Policy Analyst *AMENDMENT TO CLOSING DATE*

Update: Please note that the closing date for this process has been amended and will now be December 14, 2017.

Duties

Business Risk Management Programs Directorate is a high performing work unit where the successful candidate will be exposed to a variety of experiences on multiple priority files covering the breadth and depth of Business Risk Management programming and policy.

The successful candidate will be curious, looking to learn about BRM programs and not afraid to ask questions. The successful candidate needs to be able to integrate information from multiple sources to form a comprehensive perspective and communicate effectively the results to different audiences. The successful candidate will be able to tackle complex issues, recommend new solutions or approaches to on-going challenges and be able to elicit collaboration.

The successful candidate will join a team of dynamic and motivated individuals. Depending on the successful candidate profile and career development aspirations, experience can be gained in federal/provincial/territorial relations; program design, implementation and delivery; strategic policy; industry relations and liaisons; briefing of senior levels, report writing, data analysis, and in many other areas.

Work environment

As one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, AAFC is proud to celebrate our achievement in creating a diverse, respectful, and positive workplace where all employees are valued and recognized for their unique qualities, ideas, voices and perspectives.

Intent of the process

Immediate need: To staff one position on a full-time permanent basis for the location indicated for this process.

Anticipatory: A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions on a permanent full-time or part-time basis or on a temporary full-time or part-time basis.

In the event that an employee of the public service is qualified through this process, he/she may be considered for acting, deployment, assignment or secondment opportunities.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

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, or statistics. The specialization may be attained through the degree program, or a combination of education and work experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience in conducting analysis of strategic economic or business-oriented issues and presenting options and recommendations to support senior management decision-making.
Recent* and significant** experience in preparing written reports, presentations or other written briefing material for senior management.
Recent* experience working with analytical tools, techniques and/or methodologies used in data analysis.
Experience in managing conflicting priorities across various concurrent responsibilities, and producing results under tight timelines.
Experience in working with agriculture sector stakeholders such as producers, government or industry/non-profit organizations.
Experience in financial analysis or accounting.

* Recent is defined as experience acquired within the last three (3) years.
**Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally acquired through performance of these duties on a full-time basis for a period of at least three (3) years within the last five (5) years.

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

Various language requirements
Immediate need: English Essential

Anticipatory: May vary with the position being staffed but could include English Essential, Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB, or Bilingual imperative CBC/CBC

Information on language requirements

Initiative
Interactive communication
Writing skills
Analytical thinking
Teamwork
Adaptability

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

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in Business Administration or Accounting. The specialization may be attained through the degree program, or a combination of education and work experience.

Master’s degree from a recognized post secondary institution with specialization in economics, agricultural economics, business, or public administration.

Degree equivalency

Recent* and significant** experience in working with agriculture sector stakeholders including at least three of the following: industry/producers, federal government departments/agencies, provincial government departments, industry or not-for-profit organizations, or national or international organizations.
Recent* and significant** experience in financial analysis or accounting, with an emphasis on risk management, or analysis of financial statements for the purposes of assessing program benefits.

* Recent is defined as experience acquired within the last three (3) years.
**Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally acquired through performance of these duties on a full-time basis for a period of at least three (3) years within the last five (5) years.

Knowledge of performance measurement and/or evaluation approaches.
Knowledge of the objectives and operation of Agriculture Business Risk Management programs in Canada.
Knowledge of current issues and priorities as they relate to Agriculture.

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, Women.

Preference may be given to AAFC employees affected by workforce adjustment.

- Willingness and ability to travel occasionally.
- Willingness and ability to occasionally work overtime on short notice.

Conditions of employment

Immediate need: Secret security clearance.

May vary with the position being staffed but could include:
Secret security clearance or Reliability Status security clearance

Other information

Applications submitted by email will not be accepted. You must apply on-line through www.jobs.gc.ca.

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

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
- Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team.
- Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed.
- Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience.
- Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications.

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.