Policy Analyst

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

If you need accommodation to apply, please contact Catherine Hébert at , before the poster closing date.
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TO APPLY:

To submit a complete application, you must provide:
• Your Résumé
• Answers to screening questions
• Answer to a text question assessing the criterion: Thinking things through

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

The Pay Equity Unit is committed to providing you with the tools, information and training to build your career and achieve your goals and work objectives.

The tasks of the Policy Analyst include:
• Analyze, summarize, and synthesize complex information related to pay equity.
• Conduct qualitative and/or quantitative research to inform the Pay Equity Unit’s work.
• Create and curate user-centered educational materials for diverse audiences, which include guidance, tools, resources, and an online course on Pay Equity.
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships by supporting working groups, engagement activities, and by collaborating with colleagues in the Pay Equity Unit.
• Present information related to pay equity to external stakeholders.

Work environment

The Canadian Human Rights Commission is part of the Core Public Administration and we are subject to the Public Service Employment Act.

Our vision: An inclusive society where everyone is valued and respected. Our mission: To promote and protect human rights in Canada. We represent the public interest to advance human rights, and ensure federal employers are compliant with the Employment Equity Act (EEA). Our mandate has expanded following the passing of the Pay Equity Act, the Accessible Canada Act, and the National Housing Strategy Act. These are exciting new times and you will want to be part of this work!

The successful candidate(s) will be joining the Policy, Research and Engagement team within the Pay Equity Unit. Our team is dedicated to educating and informing employers, employees, and bargaining agents about their rights and obligations under the Pay Equity Act. We aim to facilitate compliance through engagement and quality research, guidance, and tools.

Please note that the positions are in Ottawa and employees are expected to report to the office. Residents of Canada, as well as Canadian citizens and permanent residents abroad who wish to relocate to the national capital, are encouraged to submit their applications.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one or two positions.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff similar positions within the Canadian Human Rights Commission, with various tenures and with the language requirement of bilingual imperative CBC/CBC.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A response to a text question addressing the following:

• Thinking things through.
  
  The answer to the text question is essential to be considered for the next steps in the process. The text response must answer the following question:
  
  • As a policy analyst, your manager has tasked you with creating a practical 1-page handout for federally regulated employers on “How to create a Pay Equity Plan?” Please describe how you would tackle this process and include an outline with the key components you will include in the handout.

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

EDUCATION
Degree from a recognized university with an acceptable specialization* in economics, sociology or statistics.

Note*: The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and may have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a program in the required specialization. The specialization may also be obtained through an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
• Experience conducting qualitative or quantitative research to inform regulations, projects, programs, and/or policy development.
• Experience analyzing, summarizing and synthesizing complex information (ex: legislation, reports, books, research, etc.).
• Experience developing user-centered resources and guidance tailored to diverse audiences, such as employees, employers, bargaining agents and/or the public.
• Experience in building and maintaining collaborative relationships and/or partnerships with internal and/or external stakeholders.

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

ASSET EXPERIENCE
• Experience interpreting legislation.
• Experience working in a human rights field and/or pay equity and/or labour/employment field.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Ability to work in person in the Ottawa office
• Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice
• Ability and willingness to travel

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

COMPETENCIES
• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Thinking things through
• Working effectively with others
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented

ABILITIES
• Ability to summarize and synthesize complex information.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally.

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 visible minority.

In order to self-declare, please ensure you check off the appropriate box within the online application under the Employment Equity section. To learn more about self-declaring, we encourage you to consult the following website: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/opportunities/government/self-declaring-because-we-care.html

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 organizational needs and/or the asset qualifications could be assessed on a priority basis.
• You may be assessed using a variety of assessment tools, such as, but not limited to: written exams, interviews and reference checks.
• 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.