Looking for Program Officers/Advisors for the CCG Arctic Region

Duties
Analyzes and advises on emerging and ongoing issues in the Arctic, such as northern marine safety and security, governance, cultural awareness, reconciliation and collaboration with Inuit, First Nations and Métis, policies and strategies, and more.
Plans and supports regional and community engagement with Indigenous governments and organizations across the Arctic Region.

Work environment
The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) is a special operating agency within the Department of National Defence (DND). We work to ensure the safety of mariners in Canadian waters and protect Canada’s marine environment. We support Canada’s economic growth through the safe and efficient movement of maritime trade. We help to ensure our country’s sovereignty and security through our presence in Canadian waters. The CCG proudly serves 243,000 kilometers of Canada’s vast and rugged coastline, the longest coastline of any given country, and is one of the few federal agencies that provides direct, front-line services 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

Intent of the process
We are looking to fill multiple PM-04 and PM-05 positions within the Canadian Coast Guard in the Arctic Region. Possible locations include: Yellowknife, NT; Inuvik, NT; Hay River, NT; Rankin Inlet, NU; Iqaluit, NU; or other communities in the Arctic Region.In addition, a pool of candidates may be created and may be used to staff similar term and/or permanent (indeterminate) positions in various locations that report to the Arctic Region with the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG).Other Departments and Agencies who have positions in Nunavut, Nunatsiavut, Nunavik or the Northwest Territories and the marine areas of James Bay and Hudson Bay may also be able access this qualified pool. Linguistic profile requirements as well as tenures, position location and/or security clearance may vary according to the position being staffed.

Positions to be filled
2

Important messages
Important Financial Information:
• Successful candidates may be eligible for staff housing in Iqaluit, subject to availability and the reimbursement of relocation costs.
• Vacation Travel Assistance is provided for each eligible member of the household.
• Benefits for employees could include up to 3 weeks of vacation (to start), leave provisions for family-related responsibilities, medical and dental benefits, cultural and community activities, a pension plan and more!Please note that rates and conditions above are subject to change. Please see the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive for more information or to view the rates for other locations at http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/ipgh-pile/index-eng.php. https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/topics/pension-plan.htmlPersons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.Poster may be provided in Inuktitut upon request.Depending on the position being staffed:
↪ Additional qualifications, operational requirements and/or conditions of employment may be required.
↪ Varying degrees of breadth and depth of experience may be deemed essential.
↪ Asset qualifications may be invoked as essential qualifications.
↪ You may be contacted and asked to submit information or be further assessed.Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the applicants. Your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications and competencies.To ensure the integrity of the selection process, the content and questions of the assessment must remain confidential. Please do not discuss or share the assessment content with anyone, including other candidates. You must complete the assessment, including screening questions, by yourself, without the help of others, including the use of unapproved internet resources and artificial intelligence (such as ChatGPT or any other forms of artificial intelligence). Plagiarism and the use of artificial intelligence is strictly prohibited throughout the entire process and suspected non-compliance will be investigated. Any violation may result in potential consequences which could include your elimination from this selection process.If, at any point in this process or upon qualifying in this process, your Values and Ethics do not align with that of the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics and Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector, you will be eliminated from further consideration in this process. (Copy and paste these links in your browser for more information: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/benefits-military/defence-ethics/policies-publications/code-value-ethics.html AND https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=25049)

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Strict adherence to the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics, Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector, Directive on Conflict of Interest, and Defence Administrative Orders and Directives (DAOD) 7021-1, Conflict of Interest.Copy and paste these links in your browser for more information: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/benefits-military/defence-ethics/policies-publications/code-value-ethics.html AND
https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=25049 AND
https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=32627 AND https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/corporate/policies-standards/defence-administrative-orders-directives/7000-series/7021/7021-1-conflict-of-interest.htmlTravel
Overtime

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A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience; *Note: The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are: Equivalent experience: If you have on-the-job learning or other experience or training that you believe is equivalent to the secondary school diploma requirement, put it forward for consideration. The manager may accept a combination of education, training and/or experience in a related field as an alternative to the minimum secondary school diploma stated above.

All Streams:
Experience working in the Arctic Region or on Arctic related files.
Experience working and collaborating virtually on projects and documents.
Experience working with Inuit, First Nation or Métis partners or organizations in northern communities.

Stream one only:
Experience in leading* multi-partner projects, programs, initiatives or services, major resource projects or environmental assessment projects
Experience in leading* the planning and organizing of virtual and in-person conferences and events
Experience planning and implementing projects, programs, initiatives or services
Experience establishing or managing relations with clients or partners (e.g. Indigenous groups, governments or organizations, industry, stakeholders, co-management agencies or other levels of government)*Leading means you were primarily responsible for guiding, coordinating or making decisions for the work (not solely supporting as a team member).

Stream two only:
Experience supporting multi-partner projects, programs, initiatives or service, major resource projects or environmental assessment projects
Experience supporting the planning and organizing virtual and in-person conferences and events

All streams:
Knowledge of Northern and Arctic issues related to social and economic realities

All streams:
Ability to communicate verbally
Ability to communicate in writing
Ability to research and analyze complex issues and provide recommendations

All Streams:
Demonstrating integrity and respect;
Thinking things through;
Working effectively with others;
Showing initiative and being action-oriented;
Intercultural Competency

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Applied / assessed at a later date

English essential

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Post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree relevant to the duties of the position

Experience planning and facilitating projects or events involving multiple partner organizations in the Arctic (e.g. coordinating meetings, developing agendas, facilitating discussion, and conducting follow-up)
Experience conducting public, organizational, and/or Indigenous engagement
Experience working on issues related to modern and historic Treaties, Land Claim Agreements, and/or Aboriginal rights and interests of Inuit, First Nations, and Métis peoples in the Arctic Region

Ability to speak Inuktut, Cree, Michif, or another Indigenous language

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Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.

Learn more about preference to veterans.

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