Are you eager to develop initiatives that support Indigenous Affairs? Join us at Parks Canada!

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Join managers of the Parks Canada Indigenous Affairs Branch via Microsoft Teams on September 7, 2022 to learn more about the programs and projects you would be working on.

If you are interested in participating, please send an e-mail to concoursapca-apcacompetitions@pc.gc.ca by end of day September 5, 2022, to receive an invitation to a group discussion where you can ask questions about working at Parks Canada.

👉 For tips to navigate the application process step by step, refer to the following video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GW7P3g9hhI

If you can’t apply online through Jobs.gc.ca, please contact us at concoursapca-apcacompetitions@pc.gc.ca before the deadline with your resume.

Parks Canada is committed to a system of national heritage places that recognizes and honours the contributions of Indigenous peoples, their histories and cultures, as well as the integral relationships Indigenous peoples have with their traditional lands, waters and ice, many of which are found within the places administered by Parks Canada.

Strong relationships with Indigenous partners are essential to Parks Canada’s work and contribute to the process of reconciliation between Indigenous peoples, the Government of Canada, and other Canadians, based on the recognition of rights, respect, co-operation, and partnership. Working together with more than 300 First Nations, Inuit, and Métis groups across Canada, Parks Canada and Indigenous peoples are partners in conserving, restoring, and presenting Canada’s natural and cultural heritage.

Duties

The Indigenous Affairs Branch has three main teams: Policy and Reporting, Negotiations and Indigenous Relations. We are currently looking for additional members to join our teams to support consultation, engagement and reporting. This involves working with Field Units who work directly with First Nation, Métis and Inuit and as well as National Indigenous Organizations in the development and implementation of various initiatives. We also provide support to intergovernmental reporting, assessment processes and planning.

Work environment

Explore. Discover. Build.
And make a difference!

Are you ready to explore new challenges in your career, discover your full potential and help strengthen a world-class organization? Then become part of our team—an internationally renowned agency dedicated to protecting Canada's natural, historical, and cultural treasures and presenting them for the world to appreciate and enjoy.

Parks Canada is recruiting to deliver on this significant commitment. As a team of dedicated, dynamic and talented professionals, the Indigenous Affairs Branch is looking for enthusiastic individuals to join the team as we move towards positive change and innovation.

Take the next step! Seize this unique opportunity by submitting your application

Intent of the process

We currently have 7 term positions to fill until 2023 and 2024, with a potential for extension.

• Indigenous Relations Officer – Engagement and Consultation (PM-04)
• Planning and Reporting Advisor (PM-05)
• Indigenous Relations Advisor – Indigenous Stewardship Engagement (PM-05)
• National Coordinator – National Indigenous Organizations (PM-05)

Although the immediate intent of this Job Opportunity Advertisement is to staff temporarily, applicants should be aware that this pool of qualified candidates may be used to staff similar positions with various language requirements, tenures (acting appointments, assignment, deployment, indeterminate, specified period), security requirements and conditions of employment within Parks Canada. As a result of the potential and possible use of the selection process and subsequent pool by hiring managers, we encourage all employees seeking this type of opportunity to apply.

Positions to be filled: 7

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

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EDUCATION

ED: Graduation with a degree from a recognized college or university in a relevant discipline*, or an acceptable combination of education, training, knowledge and experience.

*Relevant disciplines include, but are not limited to, cultural and natural heritage conservation, Indigenous leadership, Indigenous conservation, environmental studies, history, archaeology and communications.

Degree equivalency

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EXPERIENCE

Essential experiences for all positions (PM-04 and PM-05)

EX1 : Experience in engagement and consultation with Indigenous Nations and working with Indigenous knowledge holders.
EX2 : Experience in providing program-related guidance and advice.
EX3 : Experience in researching, analysing and tracking information.

Essential experience for PM-05 positions only:

EX4 : Experience in human resources management** and financial management.
EX5 : Experience leading a group/committee.

** Human resources management is defined by at least one of the following: supervision of employees, leadership, performance management, coaching, etc.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual imperative, CBC/CBC
English Essential

Information on language requirements

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KNOWLEDGE

K1: Knowledge of emerging trends and current issues related to Indigenous Relations in Canada and internationally.
K2 : Knowledge of Canada’s obligations around “Duty to Consult”
K3 : Knowledge of Indigenous stewardship and conservation.

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ABILITIES

A1 : Ability to interact effectively with colleagues, Indigenous Nations, partners/stakeholders and the public in order to provide excellent client service and to build and maintain positive relationships.
A2 : Ability to research and synthesize complex information, identify key issues, assess appropriate actions and develop reports.
A3 : Ability to plan, organize and coordinate meetings, committees, delegations and working groups.
A4 : Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

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PERSONAL SUITABILITY

PS1 : Uphold Integrity and Respect
PS2 : Achieve Results within Deadlines
PS3 : Promote Innovation and Guide Change

Conditions of employment

Various security clearances (reliability or secret, depending on the position requirement).

Selected candidates will be guided through the process, which is done remotely. Please consult the following link for more information: https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/agence-agency/emplois-jobs/securite-security.

Other information

Parks Canada is committed to the principles of diversity and employment equity under the Employment Equity Act, and strives to ensure that our workforce reflects the diverse nature of Canadian society. We encourage women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of a visible minority group to self-identify in their cover letter.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
Travel cost for individuals who are not Federal Public Servants will not be covered.

You may be assessed using a variety of assessment tools, such as, but not limited to: written exams, interviews, reference checks, etc. Please note that your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, throughout the entire process may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

The Parks Canada Agency is established as a separate employer in the Federal Public Service under the Financial Administration Act. Persons appointed to the Agency continue to be part of the Public Service. The Parks Canada Agency operates under its own human resources framework outside of the Public Service Employment Act and in line with values of fairness, competence and respect, and its operating principles.

In accordance with paragraph 8(2)(a) of the Privacy Act, information or material, whether provided directly by the candidate or otherwise obtained by the selection board, used during the selection process for the purpose of assessing a candidate may be used as part of the selection review and recourse processes. Such relevant information may be provided to third parties, such as other candidates or their representatives, who have a legitimate reason to be aware of that information.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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