Junior Policy Analyst - Research Affiliate Program

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To be considered for Research Affiliate Program (RAP) work opportunities, you must meet the following criteria:

Be recognized as having full-time student status by the post-secondary academic institution at which you are currently enrolled (a proof will be required).

Be the minimum age to work in the province or territory where the job is located.

Be enrolled in an academic program that requires research as part of your curriculum.

Student must be willing to start work on September 5, 2017 to December 29, 2017. The student will be expected to work approximately 37.5 hours per week.

Duties

Key Activities/Responsibilities of the RAP student:

• Identify, assess and summarize emerging research and policy developments in the area of controlled substances and the non-medical use of drugs
• Research and provide advice to management on stakeholder positions in the area of controlled substances and the non-medical use of drugs
• Research and prepare briefs on other issues of interest for the Office of Drug Policy.
• Attend and participate in some meetings as related to the research and analysis described above (both internal and with government and non-government partners)

Work environment

The Office of Drug Policy carries out policy analysis and development aimed at informing the Government’s decisions and actions relating to the use of substance abuse, including prescription drug abuse, controlled substances and precursors. It also maintains relationships with provincial/territorial partners and a wide array of stakeholders through various committees and bilateral meetings, and coordinates international activities related to drug control policy and international reporting.

In a high profile, politically sensitive file such as the Opioid Crisis, there is pressure of fast moving developments, the research conducted would need to be flexible and analysis provided may need to be revised to incorporate new directions or findings in the field as they emerge.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 5,000 words (maximum) "A list of the courses you are currently taking and/or that you will be taking this academic year. Name of two persons for reference checks, including contact information (e.g. teachers, previous employers, etc.)"

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.

Note: 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.

The Student must be currently enrolled in a master’s degree program related to health policy research in a recognized post-secondary academic institution with full-time status in one of the following specializations: Health policy research, Public policy, Public administration

Degree equivalency

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge

• Knowledge of socio-economic and social science concepts, theories, principles and/or techniques.
• Knowledge of the mission, mandate, objectives and organization of Health Canada.
• Knowledge of the federal role in health as well as emerging health issues.

Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to analyse and synthesizes policy research data.

Personal Suitability

• Respectful of diversity
• Thoroughness
• Judgement
• Effective Interpersonal Relations

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

Students must be willing to work overtime, often on short notice.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other information

Rates of Pay:
Master: $18.91 to $23.78
PhD: $21.84 to $25.94

Each student hired through the Research Affiliate Program (RAP) must meet the security requirements of the position as a condition of employment, and therefore will be asked by the hiring organization to complete security-relevant documents.

Successful completion of both a RAP work assignment and your educational program may lead to a temporary or permanent federal public service position for which you meet the merit criteria and conditions of employment.

For further information on the Research Affiliate Program (RAP),
please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/publicservicecommission/jobs/services/recruitment/students/research-affiliate-program.html.

While non-Canadians may apply, preference is given to Canadian citizens. A Canadian citizen is a person who was born in Canada or who has obtained Canadian citizenship.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should provide an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

Persons are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language of their choice. Students are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Applications will be accepted on-line only. Please click on the button “Apply NOW” below.

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 Canadian citizens.

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