Junior Analyst / Investigator

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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.

Assessment accommodation

COMMUNICATION DURING THIS PROCESS

For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with the candidates by email. Candidates who apply on this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). If you do not wish to receive your results by email, it is your responsibility to inform us.

Candidates must check their email accounts frequently as there may be new communication regarding this process or a deadline for response. Responses provided after the indicated deadline may not be accepted.

Work environment

JOIN TEAM OCOL!

The OCOL is a small organization of 160 employees that offers flexible work arrangements (e.g., telework) and a positive, collaborative and bilingual work environment.

The Commissioner of Official Languages is mandated by Parliament. He is therefore independent from the government, but his staff are members of the federal public service and benefit from all the related advantages, including flexible work, competitive salaries and professional development.

Given the way in which the COVID-19 pandemic is evolving, OCOL anticipates a return to the office in person in October 2022. The organization will have a hybrid workplace focusing on a flexible work approach that enables employees to perform their duties from different work locations (e.g., the position’s designated work location and the employee’s home), when feasible and with management’s approval.

During the pandemic, OCOL switched to a modified activity-based workplace design, where most employees are no longer assigned to a specific workstation (cubicle). OCOL’s office space has therefore been reorganized to optimize in-person work by focusing on developing strong and healthy interpersonal relationships, maintaining team unity, and sharing knowledge and experiences in informal settings. The office space has quiet rooms, meeting rooms and many collaborative areas for teamwork. Employees have laptops, and Wi-Fi access is available throughout the office. The eco friendly building is located at 30 Victoria Street in Gatineau, Quebec, and is close to public transit, parking, bike and walking paths, shops and services. The building also offers indoor bike storage and changing rooms with showers.

OCOL administers the compensation of employees directly in its offices in Gatineau. Therefore, it is not serviced by the Pay Centre in Miramichi. In this regard, all compensation transactions are carried out on site.

Intent of the process

The intent is to staff one position on an indeterminate basis.

A pool of qualified candidates resulting from this process may be established and used to fill this position and similar positions with various tenures, linguistic profiles and security requirements. All federal organizations listed in Schedules I, IV and V of the Financial Administration Act may use this staffing process to appoint a candidate to its organization in a similar position if a pool is created and in consultation with human resources / management.

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:

- A secondary school diploma.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

- Experience in searching for information in databases.

- Experience in planning and coordinating multiple activities or projects.

- Experience in client service delivery.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

- A bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

- Experience in preparing written material such as procedures, working tools, reports or training documents.

- Experience in conducting or contributing to investigations.

- Experience in analyzing information from different sources to draw clear and logical conclusions.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative - CCC/CCC or CCB/CCB

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE, COMPETENCIES AND ABILITIES:

- Ability to communicate effectively orally.

- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

- Demonstrating initiative
- Results oriented
- Client Service Orientation
- Information Search
- Judgement

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE:

- Basic knowledge of the Official Languages Act.

ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

The Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population we serve. In support of our strategy to achieve our employment equity goals, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal Persons, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disabilities.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENT:

- Willingness and ability to work overtime occasionally.

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

OTHER INFORMATION

EVALUATION

Completing the screening questionnaire is mandatory for this selection process.

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. Asset qualifications could be applied at any step of the selection process.

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 by the candidates (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.

Please note that your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, throughout the entire process may be used in the assessment of qualifications and competencies.

If applicable, you will need to provide proof of your education credentials. If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. For more information please click on “Degree Equivalency” in the Education section above.

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.

Talent Management could be used.

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. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

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.