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Come work with us and contribute to Canadian democracy!
At Elections Canada, you will have a rewarding career in a welcoming and principled environment that combines working from home and working on site. Our agency also upholds diversity and inclusion as core values.
Did you know that, in its latest ranking, Forbes magazine ranked Elections Canada as the 4th best place to work in the country and 1st as a federal organization?
BALANCE
Elections Canada prioritizes work-life balance.
We use the hybrid work model implemented by the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat. There are some positions that require you to be on site full time. But, in certain cases, other work models can be considered to accommodate you.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
At Elections Canada, you can spread your wings in an environment that encourages skills development through various training programs.
Whether you have professional experience or are a recent graduate, you can have a fulfilling career with us.
You will build positive work relationships and get the right training to flourish on your career path.
CENTRAL, MODERN AND UNIQUE OFFICES
Our building at 30 Victoria Street in Gatineau is in the heart of downtown. It has modern facilities, with collaborative work spaces, indoor parking and several restaurants nearby. There’s also a locker room, shower room and secure indoor bike space that can be accessed from outside. You can take advantage of the 300-kilometre-long bike path.
The intention of this process is to staff one (1) indeterminate position and one (1) specified period (term) position.
Positions to be filled: 2
Your résumé.
EDUCATION
A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives.
EXPERIENCES
- Experience in, mentoring, coaching or leading persons or teams.
- Experience reviewing and editing the work of others and providing them with feedback.
- Experience providing advice and guidance to a supervisor or management.
- Experience creating and presenting communications and/or training materials.
Various language requirements
One (1) position with a Bilingual - Imperative BBB/BBB proficiency profile
One (1) position with a French or English Essential proficiency profile
Information on language requirements
COMPETENCIES
- Establishing and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrating integrity and respect
- Thinking things through
ABILITIES
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to plan and organize workload and set priorities
- Ability to reconcile competing points of view and make recommendations
ASSET / EDUCATION
Successful completion of post-secondary school certificate or diploma (includes college or university).
ASSETS / EXPERIENCES
- Experience working within the field security and/or security controls (For examples of security controls see Appendix A of the Policy on Government Security)
https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=16578
- Experience in developing and/or reviewing procedures, guidelines, or reference documents
Elections Canada is committed to meeting its employment equity objectives. In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: Women, Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, Aboriginal Peoples.
SECURITY CLEARANCE
(Varies according to the position staffed)
- Reliability Status
- Secret Clearance
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Consent to observe strict political impartiality and neutrality for the duration of employment
- Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice
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
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.