Changes

===What are assessment accommodations?===

===What are assessment accommodations?===

Assessment accommodation is a change made to an assessment procedure, format or content. It is designed to remove barriers to a fair assessment and allow candidates to fully demonstrate their competency.

Assessment accommodation is a change made to an assessment procedure, format or content. It is designed to remove barriers to a fair assessment and allow candidates to fully demonstrate their competency.

Most of the people who request assessment accommodation do it on the basis of a disability. However, accommodation can be requested for any legitimate need relating to one of the 13 prohibited grounds for discrimination set out in the Canadian Human Rights Act:

Most of the people who request assessment accommodation do it on the basis of a disability. However, accommodation can be requested for any legitimate need relating to one of the [https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/assessment-accommodation-page/the-basics-of-assessment-accommodation.html 13 prohibited grounds for discrimination] set out in the Canadian Human Rights Act:

*race

 

*national or ethnic origin

* race

*colour

* national or ethnic origin

*religion

* colour

*age

* religion

*sex

* age

*gender orientation or expression

* sex

*genetic characteristics

* gender orientation or expression

*sexual orientation

* genetic characteristics

*marital status

* sexual orientation

*family status

* marital status

*disability

* family status

*conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered

* disability

* conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered

 

Assessment accommodation should not modify the nature or level of the qualification being assessed. It should resemble, as much as possible, the accommodation that would be provided in the workplace to perform tasks similar to the ones performed during the test.

Assessment accommodation should not modify the nature or level of the qualification being assessed. It should resemble, as much as possible, the accommodation that would be provided in the workplace to perform tasks similar to the ones performed during the test.

===Due to my disability, I cannot fill out an online application. Can I still apply?===

===Due to my disability, I cannot fill out an online application. Can I still apply?===

*Yes, if you or someone else require assistance to fill out the application, you can email our team at [mailto:cfp.monprochainemploi-mynextjob.psc@canada.ca cfp.monprochainemploi-mynextjob.psc@canada.ca] so we can make the necessary arrangements.  

*Yes, if you or someone else require assistance to fill out the application, you can email our team at [mailto:cfp.monprochainemploi-mynextjob.psc@cfp-psc.gc.ca cfp.monprochainemploi-mynextjob.psc@cfp-psc.gc.ca] so we can make the necessary arrangements.  

*Please note that we do not accept résumés via email, so if you cannot apply through the website, you must let us know so you can fill out the application and necessary questions via other measures.

*Please note that we do not accept résumés via email, so if you cannot apply through the website, you must let us know so you can fill out the application and necessary questions via other measures.

===Do I require a cover letter?===

===Do I require a cover letter?===

If there is not a section to add a cover letter, this means that the hiring organization did not request one for the application and it is not required. However, if you wish to include a cover letter or a brief description of your interests, it can be added before or after your resume.

If there is not a section to add a cover letter, this means that the hiring organization did not request one for the application and it is not required. However, if you wish to include a cover letter or a brief description of your interests, it can be added before or after your resume.

I’m having issues using my screen reader software, what should I do?

 

===I’m having issues using my screen reader software, what should I do?===

If you are using JAWS screen reader and are having issues applying to jobs on the GC Jobs website, we suggest using Google Chrome, rather than a different internet browser.  

If you are using JAWS screen reader and are having issues applying to jobs on the GC Jobs website, we suggest using Google Chrome, rather than a different internet browser.  

If Google Chrome does not resolve the issues, we have also uploaded an accessible Word version of the poster on our GC Wiki page through the following link: (insert link here). Please also don’t hesitate to contact us so that we can find an alternate solution.

If Google Chrome does not resolve the issues, please [[Media: Careers in Data Science.docx |click here]] to uploaded an accessible Word version of the poster. Please also don’t hesitate to contact us so that we can find an alternate solution.

== '''After submitting the application'''==

== '''After submitting the application'''==

It is usually one of the last steps in the process. You will be notified by the hiring manager/hiring organization on how to proceed since each department and agency have different definitions, requirements, and procedures for validating security, which includes a criminal record check.

It is usually one of the last steps in the process. You will be notified by the hiring manager/hiring organization on how to proceed since each department and agency have different definitions, requirements, and procedures for validating security, which includes a criminal record check.

If you have previous security clearance done for the Federal Government of Canada (for example, you worked as a student, casual or term previously) your existing status may still be valid.  

If you have previous security clearance done for the Federal Government of Canada (for example, you worked as a student, casual or term previously) your existing status may still be valid.  

How does the referral process work?

 

===How does the referral process work?===

Once you have been evaluated, and successfully pass, managers will request referrals on an as-needed basis. It may take time before you are contacted once you are qualified. The hiring organisation will contact you and may conduct further assessments ( e.g., exams, interviews, reference checks, etc.) as required and as indicated in our advertisements. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted by the hiring organisation directly.

Once you have been evaluated, and successfully pass, managers will request referrals on an as-needed basis. It may take time before you are contacted once you are qualified. The hiring organisation will contact you and may conduct further assessments ( e.g., exams, interviews, reference checks, etc.) as required and as indicated in our advertisements. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted by the hiring organisation directly.