Mediator - Extension of closing date

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

APPLYING

• To submit a complete application, you must provide: a covering letter, an answer to screening questions and your résumé.
• The covering letter and screening questions will be used as the primary tools for the preselection process and the résumé will be used to support the information provided.
• The communication competency (writing) may also be assessed via the application process.
• Failure to provide the information as instructed will result in your application being rejected. You will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information.
• All communications for this selection process will be sent by email. Please provide a valid email address and frequently check your inbox and junk folders. If a deadline for response is required and it is not met, we may withdraw your application from the selection process.
• Submit your application by using the “apply button” at the bottom of the page as you will be prompted to respond to questions for our information or assessment purposes. If you require accommodations, please contact us to discuss information required and application options.

Work environment

The Canadian Human Rights Commission is part of the Core Public Administration and we are subject to the Public Service Employment Act.

Our vision: An inclusive society where everyone is valued and respected. Our mission: To promote and protect human rights in Canada. We represent the public interest to advance human rights, and ensure federal employers are compliant with the Employment Equity Act (EEA). Our mandate has expanded following the passing of the Pay Equity Act, the Accessible Canada Act, and the National Housing Strategy Act. These are exciting new times and you will want to be part of it!

We are fortunate to have our own in-house compensation services, meaning you will have access to Compensation Advisors.

If you dream of joining an organization that is small enough to be noticed and where your work makes an immediate impact, we want to hear from you!

The work is currently performed remotely. The situation will be reassessed at a later date.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff a one year term position in the National Capital Region. and to create a pool for future staffing needs.

A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates resulting from this process will be established and used to fill similar positions with various tenures, linguistic profiles, security requirements and/or locations.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter "demonstrating how you meet the experience. Make sure you clearly identify: the number of mediations conducted; approximate hours of pre-mediation, mediation and post-mediation work conducted; your role in the mediations; the type of mediations conducted; number of parties at the table, including whether or not counsel was present; the name of someone who will be able to confirm that you worked autonomously in the course of the mediations"

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

Education:
-Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field relevant to the position or an acceptable combination of post-secondary education, training and experience.
-A minimum of 75 hours mediation training (documented proof will be requested if your application is retained).

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Experience* leading or co-leading face-to-face or virtual all-party mediations, or an acceptable combination of experience conducting face-to-face mediations and experience working in the field of human rights

*Experience will be evaluated based on the depth, breadth, complexity and diversity of mediations conducted by the candidate. Generally, such experience would have been gained leading or co-leading a minimum of ten (10) mediations. Please note that candidates must demonstrate that this experience was developed in a “real-life context” (work or volunteer) and not through practice mediations conducted as part of a training plan.

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

Asset Education:
Bachelor of Law degree (LL.B., J.D, LL.L. or equivalent)

Degree equivalency

Asset Experience:
-Experience working with First Nations or other Aboriginal organizations.
-Experience working in high conflict adversarial environments.
-Experience conducting mediations in a human rights or administrative rights context.

Operational Requirements:
Willingness to travel extensively and work overtime.
Possess a valid driver’s license.

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

Various language requirements
English Essential
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:
Thorough knowledge of mediation principles, techniques and practices

Abilities:
-Ability to identify systemic issues, propose remedies to address these issues and draft remedies in settlement appropriate language.
-Ability to communicate effectively orally.
-Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
-Ability to work without supervision
-Ability to deal with unforeseen circumstances in stressful situations
-Ability to put people at ease, gain their confidence, and encourage their participation in group discussion.
-Ability to listen carefully, draw out the essential points a speaker is making, and clearly summarize and paraphrase these points for the benefit of the speaker and the others participating in the discussion.

Personal Suitability:
-Client service orientation
-Thinking things through
-Judgment
-Results orientation
-Effective Interpersonal Skills

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

Organizational 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

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

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.

ASSESSMENT
• Candidates must meet all 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. Candidates who meet asset qualifications could be assessed on a priority basis.
• You may be assessed using a variety of assessment tools, such as, but not limited to: standardized tests, written exams, interviews, simulation exercises, reference checks (the Assessment Committee reserves the right to contact references other than those provided, (within the Public Service only), if found necessary, in order to adequately assess the candidates), recent and past performance evaluations, self-assessments, candidate achievement record, etc.
• Your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, throughout the entire process may be used in the assessment of qualifications and competencies.
• A top down approach and/or random selection may be invoked at any stage in this process to limit the number of candidates or for appointment purposes.
• Please note that achieving the pass mark on any of the assessments used does not mean you will move forward in the selection process. Management may decide to use a score that is higher than the pass mark on any of the evaluations used throughout the selection process.

OFFICIAL LANGUAGE
• Persons are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language of their choice.

SELECTION
• Appointments will be made in accordance with the organizational needs, if applicable.
• Deployments may be preferred for candidates at the same group and level or equivalent.
• Appointments may be made by applying the following criteria: (1) Matching specific qualification(s) to the need of the team, division, branch, or Commission; (2) Breadth and depth of specific qualification(s); and/or (3) Level of specific qualification(s)

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.