Project Officer, Indigenous Initiatives

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

SELF DECLARATION
CSC is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve. We encourage all applicants who identify as a member of a designated employment equity group to self-declare on their application.

WHO CAN SELF-DECLARE
You can self-declare if you are a member of one or more of the four (4) designated employment equity groups: Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities, as identified by the Employment Equity Act.

We encourage Indigenous applicants to self-declare. This includes those who identify as First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and/or Inuk (Inuit), and/or those who report being Registered or Treaty Indians (that is, registered under the Indian Act of Canada), and/or those who have membership in a First Nation or Indian band. Aboriginal peoples of Canada (referred to here as Indigenous peoples) are defined in the Constitution Act, 1982, Section 35 (2) as including the Indian, Inuit and Métis peoples of Canada.

CONFIDENTIALITY
All information provided in the self-declaration questionnaire is protected and will not be shared outside of this process.

WORK ARRANGEMENT
The successful candidate should expect to work primarily onsite at Pacific Regional Headquarters for the duration of the training and probationary period. The hiring manager will discuss with the successful candidate(s) the options and/or specifics as it pertains to work arrangements, based on job function and with the on-going objective to balance operational requirements with employee individual circumstances and work preferences.

Duties

Assists in the development and implementation of Indigenous initiatives, interventions, policies, procedures, guidelines and standards. Also, works collaboratively with institutional and regional staff to achieve positive correctional outcome results for Indigenous offenders, as well as supervises the work of subordinate staff.

Work environment

The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is the federal government agency responsible for administering sentences of a term of two years or more, as imposed by the courts. CSC is responsible for managing institutions of various security levels and supervising offenders under conditional release in the community.

Our Mission:
The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC), as part of the criminal justice system and respecting the rule of law, contributes to public safety by actively encouraging and assisting offenders to become law-abiding citizens, while exercising reasonable, safe, secure and humane control.

Intent of the process

This is an anticipatory staffing process to fill one position within the next few months. This process may also lead to the creation of a pool of qualified candidates for staffing similar positions on an indeterminate, term, acting, assignment, or secondment basis throughout the Pacific Region.

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)

EDUCATION:
A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Experience applying traditional Indigenous cultural and spiritual teachings and values.
Experience working with Indigenous people, communities or organizations.
Experience using a computer, including the creation of documents and/or reports.
Experience in preparing comprehensive reports.
Experience providing advice and recommendations.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of Indigenous traditions, culture and spirituality, particularly as it relates to Elders.
Knowledge of Indigenous offender needs and/or community resources pertinent to Indigenous people.
Knowledge of Indigenous social, economic, historical and political structures and its impact on the Indigenous offending patterns.

COMPETENCIES
Thinking things through
Sensitivity to working with diverse groups
Effective communication skills
Demonstrating integrity and respect
Working effectively with others, including Elders and Spiritual Advisors
Showing initiative and being action oriented

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

EDUCATION
Degree or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Experience in program facilitation.
Experience in establishing community networks or initiatives.
Experience working with Elders/Spiritual Advisors.
Experience in supporting change management processes
Experience in data and statistical analyses.
Experience in functional supervision of staff.
Experience in project management (team leader, team member, etc.)
Experience working with RADAR / Performance Direct.
Experience with case management.
Experience preparing and delivering training or presentations.
Experience interacting with and assisting people with unique and challenging needs.
Experience working in a correctional environment.
Experience working with Indigenous people who have had or are in conflict with the law.
Experience offering services or programs to women in conflict with the law.

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of interviewing and counselling techniques.
Knowledge of the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (CCRA) pertaining to Indigenous People.
Knowledge of Inuit populations.
Knowledge of the reintegration process and case management.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Indigenous Persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and women.
Selection may be limited to a member of an equity-seeking group to increase representation to support diversity and inclusion and/or to meet business objectives.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status 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.
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

You MUST use the ONLINE application form. Please note that an e-mail is NOT considered an online application for the purposes of this selection process. To submit an application online, please select the button “Apply Online” below.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact .

Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts emails from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Should your email address change during the process, it is your responsibility to inform us.

The Correctional Service of Canada is dedicated to supporting inclusive, barrier-free selection processes for all candidates. At any time during a selection process, candidates may request an accommodation to facilitate their assessment in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially. Please visit https://www.canada.ca/en/public-servicecommission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/informationcandidates/accommodations.html for additional information on accommodation in a selection process. Alternatively, you may direct any specific enquiries to the departmental contact identified on this advertisement.

For general information when applying on a selection process, visit https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gcjobs/information-candidates.html.

We may assess the essential and asset qualifications using interviews, written tests (take home assignments or other), references or a combination of these or other assessment methods. Other sources of information (such as performance agreements, work samples, board member knowledge, etc.) may be used to assess the criteria identified on the Statement of Merit Criteria.

For appointment processes where the area of selection was limited to Indigenous peoples or to members of designated employment equity groups that includes Indigenous peoples, the Indigenous candidates proposed for appointment or appointed must complete and sign the Affirmation of Indigenous Affiliation Form as a condition of appointment prior to or at the same time as the offer of appointment, even if they have already self-declared as an EE member when applying.

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.