Work environmentThe Federal Public Service is stronger and most effective when we reflect the rich diversity of the Canadian population that we serve. Global Affairs Canada (GAC) is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where all employees feel empowered to be authentic. At GAC, we believe that by leveraging all available strengths that exist within the diversity of Canada's population, we can reach the highest levels of professionalism, innovation and productivity. Don't miss your opportunity to not only enjoy the unparalleled benefits of the public service, but to work for a department where your voice is heard, valued, respected and amplified. All candidates who believe they are qualified are encouraged to apply, including candidates who belong to the following employment equity groups: Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and women. We encourage candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a member of one of these groups and complete the Employment Equity (EE) section of the application. If you would like to learn more about self-declaration, please consult this website: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/opportunities/government/self-declaring-government-canada-jobs.html
Our employees are our single biggest asset, and our employees' health and safety are of the upmost importance.
Our offices are located at 125 Sussex Dr, Ottawa (ON). Our hybrid work model is consistent with the Common hybrid work model for the Federal Public Service which requires Departments to establish a minimum attendance requirement of at least three (3) days each week onsite. Specific work arrangements should be discussed with the manager at the time of hire.
The hybrid work model can be accessed via the following link:
https://www.canada.ca/en/government/publicservice/staffing/common-hybrid-work-model-federal-public-service.html
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
Please ensure you read all poster notes thoroughly as they contain important information that will be required in the application process. Failure to read the notes and follow the instructions could result in your application missing critical information and having insufficient information for the assessment board to complete your assessment resulting in your elimination from the process.
*** As of January 13, 2025, Canadian citizenship is a requisite for obtaining secret security clearance at Global Affairs Canada. A secret security clearance is a condition of employment at Global Affairs Canada. While non-Canadians residing in and eligible to work in Canada may apply, preference is given to Canadian citizens. A Canadian citizen is a person who was born in Canada or who has obtained Canadian citizenship. Non-Canadian candidates who apply should contact the e-mail address below should their immigration/citizenship status change during the staffing process.
Objectives
The China Research Fellowship aims to deepen the Government of Canada's capacity on China, and to foster the development of the next generation of policy-focused China experts who will be at the forefront in academia, government, civil society and business in Canada.
Description
The China Research Fellow will be integrated into the Centre for China Policy Research at Global Affairs Canada (GAC) and will contribute knowledge to the area of China's internal and international policies and policy drivers, and their impact on Canada-China relations. The fellow will be expected to carry out trends analysis and policy-relevant research on priority China issues while also contributing to implementing other priorities for the Centre (e.g. drafting reports, organizing and participating to events, contributing to the policy development process).
This opportunity is ideally suited to post-doctoral researchers early in their career who wish to pursue a career bridging academia and policy making with a specialization on China. Researchers will be appointed to an EC-05 or EC-06 position depending on their relevant academic and work experience. For applicants affiliated to a Canadian university, Interchange Canada Agreements could also be explored.
*** Important! Additional documents required ***
In addition to your on-line application, the following documents must be submitted, as a single PDF file (total file size smaller than 15MB), to the following e-mail address by March 2, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific time): .
• An original two-page research proposal on a significant contemporary foreign policy issue linked to GAC’s mandate and related to China that you think the Centre for China Policy Research should focus on (please specify the research topic, question, hypothesis, timeline for completion and relevance to GAC priorities). The proposal will be evaluated against the essential criteria listed in this poster.
• A sample paper or publication ideally pertaining to China, to be evaluated against the essential criteria listed below.
• Complete doctoral transcripts.
• A list of the courses you have taken as well as any courses that you are taking now, or that you will be taking this academic year.
• A proof of degree equivalence based on Canadian educational standards for doctoral degrees obtained from all non-Canadian universities (more details in the “Education” section below).
• Contact information for (2) two references: ideally one academic and one professional.