Become a faculty member
The School's faculty members are dedicated to the professional development of Canadian public servants. They aim to ensure that federal employees across Canada have the skills, knowledge and tools they need to provide excellence in service to the Canadian public.
To become a faculty member, you must be an active public servant who is an expert in your field, have the necessary competencies, knowledge and aptitude to teach others, and have a passion for lifelong learning.
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Current opportunities
Advancing the Conversation on Systemic Racism (INC117) – Deadline: September 20, 2024
Join the Canada School of Public Service as a visiting faculty member!
Details
The Canada School of Public Service is actively looking for Government of Canada employees who are subject matter experts and who can teach in person or in a virtual environment a course on how to identify and address the impacts of systemic racism in the workplace and how to create meaningful change in the federal public service.
We are looking for employees who have:
- experience facilitating interactive events and learning activities that foster curiosity, self-growth and awareness in a safe environment
- a sympathetic understanding, through lived experience, of the implications of exclusion, systemic discrimination or racial discrimination
- a solid grasp of how multiple identity factors, and their intersection, shape the lived experiences of marginalized individuals and groups
- knowledge of the impact of past trauma on the stress response, and the potential role this might have on participants’ learning experiences and mental health
- a passion for bringing about meaningful change through inclusion
- a solid understanding of the concepts of sex, gender, diversity and inclusion
- an active allyship not relating to work, including a membership in anti-racism awareness, action groups or academic accomplishments in areas such as anti-racism, diversity, equity and inclusion
Course code: INC117
Course title: Advancing the Conversation on Systemic Racism (INC117)
Duration: 3 hours
Delivery method: Virtual
Deadline to apply: September 20, 2024
Process
As a visiting faculty member, you remain in your substantive position as an employee of your home department or agency. This process does not affect your employee status in any way. The number of hours of commitment will depend on your availability and the number of course offerings per month.
A collaboration agreement between your department and the Canada School of Public Service is required. Please first discuss your interest in facilitating this course with your manager to obtain their approval before you apply.
A selection process will be conducted, and successful candidates will be invited to participate in a training session. This training session is designed and required for all new visiting faculty members.
Consult the Frequently asked questions about becoming a faculty member for more information.
Application
If you are interested in sharing your knowledge and experiences with your fellow public servants, please email a copy of your CV to the School’s Faculty Recruitment Team at facultyrecruitment-recrutementcorpsprofessoral@csps-efpc.gc.ca. Please include "INC117" in the subject line.
Introduction to Peer Coaching (TRN401) and Coaching for Effective Leadership (TRN402) – Deadline: October 4, 2024
Join the Canada School of Public Service as a visiting faculty member!
Details
The Canada School of Public Service invites Government of Canada employees to consider teaching its coaching curriculum for non-executives: Introduction to Peer Coaching and Coaching for Effective Leadership. These virtual courses may also be taught in the classroom.
We are looking for coaches who:
- are passionate about exploring the foundation, principles and practices of coaching
- have adopted a coaching approach that empowers leaders at all levels to inspire others and lead more effectively within their organization
- have an International Coaching Federation (ICF) certification or coach training from an ICF-accredited training institution
- are willing to present to groups of 15 to 25 people
Course code: TRN-401
Course title: Introduction to Peer Coaching
Duration: 3 hours
Delivery method: Virtual classroom
Course code: TRN-402
Course title: Coaching for Effective Leadership
Duration: 3 hours
Delivery method: Virtual classroom
Deadline to apply: October 4, 2024
Process
As a visiting faculty member, you will remain in your substantive position as an employee of your home department or agency. This process does not affect your employee status in any way. The number of hours of commitment will depend on your availability and the number of course offerings per month.
A collaboration agreement between your organization and the Canada School of Public Service is required. Please discuss your interest in facilitating these courses with your manager to obtain their approval before you apply.
A selection process will be conducted, and successful candidates will be invited to participate in a training session. This required training session is designed for new visiting faculty members.
Consult the frequently asked questions about becoming a faculty member for more information.
Application
If you are interested in sharing your knowledge and experiences with your fellow public servants, please email a copy of your CV to the School's Faculty Recruitment Team at facultyrecruitment-recrutementcorpsprofessoral@csps-efpc.gc.ca. Please include "TRN401/TRN402" in the subject line.
Introduction to Materiel Management (COR419) – Deadline: October 4, 2024
Join the Canada School of Public Service as a visiting faculty member!
Details
The Canada School of Public Service is actively looking for Government of Canada employees who are subject matter experts in materiel management who could facilitate a virtual course that may also be taught in the classroom, as a visiting faculty member.
Note that facilitating a course of this nature aligns with the Treasury Board Secretariat's (TBS's) recommended mentoring of junior members by senior members of the Materiel Management community as it pertains to TBS's new Professional Development Framework for Materiel Management functional specialists that is currently under development.
We are seeking materiel management community members who can perform a combination of any of the following tasks:
- assessing materiel needs in relation to program administration and operational requirements
- providing advice to clients on policies and legislation related to materiel requirements
- evaluating methods of meeting materiel requirements
- evaluating total cost of ownership
- receiving and inspecting goods
- ensuring quality assurance and testing
- allocating and scheduling use of materiel
- maintaining records to track inventory, reviewing consumption and monitoring costs
- determining stock/inventory replenishment requirements
- maintaining equipment
- safeguarding materiel
- identifying opportunities for reallocation or divestment
- divesting of surplus materiel
- divesting/replacing of materiel that is no longer cost effective to operate
- providing advice/mentoring lower ranks
Course code: COR419
Course title: Introduction to Materiel Management
Duration: 18 hours
Delivery method: Virtual classroom
Deadline to apply: October 4, 2024
Process
As a visiting faculty member, you will remain in your substantive position as an employee of your home department or agency. This process does not affect your employee status in any way. The number of hours of commitment will depend on your availability and the number of course offerings per month.
