Economic Development Officers - Join us in Yellowknife!

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CanNor is hiring Economic Development Officers and also looking to build a list of qualified candidates for its office in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories!

🔷The salary range for the CO-02 position is $79,516 to $113,222. 🔷

📣In addition, the selected candidates will also be entitled to:
🔹A northern allowance of approximately $18,200/year to $26,000/year*.
🔹Vacation travel assistance of approximately $1,385 (per adult and child over the age of 2) for employee and eligible dependents, including spouse/common-law partner, once per year*.

*Please note that rates and conditions are subject to change.

Financial assistance is also available to cover the costs of relocation. Applicants may wish to review the Relocation Directive for information at http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/nrd-drc/index-eng.php.

Duties

As an Economic Development Officer at CanNor, you would be part of a dynamic and hard-working team. You would provide support to important programs and projects, and engage key partners and stakeholders towards sustainable economic development in the region.

Working within CanNor’s Operations sector, the selected candidates will have an opportunity to make a significant difference in the economic and social wellbeing of Indigenous peoples and northern residents; by working directly with communities and businesses, and witnessing first-hand the results of government investments.

Work environment

Established in August 2009, Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) is the only federal department with an exclusive mandate for the North. CanNor's vision is to develop a strong, diversified, sustainable and dynamic economy for Northerners and Indigenous people, communities and businesses across Canada's three Territories.

Intent of the process

The intent of the selection process is to staff two (2) permanent position Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.

A pool (list) of qualified candidates may be established to fill future vacant positions with various tenures, various linguistic profiles and various security requirements within the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency’s offices (Iqaluit, Nunavut; Yellowknife, Northwest Territories; and Whitehorse, Yukon). For positions in Nunavut, Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement who are found qualified in this staffing process will be appointed ahead of other qualified applicants.

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:
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in a field relevant to the duties of the position OR through an alternative - an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience, that is comparable to a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization relevant to the work to be performed.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
E1: Experience planning, developing and implementing projects or programs.
E2: Experience in providing advice or recommendations to management in support of program or project management.
E3: Experience in analyzing information from multiple sources and preparing reports or presentations.
E4: Experience in collaborating and maintaining relationships with internal and external partners.
E5. Experience in the delivery of community or economic development programs involving multiple stakeholders
E6. Experience in building and maintaining partnerships or stakeholder networks

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE:
AEX1. Experience in liaising with Indigenous organizations in Canada.
AEX2. Experience working in Northern Communities preferably in Nunavut, the Yukon, or the Northwest Territories.

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

English essential
Language requirements

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES:
PS1 Demonstrating integrity and respect.
PS2 Thinking things through.
PS3 Working effectively with others
PS4 Showing initiative and being action-oriented.
PS5. Judgment

ABILITIES:
A1 Ability to establish priorities, meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure.
A2 Ability to organize and summarize information from a variety of sources.
A3 Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A4 Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A5. Ability to solve problems
A6. Ability to provide advice to senior management.

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

KNOWLEDGE:
AK1. Knowledge of northern Indigenous culture, society or economy in Canada.
AK2. Knowledge of challenges and opportunities related to northern economic development.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity group: visible minorities

Information on employment equity

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
🔴SELF-IDENTIFY🔴 This will help you connect with a manager who may be seeking the members of the following Employment Equity groups: Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities or visible minorities.

Diversity and inclusion are at the core of our values. Diverse teams bring different perspectives and creative ideas that benefit our clients, the communities we serve and all of us as colleagues.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Willing and able to work overtime as needed.
Willing and able to travel in the North.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Medical clearance: the candidate and their dependents (includes spouse or common-law partner and children) may be required to obtain Health Canada medical clearance in accordance with the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive.

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.
Information on employment equity
All information obtained throughout the selection process, from time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate candidates.

Various assessment tools may be used including: interviews, written examinations and reference checks, etc. Top-down selection may be used at any time during the process to identify which applicants will be further assessed.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language(s) in their application.

You will be required to provide proof of your education credentials at a later date. Foreign educational credentials must be assessed by a recognized credential assessment service; guidance may be found at the Canadian Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) at http://www.cicic.ca.

The Relocation Directive is available at: http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/nrd-drc/index-eng.php and the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive is located at: https://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/d4/en

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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.