Director, Disability Management and Accommodation Program

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

Only applications submitted online via the Government of Canada Jobs site (https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1710?toggleLanguage=en) will be accepted. To submit an application online, please select the button "Apply Online" below.

Persons who cannot apply online or persons with disabilities preventing them from applying online are asked to inform the contact persons responsible for this process, or to contact 1-800-645-5605 prior to the closing date.

Should you require accommodations, you must contact us as soon as possible and before the closing date.

When submitting your application, you may also be required to answer screening questions regarding the essential and asset education and experience qualifications. You must clearly explain how you acquired each qualification by giving concrete, yet concise, examples. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being eliminated from the process.

Duties

As Canada's national police service, the RCMP's mandate is multi-faceted and includes crime prevention and investigation, maintaining order, enforcing laws on matters as diverse as health and the protection of government revenues, contributing to national security, ensuring the safety of state officials, visiting dignitaries and foreign missions, and providing vital operational support services to other police and law enforcement agencies. To deliver such a complex mandate, the RCMP operates on the basis of five major business lines, including federal and international operations, contract policing, national police services, international policing and protective policing. The RCMP’s national law enforcement and public security operations encompass services to eight provinces, three territories, over 200 municipalities, over 600 indigenous communities, with policing services delivered through more than 750 detachments across Canada. From a workforce perspective, the RCMP is represented by a population of over 30,000 employees composed of regular members (18,927), civilian members (2,854) and public service employees (8,946).

It is within this operational context that the Director, Occupational Health Management and Accommodation is accountable for directing the development and implementation of the strategies, policies, programs, systems and processes that govern occupational health, determination process for occupational injuries/illnesses, disability management and accommodations programs and services for the RCMP. Leading a team of health professionals, the Director also oversees the development of the tools, mechanisms and processes supporting members fitness for duty evaluations, and the determination of minimum medical profiles for all types of positions; for directing the establishment of processes for the assessment of critical tasks and occupational health requirements; for ensuring national medical oversight of the RCMP’s Occupational Health (OH) & workplace accommodations program. As the Director of the Policy Centre, leads the provision of evidence-based recommendations and guidance to Divisional health professionals and offices across Canada and oversees the establishment and delivery of the national psychological screening program and expertise. The Director is also responsible for the establishment and management of strategic partnerships with service providers and internal/external stakeholders, including unions; for reviewing level two (2) determination claims, grievances and drafting decisions for the Executive Director. Finally, the Director directs the research and analysis on key issues, and provides strategic advice, guidance and support to the Executive Director, Occupational Health and Safety Branch and senior management in all areas of occupational health management and accommodation matters.

Work environment

As an employer of choice for over 30,000 employees, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) promises a career like no other. With 150 years of tradition and service, the RCMP is Canada’s national police service. Proud of our traditions and confident in meeting future challenges, we commit to preserve the peace, uphold the law and provide quality service in partnership with our communities.

Our office is located at the RCMP Headquarters, 73 Leikin Drive in Ottawa, Ontario. We offer complimentary parking, convenient access to bus routes immediately outside the building and free access to an on-site gym, and cafeteria.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one (1) position on an indeterminate basis, with a linguistic profile of Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC and a security clearance of RCMP Enhanced Reliability Status with Secret.

A pool of candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions within the RCMP in the National Capital Region on an indeterminate or specified period basis (including term, acting, or assignment), with various RCMP security clearances.

Should a Civilian Member (CM) be found qualified and selected for appointment, the appointment will not result in a change of status to the Public Service (PS) category for the CM. Notification regarding the CM appointment will be sent to all applicable candidates who are within the area of selection and participated in the advertised process.

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
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Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in one of the following fields: Health or Social Sciences, Disability Management, Business Administration or Human Resource Management.

Degree equivalency

Experience
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Significant* experience in developing and implementing national policies related to: occupational health, disability management, accommodation and/or labour relations.

Experience in providing advice and guidance to senior officials*, departmental managers and employees regarding occupational health issues of complex* and sensitive nature.

Experience in liaising and negotiating with a broad range of senior officials*, departmental and central agency representatives or other stakeholders.

Experience in managing human resources.

Note:
*Significant experience is defined as having the depth and breadth normally associated with performing a broad range of various, complex activities which would typically be acquired over a period of approximately three (3) years.

*Senior Officials is defined as Director General, Chief Superintendent, EX-02 or above.

*Issues of complex nature are defined as issues with at least two (2) of the following characteristics: multidimensional, sensitive, confidential, affecting many stakeholders, precedent setting, having a major impact on the department or having potential for significant media coverage.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge
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Knowledge of the government’s priorities and the relevant policies, legislation and programs pertaining to occupational health, disability management and accommodation.
Knowledge of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Canada Labour Code Part II.
Knowledge of the priorities and mandate of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

Key Leadership Competencies
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Create vision and strategy
Mobilize people
Uphold integrity and respect
Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
Promote innovation and guide change
Achieve results

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

Asset Qualification - Education
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Degree or certification in disability management, nursing or a medical field.

Degree equivalency

Asset Qualification - Knowledge
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Knowledge of the employment and benefits model for Regular Members of the RCMP.

Organization Needs
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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, visible minorities, and women.

**The above Employment Equity group terms are used within this poster as they relate to the Employment Equity Act and other legislative frameworks. We understand and acknowledge that candidates may prefer the use of other terminology. **

Conditions of employment

Security
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RCMP Enhanced Reliability Status with Secret Security Clearance

The RCMP conducts a thorough security clearance process which may include an interview with questions related to (but not limited to) criminal record check, reference checks, previous employment, on-line activities, credit checks, alcohol and/or drug use

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

APPLICANTS ARE ASKED TO PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THROUGH THE INFORMATION BELOW.

All communications concerning this process will be via email. Please update your Public Service Resourcing System profile of any changes to your personal information. Applicants should use an email address that accepts messages from unknown senders.

Please note that:
- You will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information;
- Acknowledgments of receipt will not be sent;
- Correspondence must comply within prescribed deadlines.

Please indicate your preferred official language in your application.

Your qualifications may be assessed via a variety of evaluation tools and methods including, but not limited to, standardized tests, self-assessments, simulations, written exams, interviews, reference checks, and past performance agreements. Assessments may be conducted virtually.

Top-down approach based on the level, breadth or degree of qualifications may be used during any stage of the selection process. Achieving a pass mark on any of the assessment used does not mean you will move forward in the selection process. The selection board may decide to use a cut-off score that is higher than the pass mark on any evaluation used throughout the process.

It is your responsibility to make yourself available for assessments including responding to invitations within the allotted timeframe. Failure to attend any of the scheduled assessments without a justifiable reason may result in your elimination from this process.

For information on preparing for an executive process, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/staffing-assessment-tools-resources/links-interest/applying-executive-advertised-appointment-processes.html

You may be asked to provide proof of education credentials at the time of assessment. Candidates with foreign credentials will be asked to provide proof of Canadian equivalency.

Foreign educational credentials must be assessed by a recognized credential assessment service. If you have been educated outside of Canada, it is your responsibility to have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian educational standards. Candidates must be prepared to submit electronic proof of a Canadian equivalent education at the time of application. For more information, please visit the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) at http://www.cicic.ca/415/credentialassessment-services.canada

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.