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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.Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) works to improve the standard of living and quality of life for all Canadians, by promoting a labour force that is highly skilled and promoting an efficient and inclusive labour market. In addition, ESDC is responsible for administering acts and regulations, including the Accessible Canada Act and its regulations. The Accessible Canada Act recognizes the existing human rights framework that supports equality for persons with disabilities in Canada. The Accessible Canada Act builds on the framework through a proactive and systemic approach for identifying removing and preventing barriers to accessibility.Established under the Accessible Canada Act, the Chief Accessibility Officer is a special advisor to the Minister responsible for the Accessible Canada Act.The Chief Accessibility Officer advises the Minister on accessibility issues, and is responsible for monitoring and reporting on:
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.
Individuals who applied on the previous 2019 selection process for the Chief Accessibility Officer (reference number J0219-1038) must re-apply if they wish to be considered.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 at: messages@pco-bcp.gc.ca or call 613-291-6663.
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