LITIGATION MANAGEMENT AND RESOLUTION BRANCH

LITIGATION MANAGEMENT AND RESOLUTION BRANCH
INDIGENOUS AND NORTHERN AFFAIRS CANADA
RESEARCH ASSISTANT- WORK DESCRIPTION
Contact Name: Jacqueline Salome Title: Research Assistant
Phone: 604-666-3007
Address: #300-1138 Melville Street, Vancouver BC V6E 4S3
E-mail: [email protected]
Number of Positions: 2 Term: September 6, 2016 to December 30, 2016 (possibility of extension)
Salary: Determined by Treasury Board of Canada - please contact University Co-op Office for details
Application Packages DUE: on or before Monday, July 4, 2016
Job#: To be determined
**Preference will be given to Canadian citizens**
Students will provide research assistance relating to historical and current Aboriginal litigation issues. Primary
and secondary sources will be used to identify evidence of historic and contemporary events as well as
government policies and practices. Assignments could include (but are not limited to): primary or secondary
source research, library and archival research, internet research, document and file review, database work,
transcriptions, summarizing records, data organization, and writing research reports.
Students applying for this position should have a range of research experiences, as knowledge of a variety of
research skills and methodologies is valuable. Good analytical, organizational, communication and
interpersonal skills as well as the ability to take direction from a number of people are recommended. Effective
time management, attention to detail and the ability to successfully manage competing priorities are important
skills for this position.
Application Requirements:
Students must meet the Essential Requirements outlined in the Statement of Merit Criteria to be considered for
the position. Students must have completed at least one work term or have acceptable work experience to be
considered for this position. INAC cannot hire co-op students for additional work terms beyond their co-op
program requirements (check with your co-op office regarding how many terms are required to receive your coop designation). Both undergraduate and graduate students are welcome to apply.
Applications must contain:
• A one page cover letter, demonstrating experience and abilities noted in the Statement of Merit Criteria
• Resume including two references - preferably work-related
• Maximum two-page writing sample (excerpts from larger papers are acceptable)
• Transcripts (must have course names listed)
• A letter from your co-op administrator confirming you qualify for admission to your institution's co-op
program
Failure to include any of the above will result in rejection of your application.
Failure to demonstrate how you meet the elements listed in the Statement of Merit Criteria, including effective
written communication, will result in the rejection of your application.
Security clearance at the Enhanced/Reliability level is a condition of employment (form will be provided when/if
position is offered).
Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal students are encouraged
to apply.
Areas of Study:
History
Canadian Studies
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Political Science
Communication
Anthropology
Legal Studies
Sociology
Indigenous Studies
Other related areas
STATEMENT OF MERIT CRITERIA (SOMC)
Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
Litigation Operations and Policy Directorate -West
Litigation Management & Resolution Branch
Co-op Research Assistant
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Research experience
Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines
Ability to analyze and summarize information
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, in English
Effective interpersonal skills
ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience using databases
Knowledge of Canadian history
Knowledge of Aboriginal issues in Canada
Knowledge of the Canadian judicial system and civil litigation process
Good judgment
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ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada is committed to having a skilled and
diversified workforce representative of the population we serve. In support of our
strategy to achieve our employment goals for Aboriginal Peoples, preference will
be given to Aboriginal and Inuit candidates who self-identify before appointing a
Canadian citizen as defined under section 39 of the Public Service Employment
Act.
ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
**Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens** Please indicate in your
application the reason for which you are entitled to work in Canada: Canadian
citizenship, permanent resident status or work permit.
Willingness and ability to use computers, microfiche and microreels for extended
periods of time
Work is to be conducted on-site at the LMRB office in Vancouver.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Reliability security clearance
Full-time enrolment in a co-operative education program at a recognized postsecondary institution
Successful completion of both your educational program and either a Federal
Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP), co-op, or Research Affiliate
Program (RAP) work assignment may qualify you for temporary or permanent
employment with the federal public service, provided you meet the merit criteria
and conditions of employment.
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STATEMENT OF SELECTION CRITERIA- ENONCE DES CRITERES DE SELECTION
This work term opportunity will be posted in the following educational institution(s)
Cette opportunite de stage de travail sera affichee dans la/les maison\s) d'ensei~nement suivante{s)
University of B.C., Simon Fras~r University, Universi y of Vic ~r:· University of Northern B.C., ~~antlen Polytechnic Universih,
1Roval Roads Universitv. Thorr!i!lson Rivers Universitv. Univers of Fraser Vallev
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Nombre d'annees d'etudes exigees
History, Political Science, Anthropology, Sociology, Indigenous Studies,
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Reliability security clearance
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Summary of duties (Available in both official languages)- Resume des fonctions (Disponible dans les deux langues officielles)
See attached job description and Statement of Merit Criteria
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Stephanie Bolton, Litigation Project Manager, 1138 Melville St., Vancouver, BC
Departmental Liaison Officer/Manager (name, telephone no. and mailing address
Agente ou agent de liaison du ministere/gestionnaire (nom, no. de telephone et adresse postale)
Jacquie Prokopanko, Director, 1138 Melville St., Vancouver, BC
Signature of autholized person
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Commission de Ia fonction publique
du Canada
Public Service Commission
of Canada
PROTECTED
PROTEGE
Co-operative Education/Internship Program
Programme d'enseignement cooperatif/d'internat
REQUEST FOR REFERRALS
DEMANDE DE PRESENTATIONS
Department I Agency- Ministere I Agence
Departmental acronym
Acronyme du ministere
Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
Branch I section - Direction gemerale I section
Job number
Numero du poste
Policy & Strategic Direction - Litigation Management and Resolution Branch
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Job location - Lieu de l'emploi
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DEPARTMENTAL PARTICIPATION
PARTICIPATION MINISTERIELLE
l:nterview
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DOn campus
Sur campus
DTelephone
Par telephone
[K]Other (specify):
Autre (precisez):
INAC office
STATEMENT OF SELECTION CRITERIA- ENONCE DES CRITERES DE SELECTION
This work term opportunity will be posted in the following educational institution(s)
Cette opportunite de stage de travail sera affichee dans la/les maisonls) d'ensei~nement suivante(s)
University of B.C., Simon Frasf3r University, Universi y of Vic ~f:· University of Northern B.C., ~~antlen Polytechnic Universit\,
1RQYal Roads Universitv. Thorr!eson Rivers Universitv. Univers
of the Fraser Vallev
4.
Academic field and specialization or specific courses required - Discipline et specialisation ou cours exiges
No. of academic years required
Nombre d'annees d'etudes exigees
History, Political Science, Anthropology, Sociology, Indigenous Studies,
University 1
1:ollege
Studies,
Canadian Studies, Communication, other related studies
Universite
College
Other requirements and remarks (eg. security, medical, etc.)
Reliability security clearance
Autres exigences et remarques (c.-a-d. enquete securitaire, examen medical, etc.)
Legal
+
Summary of duties (Available in both official languages)- Resume des fonctions (Disponible dans les deux langues officielles)
See attached job description and Statement of Merit Criteria
B. RE-EMPLOYMENT (Complete this section) - REEMPLOI (Remplir cette section)
Student's name - Nom de l'etudiante/l'etudiant
Post-secondary institution
Maison d'enseignement postsecondaire
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Shawn Crawford, Litigation Project Manager, 1138 Melville St., Vancouver, BC
Departmental Liaison Officer/Manager (name, telephone no. and mailing address
Agente ou agent de liaison du ministere/gestionnaire (nom, no. de telephone et adresse postale)
Jacquie Prokopanko, Director, 1138 Melville St., Vancouver, BC
Signature of authorized person
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