Senior Indigenous 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

EVERYONE IS WELCOME: Transport Canada (TC) is committed to building an inclusive workforce with a diversity of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds that represent Canada.

If you would like to work in a dynamic team, are forward thinking and action oriented, enthusiastic about creating a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging, then TC is the place for you!

*** INSTRUCTIONS ***
You must submit a complete application, consisting of a résumé as well as responses to screening questions which clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience factors listed under the essential qualifications, as well as any of the asset qualifications that may apply.

For each experience criterion, please provide concrete examples including the following information:
1. Name of the organization where the experience was acquired;
2. Title of the position occupied and duration (including dates) for which you exercised the functions;
3. Specific details of tasks, projects, or accomplishments demonstrating how the experience was acquired.

The screening questions will be used as the primary tool in the screening process and the résumé will be used to substantiate the information provided. Applications that do not clearly demonstrate how the screening criteria are met will be eliminated from consideration. PLEASE NOTE THAT YOUR RESPONSES TO THE SCREENING QUESTIONS WILL ALSO BE USED TO ASSESS THE FOLLOWING ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION: “ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY IN WRITING."

Work environment

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Apply today for an opportunity to join Transport Canada.

We are looking for dynamic candidates that will help shape and build the future of Transport Canada. The persons selected will have the opportunity to increase their experience and expertise. We look forward to hearing from you!

Transport Canada employs over 5,000 talented and motivated employees working in the Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario, Prairie and Northern, Pacific regions, and at our Ottawa headquarters. We develop policies and enforce acts and regulations that support transportation efficiency, safety, security, durability, and align with global standards. Our vision is of a safe, secure, durable, innovative and integrated transportation system that supports trade and economic growth, a cleaner environment and the wellbeing of Canada's middle class. Our transportation agenda thrives to adopt new ways of thinking about how we deliver services and oversee the transportation system.

We are an employer that fosters employee well-being, provides an open and respectful workplace, competitive benefits and flexible work schedules and telecommuting that promote work-life balance. A hybrid work policy is currently in place at Transport Canada.

Intent of the process

A pool of essentially qualified candidates will be established from this process which may be used to staff similar positions within Transport Canada at various locations, with various tenures (indeterminate, specified period, acting, assignment/secondment, deployment), and various conditions of employment, which may vary according to the position to be staffed. The pool may be used to staff positions with various language/linguistic profiles and security requirements.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

• A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combinations of education, training, and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

• Significant* experience in consultation, engagement or collaboration with Indigenous People(s) (First Nation, Inuit and/or Métis) and/or with Indigenous communities or organizations.
• Experience planning and facilitating meetings involving multiple organizations (e.g. coordination of meetings and special events, developing agendas and facilitating discussion, drafting meeting minutes, and conducting adequate follow-ups).
• Experience in conducting research and analysis of issues or initiatives.
• Experience in providing recommendations and preparing strategic documents to Senior Management**.

*Significant is defined as two years of cumulative experience within the last five years.
**Senior Management is defined as Director level or above.

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

• Experience working on agreements, or partnerships or other operational arrangements or plans with Indigenous communities or organizations.
• Experience working with or for Indigenous communities or organizations in Ontario.
• Experience in interpreting Government of Canada’s Aboriginal Consultation and Accommodation guidelines and policies.
• Experience working in Environmental/Impact Assessment.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

• Knowledge of Indigenous rights and legal frameworks for the Duty to Consult.
• Knowledge of issues faced by Indigenous peoples in Canada and the Government of Canada’s reconciliation approaches.

• Demonstrating integrity and respect.
• Working effectively with others.
• Thinking things through.
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented.

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to resolve conflict through collaborative problem solving.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Possession of a valid provincial or territorial driver’s license.

Operational Requirements:
• In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as Indigenous Peoples.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime when required.
• Ability and willingness to travel when required.

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

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.

Depending on the number of applicants, Transport Canada’s needs or HR plans, volume management strategies (for example, random selection, invoking one or more assets, top-down approach) may be used for the purpose of managing applications/candidates.

A variety of assessment tools and methods such as written tests, self-assessments, standardized tests, interviews, and reference checks, may be used. All information obtained during the selection process from the time of application to close of process may be used to evaluate candidates.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent to applicants.

Communications for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. 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). Failure to respond to time sensitive correspondence may result in elimination from this process.

Candidates are entitled to participate in this process in the official language of their choice. You are asked to indicate your preferred official language in the application.

Proof of education will be required. Candidates will be asked to provide their proof of education at the interview stage. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at:
https://www.cicic.ca.

In support of our strategy to achieve our employment equity goals, preference may be given to qualified candidates who, at the time of application, self-declare belonging to the following Employment Equity group: Indigenous peoples. Therefore, we encourage candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a member of an Indigenous group. To learn more about self-declaration, we invite you to consult the following website: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/opportunities/government/self-declaring-government-canada-jobs.html.

How to complete a self-declaration ↓↓
1- Click Apply Online;
2- Complete the Employment Equity section;
3- Click on I want to complete the Self-Declaration Form for Employment Equity Groups;
4- Fill out the form

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.