Director, Investigations

Update: ***Please note that the work location for this position is in the National Capital Region (NCR) more specifically in Gatineau, Québec.

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

***Please note that the work location for this position is in the National Capital Region (NCR) more specifically in Gatineau, Québec.

***Please note that the written exam will possibilly be administer between June 25 to June 28 2019. Rescheduling will only be permitted under exceptional circumstances only.

*** Please note that the interviews will possibilly be administer between July 22 to July 26 2019. Rescheduling will only be permitted under exceptional circumstances only.

Work environment

A Great Place to Work

Are you a dynamic individual looking for an exciting career in investigations? Inspect no further, the Office of the Information Commissioner is right place for you.

We are looking for a person ready for new challenges who can manage a team of dedicated investigators, collaborate with institutions and work in a fast paced, high-volume environment.

The OIC will give you the opportunity to innovate in the field of access to information and the chance to help Canadians in their right to information.


We have an open culture that encourages cooperation and collaboration, a healthy exchange of ideas and frequent interaction with senior executives. At the OIC, your voice will be heard.

Challenging work, where your talent and experience are brought to bear on the issues of the day and your commitment is rewarded with many opportunities to build on your success.

Personal growth and professional development, from mentoring to formal training, seminars, courses, workshops and more, the OIC is here to support you all the way.

Intent of the process

A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates may be established to staff similar positions with various tenures.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION:

EDU: Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES:

E1: *Significant experience in review, monitoring or evaluating compliance with the Access to Information Act or any similar provincial laws.

E2: Experience in providing strategic advice and recommendations to **management on complex and sensitive issues.

E3: Experience in managing human and financial resources.

E4:*Significant experience in negotiating with a diverse range of clients and stakeholders to achieve results.

*Significant experience is defined as three (3) years.
**Management is defined as EX-02 level or equivalent, and above.

KNOWLEDGE:

K1: Knowledge of the Access to Information Act

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

EXPERIENCES:

AE1: Experience in the operations of a review, investigative, ombudsman or oversight body.

AE2: Experience working for the Federal Government at a managerial position.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

KLC1: Create Vision and Strategy
KLC2: Mobilize People
KLC3: Uphold Integrity and Respect
KLC4: Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
KLC5: Promote Innovation and Guide Change
KLC6: Achieve Results

Conditions of employment

Secret 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

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.

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE. Applications sent by email will not be accepted.

The intention is to communicate with candidates via email. Candidates who apply on this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and to make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is the candidate's responsibility to provide any changes to their personal information to the contact indicated on this job advertisement.

Additional qualifications and/or criteria - other than those indicated on this advertisement - may be used for assessment, selection and appointment purposes.

A written exam WILL be administered.

A standardized Public Service Commission (PSC) test MAY be adminnistered.

An interview WILL be conducted.

Reference checks WILL be sought.

Candidates must meet all the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

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

Acknowledgement of receipt of applications will not be sent.

Please clearly identify your substantive group and level and your employment status in your application.

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

Candidates invited to an interview will be required to bring proof of their education credentials, in the form of a diploma and/or official transcript (original documents only), as well as a proof of Canadian equivalency for diplomas obtained abroad.

Other organizations within the core public administration may be able to use this pool to staff their positions. Therefore by applying to this process, you consent to your personal application-related information being shared with other federal public service government organizations interested in staffing similar positions.

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent may be considered first for a deployment.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language on their application.

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.