Consultation/Information Officer

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About the position:
The Northern Projects Management Office (NPMO) at the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) is looking for an Consultation/Information Officer. This exciting position will report to the Manager of Crown Consultation and support Senior Project Managers in the research, analysis and organization of data and information related to Crown consultation obligations. This position will also guide improvements to NPMO’s data/information management system that is central to tracking Crown consultation-related activities in the North. Through your duties you will learn about the Crown’s responsibilities with regards to fulfilling duty to consult obligations with Indigenous peoples, and have opportunities to learn about the private sector, co-management boards, and governments across all three territories. If this sounds like the perfect position for your interests and experience, please apply!

Benefits:
The salary range between $80,612 et $87,108 plus a northern allowance. As a federal government employee, you will also receive a comprehensive benefit package including an employee pension plan, health and dental insurance. The successful candidate may also be able to receive funding to help them move to Yellowknife, if they are applying from outside of Yellowknife.

Work environment

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill one indeterminate (permanent) position in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. However, should the successful candidate reside in Iqaluit, the duties of the position MAY be performed from Iqaluit.

A pool (list) of qualified candidates will be established to fill future vacant positions with various tenures, various linguistic profiles and various security requirements in any of CanNor’s northern offices.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter "Please note that your cover letter will also be used to assess your ability to communicate effectively and concisely in writing."

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

TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF – The intent of this process is to allow us to assess your fit as a prospective Consultation/Information/ Officer in our organization and learn more about your experience in the context of the following criteria. Be sure to include examples that demonstrate the breadth, depth and scope of your experience.

EDUCATION
A secondary school (or ‘high school’) diploma OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
E1. Experience extracting, consolidating and reporting on data and information from various sources and preparing reports and providing recommendations.
E2. Experience in working with internal clients (e.g. Clients inside your organization) AND external stakeholders (e.g. Indigenous governments / organizations, provincial or territorial or federal governments, industry representatives or non-government organizations.)

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES:
C1. Showing initiative and being action-oriented
C2. Working effectively with others
C3. Judgement
C4. Demonstrating integrity and respect

ABILITIES
A1. Ability to analyze and interpret data and information and make recommendations.
A2. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
A3: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A4: Ability to communicate effectively orally

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION
AED: Post-secondary diploma in a field requiring some form of information / data management.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
AE1: Experience with consultation or engagements with Indigenous peoples, governments and/or organizations.
AE2: Experience working on northern issues or files, such as oil and gas, pipelines, mining and economic development.
AE3: Experience working with issue management, case management or client relationship management software.
AE4: Experience building and maintaining partner and/or stakeholder networks and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
AE5: Experience working in the North, preferably Yukon, Northwest Territories or Nunavut.

KNOWLEDGE
AK1: Knowledge of the Government of Canada’s Aboriginal Consultation and Accommodation guidelines and policies.
AK2: Knowledge of the concepts, practices and trends associated with the management of information.
AK3: Knowledge of northern environmental assessment legislation and/or processes.
AK4: Knowledge of project management concept.

ABILITY
AA1: Ability to communicate in an Indigenous language from Northern Canada.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
At the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We believe that a variety of perspectives and backgrounds drives innovation and improves results for the communities we serve. We strive to build a culture where all employees feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. Additionally, we are dedicated to making our workplace accessible for people of all abilities and we are continuously working to create a more inclusive environment for all. In support of our strategy to achieve a representative workforce, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following groups: Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement, Indigenous peoples, women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Willingness and able to work overtime on short notice.
Willing and able to, on occasion, travel for work and/or training (post-pandemic).

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - The incumbent and their dependents (includes incumbent’s 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

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

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. Please be sure to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

Thank you / Merci / ᓇᑯᕐᒦᒃ (Nakurmik) / Qujannamiik / Ekosani / Miigwech / Meegwetch / Mahseecho / Mutna / Wopida / Hei Hei / Marci Cho / ᖁᐊᓇᖅᑯᑎᑦ / Quanaqqutit / Qujanaq / Kukwstsétsemc / Woliwon / Woliwun / Wela’lin
We thank all those who apply.

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.