Engagement Officer

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VERY IMPORTANT NOTE:

Candidates must answer the screening questions and the screening questions will be the only tool used for screening in this process. Please note that a cover letter is not required.

Candidates must also submit a resume with their application, which will only be used to validate the information provided in their answers to the screening questions.

The answers to the screening questions must clearly demonstrate with concrete examples (what, why, how, for who, where, when and length of time) the candidates meet ALL of the essential experience and education qualifications for the position(s) that they are applying. Failure to do this will result in the rejection of the candidate's application.

Please note that having the asset qualifications are not mandatory in order to apply to this process. However, asset qualifications may be invoked at any time of the selection process including the screening stage. Therefore, if candidates have one (or all) of the asset experience qualifications, candidates should also describe in their answers to the screening questions how they meet this (these) qualification(s) using detailed, concrete example(s).

Work environment

The Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (CORE) is an ombud institution with a business and human rights focus, the first of its kind in Canada and the world. Individuals, communities and groups that have been impacted by the overseas operations of Canadian garment, mining and oil/gas companies can submit complaints to the CORE about possible human rights abuses, and the CORE will work with the complainant and the company to resolve issues and will make recommendations to remedy the harms caused.

We have a small but growing Engagement team and we’re looking for a dynamic new Engagement Officer, someone who is passionate about the CORE’s mandate to promote respect for human rights and responsible business conduct. The ideal candidate will embrace opportunities to raise awareness about the CORE’s mandate and complaints mechanism with relevant stakeholders in Canada and overseas. This includes keeping abreast of emerging business and human rights issues and trends, organizing events and managing stakeholder outreach initiatives.

Please note that this position requires a physical presence in the office; part time attendance is required at this time. The operational needs of the CORE do not allow for full-time telework.

Global Affairs Canada (GAC) is committed to advancing equity and embracing diversity and inclusion by implementing meaningful actions that are founded in respect, collaboration and accountability. GAC is committed to ensuring that its workforce both at home and abroad is representative of Canada’s current and evolving population. GAC’s dedication towards advancing equity diversity and inclusion is exemplified through the various efforts and initiatives in place that aim to ensure representation at all levels, provide equitable career opportunities, provides a safe and accessible workplace and to strengthen the inclusivity of the workplace so that all employees have the possibility to be authentic. All candidates who believe they are qualified are encouraged to apply, including Black, other racialized and Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities and persons of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

We invite you to be part of the change by joining an organization where your voice is heard, valued, respected and amplified. Knowing that diverse teams foster innovation we strongly encourage you to complete the Employment Equity (EE) section in your application.

Intent of the process

The current need is to staff one (1) Engagement Officer position within CORE with the language requirement bilingual imperative BBB/BBB on an indeterminate basis. A pool of partially qualified OR fully qualified candidates resulting from this process may be established and may be used to fill similar positions within Global Affairs Canada with various tenures and various linguistic profiles.

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 or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience conducting research in the area of business and human rights.

• Experience organizing events and projects.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of techniques and practices of policy and program development.

COMPETENCIES:

• Demonstrating integrity, cultural sensitivity and respect for diversity, equity and inclusion.

• Working effectively with others.

• Showing initiative and being action-oriented.

• Judgment

ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively orally.

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

• Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision and manage conflicting priorities.

• Ability to conduct research and analysis, develop briefing material and make recommendations to management or stakeholders

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in communicating with stakeholders in Spanish.

• Experience in establishing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, and supporting consultations.

• Experience in reviewing proposals, projects or contracts to determine eligibility against criteria.

• Experience working with Indigenous Peoples’ rights issues.

• Experience using a case management database.

• Experience working overseas (outside of Canada).

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, Persons with a Disability, Visible Minorities, and Women.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willingness and ability to travel within Canada.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime on occasion and possibly on short notice.

Conditions of employment

Secret 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

• If candidates do not have valid language results, candidates' linguistic levels will be validated through the Public Service Commission's (PSC's) unsupervised reading and writing test(s) for this process. Candidates in the area of selection may be tested prior to screening.

• PSC Unsupervised Test of Reading Comprehension: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/second-language-testing-public-service/second-language-evaluation-reading/the-test.html

• PSC Unsupervised Test of Written Expression: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/second-language-testing-public-service/second-language-evaluation-writing/the-test.html

• All written communication could be used to assess the ability to communicate effectively in writing.

• Written test(s) may be administered.
• Interviews may be conducted.
• Reference checks may be conducted.

• Depending on the number of applicants, volume management strategies such as random selection, top-down approach and/or establishing cut-off scores to determine who will continue in the staffing process, may be used for the purpose of managing applications. Please note that although you may attain the established pass mark on any of the assessments used in this staffing process, management may decide to use a higher cut off score.

• Communication for this process will be via email. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

• Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

• Persons are entitled to participate in the assessment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

• Accommodations: In order to ensure that you are assessed in a fair and equitable manner in the next stages, please advise us if you require accommodation measures.

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.