Economist/Policy Analyst

Work environment

Western Economic Diversification is looking for analysts to join our policy team who have a keen interest in applying economic thinking and intuition, and conducting research and analysis on important western Canadian policy issues. As a subject matter expert and problem-solver, you will need to be nimble, flexible, and responsive in delivering information for diverse requests, spanning a multitude of complex issues. You will be relied upon to provide relevant, timely, and accurate advice to inform senior departmental leaders on key trends shaping Western Canada.

At Western Economic Diversification we help create a diversified western Canadian economy that has strong, competitive and innovative businesses and communities. We promote the development and diversification of the economy to advance the interests of the West in national economic policy, program and project development and implementation.

Intent of the process

This process will be used to create a pool of qualified individuals. The pool may be used for deployments, secondments, assignments, and indeterminate, term or acting appointments. The pool may be accessed by organizations in the Core Public Administration.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 1,500 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)

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

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.

Degree equivalency

Significant* experience in writing analytical documents such as policy papers, background papers, and reports on economic policy issues.

Experience applying data analysis and economic research techniques to the evaluation of policy issues.

Experience preparing briefing material on economic issues for use by decision-makers.

*Significant is defined as a depth and breadth of experience normally associated with a minimum of 3 years of full-time performance of these duties.

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

Master’s degree from a recognized university in a field relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Depth, breadth and scope in any one or combination of the experience factors.

Experience working for federal, provincial, territorial or municipal governments.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of information sources and methods necessary for the analysis of regional development and economic policy issues.

Knowledge of economic issues related to Alberta and/or Western Canada.

Knowledge of Federal and provincial government roles and activities related to economic development of Western Canada and/or Alberta.

Demonstrating integrity and respect
Thinking things through
Working effectively with others
Showing initiative and being action-oriented
Communication (Oral and Written)

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

Knowledge of advanced statistical analysis techniques (e.g., econometrics).

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, visible minorities and women.

Information on employment equity

Willingness to work overtime when required.

Willingness to travel if necessary.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Other information

You are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of your choice.

Interested persons must meet each essential qualification to be appointed to the position. However, a person may be appointed even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications or organizational requirements. Nevertheless, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

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.