Manager, Official Languages, Employment Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

At the Office of the Auditor General of Canada (OAG), we serve Canadians with the intention of supporting their trust in our public institutions and continued excellence of our public service, one audit at a time.

Do you want challenging and meaningful work in an inclusive environment where professional development meets work-life balance? Welcome home! The OAG is the place you’ve been looking for.

In 2020, we were recognized as one of the top employers in the National Capital Region. What this means for you:
 

• a workplace where we strive to remove barriers related to the hiring process and accessibility, where we celebrate the diverse backgrounds and talents of our employees through open and inclusive dialogue 
• recognition of your personal needs, both during and after work hours—for example, by offering
  • remote work for 2022, then move to a hybrid model consisting of some on-site work, but mostly remote, starting in April 2023.
  • Tuesday afternoons without meetings for all employees
  • flexibility in regular working hours (for example, compressed daily working hours to allow for an extra day off every 2 weeks)
  • virtual wellness events with guest speakers and musical performances
  • a development fund to support you if you wish to pursue academic studies and professional certifications (for example, MBA, MSc, PMP, Agile, PROSCI)
  • reimbursement of annual dues from recognized professional bodies for designations such as CHRP or CHRL.
  • paid time off for medical appointments, paid family leave, and paid personal leave (in addition to paid sick leave and paid vacation leave)
     
• your peace of mind provided by our comprehensive benefits package, including 
  • public service pension, health, and dental plans
  • disability benefits
  • life insurance
  • a confidential employee assistance program

 

The OAG employs approximately 700 people at its head office in Ottawa and regional offices in Vancouver, Edmonton, Montréal, and Halifax. These dedicated employees are brought together to transform Canada’s future and to serve Canada through leadership and partnerships. Specifically, we conduct independent audits and studies that provide objective information, advice, and assurance to Parliament, territorial legislatures, boards of Crown corporations, government, and Canadians.

 

About this job

Under the direction of the Director, Human Resources, you will provide senior, expert, and strategic human resource operational and centre-of-expertise advice on and services for human resource needs, in the areas of official languages, employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, to clients across the OAG at all groups and levels. 

 

Your duties will include, but will not be limited to, the following:

• developing, recommending, and managing the implementation of legislation, policies, processes, tools, and systems regarding official languages, employment equity, diversity, and inclusion  
• developing and maintaining effective working relationships with executives, managers, partners, and stakeholders across the OAG
• participating on the Diversity and Inclusion Committee
• developing and implementing a diversity and inclusion strategy and action plan
• consulting with officials from central agencies, other government departments and agencies, union representatives, and the private sector on collaborative approaches for the handling of issues, and sharing information and best practices
• managing or developing a wide range of human resource documents, reports, INTRAnet and Internet information, social media communications and products, executive documentation, and briefing notes 
• managing staff (1 student)
   

Who can apply?

Employees of the OAG, employees of the federal public service, and persons residing in Canada who are legally entitled to work and Canadian citizens residing abroad.

You must submit a 2-page-maximum curriculum vitae and a 2-page-maximum cover letter indicating how you meet each education and experience requirement, including asset qualifications. Please prepare your documents in one of the following formats: Microsoft Word, Rich Text Format (RTF), or PDF.

Your application must be submitted online using our applicant tracking system.

Note: At-level candidates may be considered and/or evaluated first.

Closing date: December 5, 2022 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time (ET).

 

Essential qualifications

Education

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in human resource management, labour or industrial relations, psychology, public or business administration, organizational development, education sciences, social sciences, sociology, or any other field relevant to the work to be performed.

 

Experience

• Extensive* experience in providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior management** on complex issues related to human resources
• Experience** in writing and preparing written documents for senior management*** (such as briefing notes, reports, or speaking points)
• Experience** in establishing partnerships and networks with clients or stakeholders
• Experience** in developing and implementing programs or initiatives related to official languages or equity, diversity and inclusion

 

* Extensive experience is defined by the breadth and depth of experience generally acquired over a period of 3 years

** Experience is defined as recent and significant experience that is the depth and breadth of experience associated with the performance of duties on a continuous basis over approximately 2 years within the past 5 years.

*** Senior management is defined as at the director level and above.

 

Language requirements

Bilingual Imperative, CBC/CBC

Proficiency levels: A (beginner), B (intermediate), C (advanced)

A bilingual imperative appointment process means that a person must meet the language requirements at the time of appointment.

 

Information on language requirements

• Second language evaluation—Test of reading comprehension
• Second language evaluation—Test of written expression
• Second language evaluation—Oral language assessment

Before taking these official tests, we encourage you to try the Public Service Commission of Canada’s self-assessment tests for reading comprehension and written expression.

Click here for details about language requirements and proficiency levels for candidates.
 

Competency models for OAG employees

Throughout this selection process, you may be asked to demonstrate, using concrete examples, how you meet each of 8 key competencies for OAG employees, according to the position to be filled.

Please familiarize yourself with the OAG’s Custom Competency Profile by job level.
 

Organizational needs      

The OAG is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We encourage candidates to complete the Employment Equity section on their applications if they are a member of any of the following designated employment-equity groups: Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and women. In support of achieving a diverse workforce, selection may first consider candidates who meet the essential qualifications of the position and self-declare as a member of any of the designated employment‑equity groups.

 

Conditions of employment     

Security Clearance: Reliability

Click here for more details related to employee security screening when applying for a job within the federal public service.

 

Other information

The OAG is 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.

Communications for this process will be sent by email, unless otherwise requested by the candidate. The applicant is responsible for ensuring that all contact information provided is accurate and updated as required.

The OAG reserves the right to retain a specific number of candidates who best meet the essential qualifications of the position. 
 

Please note that the asset qualifications may be invoked at any time during the selection process, including at the screening stage.

The OAG is a separate employer of the federal public service in accordance with Schedule V of the Financial Administration Act. 

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level, or equivalent, may be considered for deployment first.

Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency at the time of application. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information, at www.cicic.ca/indexe.stm.

Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the OAG’s directives.

Underfill: Candidates who do not fully possess the experience required may be considered for this position and will be employed on an underfill basis until they reach the full working level of the position.

Specific details and dates related to the candidate assessment phase of the process will be provided only to candidates who will be further considered.

 

Contact information

If you have any questions regarding the application process or require assistance in applying, please contact the Staffing team at staffing.dotation@oag-bvg.gc.ca before the closing date and time of the selection process.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted