Manager, Data, Strategic Policy & Planning

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

APPLYING
• To submit a complete application, you must provide an answer to screening questions and your resume.
• The screening questions will be used as the primary tool for the screening process and the resume 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.

Duties

Tasks include, among others:

• Providing expert and strategic operational advice to CHRC senior management, Manager of Compliance Review, Program Auditors as well as employers subject to the Employment Equity Act (EEA).
• Representing the Commission and the Employment Equity Division (EED) on various interdepartmental committees, multi-disciplinary working groups, community sectors and meetings.
• Leading the production and coordination of Commission EE data, information management systems, standards, and communication processes to help employers subject to the EEA meet their legislative obligations.
• Leading the development of tools for the internal use of the division to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the program. Develop operational policies, and procedures with the Manager of Compliance Review.
• Supporting management in the development of input to corporate annual reports such as: the CHRC Annual Report, the Departmental Plan, the Departmental Results Report, and other reporting requirements. Contributes to the review, approval and publications of Sector-Wide Horizontal audit reports.

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!

This position sits within the Employment Equity Division and forms part of the management team that supports the employment equity program, which is responsible for conducting compliance audits under the EEA. The program undertakes conventional audits, issues-based horizontal audits and blitz audits of federally-regulated employers. Currently, this consists of approximately 600 private sector companies in various industries such as banking, telecommunications and transportation and approximately 100 public sector departments and agencies.

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

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one (1) indeterminate position.

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

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)

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

Note: 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

EXPERIENCE
• Significant* experience in data analysis, policy development and/or policy analysis related to social or human rights issues
• Experience in providing written and verbal strategic advice on policy, data or program issues to senior management
• Experience in working collaboratively with different stakeholders (e.g. other government departments, central agencies, communities and networks, or stakeholders outside of the Public Service)
• Experience in managing human resources

*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)

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
• Knowledge of the Government of Canada policy development processes.
• Knowledge of Canada’s public policy environment, its challenges and priorities.
• Knowledge of survey and data analysis techniques.

COMPETENCIES
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Dependability
• Teamwork

ABILITIES
•Ability to analyze complex issues, synthesize and provide recommendations.
•Ability to communicate effectively orally.
•Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
•Ability to set priorities, plan, and manage projects in the face of shifting priorities and tight deadlines.
•Ability to lead a team.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE
• Experience working on employment equity issues in Canada.
• Experience in representing an organization and in communicating its positions and policies at committees, consultations, conferences, and/or meetings.

KNOWLEDGE
• Knowledge of financial and/or human resources management in the federal government of Canada

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.