Reference Number
COL19J-015880-000419
Selection Process Number
19-COL-GAT-PCB-EA-179
Organization
Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages
Year
2019-2021
Days Open
145
Classification
PM04, PM05
City
Gatineau
Type
External
Total
406
Employment Equity
277
(68.2%)
Screened out
0
(0%)
Screened in
406
(100%)
Employment Equity 68.2% 277
Screened Out 0% 0
Screened In 100% 406
Women 47% 191
Visible minority 36% 146
Indigenous 2.5% 10
People with disabilities 5.2% 21
English 39.2% 159
French 58.4% 237
Citizens 90.4% 367
Permanent Residents 0% 0
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.
When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.
When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicats who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.
IMMEDIATE STAFFING NEEDS. PLEASE APPLY NOW !!
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE INTENT IS TO PULL APPLICATIONS FROM THE INVENTORY ON A REGULAR BASIS AS WE CURRENTLY HAVE POSITIONS TO FILL.
Depending on the needs of the organization, candidates could be randomly selected from the inventory for assessments purposes. This process may be used to establish a pool of partially or fully qualified candidates which may be used by the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages to staff positions with various security profile and various tenures.
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!
The Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages (OCOL) is a small organization of 160 employees that offers a positive, collaborative and entirely 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 of the related advantages, including flexible work, competitive salaries and professional development.
OCOL has a Workplace 2.0 fit-up with open concept offices, quiet rooms, meeting rooms and collaborative areas for team work. Employees are equipped with laptops and have Wi-Fi access throughout the office space. The eco-friendly building is located at 30 Victoria St. in Gatineau and is close to public transit, parking, bike and walking paths, shops and services. The building offers indoor bike storage, as well as women's and men's change rooms with showers.
Candidates may be referred from this inventory at anytime for various positions based on the needs of the organization. The inclusion of your application into the inventory will depend on the responses provided to the screening questions. You must clearly indicate, in writing and giving concrete examples, how you meet each essential qualification in the Education and Experience category; failure to do so may result in your application being rejected. You are also encouraged to do the same for asset qualifications should you meet them. Therefore, please answer the questions in the application carefully. Résumés will be used as a secondary source to validate the criteria relating to experience and the skills described in the screening questions.
PLEASE NOTE: The intent is to pull applications from this inventory on a regular basis as we currently have positions to fill.
Positions to be filled: Number to be determined
Your résumé.
EDUCATION
ED1: Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution OR a satisfactory score on the General Intelligence Test (GIT-310) (PSC Test approved as a post-secondary diploma)
The term "degree" refers to a baccalaureate as established by educational authorities.
EXPERIENCE
STREAM 1 AND 2
EXP1: Experience conducting research or analysis on complex* issues.
EXP2: Experience writing reports or briefing notes on complex* issues.
STREAM 2 ONLY
EXP3: Experience in establishing and maintaining partnerships/networks with federal institutions or with stakeholders outside the federal public service.
EXP4: Experience in leading multidisciplinary working groups.
DEFINITIONS
*Complex is defined as being intricate in nature and having broad implications for policies or programs that can be sensitive in nature.
Bilingual - Imperative (CCC/CCC)
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
KNOWLEDGE (ALL STREAMS)
K1: Knowledge of the mandate and roles of the Commissioner of Official Languages.
K2: Knowledge of the Official Languages Act.
COMPETENCIES
C1: Collaboration and cooperation
C2: Judgment and strategic thinking
ABILITIES (ALL STREAMS)
A1: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A3: Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
A4: Ability to perform research and analyze information and make recommendations to collegues and/or supervisors.
STREAM 2 ONLY
A5: Ability to elaborate intervention strategies on complex issues* to senior management.
PERSONAL SUITABILITY
PS1: Effective interpersonal skills
PS2: Initiative
PS3: Flexibility
ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
AEXP1: Experience of parliamentary affairs, procedures or operations.
AEXP2: Experience in the area of official languages**at the government, community or university level.
** Please note that working or of having worked in both official languages does not constitute experience in the area of official languages.
ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
The Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population it serves. In support of its strategy to achieve its employment equity goals, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal Persons, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disabilities.
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENT
- Willing and able to travel occasionally.
- Willing and able to work overtime as required.
Reliability Status security clearance
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
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.
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.
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.
COMMUNICATION FOR THIS INVENTORY will be sent by email. Candidates must check their email accounts frequently as there may be new communication regarding this inventory or a deadline for response. Responses provided after the indicated deadline may not be accepted. Candidates must include in their application a valid email address that is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users; some email systems block these types of email. Ensure to check/view your spam folder regularly.
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.
Your answers to the screening questionnaire and your résumé may be used to evaluate your ability to communicate effectively in writing.
In order to be able to manage the number of applicants in this selection process, the organization may decide to use top-down or random selection or any other additional qualification to determine the number of candidates who will be considered further in the evaluation.
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. Please note that when you submit your application, no questions regarding asset qualifications will be asked. Asset qualifications could be applied/assessed at a later date. In that case, we would contact candidates still in the process at that time.
A written test will be administered.
An interview may be conducted in person, by phone, or by videoconference.
Reference checks may be sought to validate information and/or obtain further information.
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.