Psychologist – Assessment Specialist

The psychologist is responsible for the provision of psychological assessment services in support of the Service's hiring process.

The major responsibilities are:

• Conduct psychological risk assessments and interviews; analyze and interpret data, formulate conclusions, provide a recommendation and prepare report on findings.
• Apply industrial psychology principles; develop and maintain standards for assessment, psychological assessment tools, processes and practices.
• Collaborate with internal key partners and develop assessment strategies, participate in candidate interviews/role plays, and provide recommendations on improvement.
• Act as a subject matter expert on assessment psychology and provide advice on candidate files.
• Liaise with external key partners to exchange information and stay current on risk assessment trends and developments in the community.
• Conduct research on topics relating to insider threats, the assessment of risks, competency assessments and best practices.
• Maintain a strong understanding of mental health / psychopathology / personality disorders.

• Masters Degree in Industrial Psychology OR Organizational Psychology OR Psychology and five (5) years of relevant experience* within the past ten (10) years

The Masters degree must be obtained from an accredited learning institution recognized in Canada. If you completed a program outside of Canada you will be required to obtain proof of a Canadian equivalency at your expense from an accredited learning institution recognized in Canada.

NOTE: Any higher level of education (i.e.: Doctorate) in a related field of study could be recognized as experience.

*Relevant experience is defined as:

• Experience in the planning and execution of research projects in the area of personnel selection

Candidates must also possess a minimum of one year of experience in each of the following:

• Administering psychometric tests
• Conducting job analyses
• Developing and validating personnel selection instruments/procedures (e.g., cognitive abilities, personality, assessment centres)
• Conducting selection interviews
• Writing psychological assessment reports
• Using statistical software

• Communication
• Advisory (Ability to Provide Advice)
• Collaboration
• Analytical Skills
• Innovation/Creativity/Ingenuity
• Project Management

An asset qualification is a qualification which can enhance the ability to perform the work based on current and future business requirements but which is not strictly required. Positions will be staffed based on the selection decision principle and operational priorities:

• PhD in Psychology and membership in a provincial psychologist college.
• Experience participating in or overseeing assessment centres.
• Experience working with military or public safety organizations.

Conditions of Employment

The Psychologist Terminable Allowance (PSY) is paid to employees occupying a Psychologist position and who have obtained an education level at the masters or doctoral level in Psychology from a recognized university in Canada (or equivalent).

Doctorial level psychologists are to receive an annual amount of $12,000 paid biweekly and Master’s level psychologists are to receive an annual amount of $6,000 paid biweekly.

Official Languages Proficiency

The immediate need is to staff one (1) position with a linguistic profile of CBC/CBC imperative.

This selection process may be used to staff anticipated vacancies or other similar positions with various language requirements. Therefore, we encourage all interested candidates to apply. Second language evaluations will be offered to candidates. For more information on language requirements: (external link www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/language-requirements-candidates).

Organizational Considerations

• Gaps have been identified among indigenous peoples and racialized groups for this position. You are invited to voluntarily self-declare if you belong to any of these groups in your cover letter as it may be considered in the selection process.
• The successful candidate would be required to work overtime (predominantly nights, approximately 20 times per year) and weekends (approximately 3-5 times per year).
• The successful candidate would be required to undertake domestic travel approximately 5 times per year.

• While we continue to explore opportunities for flexible work arrangements, the majority of work in our organization must be done in the office and cannot be performed at home. The employee would be expected to work in HQ, located in Ottawa.
• If you need accommodations during the recruitment process, please mention it to the HR representative.