Location: Vancouver
Classification: PM – 05
Salary: $71,082 to $76,851
Closing Date: July 28, 2009 – 23:59, Pacific Time Useful Information
Reference Number: IAN09J-008105-000324
Selection Process Number: 09-IAN-EA-BC-960-167
Employment Tenure: NOTE: This term position is to backfill for a maternity leave and will end no later than August 1, 2010. The anticipated starting date will be September 1, 2009, or upon the completion of this process, whichever comes first. A pool of qualified persons will be created, and may be utilized in the event that additional vacancies come about at this level. The pool will be valid for up to three years.
Vacancies: 1
Website: For further information on the department, please visit Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development
Who Can Apply:
- Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad.
Citizenship
Preference will be given to Canadian citizens. Please indicate in your application the reason for which you are entitled to work in Canada: Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or work permit.
Language Proficiency
Applicants must demonstrate in their application that they meet the following merit criteria to be retained for further consideration.
English essential
Education
Degree from a recognized university with acceptable specialization in a field relevant to the position, for example, planning, geography, sociology, or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
Experience
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in planning, either at the strategic level within organizations, or community-based.
Experience in written communication (e.g. report writing, communications products, website, presentations, advice to senior executives, briefings, letters).
Experience in facilitating groups (e.g. meetings, workshops).
ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
The following qualifications may be used at the initial screening stage. Please fully demonstrate how you believe you meet these asset qualifications.
Experience, as lead, in planning, either at the strategic level within an organization or community-based.
Experience working with First Nations in the planning or sustainable community development field.
Experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams.
Experience in use of technology and software programs (e.g. databases, Internet, social networks, Word, Excel, Power Point).
Experience in event management.
Depth, breadth and/or type of work experience related to the position.
Other Merit Criteria and Conditions of Employment
- ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
Recruitment target 50% Aboriginal in accordance with INAC’s Aboriginal Hiring Strategy. - OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Willingness to travel, including in small aircraft and off-road vehicles. - CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Reliability status.
Statement of Merit Criteria
Applicants who meet the above criteria will also be assessed against the Statement of Merit Criteria for this position.
Challenge
Provides strategic planning services, coordination and advice for senior managers and departmental staff, First Nations and First Nations organizations in the BC Region.
Additional Requirements / Comments
- A qualified pool of candidates may be identified and may be used to staff future vacancies in similar positions for Indeterminate, short Term, Acting Assignments or Casual appointment at full or part-time hours.
- Top down selection may be used.
Information to be provided:
You must provide the following information when submitting your application:
- Your résumé.
- You must ensure that you select at least one employment type when submitting your application: Employment Tenure