Indigenous Consultation Coordinator (Socio-Economic Analyst)

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 Canada Energy Regulator works to keep energy moving safely across the country. We review energy development projects and share energy information, all while enforcing some of the strictest safety and environmental standards in the world. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta (Treaty 7 Territory) with regional offices in Montréal, Vancouver and Yellowknife, the CER has approximately 600 employees.

The Federal Public Service is stronger and most effective when we reflect the diversity of the Canadian population we serve. The Canada Energy Regulator (CER) is dedicated to building and promoting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, representative of all Canadians regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender expression, socio-economic background or lived experience.

Achieving a representative and diverse workforce has been identified as an organizational need for CER and may be applied at any time during this appointment process. If this criterion is used, only those who have indicated that they are members of the specified designated group(s) will be considered. As such, first consideration for an appointment may be given to candidates who self-declare as belonging to one of the four designated employment equity groups (Persons with a disability, Indigenous Peoples*, Members of a Visible Minority, or Women).

* Indigenous Peoples are people who are First Nation, Inuit or Métis.

In order to self-declare, please ensure to check off the appropriate box within the online application under the Employment Equity section. To learn more about self-declaring, we encourage you to consult the following two links to learn more about employment equity and self-declaration:

https://www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/opportunities/government/self-declaring-because-we-care.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/employment-equity.html

The CER is recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in a national competition to determine which employers lead their industries in offering exceptional workplaces for their employees.

Duties

The Indigenous Consultation Coordinator’s primary focus will be consulting Indigenous communities on the potential impacts of energy projects on Indigenous Peoples’ rights and interests, analyzing those impacts, and seeking to address them. This entails coordinating with the company, engaging other federal and provincial agencies, seeking appropriate accommodations, and preparing reports to the Commission of the CER and the Minister of Natural Resources. The CER regulates pipelines and electrical transmission lines across Canada, specifically lines crossing provincial and border boundaries into the United States. The successful candidate will also provide professional advice to senior management.

Intent of the process

Qualified candidates may be used to staff other similar positions at an equivalent or lower level on a term, indeterminate or acting basis.

Positions to be filled: 4

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 from a recognized university with a degree in Indigenous studies, anthropology, political science, industrial relations, economic science, engagement and conflict resolution, public policy or a related field OR an acceptable combination of education, training, and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Essential Experience:

E1 Experience consulting Indigenous communities on complex topics relating to natural resource projects.

E2 Experience analyzing impacts on Indigenous Peoples’ rights and interests.

E3 Significant experience providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior management.

E4 Experience creating and maintaining strategic partnerships with other government departments.

*Significant experience refers to a total of approximately 4 years of cumulative relevant experience, where the activities were the focus of the candidate’s work.

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

Various language requirements
Various Language Profiles, English Essential and Bilingual Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Organization-wide and Business Competencies:

OC1 Leadership & Teamwork (Proficiency: Guide Level)

OC2 Accountability & Results Orientation (Proficiency: Guide Level)

OC3 Process & Project Management (Proficiency: Guide Level)

OC4 Written Communication (Proficiency: Guide Level)

OC5 Oral Communication (Proficiency: Guide Level)

Technical Competencies:

TC1 Engagement Principles and Techniques (Proficiency: Guide Level)

TC2 Application Assessment Principles and Techniques (Proficiency: Guide Level)

Competency Level Definitions

Guide is defined as thorough knowledge and capability of the competency. Able to influence and guide others in its application.

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

Organizational Needs:

The CER is committed to building a diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. Preference may be given to qualified candidates who self-identify from the following Employment Equity Groups: Indigenous Peoples, Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities and/or Women. We encourage you to indicate if you belong to one or more of the designated groups by completing the Employment Equity section in your application.

Conditions of employment

1) Willingness to undergo, successfully pass and maintain a reliability status security clearance.
2) Compliance with the CER’s Code of Conduct is required.
Note: It is strongly recommended that potential applicants read and consider the CER’s Code of Conduct prior to applying. This document is available on the CER Website http://www.cer-rec.gc.ca/code-of-conduct.
3) Must be willing and able to travel and to work overtime when required.
4) Must be willing to move within and between business units and teams, based on operational requirements and/or as individual development needs are identified.

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

1. The CER’s classification system differs from the greater public service. This NEB 10 position is similar to an EC-06 in terms of salary range only. The benefits offered, including relocation assistance, may be significantly different from those offered in the greater public service. This position is subject to CER’s Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada Collective Agreement.

2. Salary: Effective 1 November 2021 NEB-10, $100,175 to $121,883 (subject to revision)

The CER has the following forms of additional compensation that are separate from base salary, the eligibility for which is determined, in accordance with the provisions in the collective agreement or terms and conditions of employment for the duration period specified:
• a Calgary Allowance in the amount of 4.95% of base salary may be paid on a bi-weekly payroll basis for employees who reside within the daily commuting distance of Calgary (150 km)

• annual performance pay which includes elements of individual performance (60% of payout) and corporate performance (40% of payout)

• annual market allowance which applies only to specified operational positions applies to this position; the allowance is paid in two semi-annualized payments.

3. Application Requirements: Applicants must submit a resume AND clearly demonstrate how they meet the essential qualifications of education and experience through screening questions. Failure to provide sufficient information will result in applicants being screened out.

Candidates will need to provide proof of their education prior to appointment. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at https://www.cicic.ca.
NOTE: Equivalencies granted by the Canadian provincial authorities with respect to Applied (Bachelor's) Degrees by colleges and technical institutes (i.e., in Ontario, British-Columbia, Alberta & Manitoba) must always be accepted as equivalent to bachelor’s degrees granted by universities in the provinces concerned.

4. Assessment: You may be assessed using one or more of the following tools: written examination, oral presentation, interview(s), reference checks and interactions with internal staff during the process and personal knowledge. Top-down selection may be used during any stage of the selection process.

5. Head Office Location – Calgary, AB: 210, 517 10th Avenue SW

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.