Senior Economist/Policy Analyst

Intent of the process

Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) is all about creating a diversified western Canadian economy through competitive businesses and innovative communities, while also advancing the interests of the West in national economic policy through evidence-based research.

As a senior economist/policy analyst, you have a keen understanding of economic conditions and trends. You apply critical thinking, research and analysis to western Canadian economic development policy issues. You need to be flexible in responding to diverse requests for timely information. You need to be an effective communicator of accurate and relevant advice.

You will excel in this role if you have an in-depth understanding of the Western Canadian economy, the roles of federal and provincial governments in economic development and diversification, and economic data and information sources.

WD fosters a respectful environment that values teamwork, independent thought and creativity. The ideal candidate is able to do their work effectively while displaying positivity and contributing to a fantastic workplace.

Positions to be filled: 2

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)

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

You will also need to have:
• Significant* experience researching and analyzing economic policy and program issues related to economic development, including the appropriate use of qualitative and quantitative data.
• Significant* experience in applying data analysis and economic research techniques to the evaluation of policy issues.
• Significant* experience providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior management on complex policy issues.
• Experience in successfully developing and maintaining positive working relationships with a variety of internal and external partners and stakeholders.
• Experience collaborating on policy-related or economic development-related initiative(s) with other partners or stakeholders.

*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.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

--If your application is selected, you will be notified and will be provided with information on other criteria to be assessed in the hiring process.

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

Although not essential, it would be great if you have a Master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field relevant to the duties of the position; depth, breadth and scope in any one or combination of the experience factors; or experience analyzing and developing policy options on one or more of WD’s areas of interest (e.g.: trade and investment, innovation, indigenous economic growth, business productivity and growth).

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Willingness to work overtime when required.
Willingness to travel if necessary.

Other information

We are looking to attract the right person to take on this permanent position and to create a pool that we can draw from in the future to fill similar positions of various tenures. And since we’re awesome, we will also share the results of this hiring process with other federal government departments!

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.