Science Policy / Planning Officer

Important messages

The Government of Canada is committed to building a skilled workforce that is representative of Canada's diversity, which includes the recruitment of Canadian Veterans and releasing Canadian Armed Forces personnel:

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/public-service-jobs/canadian-armed-forces-members-veterans.html

We encourage applicants to identify any abilities, competencies, and/or experiences acquired through employment with the Canadian Armed Forces where applicable.

Work environment

At Natural Resources Canada, a Federal government job means developing leadership skills, fostering teamwork, and supporting creativity and innovation. We know it takes people from diverse pools of talent to make this happen. That is why we are looking for people like you. As an employee at Natural Resources Canada you can enjoy diverse employment opportunities, a range of career development programs, and a learning culture that supports you to learn on an ongoing basis. We support balancing your work and private life by offering the benefits of flexible work arrangements.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill 2 positions on a temporary basis for 3 years with a possibility of an extension. The language requirements are as follows : English or French (1 position) and Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB level (1 position). A Reliability status security clearance is also required. A pool of (fully or partially) qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions at Natural Resources Canada or with other federal departments/agencies at the PC-03 group and level with various tenures (such as determinate period or indeterminate, actings, assignments or secondments), various language requirements (English Essential, French Essential, English or French Essential and Bilingual) and profile(s) (BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC, etc.), various security requirements, various conditions of employment and for various locations.

The positions will be located in the Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation Division where the team is responsible to lead adaptation programming. Working with a broad range of stakeholders, the Program facilitates the development and exchange of information, knowledge, and tools needed to plan and implement practical adaptation measures that increase the climate resilience of Canadian communities and industry.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 2,500 words (maximum) "Candidates must clearly demonstrate in their cover letter how they meet the education and experience factors listed in the essential qualifications. Candidates must use the experience factors as a header and describe how they meet each experience required. Resumes may be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the cover letter. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THIS INFORMATION IN THE REQUESTED FORMAT WILL RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION BEING REJECTED."

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 an acceptable specialization in a science discipline related to the position.

Note: The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and must have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily with a degree program in the required specialization.

Degree equivalency

Experience in the planning, analysis and development or application of approaches to climate change impact and adaptation.
Experience with multi-jurisdictional or cross-disciplinary initiatives or projects. Such experience may be gained in coordinating and participating in multi-stakeholder working groups or committees or, federal, provincial, territorial initiatives, or other similarly constituted activities.
Experience in preparing written documents (including reports, presentations and correspondence) targeting various audiences.

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

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with an acceptable specialization in climate change adaptation or related discipline.

Degree equivalency

Experience in implementing programs or projects related to climate change impacts and adaptation.
Experience in collaborating with and gathering and analysing information from officials and sources such as various levels of government or the private sector.
Experience in developing or implementing training programs for adults or professionals.

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

Various language requirements
English or French essential. Bilingual imperative (BBB/BBB).

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of the current and emerging issues related to the impacts of a changing climate and possible adaptation responses.
Knowledge of approaches and decision-support tools, such as vulnerability assessments, to facilitate adaptation action.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate in writing.
Ability to undertake analysis and recommend solutions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Effective interpersonal skills
Judgement
Initiative
Adaptability

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - This factor is not used at the screening stage. The hiring department is responsible for the security clearance process.

Other information

The hiring organization will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. 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.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent. We thank all applicants for their interest in our position, for the purpose of this staffing process, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

For this selection process, it is our intention to communicate with candidates via email for screening and assessment purposes. This will include communication of screening results and invitations to written tests and interviews. To that end, candidates must include a valid email address in their application. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that this address is functional and that it accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is also the candidate’s responsibility to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required.

Applicants 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.

If you are selected for further consideration, please advise the person who will contact you of any accommodations you may require during the selection process.

Candidates invited to an interview will be required to bring proof of their education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript (original documents only). Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca.

Reference checks will be sought. References must have an in-depth and direct knowledge of your work, and must be able to answer specific questions pertaining to your achievements and strengths. References must have worked with you for at least six (6) months within the last five (5) years.

Random selection and/or top-down selection may be used at any time during the process to identify which applicants will be further assessed.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

The breadth and depth of experience may be considered when making selections from the qualified pool and in determining the “best fit” for the organization.

Candidates may be required to meet the other qualifications, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Candidates must meet the conditions of employment and continue to meet these same conditions during their employment.

Please note that when the appointment process is finalized, a Notification of Consideration (First Notification) and a Notification of Appointment or Proposal of Appointment (Second Notification) will be posted on the Public Service Resourcing System (www.jobs.gc.ca). It is your responsibility to check for notifications to avail yourself of the right to informal discussion with the manager and/or recourse to be submitted to the Public Service Staffing Tribunal.

Natural Resources Canada is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative
workforce. This organizational need may be identified as part of the appointment decision. In such cases, qualified candidates who self-declare as members of a visible minority group, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities or women (in non-traditional occupations) could be considered in priority.

For further information on the organization, please visit http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/home.

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.