Senior Advisor, Indigenous Affairs

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This unique position builds on the Government of Canada’s commitment to advance reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. Specifically, it aligns with the report titled Many Voices One Mind: a Pathway to Reconciliation, which envisions a public service that fully welcomes and includes Indigenous peoples. It also responds to the Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity, and Inclusion in the Federal Public Service from the Clerk of the Privy Council.

This role expertise is to ensure that the CRCC operations and actions are consistent with the standards and expectations set in the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA) and the MMIWG Calls for Justice. This role will provide strategic advice on all matters related to Indigenous issues and affairs as these relate to RCMP organizational and individual conduct and will work with various business lines to develop strategic approaches to address issues. This role will also provide advice and guidance in developing communications, conducting consultations, and engaging in public awareness activities to promote and/or implement the goals and objectives of the CRCC.

Work environment

Are you looking for a small organization where challenges abound? Are you looking to put your skills and knowledge to good use and contribute to advising the CRCC as it delivers a robust complaint process that holds the RCMP accountable for its activities and the conduct of its members?

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
An employee who can:

• Provide leadership and strategic advice on Indigenous issues.
• Participate as a representative at meetings, conferences and other forums when required.
• Identify and address barriers preventing Indigenous people from accessing the complaint process.
• Identify gaps experienced by Indigenous people as they relate to civilian oversight of police and provide advice as to how best to address them.
Who are we?

The Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP (CRCC) is an independent agency. Created by Parliament in 1988, the Commission receives complaints from the public and ensures that these complaints about the conduct of RCMP members are examined fairly and impartially.

In addition to accepting complaints about the on-duty conduct of RCMP members from individuals and reviewing the RCMP’s investigation if the individual is not satisfied with the RCMP’s handling of their complaint, the CRCC has two broad powers that ensure the RCMP is publicly accountable: initiating a complaint and conducting systemic reviews of RCMP activities.

Intent of the process

Who can apply: Canadian citizens and permanent residents who reside in Canada and abroad who self-declare as Indigenous Peoples*.

*As defined in the Canadian Constitution, an Indigenous person is a North American Indian or a member of a First Nation, Métis or Inuit; North American Indian or member of a First Nation including treaty, status or registered Indians, as well as non-status and non-registered Indigenous Persons.

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)

A high school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience
Experience in maintaining healthy relationships with clients, partners or stakeholders.

Experience in managing projects, agreements, contracts or funding programs.

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

Bilingual - Non Imperative (BBB/BBB)

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Thinking Things Through
Working Effectively with Others
Integrity and Respect
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Initiative and Action Orientation

Ability to communicate orally
Ability to communicate in writing

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

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity group: Aboriginal persons

Information on employment equity

Operational Requirements

Ability and willingness to travel.
Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice.

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.

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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.