Senior Advisor

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

Relocation:

If you are living outside Iqaluit, NU, you could be entitled to relocation assistance. Furthermore, federal government housing is available. See the Relocation Directive and the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive for more information:

• http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/d6/v11/en
• http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/d4/v237/en

If you are currently residing at Iqaluit, you are also eligible for a federal government housing. More information is available in the Directive mentioned above.

Salary, Allowances, and Benefits:

In addition to salary, you are entitled to an isolated posts allowance. This can range from $26,770 to $44,616 per year, depending on the number of dependants, geographic location and whether the accommodation is provided by the Crown. You are also entitled to vacation travel allowance of approximately $2 000 twice a year for you and each eligible dependant.

As a federal government employee, you will also receive a comprehensive benefit package including an employee pension plan and health, dental and group insurance.

Duties

The Senior Advisor is a unique position that has the opportunity to be directly involved in the direction of the Nunavut Regional Office. We are looking for individuals with initiative and strong organizational skills, who are creative and passionate about their work. The work ranges from organizing ministerial visits and events, to leading a team that is responsible for the development and implementation of the Inuit Employment Plan. The Senior Advisor works with the regional directors and liaises with the Assistant Deputy Ministers office and other external partners to provide support. This position reports to the Director General for the Nunavut Office.

Work environment

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) continues to renew the nation-to-nation, Inuit-Crown, government-to-government relationship between Canada and First Nations, Inuit and Métis; modernize Government of Canada structures to enable Indigenous peoples to build capacity and support their vision of self-determination; and lead the Government of Canada's work in the North.

This position would give you an opportunity to live and work in Canada’s newest territory, a place unlike anywhere else in Canada. Housing and relocation assistance is provided.

Our goal is to have a positive impact in our community as well as the territory. These videos will give you an idea of what Iqaluit is about.

• https://youtu.be/OFtxcvBOFn0
• https://youtu.be/HfP-a8z2TC8

Do you want to contribute to our team in Nunavut and make a difference? If so, CIRNAC wants YOU to be a part of our team in Iqaluit!

Intent of the process

Immediate need: One (1) full-time indeterminate position at Iqaluit, NU.

This process will be used to fill current vacancies and to establish a pool of qualified candidates for future opportunities (Deployment, Assignment, Secondment, Acting, Term or Indeterminate) in Nunavut only, with various security requirements (reliability or secret).

*** Candidate information will not be shared with federal departments outside Nunavut to fill vacancies elsewhere across Canada. ***

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)

The following criteria will be assessed using your resume and the online screening questions. To be selected, you must demonstrate when, where and how you acquired each of the qualifications by giving concrete examples.

• Degree from a recognized university OR an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

Degree equivalency

• Experience developing recommendations and providing strategic advice to executives.
• Experience in developing and preparing notes (ex. Briefing notes, decision notes or memos) and strategic documents.
• Experience advising senior management on sensitive and complex* issues.

*Sensitive and complex is understood to have a combination of these factors: multidimensional, sensitive, confidential, affecting many partners or stakeholders, precedent setting or having a major impact on outcomes.

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

The following criteria will be assessed using your resume and online screening questions. They are assets; preference could be given to those who meet them.

• Experience working in a Northern environment.
• Experience working in a cross-cultural environment, specifically as it relates to Inuit culture and values.
• Experience facilitating and organizing trips for ministers, senior government representatives or parliamentarians.
• Experience working in an executive office.
• Experience in policy development, business analyses, project management or business planning.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

The following criteria are essential for the job, but assessed later using different assessment methods (written exam, interview, reference check, etc.).

• Ability to collaborate effectively with people/partners/stakeholders.
• Ability to manage people.
• Ability work under pressure.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate in writing.

• Reasoning.
• Showing initiative and being acting-oriented.
• Reliability.
• Demonstrating integrity and respect.
• Tact.

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

This asset is assessed later; preference could be given to those who meet it.

• Ability to communicate in Inuktitut.

As part of its priority to advance reconciliation and renew Canada’s relationship with Indigenous peoples, the Department of CIRNAC is committed to hiring more Indigenous persons within its workforce. Better representation within the public service of Canada’s fastest-growing demographic group will lead to more innovative and inclusive solutions to today’s complex challenges. Ultimately, this will improve governmental services offered to all Canadians. Also, consistent with the Clerk’s Call to Action, we want to ensure that persons with disabilities are correctly represented within our organization. We may therefore select only persons who have self-declared themselves as being members of the Indigenous and persons with disability groups.

Indigenous Peoples: Preference given to candidates self-identifying as Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement.

Operational Requirements (may be requested, upon taking up the position):
• Willingness to work overtime.

Conditions of employment

The following conditions must also be met on taking up the position and maintained throughout the employment:

• Secret Security Clearance.
• Health Canada Medical Clearance (if required).
• Oath/Solemn Affirmation.

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

You application must be submitted through the GC Jobs website. No acknowledgement of receipt will be sent for your request. We will contact you as soon as the prescreening process is completed.

You have the right to participate in a selection process in the official language of your choice. Your interview could also be done in Inuktitut. Do not hesitate to make a request.

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.