PM-06 Senior Policy And Program Analyst - ANTICIPATORY

Intent of the process

Anticipatory Process - A qualified pool of candidates resulting from this staffing process may be established and used to fill similar positions on a term or indeterminate basis. Once established, the qualified pool will be valid for twelve months with the possibility of being extended.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 2,000 words (maximum)

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 university with an acceptable specialization in political science, native studies or in any other field relevant to the work to be performed OR an acceptable combination of education, training and experience defined as including at least three years working on projects and/or policies related to Aboriginal or northern affairs.

Degree equivalency

Experience

Experience in providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior management (director and above) on corporate policy and planning issues.

Experience in leading multi-disciplinary projects.

Experience in negotiating with various internal and external stakeholders.

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

Experience

Experience in the interpretation and application of policy, regulation, and legislation in the areas of northern resources.

Experience in providing advice and recommendations to senior management (director or above) on policy issues related to Intergovernmental and Aboriginal affairs.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge

Knowledge of Aboriginal or northern issues.

Knowledge of federal legislation and policies dealing with Aboriginal and northern issues.
Knowledge of INAC's strategic direction.

Knowledge of methods of management and accountability in support of program performance evaluation.

Ability

Ability to communicate orally.

Ability to communicate in writing.

Ability to manage a project.

Personal Suitabilities

Demonstrates integrity

Demonstrates respect.

Thinking things through.

Working effectively with others.

Showing initiative and being action-oriented.
Adaptability.

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

Ability

Ability to speak an Aboriginal language of the Northwest Territories.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Willingness and ability to travel, including to remote locations, involving absences from home and office environments

Medical Clearance (as required under TBS Occupational Health Evaluation Standard)

Other information

The client organization will accept applications on-line only.

All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. Following are some of the benefits associated with applying on-line.

Applicants can create a profile and a resume that can be used when applying for other processes without having to recreate a new application each time.
Applicants can modify their application/resume at any time BEFORE the closing date indicated on the job advertisement.
Applicants can verify the status of their applications, at any time.
Applicants can be notified electronically of tests or interviews and results.
For some jobs, applicants will find important information, namely the job questionnaire and a complete statement of merit criteria that are only available when applying on-line.

To submit an application on-line, please select the button "Apply Online" below.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

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.