ineffective-behaviours.html

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified representative of the population we serve. In support of our strategy to achieve employment equity goals, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following employment Equity groups: Indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

Operational Requirements
Willingness and ability to travel across Canada.

Air travel to remote communities may be required.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance - 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

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

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.

We may use any assessment method deemed appropriate to determine whether you meet the qualifications outlined on the poster.

The Top Down ranking approach may be used in the process. Only the top-scoring candidates will be invited to the next phase of the process.

For information on preparing for the selection process, internal candidates can visit www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/staffing-assessment-tools-resources/human-resources-specialists-hiring-managers/human-resources-toolbox/personnel-psychology-centre/assessment-counselling-services/executive-counselling-services.html.

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.