Regional Liaison Officer

Important messages

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 special accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities

ABOUT US:

If you are passionate about promoting Canada’s linguistic duality and want to ensure that Canada has an inclusive culture which respects the language rights of its citizens, the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages invites you to apply!

The Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages is a small organization of 160 employees that offers a positive, collaborative and entirely bilingual work environment.

The Commissioner of Official Languages is mandated by Parliament. He is therefore independent from the government, but his staff are members of the federal public service and benefit from all of the related advantages, including flexible work, competitive salaries and professional development.

For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with the candidates by email. Candidates who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). If you do not wish to receive your results by email, it is your responsibility to inform us.

Completing the screening questionnaire (text questions) is mandatory for this selection process.

Work environment

The position to be staffed is located in a regional office. Please note the position's incumbent will be expected to work independently and could be alone in the office on a regular basis.

Intent of the process

The position will initially be staffed on a temporary basis (approximately 1 year) with the possibility of an extension or indeterminate appointment.

A pool of qualified or partially qualified candidates will be established and could be used to staff this position with various tenures. The pool of candidates could be used to fill similar positions within 100 km radius of Winnipeg, Manitoba in organizations where appointments are made under the authority of the PSC and the PSEA with the approval of the delegated manager in consultation with Human Resources.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CCC/CCC)

Information on language requirements

EDUCATION:

Graduation with a degree from a recognized university or a satisfactory score on the PSC test approved as an alternative to university graduation or an acceptable combination of education, training or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

Significant experience* in providing advice and information to government institutions, public administrations or community organizations.

Significant experience* in dealing with various public institutions concerned with social, political and language issues.

Experience in developing and maintaining partnerships.

Experience in preparing and delivering presentations.

*Significant experience is defined as a minimum of approximately five (5) years, as well as the type (range, scope and complexity) of work handled related to the experience criteria. Clear and specific examples should be provided by candidates in their application.

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of the Official Languages Act and the language provisions found in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Knowledge of the roles and mandate of the Commissioner of Official Languages.

Knowledge of the official language minority communities in Manitoba-Saskatchewan region.

Knowledge of the Canadian socio-economic, political and linguistic environment in general and of Manitoba-Saskatchewan in particular.

ABILITIES:

Ability to collect and analyze information on complex issues and to make recommendations.

Ability to prepare and deliver presentations.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

Strong interpersonal skills
Initiative
Autonomy
Flexibility
Judgment
Creativity

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

ASSET QUALIFICATION:

Experience dealing with issues and files related to the field of official languages in Canada.

ORGANIZAIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Increased employment equity representation in the organization.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Willingness and ability to work overtime on occasion.

Willingness and ability to travel frequently in Manitoba-Saskatchewan and occasionally elsewhere in the country.

Possess a valid driver’s licence.

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 targeted groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

All job applications must be submitted ONLY ONLINE through the Public Service Resourcing System. Persons with disabilities who cannot apply online are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Interchange Canada could be considered. For more information, please visit this website: https://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=12552

Applicants are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language of their choice.

Proof of Canadian Citizenship and education credentials must be available upon request. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/. Should you not have a degree, you could be asked to undertake the PSC test approved as an alternative to university graduation.

TRAVEL RELATED TO THE SELECTION OR APPOINTMENT PROCESS
Please note that candidates (including employees of the Public Service) will not be considered to be in travel status or on government business and that travel costs will not be reimbursed. Consequently, candidates will be responsible for travel costs. Minimal reimbursement of relocation expenses could be offered if the selected candidate moves as the result of an employment offer.

You must clearly indicate, in writing and giving concrete examples, how you meet each essential qualification in the Education and Experience category; failure to do so may result in your application being rejected. Therefore, please answer the questions in the application carefully. Resumés will be used as a secondary source to validate the criteria relating to experience and the skills described in the screening questions.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Meeting criteria such as asset qualifications, operational requirements or organizational needs is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the right fit. Asset qualifications could be applied at any step of the selection process.

A written test may be administered.

An interview may be administered. Interviews could be conducted in person, by phone, or by videoconference.

Reference checks may be sought.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

Top down and/or random selection could be used.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

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