Stream 1 - Program Delivery / Stream 2 - Programs Operations, Modernization and Center of Expertise

Update: Please note that the closing date has been extended until December 9.

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

You will be required to show how you demonstrate the essential and other qualifications by answering online screening questions. Candidates must clearly demonstrate in their pre-screening answers how they meet ESSENTIAL AND, ASSET (if applicable) education and experience factors listed in the Statement of Merit Criteria. Management may choose one or more Asset Qualifications at the screening stage.

Work environment

Woman and Gender Equality Canada is a Federal Department, with a wide variety of work that can be performed regardless of geographic location. However, certain positions may require a physical presence at a specific location.

Work locations includes but not limited to : Edmonton (Alberta), Vancouver (British Columbia), Winnipeg (Manitoba), Moncton (New Brunswick), St. John's (Newfoundland and Labrador), Toronto (Ontario), National Capital Region, Montréal (Québec), Regina (Saskatchewan).

Telework could also be an option depending on the positions to be filled.

The mandate of the Department is to advance equality with respect to sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression through the inclusion of people of all genders, including women, in Canada’s economic, social, and political life.

The Department for Women and Gender Equality works to uphold its mandate to advance gender equality by performing a central coordination function within the Government of Canada by developing and implementing policies, providing grants and contributions, delivering programs, investing in research, and providing advice to achieve equality for people of all genders, including women.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff identical or similar positions within Women and Gender Equality Canada across Canada.

A pool of partially qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff identical or similar positions with various language and security requirements, for permanent or temporary vacancies.

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

ALL STREAMS
A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

ALL STREAMS
E1: Recent* experience in managing projects or initiatives.
E2: Recent* experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative working relationships with a variety of internal or external stakeholders.

STREAM 1 – Program Delivery
E3: Recent* experience in working with community organizations.
E4: Experience in providing advice and recommendations to management on social, strategic or operational issues.

STREAM 2 – Program Operations, Modernization and Center of Expertise
E5: Experience in providing advice and recommendations to management on strategic or operational issues.
E6: Experience in developing and refining tools for the delivery or management of Grants and Contributions programs.

* Recent experience means experience acquired within the last five (5) years.

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES

ALL STREAMS
C1: Client Service Orientation
C2: Strategic Thinking
C3: Working Effectively with Others
C4: Communication (Oral & Written)
C5: Initiative and action oriented
C6: Dependability
C7: Judgment
C8: Ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines
C9: Attention to details

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

EDUCATION

ALL STREAMS
Bachelor degree or greater from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in women’s studies or gender issues.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

ALL STREAMS
AE1 - Recent* experience in the delivery of grants and contributions funding.
AE2 - Recent* experience participating in multi-partner and/or multi-sectoral committees or working groups.
AE3 - Recent* experience in working on issues, projects or programs related to women, sex, and/or gender identity and expression issues.
AE4 - Recent* experience in preparing and carrying out financial monitoring of Grants and Contributions projects.
AE5 - Recent* experience in delivery of training or information sessions.

STREAM 1 - Program Delivery
AE6: Recent* experience in working with Indigenous organizations or governments.

STREAM 2 - Program Operations, Modernization and Center of Expertise
AE7: Recent* experience providing grants and contributions functional and technical advice and guidance.
AE8: Recent* experience in carrying out quality assurance functions for Grants and Contributions programs.

* Recent experience means experience acquired within the last five (5) years.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

Women and Gender Equality Canada is committed to employment equity (EE). In order to achieve a representative workforce, selection may be based on qualified candidates self-declaring as being a member of one or more of the following EE groups: Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

ALL STREAMS
OR1: Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice.
OR2: Willingness and ability to travel on short notice.

STREAM 1 - Program Delivery
OR3: A valid driver’s license may be required.

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

LANGUAGE
- Candidates are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language of their choice.
- To be considered for a Bilingual Imperative position, you must already have Second Language Evaluation results (proof will be required) OR you must be willing to undergo a Second Language Evaluation.
- To obtain a copy of SLE results, candidates may make a request at the following website https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/corporate/about-us/contact-us.html. For more information on SLE, visit the following web-site: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/second-language-testing-public-service.html.

APPLICATIONS AND COMMUNICATION
- If you are currently employed with the Federal Public Service, please indicate your current group and level as well as your tenure and the organization you are working for.
- On-line applications through the Public Service Resourcing System will be accepted. To submit an application on-line, please click on the button "Apply Online". Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.
- Our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including sending invitations for interviews). "IMPORTANT" It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Applicants who apply to this selection process must include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Applicants are strongly encouraged to check their email on a regular basis.

ASSESSMENT
- If you do not fully complete the screening questions as instructed, you will be screened out.
- The ability to communicate in writing will be assessed in two steps. The first step will be by the application and the screening questions. The second step will be through an written exam. You must succeed the first assessment in order to move to the second assessment.
- Judgment will be assessed throughout the process by the candidate's communications related to the processes as well as the various assessment tools.
- Written test(s) will be administered.
- Interviews will be conducted.
- Reference checks will be sought.
- Assessment will be conducted at locations of the employer's choice and may require candidates to travel to the test/interview location.
- Travel fees will not be reimburse.

SELECTION
- Random selection and/or top-down selection may be used at any time during the process to identify which applicants will be further assessed.
- Management may choose one or more Asset Qualifications at the screening stage.
- Preference may be given to candidates with depth and breath experiences.
- A candidate may be appointed to the position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications, organizational requirements, or operational needs. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be used as a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

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.