Accessibility Inspector

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

If you need accommodation to apply, please contact Catherine Hébert at , before the poster closing date.
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📢 WE HAVE A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU!
Are you interested in a job that will help to create a barrier-free, accessible Canada by 2040?

The Canadian Human Rights Commission is launching a compliance and enforcement program in support of Canada’s first Accessibility Commissioner’s mandate under the Accessible Canada Act and Accessible Canada Regulations.

We are seeking to hire inspectors with diverse backgrounds and skill sets to assist with this important work. We strongly encourage people with disabilities to apply for this opportunity. Your lived experience is valuable expertise that can inform our work.

Digital accessibility is something we are learning more and more about – if you have knowledge of digital accessibility requirements or an interest in developing this expertise please let us know!

TO APPLY:
• To submit a complete application, you must provide an answer to screening questions and your résumé.
• All communications for this selection process will be sent by email. Please provide a valid email address and frequently check your inbox and junk folders. If a deadline for response is required and it is not met, we may withdraw your application from the selection process.
• Submit your application by using the “apply button” at the bottom of the page as you will be prompted to respond to questions for our information or assessment purposes. If you require accommodations, please contact us.

Duties

Our Compliance and Enforcement team is committed to providing you with the tools, information and training to build your career, and achieve your goals and work objectives. You will play a critical role in conducting inspections to check if organizations are meeting their regulatory obligations, while creating positive relationships with regulated entities, promoting who we are, what we do and what information businesses need to know in order to stay in compliance. You will also have opportunities to contribute towards the continued improvement and evolution of our compliance and enforcement program.

Work environment

The Canadian Human Rights Commission is working hard to be an accessible and inclusive organization. As Canada’s national human rights institution, Canada’s human rights watchdog, and as the home to Canada’s Accessibility Commissioner, we take this responsibility seriously. We are committed to creating environments, services and experiences where everyone feels like they belong, are valued and respected.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff two indeterminate position.

The current positions are located in Ottawa, but we strongly encourage individuals from all across Canada to apply. Please note that there may be future opportunities available in various locations throughout Canada.

A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates resulting from this process may be established and used to fill similar positions with various tenures, linguistic profiles, and/or security requirements.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Education
Successful completion of a post-secondary program from a recognized educational institution OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Note: Acceptable combination is defined as a secondary school diploma and at least two (2) years of experience performing duties related to the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience
• Experience preparing reports and/or regulatory analyses in order to provide recommendations and advice to management
• Experience in interpreting and applying acts, regulations, policies, procedures and/or guidelines
• Experience in conducting research and analysis

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

Asset experience
• Experience in conducting interviews through inspections, audits, investigations and/or other similar activities, to obtain information
• Experience providing service to clients
• Experience in data collection and data entry
• Experience in maintaining collaborative relationships with partners, interdepartmental, intergovernmental and/or other stakeholders

Asset knowledge
• Knowledge of accessibility and/or disability
• Knowledge of human rights

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

Various language requirements
The positions require an English essential or bilingual language profile.

Information on language requirements

Abilities
• Ability to write reports and other written material in a clear, succinct and comprehensive manner

Personal Suitability
• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Thinking things through
• Working effectively with others
• Showing initiative

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

Organizational Needs
In order to continue to gain from a Public Service of Canada that is representative of Canada's diversity, and in order to better achieve its mission, the Canadian Human Rights Commission actively seeks to be a leader in the public service in terms of representation of Employment Equity designated groups.

For this position, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as persons with disabilities.

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

ASSESSMENT
• Candidates must meet all the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.
• Candidates who meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs could be assessed on a priority basis.
• You may be assessed using a variety of assessment tools, such as, but not limited to: standardized tests, written exams, interviews, simulation exercises, reference checks (the Assessment Committee reserves the right to contact references other than those provided (within the Public Service only), if found necessary, in order to adequately assess the candidates), recent and past performance evaluations, self-assessments, etc.
• Your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, throughout the entire process may be used in the assessment of qualifications and competencies.

OFFICIAL LANGUAGE
• Persons are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language of their choice.

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.