Business and Human Rights Analyst

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Assessment accommodation

NO APPLICATION VIA E-MAIL WILL BE ACCEPTED. YOU MUST APPLY VIA WWW.JOBS-EMPLOIS.GC.CA

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).

Duties

Delivers subject matter expertise in the area of international human rights and responsible business conduct (RBC); proposes, designs, conducts and reports on qualitative and quantitative research & studies.

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.

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) Business and Human Rights Analyst position within CORE with the language requirement bilingual imperative BBB/BBB on a term 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 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:

E1.Significant* experience preparing comprehensive documents such as studies, reports or position papers based on research and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data from multiple and conflicting sources.

*Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the performance of duties for a combined minimum of 2 years.

E2. Experience in project coordination including developing project design, scope, resources, timelines or reporting.

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

AE1. Master degree in human rights, politics, international development, international human rights law, public policy or a field related to the position.

Degree equivalency

AE2. Experience working in an ombud office, national or regional human rights institution or oversight body, or human rights non-governmental organization.

AE3. Experience working with under-served communities (such as language minorities, Indigenous peoples, LGBT2Q+, migrant workers, ethnic minorities or racialized persons)

AE4. Experience working internationally or with an international organization or body.

AE5. Experience working in the area of Indigenous Peoples’ rights.

AE6. Experience supervising the work of others.

AE7. Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team.

AE8. Experience communicating with clients, colleagues or stakeholders in Spanish or Portuguese

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

K1. Knowledge of international human rights.
K2. Knowledge of business and human rights

COMPETENCIES:

C1. Demonstrating integrity, cultural sensitivity and respect for diversity, equity and inclusion
C2. Strategic thinking
C3. Judgment
C4. Working effectively with others.

ABILITIES:

A1. Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A2. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A3. Ability to work effectively under pressure with minimal supervision in a high-volume environment with tight deadlines and conflicting priorities.

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:

The organization is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. Qualified applicants who self-declare as members of a visible minority group, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and women may be selected for appointment to fulfill organizational needs.

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.