Stream 1: Policy Analyst, PM-04 Stream 2: Senior Policy Analyst, PM-05

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

Completing the screening questionnaire is mandatory for this selection process.

The Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages (OCOL) will only accept online applications. All applications must be submitted using the Public Service Resourcing System.

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.

Work environment

The Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages (OCOL) is a small organization of 160 employees that offers a positive and collaborative work environment. OCOL strives to foster a work environment in which employees are actively encouraged to work in the official language of their choice – where employees can feel comfortable exercising their right to work in their first official language, and where they can feel comfortable in practising their second official language.

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.

OCOL has a Workplace 2.0 fit-up with open-concept offices, quiet rooms, meeting rooms and collaborative areas for team work. Employees are equipped with laptops and have Wi-Fi access throughout the office space. The new eco-friendly building is located at 30 Victoria St. in Gatineau and is close to public transit, parking, bike and walking paths, shops and services. The building offers indoor bike storage, as well as women's and men's change rooms with showers.

Intent of the process

Immediate need: 3 PM-04 positions and 1 PM-05 position to be staffed on an indeterminate basis.
A pool of qualified candidates could be established to staff these positions and similar positions with various tenures and security requirements within 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: 4

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

ED1: Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution OR a satisfactory score on the General Intelligence Test (GIT-310)* (PSC Test approved as a post-secondary diploma)

The term "degree" refers to a baccalaureate as established by educational authorities

*In reference to the General Intelligence Test 310 which will be administered, as needed, as part of the process.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES

STREAM 1 AND 2

EXP1: Recent* and significant** experience in conducting policy research, performing analysis and writing research and other documents (e.g., reports, position papers, briefing documents) on complex*** issues.

EXP2: Recent* and significant** experience in providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior management.

STREAM 2 ONLY

EXP3: Experience in establishing and maintaining partnerships/networks with federal institutions or with stakeholders outside the federal public service.

EXP4: Experience in leading multidisciplinary working groups.

*Recent experience is defined as within approximately the last six (6) years.

**Significant experience is defined as experience associated with having performed related activities, which could normally be acquired over a period of three (3) years.

***Complex is defined as being intricate in nature and having broad implications for policies or programs that can be sensitive in nature.

KNOWLEDGE

ALL STREAMS
K1: Knowledge of the mandate and roles of the Commissioner of Official Languages.

K2: Knowledge of the Official Languages Act.

K3: Knowledge of the priorities of the federal government.

ABILITIES

ALL STREAMS
A1: Ability to communicate effectively orally.

A2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

A3: Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

A4: Ability to perform research and analyze information and make recommendations to management.

STREAM 2 ONLY

A5: Ability to elaborate intervention strategies on complex issues*** to senior management.

***Complex is defined as being intricate in nature and having broad implications for policies or programs that can be sensitive in nature.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

PS1: Judgment
PS2: Effective interpersonal skills
PS3: Initiative
PS4: Flexibility
PS5: Team work

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

AED1: Postgraduate Degree from a recognized university in a field relevant to the position.

EXPERIENCES

AEXP1: Experience in the parliamentary affairs domain.

AEXP2: Experience in the area of official languages**** at the government, community or university level.

**** Please note that working or of having worked in both official languages does not constitute experience in the area of official languages.

Degree equivalency

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

The Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population it serves. In support of its strategy to achieve its employment equity goals, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal Persons, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disabilities.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENT

Willing and able to travel occasionally.

Willing and able to work overtime as required.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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

Applicants are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to identify which language they are interested in being assessed for on their application. Candidates will be asked to undergo the PSC Second Language Evaluation (SLE) or provide valid SLE results. To obtain a copy of SLE results, candidates may make a request at the following website http://www.psc-cfp.gc.ca/ppc-cpp/test-examenresult/tst-rslt-examn-eng.htm. For more information on SLE, visit the following web-site: http://www.psccfp.gc.ca/ppccpp/sle-els/cand-info-cand-eng.htm.

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/. If you do not have a degree, you may be asked to complete the approved PSC test as an alternative to a university degree.

COMMUNICATION FOR THIS SELECTION PROCESS will be sent by email. Candidates must check their email accounts frequently as there may be new communication regarding this inventory or a deadline for response. Responses provided after the indicated deadline may not be accepted. Candidates must include in their application a valid email address that is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users; some email systems block these types of email. Ensure to check/view your spam folder regularly.

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 a result of an employment offer.

Your cover letter and résumé may be used to evaluate your ability to communicate effectively in writing.

In order to be able to manage the number of applicants in this selection process, the organization may decide to use top-down or random selection or any other additional qualification to determine the number of candidates who will be considered further in the evaluation.

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 will be administered.

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

Reference checks may be sought to validate information and/or to obtain further information.

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.