Assistant to Members

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

As the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada is committed to conducting inclusive and barrier-free staffing processes, if you have a functional limitation or a disability that may impact your performance at any steps of the process, such as when submitting your application online, completing an exam or a written exercise and/or participating in an interview, you may request an accommodation.

Assessment accommodations are designed to remove the obstacles without altering the criteria being assessed, and to allow candidates to fully demonstrate their abilities.

Should you be invited to participate in an exam, a written exercise, or an interview, you will receive an e-mail including additional information on the assessment format so that you can determine if you may require an accommodation.

All information received will be kept confidential.

If you require accommodation, support in completing and submitting your application, or if you are unable to apply online, please make your request as soon as possible to the address listed below under "Contact information" prior to the closing date of this employment opportunity.

For more information on the “Assessment accommodation” process, please refer to the following link : https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/assessment-accommodation-page/how-to-request-assessment-accommodation.html

Work environment

At IRB, we don’t just accept difference - we celebrate it!

We proudly, passionately, and actively strive to make IRB more reflective and inclusive of the society that we serve. The decisions we make today will reverberate in Canada for generations to come. We will only be able to deliver better, more accessible, and more inclusive public services by having an inclusive workforce with a diversity of experiences, perspectives and backgrounds that reflects Canada's now and in the future. We are committed to helping diverse talent thrive. Are you a member of one or more of the following groups: Indigenous Peoples, Black and other Racialized People, Persons with a disability, Women or LGBTQ2+? Are you looking for continuous opportunities for advancement and to make a difference? If you share our vision for a strong and inclusive Canada, come be a part of the IRB Team!

Intent of the process

⭐A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates may be established from this selection process and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures, various linguistic profiles, various location, as well as various security clearances within the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada.

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

• Secondary school diploma.

*You must provide proof of education as part of this process. 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" below.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES

• Experience editing and proofreading documents containing legal terminology;
OR
• Experience providing general administrative support services in a working environment containing legal documents.

ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate effectively orally;
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing;
• Ability to analyze and solve problems; and
• Ability to revise and correct a text in both official languages or according to the linguistic profile
targeted by the positions to be filled.

COMPETENCIES

• Working effectively with others;
• Client service orientation;
• Dependability; and
• Attention to detail.

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

Various language requirements
• Montreal: BBB/BBB; PPB/BBB; PPB/PPB; French Essential; CCB/CCB (profiles under review).
• Ottawa: English or French Essential; PPB/PPB; CCB/CCB (profiles under review).
• Toronto: English Essential; CCB/CCB.
• Vancouver: English Essential; BBB/BBB; CCB/CCB (profiles under review).
• Calgary: English Essential; BBB/BBB.

Information on language requirements

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEED

In support of achieving a diverse workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and women.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Willingness and ability to work on a flexible schedule;
• Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice; and
• Willingness and availability to work onsite.

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

➡ A written exam, interview or reference check may be administered.
➡ A third party digital recruitment platform may be used for portions of the assessments of the assessment process.
➡ Volume management mechanisms may be used.
➡ All the information collected during the selection process, from the time of application until the end of the process, may be used to assess the candidates.
➡ We wish you good luck in this process, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us, make sure to refer to the selection process number in the title of the email (23-IRB-EA-BD-09-159492_CR-05).

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.