Research Officer / Research Analyst

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Work environment

Who we are...

The Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) is Canada's largest independent
administrative tribunal. It is responsible for making well-reasoned decisions on
immigration and refugee matters, efficiently, fairly and in accordance with the law. The
IRB decides, among other responsibilities, who needs refugee protection among the
thousands of claimants who come to Canada annually.

What we offer you...

The IRB offers a people-centred environment that builds on excellence in management.
We are working to implement innovative measures to promote the establishment and
maintenance of a healthier, more inclusive and more supportive work environment.
Effective management of human resources and forward-thinking business planning are
also part of our priorities.

It is a work environment that interests you...You believe you have the skills needed... Maybe YOU are the one we are looking for. Please, apply!

Intent of the process

Create a pool of qualified candidates that will be used to staff Research Officer (EC-02) and Research Analyst (EC-03) positions with various tenures (indeterminate, specified
period, deployment, acting, casual employment, part-time worker, assignment and
secondment) and with various linguistic profiles. Note that the position in Toronto is anticipatory.

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)

Education

A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in social science*, library/archival work or a law-related field.

The term “degree” refers to a baccalaureate as established by educational authorities.

* Social science includes political science, sociology, economics, anthropology, history, human rights, international studies, and other disciplines associated with social sciences.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

For the EC-02 and EC-03:
- Recent** experience conducting in-depth research using a defined social science methodology;
- Recent** experience using databases.

For EC-03 position only:
-Recent and significant*** experience conducting in-depth research and writing reports in English or in French, using a defined social science methodology.

** Recent experience is defined as within the past three (3) years.

***Recent and significant experience is understood to mean the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of various, complex related activities which are normally acquired during a full-time period of employment of at least two (2) years within the last three (3) years. The amount, the complexity and the diversity of activities, as well as the autonomy level, will also be taken into consideration.

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

Various language requirements
- Various language requirements and profiles

Information on language requirements

Knowledge

- Knowledge of social science research methodologies and analytical assessment techniques to validate source.

Abilities

For the EC-02 and the EC-03
- Ability to conduct research using social science methodologies;
- Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing;
- Ability to Communicate Effectively Orally.

For EC-03 position only
- Analytical Reasoning;
- Ability to interview oral sources.

Abilities

For the EC-02 and EC-03:
- Ability to conduct research using social science methodologies;
- Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing;
- Ability to Communicate Effectively Orally.

For EC-03 position only
- Analytical Reasoning;
- Ability to interview oral sources.

Personal Suitability

- Adaptability and flexibility;
- Results Orientation;
- Teamwork and Cooperation;
- Values and Ethics;
- Judgement.

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

Education

Postgraduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in social science*, library/archival work or a law-related field.

* Social science includes political science, sociology, economics, anthropology, history, human rights, international studies, and other disciplines associated with social sciences.

Degree equivalency

Experience

- Recent** experience reviewing documents and providing analysis to stakeholders.
- Recent** experience conducting research in the fields of international affairs, world events, human rights, migration, or refugee issues.
- Recent** experience writing research reports on social science topics, international affairs, world events, human rights, migration, or refugee issues.
- Recent** experience in applying the methodology of the Research Directorate of the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB).
- Recent** experience in applying IRB policies and procedures relevant to the preparation and production of standardized country information disclosure packages.
- Recent** experience in carrying out responsibilities in a manner consistent with the mandate, objectives and organization of the Research Directorate.

**Recent is defined as within the past three (3) years.

Other Language

- Ability to read and understand documents written in Russian, Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin, Cantonese), Spanish or Portuguese.

PLACEMENT OF IRB EMPLOYEES AFFECTED BY WORKFORCE ADJUSTMENT (WFA):

In order to ensure placement of IRB employees affected by Workforce Adjustment (WFA), we are asking all affected employees who are interested in this position to apply. Since a pool of qualified candidates will be established from this process, we will proceed with the assessment of all candidates. However, should affected employees qualify, they will be appointed ahead of other affected qualified candidates.

It is important to note that if an employee is no longer affected by WFA at the time of appointment, he cannot be appointed ahead of other affected qualified candidates.


In accordance with the Employment Equity Act and in support of our employment equity goals of addressing demonstrated areas of under-representation of employment equity designated group members, consideration may be given to qualified candidates who have voluntarily declared themselves as belonging to the following employment equity designated groups: Aboriginal Peoples, Women, Persons with disabilities and Visible Minorities. We therefore encourage candidates to make a voluntary declaration regarding their membership in a designated group when submitting their application.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

-Willingness and ability to work occasional overtime.
-Willingness and ability for occasional travel.

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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

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