Policy Analyst Recruitment and Development Program (PARDP)

Important messages

The Government of Canada is committed to building a skilled workforce that is representative of Canada's diversity, which includes the recruitment of Canadian Veterans and releasing Canadian Armed Forces personnel:
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/public-service-jobs/canadian-armed-forces-members-veterans.html

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY:

Natural Resources Canada is looking for talented Master’s and PhD graduates who want to join a team that helps grow Canada’s economy, protect the environment, and advance world-leading science.

NRCan’s Policy Analyst Recruitment and Development Program (PARDP) is a two-year program during which you will have two job placements, with increasing responsibilities, a variety of files, and accelerated promotions. You will graduate from the program at the EC-05 group and level, conditional on meeting requirements.

PARDP members come from a variety of backgrounds, and have had the chance to work on many different files. A sampling of our cohorts would yield MA graduates in Public Administration, Economics, International Relations, Sustainable Development, PhD graduates in Chemistry and more. Among other opportunities, you may analyze economic implications of policy options, provide advice to Cabinet on sensitive issues, discuss program design with industry stakeholders, organize international or national trips for the Minister, etc.

You will also enjoy the National Capital Region’s cosmopolitan, bilingual environment and its numerous activities, events and festivals. Ottawa ranks as one of the world's top cities for its quality of life.

HOW THE PROCESS WORKS:

The process begins with your online application. If you are screened in, you will be invited to a first face-to-face interview. Successful candidates will be invited to a final round of interviews, along with a written examination. NRCan will also contact your references.

You must meet all essential qualifications (see below) to be hired. Some qualifications will be assessed through your online application, while others will be assessed later. At each stage, you will be told which qualifications are being assessed.

To begin your online application, you need to click on the “Apply” button at the bottom. It will lead you to an interface with questions and/or text boxes that will allow you to demonstrate how you meet the criteria for the first screening (Education and Experience).

Throughout the process, be thorough in your responses. The Assessment Board may have to reject your application if you do not provide enough information to demonstrate that you meet a criterion, and the Board cannot presume in your favour in such a case. Additionally, we will use your responses as the main source of information, so do not refer us to your CV. However, make sure your CV matches your responses, since it may be used for validation.

You should provide examples that describe when, where and how you obtained your education and experience. Be specific and give details. For example, describe what the situation was, what you did, what you achieved, and what you learned. If your responses lack such details, your application may be rejected. The breadth and depth of experience will also be considered during the selection process and in determining the "right fit" for the organization.

*** IMPORTANT: The criteria "Written Communication" will be assessed through how you write your answers to the online screening questions and later through a written examination.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions at Natural Resources Canada on an indeterminate or temporary basis, with various language requirements and profiles, various conditions of employment and for various locations.

Positions to be filled: 35

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 Master’s Degree or PhD from a recognized post-secondary institution that will be completed* no later than December 31, 2018, with a combination of three half** undergraduate or graduate courses in economics, sociology or statistics.

* completed means the grades have been posted by the learning institution.
** A half course is a course that lasts one semester.

Academic excellence: you must have kept a grade point average of at least 75% or B+ during your studies.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Recent* experience conducting research and analysis or conducting statistical or quantitative economic analysis (academic experience is acceptable).
* Recent is defined as experience gained within the last three (3) years.

Leadership experience demonstrated through volunteer work, extra-curricular activities or employment that involves a continuing commitment or effort or significant achievement outside your studies. Show us how you launched an initiative, played a key role in an effort you believed in, or motivated others to give the best of themselves.

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

Various language requirements
Various Language Requirements and/or profiles (English Essential, French Essential, English or French Essential, Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB, Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC, Bilingual Imperative CCC/CCC)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of public policy issues impacting Canada.
Knowledge of the role of natural resources in Canada.
Knowledge of overall current Government of Canada priorities.

COMPETENCIES:
Demonstrating integrity and respect.
Showing initiative and being action-oriented.
Oral communication.
Written communication.
Interpersonal skills and collaboration.
Leadership.
Effective workload management.

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
We are committed to achieving employment equity and developing a highly capable workforce that is representative of the Canadian Society. We encourage Women, Indigenous people, Persons with Disabilities, and members of Visible Minority groups to apply and declare themselves as part of one or more of the designated groups.
If you wish to self-declare, please ensure you indicate it in your on-line application as it will be used to identify applicants who meet the organizational need.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Willingness and ability to work overtime.
Willingness and ability to travel.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance - Note: you do not need the clearance when applying. If you are selected, Natural Resources Canada will undertake the security assessment.

Other information

We encourage applicants to identify any abilities, competencies, and/or experiences acquired through employment with the Canadian Armed Forces where applicable.

Candidates must be prepared to provide proof of education (copy of degree/diploma) and citizenship or permanent resident status. If you have obtained education outside Canada, you will be required to submit proof of evaluation of Canadian equivalency:
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/public-service-jobs/information-candidates/degree-equivalency.html

You will be asked to provide references.

If you are selected for further consideration, please advise the person who will contact you of any accommodations you may require.

If a disability prevents you from applying online, please contact us at 1-800-645-5605.

You can participate in the process in the official language of your choice.

Random selection and/or top-down selection may be used at any time.

Applicants without a Canadian Citizenship will only be considered should Natural Resources Canada be unable to identify qualified candidates among applicants with a Canadian Citizenship.

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.