Social Policy Officer/Analyst

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Duties

The Strategic Services and Communications Directorate supports the regional DG in corporate planning, relationships with First Nations, government partners, and minister’s office, internal and external communications, and the organisation of ministerial trips and meetings. Working as an analyst in the regional office is the opportunity to gain a diversified experience, a global perspective on the department operations, and to create relationships with provincial and First Nations partners.

Work environment

Newly created, the Department of Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) offers a dynamic framework that is open to transformation. It works collaboratively with many partners to improve access to high quality services for First Nations, Inuit and Métis. Our vision is to support and empower Indigenous peoples to independently deliver services and improve the socio-economic conditions in their communities.

The Quebec Regional Office of the Department of Indigenous Services Canada is located in the Saint-Roch district, at the heart of downtown Quebec. The regional office team is made up of nearly 180 employees, with a mix of professional profiles.

Intent of the process

One term position ending on 31 March, 2019, with potential extension beyond this date. A pool may be established for future needs with various duration as well as various linguistic and security requirements.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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.

Notes: 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

Relevant experience* in research and analysis of governance and socio-economic development issues related to Indigenous Peoples in Canada or elsewhere in the world.
Relevant public policy experience**.

*Experience 1 will be assessed with a portfolio. Candidates must submit along with their applications a maximum of three documents of which they are the main author and which demonstrate relevant experience in research and analysis of governance and socio-economic development issues related to Indigenous Peoples in Canada and elsewhere in the world. The portfolio can include publications in peer-reviewed journals, research notes or reports, or academic work (essays, chapters from a research paper or a thesis, etc.). Contributions will be assessed in light of the breadth of knowledge they show, their originality, their methodological rigour and the clarity of the arguments. Documents portfolio must be sent by email to Murielle Drouin at by closing date : April 22, 2018 – 23:59, Pacific Time, otherwise your application may not be considered further.

** Experience 2 may have been acquired through research, program or policy development and implementation, or work performed in non-government organizations, volunteer organizations, public administrations, and businesses, consulting firms, think tanks or educational institutions.

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

(These criteria are not essential, but preference may be given to candidates who have asset qualifications.)

Graduation with a master or a doctoral degree from a recognized university.

Degree equivalency

Experience in developing and maintaining relationships with several government and non-government partners, such as Indigenous Peoples.
Experience in preparing administrative documents, such as briefing notes, reports or documents for senior management.
Experience in organizational change management.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

Ability to analyze information.
Ability to communicate orally.
Ability to communicate in writing.

Demonstrating integrity and respect.
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)

Organizational needs : Indigenous Services Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population it serves. To meet its employment equity goals, the Department may limit the selection to candidates self-identifying as belonging to designated employment equity groups, namely, women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the targeted groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

All job applications must be submitted via the GC jobs site.

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

Several methods of assessment may be used to assess potential candidates (portfolio, written exam, interview, reference check, etc.).

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.