Economist and Policy Analyst - Post-Secondary Recruitment

Duties

Master’s graduates hired under the Economist and Policy Analyst stream are involved in all aspects of the Department's work. They conduct policy analysis and forecasts, perform research, and provide recommendations on a wide variety of public policy issues. Recruits can choose to specialize in a particular area of the Department of Finance, or can gain experience in a number of different areas of the Department.

Work environment

Finance Canada is amongst the National Capital Region’s Top Employers, and has a reputation for excellence. Widely recognized throughout the Public Service of Canada, as well as by international and Canadian stakeholders and other public organizations, this reputation would simply not exist without the strength, diligence and dedication of its exceptional employees.

In 2014, our department moved into the brand new James Michael Flaherty Building, located at 90 Elgin Street just blocks from Parliament Hill. Our new home is served by all major and express bus routes, with a light rail station on the way in 2018, and features secure bicycle storage as well as locker rooms and showers for employees.

Intent of the process

Only applicants meeting the essential qualifications will be included in a pool of qualified candidates, which hiring managers from the Department of Finance and other federal government organizations may draw on until December 2018.

As this is a collective staffing process, the qualifications required may differ from one position to another. Our staffing process allows hiring managers to identify their individual needs for the position they are looking to fill. One or more of the asset qualifications may be used to identify candidates who are a good potential fit for a particular position. Other criteria may also be used such as citizenship, official languages or organizational needs.

Only applicants who meet the essential qualifications will be advised by e-mail that they have been placed in the pool of candidates.

Positions to be filled: 25

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A response to a text question addressing the following:

• University and Program
• Grade point average (GPA)
• Field of interest
• Outreach method

Contact information for 2 references.

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)

a) Degree
Candidates must have or be working on a Master's degree from a recognized university in one of the following fields:
- Economics
- Public policy/administration
- International relations/studies
- Business administration in finance

Candidates must be able and willing to successfully complete their Master's degree by December 31, 2018. Candidates hired will participate in the Economic and Social Sciences Services Developmental Program (ECDP).

b) Specialization in economics
University coursework must include the equivalent of at least three full-year undergraduate or graduate courses in economics (or six half-year courses) by the time of graduation. Candidates who have a concentration in finance at the Master's degree level and three or more half-year post-secondary courses in economics will be considered.

c) Academic excellence
Candidates must have obtained a 75 per cent or equivalent grade point average (GPA) for their last completed Bachelor's degree.

Qualifications b) and c) will be validated. You will be asked to provide copies of your transcripts at a later step in the assessment process.

Degree equivalency

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

EDUCATION:

a) Academic excellence:
. Candidates having obtained academic scholarships, prizes, or awards.
. Candidates having obtained high grades in undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the specialization relevant to the position being staffed.

Degree equivalency

b) Working toward or holding a professional designation relevant to the position (e.g. CPA, CMA, CFA).

EXPERIENCE:

Experience* in one or more of the following fields:
. Economics
. Public policy/administration
. International relations/studies
. Finance
* The experience is to have been acquired within the last five years and can be demonstrated through a combination of volunteer work, student employment (e.g. Teacher's Assistant, Research Assistant) and/or work experience.

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

Various language requirements
Applicants must be proficient in one or both official languages depending on the position being staffed:
- English or French essential
- Bilingual imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES:

Analytical Thinking – Analyzing and synthesizing information to understand issues, identify options, and support sound decision making

Critical Judgement – Evaluating ideas and information while referring to objective criteria to reach a rational conclusion

Ability to communicate effectively in writing – Communicating ideas and information in writing to ensure that information and messages are understood and have the desired impact

Ability to communicate effectively orally – Listening to others and communicating articulately, fostering open communication

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

ABILITIES:

Achieving results – organize time and work to accomplish objectives in the most effective and efficient way

Information gathering and processing – Ability to locate and collect data/information from appropriate sources and analyze it to prepare meaningful and concise reports that summarizes the information

Interpersonal Relations – building and maintaining effective working relationships with others to achieve organizational goals

Resilience – works effectively in the face of stress, ambiguity, change or strenuous demands

ORGANIZATIONAL NEED:

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance - This factor is not used at the screening stage. The hiring organization is responsible for the security clearance process.

Other information

For more information on the recruitment process, please visit the following link:
http://www.fin.gc.ca/recruit-recrutement/process-processus-eng.asp

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.