Commissioner's Representative

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

COMMUNICATION DURING THIS PROCESS

For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with the candidates by email. Candidates who apply on 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.

Candidates must check their email accounts frequently as there may be new communication regarding this process or a deadline for response. Responses provided after the indicated deadline may not be accepted.

ABOUT US

If you are passionate about promoting Canada’s linguistic duality and want to ensure that Canada has an inclusive culture which respects the language rights of its citizens, the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages invites you to apply!

Work environment

The Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages (OCOL) is a small organization of 160 employees that offers a positive, collaborative and bilingual work environment.

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 the related advantages, including flexible work, competitive salaries and professional development.

The position to be staffed is in a regional office. Please note the position’s incumbent will be called upon to work independently and could end up alone in the office on occasion.

Intent of the process

There is currently a staffing need to staff one position on an indeterminate basis. A pool of qualified candidates resulting from this process may be established and used to fill this position and similar positions with various tenures and security requirements. All federal organizations listed in Schedules I, IV and V of the Financial Administration Act may use this staffing process to appoint a candidate to its organization in a similar position if a pool is created and in consultation with human resources.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION:

Graduation with a degree from a recognized university or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

Significant* experience in establishing and maintaining productive consultative networks and partnerships.

Experience in providing information and advice to government institutions, public administrations or community organizations.

Experience in managing human resources, including the supervision of a team of at least two employees.

Experience in the development and implementation of strategic plans and action plans.

*Significant experience is defined as a minimum of approximately five (5) years, as well as type (range, scope and complexity) of work handled related to the experience criteria. Clear and specific examples should be provided by candidates in their application.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

EXPERIENCE:

Experience in planning and delivering information programs to the public.

Experience managing a regional team within a national organization.

Experience in managing financial resources.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CCC/CCC)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of the main provisions of the Official Languages Act and Regulations.

Knowledge of the role, the activities and the mandate of the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages.

Knowledge of the Canadian social, economic, political and linguistic environment in general and of the Manitoba-Saskatchewan region in particular, including the official language minority community.

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

Creating vision and strategy: You engage others to translate implementation strategies into concrete objectives.

Mobilizing people: You create a sense of common purpose and direction in the organization.

Uphold integrity and respect: You hold self and the organization to the highest ethical and professional standards.

Collaborating with partners and stakeholders: You build and nurture effective and collaborative networks and relationships with communities of practice, colleagues and stakeholders.

Promoting innovation and guiding change: You identify opportunities for and barriers to innovation and proposes creative approaches.

Achieve results: You align people, work and systems to achieve program and policy efficiencies and results.

ABILITIES:

Ability to communicate accurately and effectively.

Ability to communicate accurately and effectively.

Ability to analyse complex issues and situations and, to provide advice and recommendations to senior officials.

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

The Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages is committed to having a skilled and diversified work force representative of the population we serve. To reach our employment equity objectives, candidate selection may be limited to individuals who have self-identified as a member of an employment equity group. i.e., Aboriginal peoples, member of visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Willingness and ability to travel.

Hold a valid driver’s license.

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

APPLYING

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 the following number, 1-800-645-5605. Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

EVALUATION

Completing the screening questionnaire is mandatory for this selection process.

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 website: http://www.psccfp.gc.ca/ppccpp/sle-els/cand-info-cand-eng.htm.

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

A written test and 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.

A top down approach and/or random selection may be invoked at any stage in this process to limit the number of candidates or for appointment purposes.

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.

MISCELLENEOUS

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.

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.

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.