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Appointment Policy Questions and Answers

Official Languages

Q. What is the difference between the PSC Policy on Official Languages in the Appointment Process and the Treasury Board official languages policies and directives?

A. The PSC Policy on Official Languages in the Appointment Process sets out the official language requirements within appointment processes. These requirements ensure that the linguistic rights of persons participating in an appointment process are respected, for example, the requirement to communicate information about appointment processes in both official languages. Treasury Board policies cover such subjects as determining language requirements for positions, language of work, etc.

Q. What are the linguistic rights of persons participating in an appointment process?

A. Persons participating in an appointment process are entitled:

to communicate and receive available services and information in the official language of their choice, including:
- advertisement of employment opportunities and related information;
- notification of being eliminated for consideration for appointment and notification of the name of the person considered or proposed for appointment;
- any informal discussion resulting from being eliminated;
- the oath or solemn affirmation; and
- any other communication related to the appointment process.
to have any examination or interview for the purpose of assessing their qualifications, other than language, in the official language of their choice (PSEA 37).

Q. Does the requirement to communicate information concerning the appointment process in both official languages or in accordance with the linguistic preferences of each person when these are known apply to all appointment processes, regardless of the type of process, location of the position or language requirements of the position?

A. Yes. The requirement to provide information concerning the appointment process in both official languages or in accordance with the linguistic preferences of each person when these are known, applies to all appointment processes.

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