Assistant Negotiator

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

Duties

- The Assistant Negotiators will support the Negotiations Unit in meeting its obligations to negotiating agreements with the self-governing Yukon First Nations. These positions also support development of wider federal programs in the justice area, providing a Yukon perspective during national programme development. The Assistant Negotiator will support the team in responding to correspondence and briefing products from within CIRNA, ISC and the wider federal government.
- The Assistant Negotiator will work with federal policy leads, the Yukon government and self-governing Yukon First Nations to understand parties’ interests and the policy environment within which they operate. This will support the development of negotiating positions and the dissemination of contextual information for the benefit of federal colleagues working on Yukon files.
- Specifically, the Assistant Negotiators will support the Negotiators in active negotiations under the Self-Government Agreements, section 13 Administration of Justice and section 17 Program and Services Transfer Agreements with the self-governing Yukon First Nations. They will also be responsible for providing support to the unit on a whole to meet the overall implementation obligations of the various agreements in Yukon.
- Researches, writes, analyzes, identifies, plans, conducts, facilitates and co-ordinates the preparation of written material on a wide range of fiscal topics and complex issues including the preparation of Memoranda to Cabinet, Treasury Board Submissions, briefing notes, correspondence for the Minister and senior management, briefing material for negotiation meetings, discussion documents, draft agreements, briefing agreements, communication materials, and records of decisions.
- Provides advice and support at the negotiation table to negotiators by clarifying and contributing ideas, strategizing on developments at the negotiating table, providing specialized advice on fiscal topics including immediate feedback on proposals in order to represent federal interests.

Work environment

WORK ENVIRONMENT

CIRNAC provides you with the tools you need to develop valuable skills that will promote your future success, with opportunities to achieve organizational, professional and personal goals in a respectful and inclusive workplace, mobilized and supported by leadership at all levels.

The Federal Public Service has adopted a common hybrid work model that will see employees work on site at least 2–3 days each week, or 40–60% of their regular schedule. A part-time telework agreement may be discussed and implemented at the time of hiring in accordance with the operational needs of the positions to be filled.

The Federal Public Service offers competitive rates of pay, benefits, pension packages and flexible work schedules that promote work-life balance. Pension – For more information on pensions and insurance benefit visit:
https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/pension-plan/prospective-members.html and
https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/benefit-plans/prospective-employees-public-service-group-insurance-benefit-plan-members.html.

For more information on what the Government of Canada has to offer as an employer, read the Top 10 Reasons to Join Canada’s Public Service!
https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/site/proudly-serving/top-10-reasons-join-public-service.html.

Intent of the process

The intent of the process is to staff indeterminately one position at Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory.

A pool of candidates may be established to staff similar or identical positions with various tenures, linguistic profiles and/or security requirements at Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada within the Yukon region. Conditions of employment may vary according to the position to be staffed.

Positions to be filled: 1

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:
Successful completion of two years of a post-secondary program with acceptable specialization in social science, statistics, library/archival work or a law-related field.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Experience building networks and developing relationships with the aim of advancing files or issues.
Significant* experience synthesizing complex** information for a non-expert audience.
Experience working as part of a team in support of strategic discussions involving senior members of indigenous, governmental or non-governmental organizations.
* Significant is defined as experience associated with full-time performance of duties for a minimum period of two (2) years.
**Complex issues are normally characterized by the following: multidimensional, sensitive, confidential, affecting many partners or stakeholders, precedent-setting or having a major impact on program delivery for the public service.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES:
Ability to analyze complex** issues and make recommendations.
Ability to plan and manage workload under tight and conflicting deadlines.
Ability to work collaboratively.
Ability to effectively communicate orally.
Ability to effectively communicate in writing.
**Complex issues are normally characterized by the following: multidimensional, sensitive, confidential, affecting many partners or stakeholders, precedent-setting or having a major impact on program delivery for the public service.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
Initiative
Strategic Thinking
Effective interpersonal skills
Judgement

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
The following criteria are not required for the appointment, but preference may be given to candidates who possess these asset qualifications.

ASSET EXPERIENCE
Experience living and working in Northern Canada.

ASSET EDUCATION
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in economics, sociology or statistics.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada is committed in having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population its serve. 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): Indigenous peoples, Women, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disabilities.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
(Requirements of the work itself, or deemed important for the operational of the work unit or organization. For example, operational requirements may include working on weekends, travel, and shift work. The operational requirements used cannot violate collective agreements or departmental/central agency policies. Priorities are not required to meet these.)
- Must be able to work irregular hours, including weekends.

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
Willingness to travel throughout Yukon, including overnight trips in remote Yukon communities.
Medical Clearance**
**The incumbent and his/her dependants*** may be required to obtain Health Canada medical clearance in accordance with the Isolated Post and Government Housing Directive.
***Dependant includes incumbent’s spouse or common-law partner and children.

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. You will be required to complete an online questionnaire when you apply. You must respond to all statements in all categories in order to proceed to the next steps. You must indicate "NO" if you do not have experience in performing a task related to a specific field.

2. All applications must be submitted online through the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS). Do not email, fax or mail any applications, as these may not be accepted. No acknowledgement of receipt will be sent for your request. We will contact you as soon as the screening process is completed.

3. You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

4. Candidates are strongly encouraged to indicate if they meet any of the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed. Meeting one or many of the asset qualifications may be a deciding factor in appointing a particular candidate amongst the qualified candidates. Please note that one, some or all of the asset qualifications could be used at any stage of the staffing process.

5. Communication for this process will be sent via email. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). If your primary communication email address changes during the process, it is your responsibility to update your contact information in GC Jobs application, as well as to inform the Hiring Manager of the process by contacting the generic address:
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6. A variety of assessment tools may be used in the assessment of candidates, such as: * written test, practical test, situational exercise, * oral interview, simulation, presentation, role-play, work samples, performance appraisals and/or * reference checks. Some assessment tools may be administered electronically, others, in-person. (* Indicates those tools that will most likely be used in this process.)

7. Online assessments may be scheduled, and applicants will be invited to participate in these assessments via email. Applicants MUST make themselves available within the time span of the testing phase. The written/online exam MAY be administered outside of regular working hours including evenings and weekends.

8. If you are unavailable for the scheduled assessment session, you must inform us immediately. Applicants will only be rescheduled on a case-by-case basis. Supporting documentation may be required at the time of your request to be re-scheduled.

9. Applicants are entitled to participate in the staffing process in the official language of their choice and are required to indicate their preferred official language in their application profile.

10. NOTE: The PSRS system will time out after 60 minutes which may result in your inability to save your work or loss of data. It is recommended that you draft all responses as well as your CV/résumé in another document on your PC that can be saved (e.g., in MS Word or WordPerfect) and copy/paste into the PSRS system when completed. CIRNAC is not responsible for system problems, which may result in loss or data and/or incomplete or non-submitted applications.

11. CIRNAC is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise CIRNAC in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

12. Depending on the number of applicants, CIRNAC needs and HR plans, volume management strategies such as random selection, application of one (1) or more assets, top-down approach, and/or cut-off scores MAY be used for the purpose of managing applications/candidates.

13. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/

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.