EC-07 – Manager / EC-07 – Senior Analyst, Economic and Policy Analysis

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Work environment

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is the federal department at the forefront of implementing the new Innovation and Skills Plan for Canada.

The new Plan is focused on three areas for action – People and Skills, realizing the most skilled, talented, creative and diverse workforce in the world; Research, Technology, Commercialization, pushing the boundaries on world leading discovery, innovation and global science excellence; and, Companies, Investment and Scale, growing Canadian businesses to compete globally.

An organization of approximately 5,000 employees and a budget of around $2.5 billion annually, the scope of the department’s activities are wide-ranging and the opportunities to contribute are many. The department is responsible for legislation, regulations and business supports that aim to improve competitiveness in Canada and make us a destination of choice for investment. We regulate in areas like intellectual property, privacy and telecommunications spectrum. We fund research and development across the economy in sectors like automotive, aerospace, space, digital, data and clean technology, and we support science research to ensure Canada is always on a path to discovery. And we support businesses to think and act globally, grow, take on risk and compete to win.

Our organization is dynamic, creative, and collaborative. We put high expectations on ourselves and we are focused on delivering real results for Canadian businesses. If you are interested in being part of this new and exciting endeavor, and share our passion for helping Canadian businesses and innovators succeed in the global marketplace, you are encouraged to apply and join our team.

Positions to be filled: 5

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization* in economics, sociology or statistics.

*Acceptable specialization is at least one full year course or two half year courses in economics, sociology or statistics.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE WE NEED FROM YOU:
You have at least two (2) years experience where you:

Led project teams, working groups and/or working level discussions of a multi-disciplinary nature to reconcile different viewpoints, to integrate and influence a broad range of strategies and plans, and to recommend options to decision makers.

Led or coordinated various stages of a complex initiative or project.

Synthesized complex ideas, developed options and provided strategic advice and recommendations to senior management.

Established and maintained harmonious relationships and networks of contacts, and built consensus with partners, and represented your organization by participating in various fora/committee.

Applying varied research methodologies, interpreting, predicting and explaining latest thinking and practices in subject areas relevant to the position. (Research and Knowledge)

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL BE ADEPT AT:
Juggling multiple, complex and sensitive issues within an ever-changing atmosphere to inform decisions and action change. (Achieving results)

Presenting messages, keenly listening, engaging and persuading others …as well as writing complex research finding and presenting ideas to varied audiences. (Communication – oral and written)

Inspiring, mobilizing, and managing others. (Leadership and Management Excellence)

Going beyond what is... imagining what could be, synthesizing complex ideas, finding new options and innovative strategies, policies and practices. (Strategic Thinking)

Collaborating to achieve common goals by cultivating mutually-beneficial relationships. (Relationship Management and Collaboration)

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
(manager to identify applicable requirement(s) for position, examples below)

Depending on the position to staff, operational requirements could apply such as:
- Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice
- Willingness and ability to travel occasionally

YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE US THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

You are applying for which position(s): Manager or Senior Analyst position, or both.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

Supporting and/or contributing to the management of human and financial resources. (only Manager)

Conducting strategic quantitative or qualitative analysis and research, in a field relevant to the position, and providing, options and advice to senior management. (only Senior Analyst)

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

EDUCATION (ASSET)

Graduation with a Master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in economics, sociology, statistics, business/commerce, political science, public policy, mathematics, big data and data analytics or a related field.

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in International Relations or Trade (Specialization is defined as a major or a minor degree).

Graduation with a Law degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Possession of a Certified Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.

Degree equivalency

DO YOU ALSO HAVE THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCE:

Experience developing operational policy or functional guidance in a regulatory environment.

Experience in engaging and mobilizing federal science-based departments and agencies or the scientific community on science, innovation or technology related policy issues.

Experience in program performance management and reporting.

Experience writing in-depth documents (e.g., background papers, options papers, discussion papers) on complex subjects, in a clear, coherent and concise manner.

Experience undertaking research, analysis and providing advice pertaining to one or more of the following subject areas:
• copyright;
• international relations or trade negotiations;
• domestic trade;
• Canada’s bankruptcy and insolvency system;
• business finance;
• foreign investment;
• competition policy;
• science policy;
• innovation and technology-related policy;
• telecommunications policy;
• small business policy;
• tourism policy;
• micro-economic or industrial policy;
• spectrum, digital and ICT policies.

Experience in securities law and/or corporate transactions.

Experience in leading or coordinating the development of strategic policy advice to senior executives and/or offices of ministers on initiatives/strategies across the federal government and/or between the federal government and other levels of government.

Experience in applying data visualization and design techniques for effective communication of information that supports evidence-based decision making.

Experience in large scale data management, data base development, data mining or data analytics using such tools as SAS, SPSS, Python, SQL and R.

Other information

Please note that if you have already applied to the following process: 17-DUS-IA-293786, It is not necessary to apply again to this process, in fact your application will only be considered once. (You will only be assessed once)

By default and in the interest of the greater public service, pools created as a result of collective staffing processes at ISED will be shared with other government departments. As a result, the following note will appear in the poster:

A pool of qualified or partially qualified candidates may be created to staff similar positions.

Various tenures (indeterminate, deployment, acting, specified period, assignment, secondment) and various security requirements.

A written examination will be administered (to take place on June 2nd).

An interview will be administered (to take place starting on June 15th).

Those selected for an interview should be prepared to provide the names of their referees (2 supervisors, 2 peers, 2 subordinates). Some or all of these individuals may be contacted. Referees must have an in-depth knowledge of your work, and must be able to answer specific questions pertaining to your achievements and strengths.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Please note that asset qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

It is your responsibility to provide the appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

For manager positions, the language requirement is bilingual imperative (CBC/CBC), whereas for analyst positions, the language requirement varies and will be identified by the hiring manager.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.