The Cadieux-Léger Fellowship - Research Affiliate Program

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Do you want to gain valuable experience working in an area related to your studies while contributing to the advancement of Canada’s international interests? The Cadieux-Léger Fellowship, now in its 29th year, provides direct experience in a policy research environment focused on the diverse challenges facing Canadian foreign policy.

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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.

Applying for the Cadieux-Léger Fellowship is done through the Research Affiliate Program (RAP). Only candidates that have completed this step of the process will be considered. Applications will be accepted on-line only. Please click on the button “Apply NOW” below.

Due to the high volume of receipt of applications, only the students selected for an interview will be contacted.

Duties

The Fellow’s work includes research, writing short papers or briefs, and participating in the policy development process, including by networking with internal and external experts and contributing to policy working groups and other initiatives.

Work environment

The Foreign Policy Research Division of Global Affairs Canada (GAC) is pleased to announce the selection process for the 2023-2024 Cadieux-Léger Fellowship.

The Cadieux-Léger Fellow is integrated within the Foreign Policy Research Division at GAC as an analyst. The division conducts research and analysis on current foreign policy issues, as well as environmental scanning and foresight to identify emerging global trends and changes.

While at GAC, the Fellow is expected to advance the Foreign Policy Research Division’s research agenda, including understanding the evolving structure of international relations and its implications for Canada. This can include a better understanding of, global power rebalancing (exploring new power configurations), the impact of new actors (countries, alliances, non-state actors and organizations), the geopolitics of critical assets and resources, the geopolitical impact of climate change, and other critical issue areas.

We welcome proposals related to these themes that have clear relevance to Canadian foreign policy priorities, notably international advocacy and diplomacy. The relevance and quality of the research proposal is an important factor in the selection process, as are interpersonal skills and capacity for teamwork.

The Foreign Policy Research Division aims to create an efficient and collaborative work environment through knowledge-sharing, assumption testing, exchanging experience and facilitating innovative ideas, as well as soliciting and welcoming input in new ways from a variety of stakeholders. As such, the Fellow would be expected to build networks within GAC, the Government of Canada and with external experts. A particular emphasis will be placed on identifying and engaging new sets of stakeholders whose good ideas can be leveraged.

Due to the need to balance operational needs with public health requirements, candidates may be expected to work from home remotely at times, but capable of in-person attendance in a work setting in Ottawa as required.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter "in 1,000 words (approximately) emphasizing how the candidate’s knowledge and experience support Global Affairs Canada’s mandate."

A complete transcript.

A 1,000 word (approximately) research proposal on a significant foreign policy issue linked to GAC’s mandate and its implications for Canada.

A sample paper or publication.

Proof of enrolment for 2023-24 in a recognized academic institution at the Ph.D. level.

Contact information for 3 professional references.

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

EDUCATION:
The candidate must be enrolled in a doctoral program as a full-time student in a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in Political Science or International Relations, or Economics or Law or a related program*. Furthermore, the candidate must have successfully attained candidacy status** at the time of application, including having completed all course work and examination requirements, in addition to an approved dissertation proposal.

*The candidate must be recognized as having full-time student status by the academic institution in which they are presently enrolled and maintain this status during the whole fellowship period.

**The candidacy of PhD students in their third or fourth year, or those whose thesis is well advanced but not yet finalized.

Degree equivalency

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

English or French

Information on language requirements

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
In support of achieving a diversified workforce, priority may be given to candidates self-declaring as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and women.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance - Shortlisted candidates will be required to obtain Secret clearance in order to finalize the selection procedure.

NOTE: Each student hired through the Research Affiliate Program (RAP) must meet the security requirements of the position as a condition of employment, and therefore will be asked by the hiring organization to complete security related documents.

The student should be willing to start on April 1, 2023 or as soon as letter of offer is prepared and signed. It is expected that the student work a maximum of 25 hours per week and should be willing to commit for a maximum period of twelve (12) months.

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

The candidate must:

• be available for a period of twelve months between April 2023 and March 2024;

• be enrolled in a doctoral program, working towards a PhD on a topic of relevance to Canada’s foreign policy priorities. Furthermore, the candidate must have successfully attained candidacy status at the time of application, including having completed all course work and examination requirements, in addition to an approved dissertation proposal;

• be recognized as having full-time student status by the academic institution in which they are presently enrolled and maintain this status during the whole fellowship period. Part-time students working on their thesis or recognized by the academic institution in which they are presently enrolled as having a disability will also be considered;

• conform to the eligibility criteria of the Research Affiliate Program. Shortlisted candidates will be required to obtain a Secret security clearance in order to finalize the selection procedure.

* While non-Canadians may apply, preference is given to Canadian citizens. A Canadian citizen is a person who was born in Canada or who has obtained Canadian citizenship.

Successful completion of both a RAP work assignment and your educational program may lead to a temporary or permanent federal public service position for which you meet the merit criteria and conditions of employment.

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

Persons are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language of their choice. Students are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Applications will be accepted on-line only. Please click on the button “Apply NOW” below.

Persons with disabilities who cannot apply online are asked to send a message to the email address below under Contact information.

Preference

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.