Indigenous Relations Program Officer

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Assessment accommodation

No cover letter required – Respond to questions in the on-line application.

We will only accept on-line applications received via the jobs.gc.ca site.

*** NOTE: When submitting your application to this selection process, you will
be required to answer screening questions to demonstrate how you meet the
Essential Qualifications (Education and all Essential Experiences) as well as any Asset Qualifications (if applicable).

Applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet the Education and Experience factors listed in the Essential Qualifications when responding to the questions in the on-line application. Applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet these factors by providing concrete examples with significant details to explain WHEN, WHERE and HOW you meet each factor. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that these factors are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Resumes will be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described when responding to the questions in the on-line application.

Failure to clearly demonstrate how you meet the Education and Experience factors when responding to the questions in the on-line application, may result in the rejection of your application.

Duties

Join the Jasper Indigenous Relations and Cultural Heritage Team. This opportunity will allow you to lead projects, engagement efforts and provide strategic input into policy, programs, and other field unit priorities on reconciliation. You will play a critical role in ensuring positive relationships with Indigenous partners connected to Jasper National Park, engaging with them to identify priorities for collaboration and communicating these priorities cross-functionally within the Jasper Field Unit.

For over 20 years, Parks Canada has built strong relationships with many Indigenous groups that have connections to Jasper National Park. This Indigenous Liaison position will report to the Indigenous Relations & Cultural Heritage Manager to assist in developing and strengthening interest-based working relationships with more than 20 Indigenous partner communities.

Work environment

Parks Canada Agency is a federal government agency responsible for the protection and presentation of Canada’s natural and cultural resources through a system of national parks, national marine conservation areas and national historic sites in all regions of Canada.

Parks Canada Agency’s Mandate: On behalf of the people of Canada, we protect and present nationally significant examples of Canada's natural and cultural heritage, and foster public understanding, appreciation and enjoyment in ways that ensure their ecological and commemorative integrity for present and future generations.

The Jasper Field Unit is comprised of Jasper National Park and Fort St. James National Historic Site (NHS), with staff located in Jasper, Alberta and Fort St. James, British Columbia. The Field Unit Superintendent is located in Jasper. In addition to Fort St. James NHS, the Field Unit is also responsible for five other national historic sites located within Jasper National Park: The Jasper Park Information Centre NHS, Athabasca Pass NHS, Yellowhead Pass NHS, Jasper House NHS and the Maligne Lake Chalet and Guest House NHS.

Due to the location of Parks Canada’s heritage places, we work with a wide diversity of Indigenous peoples across the country. Of the lands and waters in our care, more than three quarters of these are managed with the support of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. In recent decades, Parks Canada has worked hard to strengthen relationships with Indigenous partners. Our current approach, which views Indigenous peoples as partners in the management of Canada’s heritage places is reflected in all of the work we do, and is a shared responsibility of all Parks Canada team members.

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values. Diverse teams bring different perspectives and creative ideas that benefit our clients, the communities we serve and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from individuals with diverse abilities and from all backgrounds and identities.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff a term Indigenous Relations Program Officer (PM-03).

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

Have you graduated with a diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution, or do you have an acceptable combination of training and experience?

Degree equivalency

Do you have experience in program coordination or development?

Do you have experience in liaising with internal or external clients/colleagues?

Do you have experience collaborating as part of a team?

Do you have experience working with Indigenous peoples and communities? If so, please provide details regarding your experience including the context, relevant responsibilities, employer(s) and timeframe(s) in 500 words or less.

Do you have experience in special event planning? If so, please provide details regarding your experience including the context, relevant responsibilities, employer(s) and timeframe(s) in 500 words or less.

Do you have experience in providing advice to management? If so, please provide details regarding your experience including the context, relevant responsibilities, employer(s) and timeframe(s) in 500 words or less.

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

English essential
English Essential

Information on language requirements

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Reliability Status security clearance - All employees of the Federal Government are required to meet Reliability Status; details of the screening process and applications will be provided at the time of interviews.

• You will be required to possess and maintain a valid Class 5 driver’s license or equivalent.
• You must be willing to work overtime.
• You will be required to work shift-work, and/or weekends, and/or statutory holidays and provincial/territorial holidays as scheduled by your delegated manager. Compensation will be as prescribed in the Terms and Conditions of Employment applicable to you.
• You must be willing to work and travel in a variety of terrains and weather conditions in the performance of the duties.
• You will be required to work in adverse weather conditions.
• You may be required to wear a uniform while performing your duties. In this case, Parks Canada will provide you with the uniforms you require in accordance with the Parks Canada Uniform Policy.

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

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
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To encourage workforce diversity, consideration may be given to candidates who self-declare as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: Indigenous, visible minorities, people with disabilities, and women.

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.

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Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

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

Travel cost for individuals who are not Federal Public Servants will not be covered.

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. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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

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