We are hiring!
Outcomes-Based Financing Fellows
Impact Canada’s Centre of Expertise is launching a new Outcomes-Based Financing recruitment campaign which aims to build capacity in Federal departments to inform and improve Government of Canada policies and programs.
Outcomes-Based Financing Fellows will work in Federal departments to help identify, develop, implement and evaluate challenge prizes, and other outcomes-based financing approaches, that will help to advance existing program and policy priorities. Interested in helping to shape and shift the next generation of outcomes-based financing approaches? Read on to learn more…
Do you?
- Describe yourself as a convincing communicator, who is skilled at developing and managing partnerships?
- Break down broad vision into actionable steps, while maintaining a clear focus on outcomes?
- Thrive in areas where the path is not always clear but there is room for leadership and initiative?
If you want to help create and sustain a culture of experimentation, this might be the job for you!
Knowledge, skills and competencies we are looking for:
- Knowledge about outcomes-based financing approaches
- Ability to break down broad vision into actionable steps
- Ability to analyze and make recommendations about outcomes-based approaches
- Ability to design projects that use financial incentives to improve outcomes
- Change management
- Partnership development and management
- Ability to work in ambiguity
- Persistence
- Integrity
- Written Communication
- Oral communication
- Presentation skills
The Fine Print
| Duration | Term, 12-24 months |
| Open to | Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad. Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons. |
| Location of work | Various locations (Telework available). Please consult the Frequently Asked Questions for clarifications. |
| Lingistic profile | English Essential, English or French Essential, Bilingual Imperative [BBB/BBB] |
| Education | Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in economics, sociology or statistics. Candidates must always have a degree. The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and may have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization. The specialization may also be obtained through an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience. An advanced degree or designation with specialization in social science, psychology, business or related field would be considered an asset (e.g., Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts). |
| Remuneration | EC-06 ($113,278 – $131,375) |
| Written evaluation | Written evaluations will be administered in October 2026. Alternative arrangements will only be made under exceptional circumstances. Applicants screened into the written evaluation phase of the process will be notified shortly after the closing date. Refer to our Frequently Asked Questions for additional information. |
Must obtain and maintain a SECRET level security clearance as part of a condition of employment.
Our Commitment
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you may benefit from accommodation during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact Melanie Blais to discuss your accommodation needs. All accommodation information received is confidential.
For more information on assessment accommodation visit the following website: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/assessment-accommodation-page.html.
The Privy Council Office wants to ensure you have the best chance to succeed! Our goal is to fairly assess abilities in order to find qualified candidates. The assessment criteria stays the same, but the barriers are reduced when accommodations are provided.
Help us create an inclusive and barrier-free environment by letting us know if assessment accommodation measures may help you at any stage (including the application process). Accommodations are available so all candidates can show their capabilities equitably.
Please note that you may request accommodation measures for reasons that relate to one or more of the grounds of discrimination prohibited under the Canadian Human Rights Act:
- Race;
- National or Ethnic Origin;
- Colour;
- Religion;
- Age;
- Sex;
- Sexual Orientation;
- Gender Identity or Expression;
- Marital Status;
- Family Status;
- Disability;
- Genetic Characteristics; and,
- A conviction for which a pardon has been granted or a record suspended.
Learn more about assessment accommodation.
Impact Canada is committed to increasing representation of Black employees and other racialized groups, Indigenous People, women and persons with disabilities. Impact Canada would like its workforce to be reflective of the population it serves. Therefore, we encourage candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a member of one of these groups.
Want to investigate further?
Take the next step and submit your application by September 29, 2026, at 11:59pm PST