Director General, Northern Contaminated Sites Program

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

***Therefore, only candidates who are interested to work at this location should apply.***

Duties

The Director General, Northern Contaminated Sites Program (DG, NCSP) is responsible for: creating the governance, policy and planning frameworks for and managing the implementation of Major Crown Projects for the remediation and reclamation of 165 contaminated sites in Nunavut, Yukon and NWT, including the Northern Abandoned Mines Reclamation Program
(NAMRP) eight large abandoned mine sites including Giant and Faro mines and CINAC’s participation in the Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan (FCSAP). As the Director General and in keeping with the Government’s commitment to reconciliation, you will establish and ensure the maintenance of consultative, outreach, engagement and communications networks and processes with Indigenous peoples and territorial and municipal governments on issues related to the NCSP.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff (1) indeterminate position, in Gatineau, Quebec.

It may also be used to staff EX-03 positions with various tenures (Deployment, Secondment, Assignment, Acting or Indeterminate) within Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) or Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) with various language requirements, and in various locations in 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)

HOW TO APPLY? Please respond to all the screening questions by demonstrating that you meet each of the required criteria and ensure that clear and accurate details are provided. You must give concrete, detailed examples that clearly illustrate how you meet the essential qualifications and asset. APPLICATIONS INCOMPLETE AND/OR THAT DO NOT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE THAT THE CANDIDATE MEETS THE CRITERIA WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

EDUCATION

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience

For more information:

https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/staffing/qualification-standards/core.html#toc6

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Significant* experience building and maintaining relationships with various stakeholders (examples include but not limited to government partners or Indigenous communities/organizations or private organizations/associations, etc.).

Significant* experience providing strategic leadership in the management and delivery of complex** programs or projects or contracts.

Significant* experience providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior management on complex issues*** related to policies or programs.

Significant* experience managing human resources (this includes supervising a large team and establishing priorities or work objectives).

Significant* experience managing financial resources (this includes being accountable for a budget, financial planning, forecasting and reporting).

Note:

*Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of the experience normally acquired over a period of three (3) years.

**In relation to programs or projects or contracts, Complex is defined as large, innovative, high-risk or high-dollar.

***In relation to issues, Complex is defined as having at least two (2) of the following characteristics: multidimensional, sensitive, confidential, affecting many partners or stakeholders, technical, precedent setting or having major impact on the organization, or having a potential for significant media.

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Create vision and strategy

Mobilize people

Uphold integrity and respect

Collaborate with partners and stakeholders

Promote innovation and guide change

Achieve results

For more information:

https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/professional-development/key-leadership-competency-profile/examples-effective-ineffective-behaviours.html

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

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

ASSET

Experience working and/or living in the North.

For the purpose of this process, the North refers to the three territories: Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon as well as Inuit Nunangat.

Experience leading or overseeing negotiations or consultations with Indigenous organizations/communities.

Experience related to the environmental remediation of contaminated sites.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population we serve. If you are a woman, an Indigenous person, a person with a disability or a visible minority and are interested in bringing in different perspectives and insights, let us know by completing the Employment Equity (EE) section in your application. First consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as an Indigenous person and to members of other EE groups to ensure our workforce is inclusive and representative of the population we serve.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Willingness and ability to travel across Canada, including Air travel to remote sites and communities

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.

Information on employment equity

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-declaring as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, Persons with disabilities, Members of visible minorities, and Women.

Only applications received directly via the Public Service Resourcing System will be accepted. If you require accommodations, please contact the HR Advisor listed below before the closing date.

We plan to communicate with candidates by email. You must include a valid email address with your application and ensure that it is always working and accepts emails from unknown users ( some email systems block this type of message)

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

Indeterminate employees at the EX-03 group and level may be considered for deployment.

Please note that asset qualifications may be invoked at any time of the process, including the screening stage.

A written exam may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

Candidates should be prepared to provide the names of their referees (2 supervisors, 2 peers, 2 subordinates). Some or all of these individuals may be contacted. Referees must have an in-depth knowledge of your work, and must be able to answer specific questions pertaining to your achievements and strengths.

Depending on the number of applicants, volume management strategies such as random selection, top-down approach and/or establishing cut-off scores to determine who will continue in the staffing process, may be used for the purpose of managing applications. Please note that although you may attain the established pass mark on any of the assessments used in this staffing process, management may decide to use a higher cut off score.

Please note that even if you achieve the pass mark established for the assessments in this selection process, management may decide to use a higher pass mark.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.

You will also be required to provide proof of education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Please consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/degree-equivalency.html

For information on the Key Leadership Competencies,
please visit the following website: https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/professional-development/key-leadership-competency-profile/examples-effective-ineffective-behaviours.html

Let us know if you have a functional limitation/disability which may affect your performance. For example, contact us if you need assistance in completing and submitting your application. Should you then proceed to the next assessment stage, such as an exam or interview, we will send you additional information on the assessment format so that you can determine if you may require an accommodation (such as a different test format, an adaptive technology, or additional time). Assessment accommodations are designed to remove the obstacles without altering the criteria being assessed so candidates with functional limitations can fully demonstrate their abilities. You may also review jobs open to the public through INFOTEL at 1-800-645-5605. The INFOTEL number for persons using a TTY/TDD is 1-800-532-9397.

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.