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This site offers the capability to text zoom up to 500%. The Notice of Opportunity is also available in alternate formats. For assistance, please call 613-291-6663 or email at messages@pco-bcp.gc.ca.The Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC) is an independent body that is responsible for administering the Canadian Human Rights Act, which protects Canadians from discrimination based on any of the thirteen prohibited grounds of discrimination, such as race, sex and disability. The CHRC receives discrimination complaints, facilitates mediation to resolve complaints and, where a complaint cannot be settled or it is determined that further examination is warranted, refers the complaint to the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal.In addition to its complaints-handling mandate, the CHRC promotes and protects human rights by: producing policies, studies and reports to Parliament; providing advice on government legislation and policies; conducting public education and research; and engaging with civil society and other stakeholders, government departments, Parliament and other human rights institutions. Established under the Canadian Human Rights Act as a member of the CHRC, the Accessibility Commissioner’s primary role is to provide executive leadership and direction for the administration and enforcement of the Accessible Canada Act and its regulations in the areas within the Accessibility Commissioner’s jurisdiction. This includes establishing a dedicated Accessibility Unit that will:
We are committed to providing a healthy and accessible workplace that supports one’s dignity, self-esteem and the ability to work on one’s full potential. With this in mind, all appointees will be expected to take steps to promote and maintain a healthy, respectful, inclusive and harassment-free work environment.Preference may be given to applicants who are members of one or more of the following groups: women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of a visible minority group.The Government of Canada will consider bilingual proficiency and diversity in assessing applicants. You are therefore encouraged to include in your online profile your ability to speak and understand your second official language.
Proficiency in both official languages would be preferred.
A link to this notice will be placed in the Canada Gazette to assist the Governor in Council in identifying qualified candidates. It is not, however, intended to be the sole means of recruitment.A list of qualified candidates may be established and may be used for similar opportunities.
Review of applications (more information here) will begin on June 28 2021. Candidates should apply online via the Governor in Council Appointments website, by email at messages@pco-bcp.gc.ca or by phone at 613-291-6663. Candidates are strongly encouraged to submit their applications by this date. After this date, your application will be retained and may be considered up until an appointment to the position is made. Your cover letter should be addressed to the Deputy Director of Selection Processes, Senior Personnel Secretariat, Privy Council Office.Instructions on how to apply for an appointment opportunity can be found on the Governor in Council Appointments website.We are committed to ensuring the accessibility of our online Application Tracking System (ATS). However, if you are having difficulty accessing any content on the application site, please e-mail: messages@pco-bcp.gc.ca or call 613-291-6663.
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