Indigenous Relations and Partnerships Advisors

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 term “Aboriginal” is used within this job advertisement as it relates to the Employment Equity Act and other legislative frameworks. The term “Indigenous” is used, where feasible, in support of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

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A tip for success – In responding to the screening questions, consider this your opportunity to demonstrate to the management team just how much experience and skills you bring to the table!

Duties

The Integrated Business Management Services directorate provides internal services to employees of the Canadian Coast Guard including workforce development, workplace well-being, training coordination, and business management.

As an Advisor (PM-04) in Indigenous Relations and Partnerships, you will play a key role in providing support, advice and recommendations to initiate, build and support positive relationships and partnerships with Indigenous groups. You will support the Canadian Coast Guard’s (CCG) efforts to engage with Indigenous peoples, communities and organizations for meaningful participation in the programs and services provided by CCG as well as support tracking of these engagements. The IRP Advisor will also plan and coordinate training and awareness initiatives and support the negotiation of funding agreements with Indigenous groups and coordinate with regional operational staff on funding arrangements. In addition, they will support the Senior Advisors and Manager in the development of work plans, reports and briefings to senior management on a variety of issues Indigenous relations and partnerships.

As a Senior Advisor (PM-05) in Indigenous Relations and Partnerships, you will play a key role in providing advice and recommendations to initiate, build and support positive relationships and partnerships with indigenous groups. You will help to lead the Canadian Coast Guard’s (CCG) efforts to engage with indigenous groups and to achieve collaborative agreements on effective and meaningful participation in the programs and services provided by CCG. The senior advisor plans and coordinates activities in the delivery of regional Indigenous initiatives, including training and awareness initiatives, and other CCG projects. They negotiate funding agreements with Indigenous groups and advise regional staff on funding arrangements. They also support treaty negotiations and implementation through consultations with Indigenous communities and Indigenous rights-based representatives. In addition, they support the Manager in the development of work plans, reports and briefings to senior management on a variety of issues related to indigenous consultation and negotiations.

Intent of the process

This appointment process will initially be used to staff one, temporary, position in Dartmouth, NS. The assessment board may create a pool (i.e. list) of fully or partially qualified candidates which may be used to staff similar positions on a permanent or temporary basis within Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION:
• Secondary school diploma or acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
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Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

PM-04 & PM-05
• Experience in developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with Indigenous peoples, communities or organizations.
• Experience in using Microsoft Office (Word and PowerPoint).

Note:
- PM-04 and PM-05 positions will be determined based on the depth and breadth of experience.

PM-05 Only
• Experience in policy implementation and or the delivery of a program or service.
• Experience working with, and providing advice to, Senior Managers, or Elected officials such as Chief and Councils or Board of Directors.
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KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge of Indigenous governments, organizations and communities in the Atlantic context.
• Knowledge of Aboriginal* and Treaty Rights in the Atlantic context.

*The term Aboriginal is used here to refer to the Section 35 Constitution Act 1982 definition.
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If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

PM-04 Only
• Experience in supporting delivery of Indigenous programs and/or projects.
• Experience in supporting funding mechanisms for Indigenous priorities such as grants and contributions.
• Experience in supporting the coordination and delivery of indigenous awareness training.

PM-05 Only
• Experience in leading the delivery of Indigenous programs and/or projects.
• Experience in leading funding mechanisms for Indigenous priorities such grants and contributions to support Indigenous programs.
• Experience in leading the coordination and delivery of indigenous awareness training.
• Experience with planning and/or implementing processes for fulfilling the Duty to Consult.

Depending on the position being staffed, any of the asset qualifications may also be deemed as an essential qualification and only candidates and persons with a priority entitlement who possess those qualifications will be considered for that specific vacancy. Please indicate if you possess any of the asset qualifications in your application.
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The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES:
• Thinking Things Through
• Showing Initiative and Being Action-Oriented
• Working Effectively with Others
• Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
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ABILITIES:
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
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Conditions of employment

• Reliability status security clearance
• A valid driver's license
• Requirement to work overtime when required

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

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ASSESSMENT
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Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications prior to being appointed to a position.

You will be asked to provide proof (original documentation will be required) of your education credentials. If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. For more information please click on “Degree Equivalency” in the Education section above.

Please note that achieving the pass mark on any of the assessments used does not necessarily mean you will move forward in the selection process. Management may decide to use a score that is higher than the pass mark on any of the evaluations used throughout the selection process. Management may also decide to use top-down or random selection at any stage of the process, or to invoke an asset(s) at any point of the process.

DFO recognizes and values the important contribution volunteer work offers in developing employees' experience, skills, etc., as well as enriching our organization and communities. Throughout this selection process, you are encouraged to demonstrate how any relevant volunteer work (e.g., working on committees, union activities, employee networks, community work, etc.) has contributed to the development of your experience, skills, personal suitability, etc., as they relate to this position.

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COMMUNICATION
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Communication for this process will be sent to your GC Jobs account and to your e-mail. You must check your e-mail account frequently as there may be a deadline for responses. It is your responsibility to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Please ensure your e-mail address accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Please note that we will consider that you are not interested in participating in this selection process should you not respond to our communication.

When communicating with us during any stage of this process, please indicate the selection process number 22-DFO-ACCG-EA-CCG-346107 in the subject field of your email.

Please note that your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, throughout the entire process may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

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

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SELF-DECLARING, BECAUSE YOU COUNT
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By completing the Employment Equity section in your application, you help create a Public Service that is diverse, inclusive and representative of identities, cultures, perspectives and experiences that make up Canada.

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ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
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In order to achieve a representative workforce, selection may be based on qualified candidates self-declaring (at time of application) as being a member of visible minority group or an aboriginal person or a person with a disability or a woman.

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.