A collaboration agreement between your organization and the Canada School of Public Service is required. Please discuss your interest in facilitating this course with your manager to obtain their approval before you apply.
A selection process will be conducted, and successful candidates will be invited to participate in a training session. This required training session is designed for new visiting faculty members.
Consult the frequently asked questions about becoming a faculty member for more information.
Application
If you are interested in contributing to the Materiel Management community and have a desire to shape the future of the functional specialists of tomorrow, we invite you to apply for this unique opportunity. Share your knowledge and experiences by helping train the next generation of professionals. Please email a letter of interest, a letter of support from your director along with a copy of your CV to the School's Faculty Recruitment Team at facultyrecruitment-recrutementcorpsprofessoral@csps-efpc.gc.ca. Please include "COR419" in the subject line.
Read about the recruitment process
Types of faculty members
Visiting faculty members continue to work for their home organization. Their employment tenure does not change. This process does not affect their employee status in any way. They:
- commit to teaching one or more courses at the School for a specific number of days per fiscal year (average of 20 days)
- teach on a voluntary basis, through a collaboration agreement between the School and the instructor's home organization
There is no monetary exchange between the two organizations. The agreement is renewable each year, in December.
Associate faculty members are employees of the Canada School of Public Service. They:
- commit to teaching one or more courses for a specific number of days per fiscal year (average of 20 days)
- teach on a voluntary basis, through a collaboration agreement
The agreement is renewable each year, in December.
Who we recruit
The School's faculty are dedicated to the professional development of Canadian public servants. They aim to ensure that federal employees across Canada have the skills, knowledge and tools they need to provide excellence in service to the Canadian public.
To join the School's faculty team, you must be an active public servant who is an expert in your field, and have a passion for lifelong learning and the necessary competencies, knowledge and aptitude to instruct others.
Recruitment process
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Step 1: The Faculty Recruitment team receives your CV.
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Step 2: The Faculty Recruitment team sends you a competency profile form to complete. The Faculty Recruitment team contacts individuals based on the recruitment needs in various fields of expertise.
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Step 3: Your CV and competency profile are shared with the School's relevant business line authority, who confirms your expertise and experience.
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Step 4: You may be invited to an interview and a simulation exercise.
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Step 5: If you are preselected by the business line authority, you will be asked to complete a collaboration agreement and to participate in the training and evaluation for new facilitators joining the School.
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Step 6: Once you have successfully completed the training, you will be asked to observe a seasoned faculty member delivering the courses you will facilitate prior to facilitating on your own.
Fields of expertise
To become a faculty member, you must:
- be an active, indeterminate member of the public service
- be experienced in a field of expertise included in the School's learning curriculum
- have a passion for lifelong learning
- have an aptitude for adult learning
- complete a competency profile detailing the depth and breadth of your expertise
Main topics by fields of expertise
Communications
- Minimum 5 years' experience in the federal government required.
- Certifications or accreditations may be an asset.
Main topics include:
- internal and external strategic communications
- briefings
Digital, Data and Design
- Minimum 5 years' experience in the federal government required; for digital, the minimum experience may have been acquired outside the federal government.
- Certifications or accreditations may be an asset.
Main topics include:
- agile development and methodology
- service design process
- information management
Data:
- data foundations
- analysis
- stewardship and governance
- data privacy
- ethics and bias
- working with data
Digital:
- digital policy
- digital transformation
- digital leadership
Information technology:
- artificial intelligence
- cyber security
- cloud computing
Diversity, inclusion and Indigenous reconciliation
- Minimum 5 years' experience in the federal government may be required, but some exceptions may apply due to the facilitator profile that is sought for various courses.
- Certifications or accreditations may be an asset.
- You will have an opportunity for self-identification, for example as an Indigenous person, a member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, a racialized person, or a person with a disability. This information will be used for the sole purpose of assessing instructor fit and assigning courses to instructors who best meet the course design and learning objectives within a field of expertise, for example because they have lived experience.
Main topics include:
- positive space: 2SLGBTQIA+ awareness and becoming an ambassador
- Gender-based Analysis Plus (GBA Plus)
- unconscious bias
- accessibility and disability inclusion
- civility and respect in the workplace
- systemic racism and racial discrimination
- anti-discrimination
- anti-oppression
- mental health awareness
- understanding and supporting mental health in the workplace
- Indigenous learning, reconciliation, and modern treaties
- Indigenous community development
- leadership and Indigenous affairs
Government operations
- Minimum 3 to 5 years' experience in the federal government required.
- Certifications or accreditations may be an asset.
Main topics include:
- access to information and privacy
- finance
- human resources
- internal audit
- materiel management
- procurement
- policy
- regulations
- security
- service excellence
Coaching, executive learning, leadership
- Minimum 5 to 10 years' experience in the federal government required.
- Certifications or accreditations may be an asset.
- An International Coaching Federation (ICF) certification is mandatory for all coaching courses.
Main topics include:
- change management
- employee engagement
- management and leadership
- coaching
Project and product management
- Minimum 5 years' experience in the federal government required.
- Certifications or accreditations may be an asset.
Main topics include:
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Frequently asked questions
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Submit your interest by email
After reading the above, if you would like to submit your interest to become a faculty member at the Canada School of Public Service, please send your CV to facultyrecruitment-recrutementcorpsprofessoral@csps-efpc.gc.ca. We will then send you important information about the recruitment process and a competency profile to complete.
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