First Nations Relations Advisor

3 weeks ago


Fredericton, Canada Finance and Treasury Board Full time

Department of Indigenous Affairs
First Nations Relations Advisor
Pay Band 5
Fredericton
Open Competition

The Department of Indigenous Affairs (DIA) portfolio is complex and multifaceted. It is the responsibility of the Department to create an environment of reconciliation in which meaningful relationships and negotiations between the Province and First Nations lead to the re-affirmation and implementation of Aboriginal and treaty rights.

Reporting to a First Nations Relations Manager within the Initiatives and Advisory Services Branch, the First Nations Relations Advisor will be part of a team responsible for leading the development, implementation and evaluation of social and economic policies, programs and initiatives involving First Nations.

Specific responsibilities include:

  • Providing advice on new policy issues/projects and participating in the development of policies, guidelines and tools that support the initiatives intake process and advisory process and builds capacity within the provincial government.
  • Increasing departments' and agencies' awareness of the Government of New Brunswick's (GNB) legal responsibilities, current GNB/First Nations relations, and reconciliation opportunities.
  • Building and maintaining positive relationships with First Nations, rightsholders and stakeholders.
  • Serving as a liaison between departments/agencies, First Nation communities or organizations and the federal government on strategic initiatives.
  • Supporting the Province's position on committees and at meetings with the federal government and First Nation communities or organizations.

Essential Qualifications: Post-secondary degree in Social Sciences, Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Law or another related discipline and a minimum of five (5) years of related experience, or a 2 year diploma in a related discipline and a minimum of seven (7) years of related experience, including:

  • Experience in relationship development
  • Experience communicating complex information to decision makers
  • Experience advising and interacting with program managers, subject matter experts and senior leadership
  • Experience working with external stakeholders.

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Some positions require written and spoken competence in French and English. Others will require written and spoken competence in English. Please state your language capability.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please ensure that preferred language for assessment is identified on your résumé.

Asset Qualifications: Preference may be given to those candidates that have:

  • Experience working in a provincial or federal (Canada) government setting;
  • Experience working with Indigenous communities or organizations; or
  • Experience in facilitation and/or mediation.

Subject to the response to this competition, candidates may be required to demonstrate the asset qualifications in addition to the essential qualifications in order to be given further consideration.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: The successful candidate will possess the following behavioral competencies:

  • Analytical Thinking/Judgment
  • Teamwork and Cooperation
  • Relationship and Network Building
  • Effective Interactive Communication
  • Organizational Commitment
  • Results Orientation

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: The successful candidate will possess the following technical competencies:

  • Planning and Organizing Skills
  • Written Communication
  • Consulting Skills

Résumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.

In the event that this competition poses difficulties in recruiting, candidates with less than five (5) years of experience may be considered at a salary commensurate with their experience.

Salary: $2,450 to $3,422 bi-weekly

Interested applicants are to apply on-line at www.ere.gnb.ca, by May 2, 2024 indicating competition number: 10457. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

We thank all those who apply however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.

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