Chief, Field Programs and Services

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

Assessment accommodation

A test will be administered.

An interview will be administered.

Reference checks will be sought.

You must provide proof of your education credentials or occupational certification.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Please note that asset qualifications may be used at the screening stage or any stage during the process.

Please identify clearly your substantive group and level and your employment status on your resume and/or application form.

Please ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) is included in your application.

Each candidate is entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews). Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

The client organization will accept applications on-line only.

Intent of the process

A pool of partially qualified candidates may be established to staff similar positions within Elections Canada with various BILINGUAL linguistic profiles (BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC) with various tenures (permanent or temporary).

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

Secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience* in planning, developing and implementing projects or programs.
Experience* in providing services to internal or external clients.
Experience* in providing advice or recommendations to management.
Experience* in preparing reports or presentations.
Experience* in working within multi-disciplinary teams.

*Experience is defined as a minimum of six (6) months consecutive experience within the last three (3) years.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)
CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of project management.

Ability to effectively communicate in writing.
Ability to effectively communicate orally.
Ability to work under pressure.
Ability to plan and organize work in order to meet deadlines.
Ability to analyze and make recommendations.
Uphold integrity and respect.

Client Service Focus
Initiative
Judgement
Reliability
Effective Interpersonal Skills

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

College diploma in a related field
University degree in a related field

Degree equivalency

Experience* in supervision.
Experience* with revision and proofreading of documents.
Experience* in recruitment processes or staff evaluations.
Experience* in contract administration/support, including but not limited to: rental agreements, acquisitions of goods/services, professional services, etc.
Experience* in working with information technology to support the development of automated tools and systems.
Experience* in working in electoral operations at the municipal, provincial or federal level.
Experience* in working with various demographic groups such as aboriginals, youth, seniors, ethno cultural communities, disability communities, etc.
Experience* in developing or delivering training.
Experience* in developing or conducting stakeholder engagement or consultation activities.
Experience* in analyzing and reporting on complex issues.

*Experience is defined as a minimum of six (6) months consecutive experience within the last three (3) years.

Availability and willingness to work overtime on short notice.
Availability and willingness to work on variable shift work schedules, as and when required.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Reliability
Consent to observe strict political impartiality and neutrality for the duration of employment.

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.