INDIGENOUS AND NORTHERN AFFAIRS CANADA

Great place to work employees are treated well.  Employees are able to balance their work and home life.  Salaries are good.  Their is no job security with Indian Residential school, but I felt proud of working their and it was one of the most rewarding  experiences of my life.  If their was another position their I would take it.  would love to work for Indigenous and Northern Affairs in Regina or Fort Qu'appelle.  I would love a permanent position or a term leading up to a permanent position or a change to work in different areas of INAC.  

Working at Indian Residential Adjudication Secretariat the Management was good, The workplace culture was very diverse.  We had employees from all ethnic backgrounds which was great.  I learned about a lot of different cultures and our department had a Multi-cultural day which was great for learning about employees different cultures and trying different types of food.  Also I learned about Indigenous people and their culture.

The hardest part of my job was first learning the position.  After I learned all the department procedures, guidelines and policies and directives it was easier.

I loved coming to work and doing my job every day.  It was challenging, interesting and I also helped the Indigenous people daily.    I applied the departmental guidelines, procedures and policies to the best of my ability and was a great public servant.  I was a good team player and also willing to help a fellow colleague. The most enjoyable part of my job was assisting in helping the Indian Residential School clients receive the help they needed re an assessment or a hearing and make sure the files were assigned to the Hearings Management officer and their logistics were completed.

A typical work day began by assessing the work that needed to be and prioritizing each task.  Much of the days were the same, as long as there was no deviation from the proposed work plan.

I learnt the importance of respect and communication when working with First Nation communities.

The management was constantly changing and the various styles  of management made it difficult to provided consistency to the clients.

The work place culture is strong and rooted in process and compliance.

The hardest part of the job was to provide consistency in an ever changing environment.   

The most enjoyable part of the job was see the client progress in a positive way.

The workplace culture can be very toxic, lonely, and unsupported by management. They make you 24 hours straight in the small stations - Little to no sleep. Some managers don't even answer the on call line for emergencies or can't even call you back.  First Nations Health now called Indigenous / Northern Affairs constantly advertise for nursing staff.   The nursing stations and clinics can be run down (mold, water issues, crowded living conditions).  There is no exercise equipment in many stations. The internet is not always dependable.

Overall great place to work, lots of different opportunities and possibilities to move around into different departments (depending on your specializations and qualifications, of course), The only bad experience working with INAC, is their new pay system they have, Phoenix, it is a big headache and impacted many employees.

This is probably one of the most politically-charged atmospheres in which to work. 

Head down, mouth shut is the smartest way to go here.

Hardest part of the job was watching the very uneven application of policies towards employees. 

Some very good managers who were helpful and respectful. 

Many others could only be described as game-playing, insecure control-freaks.

Working at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (formally Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada) was an incredibly fulfilling experience. The days were standard, but were always interesting and filled with projects that pushed my abilities and allowed me to learn about Indigenous affairs. It made me reevaluate my personal goals and enhanced my standards towards my own work.

file analysis, interaction and feedback from management and colleagues, relaxed atmosphere, friendly management. spent most of the day ensuring files were expedited and settled by interacting with outside departments.

Firstly, colleagues are willing to help no matter in work and daily life. The workplace culture is positive and warm. Routine dine together was held by our team leader. 

Moreover, there is much time available for me to learn and improve.

The department has split into Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada and Indigenous Services Canada;
There is a high turnover rate from the employees;
The workplace culture depends on the team and can vary a lot;

Processing of confidential or classified documents for Archiving. Photocopying and, stuffing envelop, for mail out of letters and additional documents.  Assisted in organization 20 thousand files Alpha & numerically

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