Reference Number
PPD18J-019254-000113
Selection Process Number
2018-PPD-EA-CCE-116069
Organization
Public Prosecution Service of Canada
Year
2018-2019
Days Open
6
Classification
PM04
City
Gatineau
Type
External
Total
130
Employment Equity
83
(63.8%)
Screened out
50
(38.5%)
Screened in
80
(61.5%)
Employment Equity 63.8% 83
Screened Out 38.5% 50
Screened In 61.5% 80
Women 43.1% 56
Visible minority 26.2% 34
Indigenous 3.8% 5
People with disabilities 4.6% 6
English 41.5% 54
French 58.5% 76
Citizens 98.5% 128
Permanent Residents 0% 0
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
If you are unable to apply online, please contact Hannah Lyall at before the closing date.
The Office of the Commissioner of Canada Elections (OCCE) plays an important role in safeguarding Canadians’ trust in the democratic process. The Commissioner of Canada Elections is the independent officer responsible for ensuring compliance with, and enforcement of, the Canada Elections Act and the Referendum Act. In short, you will play an important role in enforcing the law by conducting thorough, fair and diligent investigations.
The Commissioner is supported by approximately 30 people, including federal public servants and independent contractors. The Commissioner's offices are located at 22 Eddy Street in Gatineau in a newer building. It is also located on a major transit hub near restaurants and coffee shops.
The immediate need is to staff three term positions. A pool of qualified candidates may be established from this process and may be used to staff similar positions at the Office of the Commissioner of Canada Elections and Elections Canada, with varying tenures (such as indeterminate, specified period, acting, assignment/secondment), with various linguistic profiles and requirements (such as bilingual imperative - BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC) according to the position to be staffed.
In the event that an employee of the public service is qualified through this process, and there is a temporary need, he/she may be considered for acting or assignment/secondment opportunities. The approval of his/her substantive supervisor will be required before an acting/assignment/secondment is offered.
Positions to be filled: 3
Your résumé.
Education:
- A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in an area related to law enforcement (i.e., criminology, law, political sciences); or
- A diploma or certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution in an area related to law enforcement (i.e. law, police science, criminology,etc.); or
- A police basic training from a provincial or a municipal police force or the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (i.e. Depot Division).
Experience:
- Experience in interpreting or applying legislation or regulations.
- Experience in writing documents such as investigative reports, court documents, briefing materials or correspondence.
Asset Qualifications:
Education:
- A degree in law from a recognized post-secondary institution and eligibility for membership in the bar of one of the provinces or territories of Canada or in the Order of Notaries of the Province of Quebec.
Experience:
- Experience in performing work involving the application of the Canada Elections Act.
- Experience in participating in regulatory investigation process.
Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)
Information on language requirements
Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.
For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of the mandate and responsibilities of the Office of the Commissioner of Canada Elections.
- Knowledge of the Canada Elections Act.
- Knowledge of investigative techniques, including evidence-gathering procedures.
- Knowledge of records and information management.
Abilities:
- Ability to conduct an interview of a suspect or witness.
- Ability to analyse and provide recommendations.
- Ability to manage projects or cases.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Personal Suitabilities:
- Attention to detail
- Demonstrating integrity and respect
- Thinking things through
- Working effectively with others
- Showing initiative and being action-oriented
Organizational Needs:
- The organization is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. Qualified applicants who self-declare as members of a visible minority group, Aboriginal peoples, person’s with disabilities and/or women may be selected for appointment to fulfill organizational needs.
Operational Requirements:
- Ability and willingness to work overtime.
- Ability and willingness to travel.
- Secret security clearance
- Commitment to observe strict political impartiality and neutrality for the duration of employment. Please note that this does not affect your ability to vote.
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
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.