Indigenous Recruitment – Entry Level Positions - Continuous Intake

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

📌 When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies.
📌 Your application in this inventory will be active for 90 days. A notice that your application is about to expire will be posted to the My Jobs Menu of your account 10 days before the end of your active period. If you do not take action, your application will no longer be active and therefore no longer considered for this inventory. Should your application become inactive while the process is still open, a notice will be posted to your account indicating that your application has expired; you may select the link Update my Inventory Status to reaffirm your interest.

❗ PLEASE NOTE: The first pull of applications from this inventory will be pulled on March 18, 2024. Subsequent applications will be pulled on April 29, 2024 and May 31, 2024.

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The term “Aboriginal” is used within this job advertisement as it relates to the Employment Equity Act and other legislation frameworks. The term “Indigenous” is used, where feasible, in support of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
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WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?
We believe that the work we do is defined by more than just a position title. We encourage our employees to be creative, motivated, inspired and innovative, regardless of their level. We promote opportunities for growth because we support and are committed to employee development.

We believe life is about more than just your job. We support our employees by encouraging work-life balance and employee wellness. We offer our employees a competitive salary, generous vacation, paid leave for family and health, comprehensive benefits, and an attractive pension plan.

At Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), we take tremendous pride in what we do.
• ISC works collaboratively with partners to improve access to high quality services for First Nations, Inuit and Métis. Our vision is to support and empower Indigenous peoples to independently deliver services and address the socio-economic conditions in their communities.
• Take part in meaningful work that contributes to the reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.
• Contribute to ISC's interesting and unique mandate by playing a role in supporting services and programs in communities such as education, economic development, housing, community infrastructure and social support.

Duties

If you’re looking to get your foot in the door with the Federal Government and to start a meaningful career, ISC is looking for you!

We are looking to staff various entry level positions however, we believe the duties these employees perform are more than routine administrative requirements. The employees in these positions preform critical functions and their contribution to team success is the backbone of organizational effectiveness.

Intent of the process

Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) supports various initiatives to recruit, retain and promote Indigenous employees.
This is a continuous intake inventory to create and maintain an inventory for future opportunities for Indigenous persons. Our organization is constantly growing and always looking for talented individuals to join our team. Our plan is to select submitted applications from the inventory on March 18, 2024; April 29, 2024; and May 31, 2024.

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 combination of education, training and experience*

*This combination will include your successful completion of grade 10 in addition to one year cumulative experience providing clerical functions or customer service (this could include, but not limited to: data entry, filing, answering telephone calls, preparing written correspondence, providing assistance to customers, serving the public).

In addition, if you have training other than high school, this may also be considered for education.

Degree equivalency

Experience in providing clerical or administrative duties*

(Examples may include, but are not limited: providing information, assistance and advice over the phone, by email or in-person; scheduling and organizing meetings; preparing, recording or distributing meeting agenda, minutes and background materials; purchasing and maintaining an inventory of office furniture, supplies or equipment; working in a mailroom; working in a records area; maintaining files; making travel arrangements; processing travel claims; and paying invoices. These experiences may have been gained on the job, through school work or volunteer work.)

Experience in using Microsoft Office and other online or computerized systems and applications*

(* Examples may include, but are not limited: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Dynamics, SharePoint, SAP, PeopleSoft, Salesforce, etc. These experiences may have been gained on the job, through school work or volunteer work.)

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

Various language requirements
English essential
Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Conditions of employment

Various security clearances, depending on the position being staffed: Reliability or Secret

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

To apply you must:
• Be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Be able and willing to self-declare as Aboriginal (An Aboriginal person is a North American Indian or a member of a First Nation, a Métis, or Inuit. North American Indians or members of a First Nation include status, treaty or registered Indians, as well as non-status and non-registered Indians).
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent and be able to provide a copy of the diploma or school transcript upon request.
• Ensure that your online application includes current contact information that remains updated.
• Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. Applicants should check their email account regularly as there may be new communication regarding this inventory or a timeline for responses.

How to apply:
• Create an applicant account, and ensure your personal information is completed accurately.
• Confirm that you live within 75 km of Vancouver and are able and willing to self-declare as Indigenous.
• Provide information on your educational background and relevant experience you would like to highlight.
• It is expected that the application can be completed within one hour.
• If you are unable to complete an online application please contact the email address below.

What to expect after you apply:
• You may not be contacted immediately after submitting your application, but please be assured that your information will be retained for the duration that the inventory is open.
• If you are hired you will be required to complete an Affirmation of Indigenous Identity Form. For more information on this requirement please consult the Frequently Asked Questions page: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/appointment-framework/employment-equity-diversity/affirmation-aboriginal-affiliation/expansion-affirmation-aboriginal-affiliation-form-frequently-asked-questions.html

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.