Indigenous Relations and Partnerships Advisors - Dartmouth, Canada - Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

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Dartmouth, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Canadian Coast Guard (an Agency of Fisheries and Oceans Canada) - Integrated Business Management Services (IBMS)
Dartmouth (Nova Scotia)
PM-04, PM-05
$78,834 to $101,750

We are the Canadian Coast Guard
Closing date: 20 December :59, Pacific Time

Who can apply:

This opportunity is only open to Canadian Citizens who self-declare as an Aboriginal person and who reside within 1400km of Dartmouth, NS.

Indigenous affiliation will be verified prior to appointment.

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

The term "Aboriginal" is used within this job advertisement as it relates to the Employment Equity Act and other legislative frameworks.

The term "Indigenous" is used, where feasible, in support of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

***A tip for success - In responding to the screening questions, consider this your opportunity to demonstrate to the management team just how much experience and skills you bring to the table

Duties:

The Integrated Business Management Services directorate provides internal services to employees of the Canadian Coast Guard including workforce development, workplace well-being, training coordination, and business management.

As an Advisor (PM-04) in Indigenous Relations and Partnerships, you will play a key role in providing support, advice and recommendations to initiate, build and support positive relationships and partnerships with Indigenous groups.

You will support the Canadian Coast Guard's (CCG) efforts to engage with Indigenous peoples, communities and organizations for meaningful participation in the programs and services provided by CCG as well as support tracking of these engagements.

The IRP Advisor will also plan and coordinate training and awareness initiatives and support the negotiation of funding agreements with Indigenous groups and coordinate with regional operational staff on funding arrangements.

In addition, they will support the Senior Advisors and Manager in the development of work plans, reports and briefings to senior management on a variety of issues Indigenous relations and partnerships.

As a Senior Advisor (PM-05) in Indigenous Relations and Partnerships, you will play a key role in providing advice and recommendations to initiate, build and support positive relationships and partnerships with indigenous groups.

You will help to lead the Canadian Coast Guard's (CCG) efforts to engage with indigenous groups and to achieve collaborative agreements on effective and meaningful participation in the programs and services provided by CCG.

The senior advisor plans and coordinates activities in the delivery of regional Indigenous initiatives, including training and awareness initiatives, and other CCG projects.

They negotiate funding agreements with Indigenous groups and advise regional staff on funding arrangements. They also support treaty negotiations and implementation through consultations with Indigenous communities and Indigenous rights-based representatives.

In addition, they support the Manager in the development of work plans, reports and briefings to senior management on a variety of issues related to indigenous consultation and negotiations.

Intent of the process:

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide:

Your résumé.

EDUCATION:

Secondary school diploma or acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

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Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
PM-04 & PM-0- Experience in developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with Indigenous peoples, communities or organizations.

Experience in using Microsoft Office (Word and PowerPoint).

Note:

PM04 and PM05 positions will be determined based on the depth and breadth of experience.

PM-05 Only

Experience in policy implementation and or the delivery of a program or service.
Experience working with, and providing advice to, Senior Managers, or Elected officials such as Chief and Councils or Board of Directors.

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KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of Indigenous governments, organizations and communities in the Atlantic context.
Knowledge of Aboriginal* and Treaty Rights in the Atlantic context.
The term Aboriginal is used here to refer to the Section 35 Constitution Act 1982 definition.

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ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
PM-04 Only