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Updated / New Information **An appointment to this position will only be made should the legislation to create the Canadian Accessibility Standards Development Organization be approved by Parliament and receive Royal Assent.Please note new, updated information on accessibility, below.With the introduction of the proposed Accessible Canada Act, the Canadian Accessibility Standards Development Organization would be a departmental corporation within the Department of Employment and Social Development portfolio. A board of directors would be responsible for setting the strategic direction for the Canadian Accessibility Standards Development Organization and advising the Chief Executive Officer on matters relating to the departmental corporation’s mandate.Under the proposed Accessible Canada Act, the Canadian Accessibility Standards Development Organization’s work would comprise:
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. 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.
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 will begin on April 29, 2019. Candidates can apply online via the Governor in Council Appointments website, by email at messages@pco-bcp.gc.ca or by phone at 1-613-948-6538. 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, and should be sent as part of the application.Instructions on how to apply for an appointment opportunity can be found on the Governor in Council Appointments website. UPDATE: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 contact us.
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