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Policy Analyst/Claims Analyst
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Closing: 2024-06-04

Policy Analyst/Claims Analyst

Reference number: DIS24J-021758-000484
Selection process number: 24-DIS-AB-EA-FNIH-622350
Indigenous Services Canada
Edmonton (Alberta)
EC-05
$96,131 to $110,646

For further information on the organization, please visit Indigenous Services Canada

We strongly recommend you watch the following video: How to Apply

Closing date: 4 June 2024 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the screening questionnaire how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the Essential Qualifications and Asset Qualifications if applicable. Please note that stating that the requirement has been met, and/or listing past or current responsibilities, does not represent adequate substantiation. Rather, you must provide concrete examples that clearly illustrate how you meet the requirement. Resumes may be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as "refer to my attached resume" will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected.

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level, or equivalent may be considered for deployment, assignment/secondment prior to the assessment of other applicants.

Work environment

About Indigenous Services Canada

Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) works collaboratively with partners to improve access to high quality services for First Nations, Inuit and Métis. Our vision is to support and empower Indigenous peoples to independently deliver services and address the socio-economic conditions in their communities.

Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) strives to be a trusted partner that respects Indigenous perspectives and supports First Nations, Inuit and Métis in controlling the delivery of high-quality services for healthy, prosperous and thriving communities. The Department’s vision is to: respect the diversity of Indigenous cultures and see their influence in the way we work; and recognizing that partnerships are at the core of how we do things.

At ISC, you will have the opportunity to take part in meaningful work that contributes to Reconciliation with Indigenous peoples while playing a role in supporting services and programs in communities such as education, economic development, housing, community infrastructure, child and family services and social support.

The First Nations and Inuit Health Branch supports the delivery of public health and health promotion services on-reserve and in Inuit communities. It also provides drug, dental and ancillary health services to First Nations and Inuit people regardless of residence.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified or partially assessed candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions at this group and level with various language requirements, various security requirements, various conditions of employment, various tenures (acting, assignment/secondment, deployment, term and/or indeterminate), and in various locations within Indigenous Services Canada, Alberta Region.

Positions to be filled: 3

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION:
• Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in economics, sociology or statistics.

* NOTE TO APPLICANTS: Candidates must always have a degree. The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and may have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization. The specialization may also be obtained through an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
• Significant* experience in developing formal written products including at least two of the following: research reports, position papers, strategic plans, engagement strategies, statistical narrative reports, briefing notes, evaluation reports or presentations.
• Experience in consensus-building in a multi-stakeholder environment.
• Significant* experience in evaluating and analyzing qualitative and quantitative information in order to develop recommendations and policy options.

Note: Significant* experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience that would normally be acquired over a minimum of 2 year(s).

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge of current and emerging issues for Indigenous people and communities, and how they inter-link with the broader Canadian society.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
• Initiative
• Teamwork/Cooperation
• Dependability
• Planning/Organizing/Monitoring
• Dealing with Difficult Situations

ABILITIES
• Ability to evaluate and analyze qualitative and quantitative information; including economic, socio-economic, financial and statistical data in order to develop trends and statistical indicators.
• Ability to monitor, analyze and synthesize information related to policy, program and/or legislation.
• Ability to effectively prioritize, work under pressure and multi-task in an environment of competing priorities.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally, including making presentations.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to work effectively with First Nations, Inuit and/or Métis

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

EDUCATION:
• Completion of a Master’s Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in sociology, economics, statistics or another related field.
• Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in Law, Anthropology or Indigenous Studies.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
• Experience engaging with and working with Indigenous organizations or peoples.
• Experience working in or for an Indigenous organization, such as community government or service delivery organization
• Experience in program evaluation, delivery, management, and/or coordination.
• Experience in strategic and operational planning and performance measurement.
• Experience in leading, coordinating or facilitating multi-disciplinary teams, working groups or committees.
• Experience in applying federal policies to resolve Indigenous claims through federal policies and processes such as the Specific Claims Policy, Recognition of Indigenous Rights and Self-Determination Discussion Tables, or litigation resolution.

ABILITIES:
• Ability to communicate in an Indigenous language

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
Indigenous Services Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population it serves. In support of our strategy to achieve our employment goals for Indigenous peoples, preference may be given to candidates who, at the time of application indicate that they are an Indigenous person (self-declaration).

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Willingness and ability to travel.
• May be required to work overtime on weekdays or weekends.

Conditions of employment

Various; Security clearance can be either reliability or secret, depending on the position being staffed.

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 job applications must be submitted using the www.canada.ca/government- jobs website. No applications will be accepted by email.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence and telephone conversations, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

Candidates may be assessed using one or more of the following tools: standardized tests, written exam, interview, simulation exercise and reference checks.

Proof of education will be required. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca.

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

Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

A top down approach may be used to assess and/or appoint candidates.

Candidates will be asked to provide proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent residency.

Depending on the requirements of the position(s) being staffed from this process, for current or future vacancies, any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements, and organizational needs may be applied at the time of staffing.

Candidates may be contacted and assessed against these criteria at any time during this process.

An assignment/secondment or an acting appointment is a temporary resourcing option. The approval of your substantive supervisor may/will be required before an offer can be made.

Successful candidate(s) must meet and maintain the Conditions of Employment throughout their employment.

Should you be an employee of the public service, please identify clearly your substantive group and level, your employment status and your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) on your resume and/or CV.

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.


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