Psychologist

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

AMENDMENT - Closing Date. Those that have already applied do not need to reapply.

On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced details of its plans to require vaccination across the federal public service.

As per the new Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, federal public servants in the Core Public Administration and members of the RCMP must attest to their vaccination status. The requirement for employees to be fully vaccinated applies whether they are teleworking, working remotely or working on-site. This is a condition of employment and it applies to indeterminate (permanent), determinate (term), casual, and student hiring. Should you reach the point in the selection process where it is necessary to verify terms and conditions of employment then the hiring manager or a human resources representative will contact you in order to complete an attestation.

Applications will be accepted online only. Please apply online at www.canada.ca/government-jobs. If you have a disability that prevents you from applying on-line please contact the hiring manager as identified on this poster.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Candidates are strongly encouraged to check their email on a regular basis.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. We ask that you indicate your preference in your application.

Intent of the process

Should a Civilian Member (CM) be found qualified and selected for appointment, the appointment will not result in a change of status to the Public Service (PS) category for the CM. Information regarding the CM appointment will be sent to all applicable candidates who are within the area of selection and participated in the advertised process.

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)

Graduation with a master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in personnel psychology, psychometrics, industrial psychology, clinical psychology or some other specialty relevant to the position

Registration for autonomous practice of psychology by a province or territorial registering/licensing body in Canada

Degree equivalency

Experience in the provision of psychological services such as personality assessments, differential diagnosis or other psychological services, with adults

Experience in liaising with external mental health providers and specialists

Experience in working in a multidisciplinary team approach in an occupational health context

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

Graduation with a PhD degree from a recognized university with acceptable specialization in clinical adult psychology, forensic or psychological services

Degree equivalency

Experience in forensic psychology

Experience in working with policing or paramilitary agencies

Experience administering the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI-2)

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of the theories and ethical principles guiding the professional practice of psychology

Knowledge of principles and applications of psychological services (including mental health services), such as assessment, treatment, programs and crisis intervention, with an adult population

Ability to provide psychological services (including mental health services), such as assessment, treatment, programs and crisis intervention, with an adult population

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to review and analyze medical information and provide appropriate and relevant recommendations

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Oral communication

Written communication

Working effectively with others

Reliability

Judgement

Demonstrating integrity and respect

Conditions of employment

Security clearance: Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Top Secret Status

All employees of the core public administration are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and attest to their vaccination status unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground for discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Registration for autonomous practice of psychology by a province or territorial registering/licensing body in Canada.

Willingness to work overtime

Willing to travel

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

When submitting an application to this selection process, you will be required to answer screening questions relating to education and experience qualifications (essential and asset). We cannot make any assumptions about your responses. Education - You must provide when (from-to), education institution, and education level obtained. Experience - You must demonstrate by providing clear and concrete examples of HOW, WHEN and WHERE the experience was met. It is NOT sufficient to state the qualification is met or to provide a listing of current or past duties. The depth and breadth of experience of an applicant may be considered as part of screening or selection of a candidate, which is why it is recommended you quantify your experience. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process.
NOTE: Your resume will only be used to substantiate your responses. Should you indicate in your response "please refer to resume" your application will be rejected.

Candidates will be required to show original proof of education. 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/.

Candidates will be required to show original proof of certification. 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/.

The successful applicant will have to obtain an RCMP security clearance. The process also requires a Security/Reliability Interview, a field investigation in matters of credit/finances, education, employment, references, on-line activities, alcohol and/or drug use, etc.

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.