Senior Policy Advisor

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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.

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INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY

** Only on-line applications will be accepted.
Please ensure you read all poster notes thoroughly as they contain important information that will be required in the application process. Failure to read the notes and follow the instructions could result in your application missing critical information and having insufficient information for the selection board to complete your assessment resulting in your elimination from the process.

The selection board cannot make any assumptions about your experience. It is insufficient to say that you have the required qualifications, to refer to your resume, or to list your current duties. When completing the screening questions, candidates must clearly demonstrate, using clear and concrete examples, how they meet essential and asset qualifications.

PRE-SCREENING QUESTIONS: As part of your application, you must complete pre-screening questions.

FOR EACH CRITERION/QUESTION, please provide the following MANDATORY information:

1 - Name of the organization where the experience was acquired.
2 - Title of the position occupied and duration for which you exercised the functions.
3 - Specific details of tasks, projects or accomplishments demonstrating the experience was acquired.

The answers provided to the screening questions will be the main source of information used to evaluate applicants. Failure to provide complete answers may result in job applications being screened out from further consideration in this process. Applicants will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information. The CV and responses to screening questions may also be used by the selection board to evaluate ability to communicate effectively in writing.

"Asset qualifications" could be used either at the screening phase or to determine which candidate will be appointed. Therefore, if candidates meet the asset qualifications, they should also describe in the related screening questions how they meet these qualifications using detailed and concrete examples.

Work environment

PLEASE NOTE THAT TELEWORK MAY BE CONSIDERED.
We encourage candidates from across the country to apply.

ABOUT THE CANADIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
The Canadian Human Rights Commission promotes and protects human rights in Canada with a vision of an inclusive society where everyone is valued and respected. Come join us in working towards realizing this important vision. The Policy, Research and International Division in the Commission offers a dynamic and fast-paced work environment that allows you to work on a number of pressing and systemic human rights issues.

As Canada’s human rights watchdog and national human rights institution, the Commission is dedicated to meeting the highest standards of equality, non-discrimination, inclusion, dignity and respect. As an employer, we are committed to creating an open, healthy, safe and inclusive workplace that has at its core the principles of anti-racism, anti-discrimination, accessibility, and equity. With 300 employees, it is a small and agile organization committed to achieving a competent, representative workforce that reflects the diversity of the Canadian population.

We invite you to join an organization in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated and respected.

The Commission is located in downtown Ottawa, but telework may be considered. We are part of the Core Public Administration and are subject to the Public Service Employment Act (PSEA). We are fortunate to have our own in-house compensation services, meaning you will have access to in-person Compensation Advisors.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to establish a pool of fully or partially qualified candidates which may be used to staff identical or similar positions at the Canadian Human Rights Commission at the EC-06 group and level with various requirements for language and security.

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)

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EDUCATION

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in economics, sociology or statistics.*

*Candidates must always have a degree. The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and may have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization. The specialization may also be obtained through an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

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EXPERIENCE

E1. Significant* experience in developing written analysis or advice on policy or advocacy issues with at least one year specifically on human rights issues
E2. Significant* experience in providing recommendations to senior management on policy issues
E3. Experience building and maintaining collaborative working relationships and/or partnerships with stakeholders, experts or counterparts in external organizations. This could include academia, other Commissions or oversight bodies, industry or employer organizations, government, parliament, non-governmental organizations, advocacy organizations, rights holders, Indigenous stakeholders, or civil society
E4. Experience in representing an organization at consultations, conferences, symposia, parliamentary committees, roundtables or meetings

*Significant experience means a depth and breadth of experience normally acquired in the course of approximately two (2) or more years

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB
English essential

Information on language requirements

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COMPETENCIES

C1. Thinking things through
C2. Showing initiative and being action oriented
C3. Working effectively with others
C4. Dependability

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ABILITIES

A1. Ability to communicate effectively orally
A2. Ability to communicate effectively in writing
A3. Ability to plan and manage projects in the face of shifting priorities and tight deadlines

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PERSONAL SUITABILITY

PS1. Demonstrating integrity and respect

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

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ASSET EXPERIENCE

AE1. Two or more years of experience with human rights related research and/or advocacy
AE2. Two or more years of experience with anti-racism related research and/or advocacy

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ORGANIZATION NEEDS

Fostering diversity and inclusion is a government-wide corporate priority for 2020-21, as announced by the Clerk of the Privy Council.

In order to meet this priority, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one or more of the three following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal Persons, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disabilities

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OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Willingness to travel and to work overtime.

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

PROOF OF EDUCATION
You will be asked to provide proof of education credentials at the time of assessment. Candidates with foreign credentials will be asked to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/.

ASSESSMENT
Candidates are reminded that they are to adhere to the Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector (https://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=25049) at all times in their communication with Human Resources and the selection board during the process. Failure to do so may disqualify candidates from participating in this selection process.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

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

Interviews may be administered.

Written examinations may be administered.

Reference checks will be sought. Reference checks may be conducted at any point in the selection process. Reference contacts are not restricted to the list of names given by the candidate. The Selection Committee reserves the right to request additional references.

TOP DOWN APPROACH
Selection decisions may be based on the level, breadth or degree of qualifications achieved in one or more qualifications; for example, preference may be given to the candidate that has scored highest on a specific qualification or combination of qualifications. A cut-off score screening approach may be undertaken. Applicants who meet the essential experience criteria may be ranked according to the depth and breadth of experience they possess. Only the top ranking applicants may be invited to the next phase of assessment. Asset (desirable) criteria and/or organizational needs may also be applied at the screening stage.

COMMUNICATIONS
Our 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.

ACCOMMODATION
If you require accommodations for any reason, please contact

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, 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.