Casual Inventory - Program Officer

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

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

*** Please note that your CV will be the validation tool for the experiences you apply for. It is therefore essential that your CV be constantly updated. ***

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NOTICE
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Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE) recognizes that persons with lived experiences can be extremely valuable in advocating for and supporting individuals and communities that are at the center of its mandate, including people who have experienced gender-based violence and 2SLGBTQI+ individuals. WAGE also recognizes that the nature of its work can be triggering. Therefore, we encourage candidates, and in particular those with lived experiences, to assess their readiness to take on the work at WAGE and understand that there are risks of being exposed to stories or information about such situations.

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Representation matters!
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Creating an environment where diverse perspectives are valued begins with self-declaration. Count yourself in and self-declare by identifying which employment equity group(s) you belong to. To learn more about the self-declaring, visit our website: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/opportunities/government/self-declaring-because-we-care.html

At Women and Gender Equality, we are committed to providing a diverse, inclusive and barrier-free work environment. Having a strong and diverse workforce is one of our goals, and it starts with the hiring process.

We strive to establish bias-free selection and assessment practices that offer a level playing field for everyone including candidates from employment equity or equity-seeking groups, such as Indigenous peoples, racialized groups, persons with disabilities, members of the 2ELGBTQQI+ community, religious minorities, and women.

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Remote work/Telework
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Given the way in which the COVID-19 pandemic is evolving, WAGE anticipates a hybrid return to the office. The organization will have a hybrid workplace focused on a flexible work approach where telework agreements will be discussed with management.

Work environment

The mandate of Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE) is to advance equality with respect to sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression through the inclusion of people of all genders, including women, in Canada’s economic, social, and political life.

WAGE works to advance gender equality through an intersectional, gendered lens and actively promotes the inclusion of all people, ensuring no one is left behind.

Our workforce is made up of individuals from various genders, diverse backgrounds, experiences, lived realities, and inclusion is very much part of our culture. We are program officers, project managers, partnership experts, communicators, and we are all united by the same purpose. We are looking for purpose-driven, talented, experienced, and committed people like you to join us in leading change and creating positive results.

Does this resonate with you? If so, join us in building a safer, more equal Canada for all.

Intent of the process

This selection process is for casual employment and the intent is to create and maintain an inventory for temporary opportunities.

Casual workers are hired for specified periods that may not exceed 90 working days in one calendar year, in a department or in an agency to which the Public Service Commission (PSC) has exclusive authority to make appointments. The period of casual employment may be for one or more than one term but is not to exceed 90 working days in a department or agency in a calendar year.

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future staffing needs.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

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 or employer-approved alternatives (see Note).

Note:
The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are:
• A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or
• An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

E1. Experience in managing projects or initiatives.

E2. Experience working with various internal* or external** stakeholders **.

E3. Experience in providing advice to management.

* Internal means within your organization but outside your work unit.
**External means outside of your organization.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

PS1. Judgement

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES

A1. Ability to communicate effectively orally.

A2. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

AED1. Graduation with a degree* from a recognized post-secondary institution.

*The term “degree” refers to a baccalaureate as established by educational authorities.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

AE1. Experience in collecting, organizing and analyzing information from various sources;

AE2. Experience in providing recommendations related to project management;

AE3. Experience working with community organizations OR Indigenous organizations or governments;

AE4. Experience delivering grants and contributions;

AE5. Experience in preparing and conducting financial monitoring of grant and contribution projects and agreements;

AE6. Experience delivering training or information sessions;

AE7. Experience performing grants and contributions quality assurance functions;

AE8. Experience developing and refining tools for the delivery of grants and contributions.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

Women and Gender Equality Canada is committed to employment equity (EE). In order to achieve a representative workforce, selection may be based on qualified candidates self-declaring as being a member of one or more of the following EE groups: Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities.

* We encourage you to self-declare during the online application process by selecting the appropriate box under the Employment Equity (EE) section.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

OR1. Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice.

OR2. Willingness and ability to travel on short notice.

OR3. Possess a valid driving licence.

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

Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. Candidates who apply on this inventory must include in their application a valid e-mail address and to make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

Completing the screening questionnaire is mandatory for this selection process.

A written test and/or an interview may be administered. Interviews may be conducted in person, by phone, or by videoconference. Reference checks may be sought.

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.