RPL is seeking new talents - Recruitment of Policy Leaders

Important messages

Are you inspired by the winds of change? The government of Canada is offering you the opportunity to contribute to the development of policies and programs that have a real impact on Canadians and our communities.

Each year, the Recruitment of Policy Leaders (RPL) program seeks talented and accomplished academics, scientists and professionals. The RPL program offers you a unique opportunity to launch directly into stimulating and diverse careers in the federal public service and to make a difference to the lives of Canadians.

Apply today to be a part of a dynamic public policy network. We are looking for talents from across the country in a number of domains such as: gender equality, climate change, employment equity, health care and much more.

Work environment

The Public Service of Canada is committed to workplace inclusion. A workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated and respected, and where each person, talents and strengths are fully developed and utilized.

Creating an environment where diverse perspectives are valued begins with self-identification. Help us to achieve this goal by identifying your employment equity group.

Give yourself the best chance to succeed!

If you have a limitation that may impact your performance during an assessment, such as a test or an interview, you may require an accommodation. Assessment accommodations are designed to remove the obstacles without altering the criteria being assessed so candidates with limitations can fully demonstrate their abilities. Consult our “other information” section below for more details on accommodation requests.

Why work for the Public Service of Canada?

Canada’s Public Service is recognized as the best in the world due to:

-Innovation, new approaches, collaboration and employee engagement are encouraged.

-Work-life balance is encouraged through a flexible work environment, excellent benefits and competitive salaries.

- Employees have a significant impact on their community through their daily contribution and the quality of their work.

If you thrive for new challenges and increasing responsibilities, this is where it begins. Join us and be part of shaping our modern public service.

Intent of the process

The pool created as a result of this process will be managed by the Public Service Commission of Canada (PSC) in collaboration with the Policy leader’s community and used by multiple organizations of the federal government to staff their positions.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

As part of the application process you will be asked to respond to screening questions about the requirements listed below:

EDUCATION

You must have obtained or expecting to obtain, by December 31, 2019 a master's OR a doctoral degree in any discipline OR a law degree complemented by another undergraduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university.

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCES OR DISTINCTIONS

You must have obtained a record of academic excellence or a distinction. This record of academic excellence or distinction must have been obtained through:

- Scholarships, such as: Trudeau, Rhodes, Fullbright, or Canada's three federal granting agencies (Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC)); OR

- Academic prizes or recognitions, such as the Governor General's Gold Medals, merit awards, departmental or university awards or admission to internationally competitive academic programs; OR

- Any other significant academic distinction or achievement; OR

- Publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Note: Applicants must clearly describe the nature of their scholarships, prizes or distinctions and specify the value in Canadian dollars, if applicable. Members of the selection committee will evaluate your qualifications and determine a score according to pre-established criteria. To accumulate a maximum of points, please indicate and describe the totality of scholarships, prizes and academic distinctions and publications related to the above description.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

1- You must have acquired relevant policy experience in at least one (1) of the following fields: economic, political, legal, social or scientific. This experience must have been acquired through:

- Professional experience; OR

- Conducting research, studies, presentations or publications OR

- Program or policy development or implementation; OR

- Managerial experience with non-governmental organizations, non-profit organizations, government, businesses, consulting firms, think tanks or universities.

Note: Applicants must describe the nature of their experience in politics, its relevance and the context in which it was acquired. The description of the occupied position must indicate the duration as well as the realizations or the concrete results.

AND

2- You must also have participated in extra-curricular activities in which you have either taken a leadership role, or demonstrated initiative, which had a positive impact in a community through:

- Voluntary service to, or leadership in, a community (e.g. student government, contributions in the voluntary or non-profit organizations); OR

- Personal accomplishment or initiative (e.g. high-level sporting or cultural achievement, founding a business or other organization); OR

- Receipt of community recognition through awards, prizes or other public acknowledgement for non-academic, non-professional achievement or contribution.

Note: Applicants must describe all community or extracurricular activities as well as all position occupied including duration and significant achievements. You must also specify the role played and the context in which it took place.

We are aware that there is a lot of questions to answer, but your efforts will be rewarded. If you answer all the questions for which you meet the requirements, you will significantly increase your chances in having an opportunity.

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

Various language requirements
- Bilingual imperative – Level : BBB/BBB, CCC/CCC and CBC/CBC
- English Essential
- French Essential

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

As part of the RPL program, candidates will be assessed on the following requirements:

KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of Canada's public policy environment, its challenges and priorities.

ABILITIES AND SKILLS
- Analytical thinking
- Professional values and ethics
- Ability to communicate effectively orally
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES
- Effective interpersonal relations
- Judgement
- Creativity
- Initiative/Leadership

For more information on the RPL program's essential qualifications and the timelines of the process, please visit the following link: canada.ca/recruitment-policy-leaders (copy and paste in your navigator).

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

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

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

ASSESSMENT ACCOMMODATION

If you wish to request an assessment accommodation for your evaluation or if you have a question regarding the physical environment of the exam room, please communicate with us as soon as possible at .

Each request will be evaluated individually. You will be asked to provide information regarding your limitations. We may also ask to provide professional documentation to determine the appropriate assessment accommodation. For more information on assessment accommodation, visit our website at the following address : https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/assessment-accommodation-page.html

APPOINTMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND CONSENT:

Candidates who are deemed qualified following the full assessment via this process must consent to the distribution of their résumé and personal information (e.g. biography, proof of all the academic excellence examples or distinctions that were indicated in your application, proof of education and citizenship) to federal organizations that are seeking to hire RPL candidates.

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.