Project / Development Officer - ANTICIPATORY

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The Northern Projects Management Office (NPMO) at the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) is looking for Project Development Officer. This exciting position will report to the Project Manager and support them in the research, analysis, organization of data and information and coordination services to stakeholders and partners related major projects in the North including support for Crown consultation obligations. Through your duties you will have opportunities to learn about the private sector, co-management boards, and governments across all three territories as well as learn about the Crown’s responsibilities with regards to fulfilling duty to consult obligations with Indigenous peoples. If this sounds like the perfect position for your interests and experience, please apply!

Benefits:
The salary range between $61,472 et $80,867 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.

Work environment

Intent of the process

A pool (list) of qualified candidates will be established to fill future vacant positions with various tenures (including but not limited to term appointments, indeterminate appointments, actings), various linguistic profiles and various security requirements in Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency’s offices (Iqaluit, Nunavut; Yellowknife, Northwest Territories; and Whitehorse, Yukon).

For positions in Nunavut, Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement who are found qualified in this staffing process will be appointed ahead of other qualified applicants.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

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)

Degree equivalency

Experience
E1: Experience working with Indigenous governments or Indigenous communities
E2 :Experience in collaborating and maintaining relationships with internal and external partners.
E3. Experience consolidating information from multiple sources and preparing reports or presentations, using Microsoft Office programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point) including data management and logistics support to project management teams.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Competencies
PS1: Demonstrating integrity and respect.
PS2: Thinking things through.
PS3: Working effectively with others.
PS4: Showing initiative and being action-oriented.
PS5. Judgement

Abilities
A1: Ability to analyze information and make recommendations.
A2: Ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines.
A3: Ability to work effectively under pressure.
A4: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A5 : Ability to communicate effectively in writing

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
Experience
AE1: Experience working in cross-cultural environment in the North, preferably in Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut or Inuit Nunangat.
AE2: Experience working on northern natural resource development issues or files, such as oil and gas, pipelines, mining, infrastructure and economic development.
AEX3: Experience participating in Crown consultation and/or engagement programs.

Knowledge
AK1: Knowledge of project management concepts
AK2. Knowledge of environmental assessment processes in Canada
AK3: Knowledge of Northern Indigenous culture, society and/or economy

Abilities
AA1: Ability to communicate in Inuktitut.

CURRENT AND/OR FUTURE 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.

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OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Willingness and ability to travel in northern Canada and/or to small remote communities in northern Canada.
Willingness and ability to work overtime, as required.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Medical Clearance: The incumbent and his/her dependents (including 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.

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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.