Program / Policy Officer IV

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat; Iqaluit; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal government agency is seeking a Program / Policy Officer IV to manage consultations and coordinate efforts for national parks in Nunavut. The role involves collaboration with Inuit partners, providing policy advice, and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders. The successful candidate will possess strong organizational skills and an understanding of Inuit culture and society.

Benefits

Northern Allowances

Vacations Travel Assistance

Housing Assistance

Relocation Assistance

Training and Development Opportunities

Flexible Work Arrangements

Pension and Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and coordinating community consultations.
• Ability to communicate effectively in multiple languages, including Inuktitut is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Support joint management of Sirmilik National Park and Tallurutiup Imanga.
• Coordinate consultations with communities and stakeholders.
• Draft documents and provide policy advice to management.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Organizational

Cultural Awareness

Education

Secondary school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Selection process number : 2025-024-CAP-NUN-T-EA Parks Canada - Nunavut Field Unit

Work Location : Iqaluit, NU or other work locations in Nunavut with a Parks Canada office may be considered.

To staff a (1.0 FTE) 5-year term position

80,860 to $87,376 (Isolated Post Allowances + Vacation Travel Assistance (see Important Messages below))

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Closing date : 22 June 2025 - 23 : 59, Pacific Time

Who can apply : Parks Canada Agency considers applications from all individuals who have legal status to work in Canada. Please indicate in your application the reason for which you are entitled to work in Canada : Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or work permit.

• In the Spirit of the Nunavut Agreement and Inuit Impact and Benefit Agreements, qualified Inuit of the Nunavut Settlement Area will be considered ahead of other applicants.

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.

Northern Allowances (rates and conditions subject to change) :

Isolated Post Allowances : Approximately $ 25,000 / year to $ 45,000 / year

Vacation Travel Assistance : $2243.85 provided twice per year for each eligible member of the household. (Rates vary depending on work location)

We Also Offer :

Housing : Federal government housing may be provided.

Relocation Assistance : Applicants may be eligible for relocation assistance and may wish to review the Relocation Directive :

Training, Development & Education Opportunities : Multi-year career development plans which include opportunities for education assistance funding and training opportunities

Pension & Benefits : Advantageous pension regime and health benefits. For more information, see :

Flexible Work Arrangements : Relative to operational requirements, possibility of flexible hours and compressed work weeks

Duties

The Program / Policy Officer IV supports the joint management of the Sirmilik National Park and Tallurutiup Imanga National Marine Conservation Area in Nunavut, between Parks Canada, Inuit partners and other government departments. It also involves coordinating consultations with communities, local organizations and a wide range of stakeholders.

The position will require working closely with both internal and external partners to organize regular joint management meetings and consultations, while ensuring progress reports are up to date. This includes, but is not limited to, providing logistic and technical supports, liaising directly with partners to develop agendas and compile supporting documents, coordinating minute taking, ensuring timely implementation of follow-ups and action items; and contracting professional services.

Additionally, the position will be responsible for drafting documents and providing advice to management on matters related to the joint management of Sirmilik and Tallurutiup Imanga. This role requires strong organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks, and a commitment to fostering respectful partnerships.

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.

In Nunavut, Inuit and Parks Canada cooperatively manage five national parks, one national historic site and one national marine conservation area. They are : Auyuittuq National Park, Sirmilik National Park, Qausuittuq National Park, Quttinirpaaq National Park, Ukkusiksalik National Park, the Wrecks of HMS Erebus and HMS Terror National Historic Site and Tallurutiup Imanga National Marine Conservation Area. Long before these areas received federal protection, Inuit lived, harvested and travelled these lands and waters. Many staff have connections to these places through their families and ancestors. To this day, harvesting and use by Inuit remains a protected right under the Nunavut Agreement. As a Parks Canada team member in Nunavut, you will help protect, present and share these incredible places so they remain for generations, by implementing the Nunavut Agreement and Inuit Impact and Benefit Agreements.

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

To staff a (1.0 FTE) 5-year term position

Positions to be filled : 1

Information you must provide

A covering letter "A cover letter up to 3,000 words (Maximum)"

Contact information for 3 references.

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

EDUCATION

• A secondary school diploma or Public Service Commission-approved alternative OR an acceptable combination of education, training, and experience

EXPERIENCE :

• Experience in planning, coordinating and organizing committee meetings and community consultations.
• Experience in tracking and monitoring the implementation of contracts, projects and action requests.
• Experience in coordinating contracts (interpretation and translation, air charter)
• Experience in providing policy-related guidance and advice to management, clients, colleagues or other interested parties.
• Experience working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary groups and / or liaising with other departments, governments, indigenous organizations or stakeholders to achieve results.

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

KNOWLEDGE

• Inuit culture, society, and economy
• Inuit Impact Benefit Agreements

ABILITIES

• Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Collaborate effectively with partners and stakeholders
• Focus on details (Verification and Accuracy)
• Plan, organize and prioritize work under pressure to meet deadlines and / or changing priorities
• Work with various software packages such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet navigation tools
• Demonstrates integrity and respect
• Exercises sound judgment.
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented
• Effective Interpersonal skills

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

• Successful completion of post-secondary education (any length) in a field relevant to the position
• Experience working effectively with Inuit communities in northern Canada
• Knowledge of Inuktitut
• Ability to communicate effectively orally in Inuktitut
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing in Inuktitut

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Willingness to wear a Parks Canada uniform
• Willingness to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and / or statutory holidays and provincial / territorial holidays, when required
• Willingness to work and / or travel in varied terrain, weather conditions, isolated locations and by various means of transportation
• Willingness to travel extensively, including overnight, off-site and / or weekends.
• Willingness to complete training provided by Parks Canada

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• Obtain a pre-employment medical (and periodic medical assessments) as required

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.

Parks Canada 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 women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of a visible minority group to self-identify in their application.

Please submit your completed application, including all of the above-mentioned documentation. Failure to do so may result in your application being rejected.

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.

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.

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 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.

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. Applicants are also asked to indicate if they prefer to use one of the Inuktut languages as their preferred language for correspondence and / or assessments in this process.