Employment Opportunity. Aboriginal Liaison Officer Traditional Knowledge

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1 PAGE 1 OF 5 AMENDMENT Employment Opportunity Aboriginal Liaison Officer Traditional Knowledge PM 03 Pacific Rim National Park Reserve Ucluelet, BC Selection Process Number: 2013-CAP-CBC-PR-OC-096b Tenure: Temporary, full-time. April 2014 to March 2016 Vacancies 1 Salary Range: $58,460 to $62,990 per year Language: English Essential Location of position: Ucluelet, BC Closing Date: 12 December 2013 at 23:59 Pacific Time Note: Parks Canada agency is committed to the principles of diversity and employment equity under the Employment Equity Act and strives to ensure that our workforce reflects the diverse nature of Canadian society. We encourage members of designated groups to self-identify on their application. Note: This opportunity is being posted internally and externally at the same time. Challenge As a staff position within the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve (PRNPR) organization, this position will initially be for a 2 year term. This position supports, assists, and advises the Pacific Rim NPR First Nations Program Manager in the fulfillment of park and field unit objectives. The successful candidate will provide consultation and project management in the areas of Species at Risk, Traditional Harvesting, and Maa-nulth Treaty implementation. They will manage projects relating specifically to First Nation Indian Reserve lands and Treaty settlement lands and park lands. What is required? Education: Successful completion of secondary school OR an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

2 PAGE 2 OF 5 Language: English Essential Experience: Experience working with Aboriginal peoples / groups in areas such as Aboriginal cultures and land development. Experience negotiating with Aboriginal and non-aboriginal groups, stakeholders, and potential contractors and partners. Experience managing and coordinating of committees Experience in project management and reporting. Experience working on multi government projects. General Inquiries? Please contact Janet Busby, Human Resources Liaison at How to Apply? Interested persons should carefully review the Statement of Qualifications. You must submit the following to Ms. Janet Busby by at CoastalBC.HR@pc.gc.ca or by fax at (250) : Résumé and; Completed Screening Questionnaire Please indicate your preferred official language. Please quote selection process number: 2013-CAP-CBC-PR-OC-096b Applications must be received on or before 12 December 2013 at 23:59 Pacific Time SCREENING QUESTIONNAIRE: Please answer the following six questions related to your education and experience as outlined in the competition poster. QUESTION 1: Do you have a secondary school diploma OR an acceptable combination of education, training and education relevant to the position? If you answer Yes: Please specify the school you graduated from OR provide information to support the consideration of your application as meeting an acceptable combination of education, training and experience or traditional knowledge relevant to the position. QUESTION 2: Do you have experience working with Aboriginal peoples / groups in areas such as Aboriginal cultures and land development?

3 PAGE 3 OF 5 QUESTION 3: Do you have experience negotiating with Aboriginal and non-aboriginal groups, stakeholders, and potential contractors and partners? QUESTION 4: Do you have experience managing and coordinating committees? Provide details on the nature of clients and groups you have worked with, your role and the nature of the work. QUESTION 5:. Do you have experience in project management and reporting? If you answer Yes. Describe with concrete examples, the nature and scope of your experience and indicate where it was Provide details on the nature of the projects, your role in managing and reporting on those projects. QUESTION 6:. Do you have experience working in multi government projects? If you answer Yes. Describe with concrete examples, the nature and scope of your experience and indicate where it was Tips for applicants: Please provide complete and thorough details of your education and experience. Do not assume that the screening board has any previous knowledge of your background, qualifications, or work history. You must be specific and provide concrete examples/details for each Education and Experience element, as applications will be screened only on the information provided. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being screened out of the competition. Important Messages: A written exercise may be administered. The Work Description is available upon request. An interview will be conducted Reference checks will be conducted The onus is on the candidate to submit an application that addresses directly the screening requirements of the competition (education and experience). Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or (possibly) missing information. Failure to do so may result in your application being rejected. Note: Failure to provide the Screening Questionnaire (above) may result in your application being rejected We thank all candidates who apply and advise only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. The Parks Canada Agency is established as a separate employer in the Federal Public Service under the Public Service Staff Relations 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.

4 PAGE 4 OF 5 In accordance with paragraph 8(2)(a) of the Privacy Act, information or material, whether provided directly by the candidate or otherwise obtained by the selection board, used during the selection process for the purpose of assessing a candidate may be used as part of the selection review and recourse processes. Such relevant information may be provided to third parties, such as other candidates or their representatives, who have a legitimate reason to be aware of that information. For further information about Parks Canada Agency, please visit: STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS Aboriginal Liaison Officer Traditional Knowledge PM 03 Parks Canada Agency Pacific Rim National Park Reserve Ucluelet, BC APPLICANTS WILL BE SCREENED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: EDUCATION: Successful completion of secondary school OR an acceptable combination of education, training and experience. LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: English Essential EXPERIENCE: Experience working with Aboriginal peoples / groups on areas such as Aboriginal cultures and land development. Experience negotiating with Aboriginal and non-aboriginal groups, stakeholders, and potential contractors and partners. Experience in the managing and coordination of committees Experience in project management and reporting. Experience in working on multi government projects. SHOULD YOU CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE THAT YOU MEET ALL OF THE ABOVE, YOU MAY BE INVITED TO THE NEXT STEP OF THE ASSESSMENT PROCESS. AT THAT TIME, YOU WILL BE RATED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA AND MAY BE RATED ON EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

5 PAGE 5 OF 5 KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of Nuu-chah-nulth culture, history, and traditional activities, particularly in relation to Pacific Rim National Park Reserve lands Knowledge of the Maa-nulth Treaty & Aboriginal Rights of First Nations in BC specifically in the Vancouver Island area Knowledge of processes for public consultation Knowledge of Parks Canada Agency ABILITY: Ability to engage Aboriginal communities to initiate and develop projects Ability to communicate both orally and in writing Ability to organize complex objectives and priorities Ability to manage complex projects Ability to conduct research PERSONAL SUITABILITY: Makes things happen Exercises sound judgment Personally connects with people Takes responsibility Demonstrates integrity Shares our vision CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Security Screening: Obtain and maintain Reliability Status OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Willingness and ability to travel and work variable hours. Possess and maintain a valid class 5 driver s licence (provide copy with resume); (Ces renseignements sont disponibles en français sur demande.)