Various Economic and Socio-Economic Analyst/Research Positions

Update: ***Please note that the closing date has been extended until May 25th , 2018.***

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Stream 1: EC-05 - Economic & Socio-Economic Analyst/Researcher
Stream 2: EC-06 - Senior Economic & Socio-Economic Analyst

Intent of the process

A pool may be created to staff similar positions with various tenures and/or with various linguistic profiles and/or various security clearance levels within Patented Medicine Prices Review Board in the National Capital Region.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION

All streams:
Graduation with a degree from a recognized university with an acceptable specialization* in Economics, Sociology or Statistics.

Note: Candidates must always have a university degree. The courses for the specialization do not necessarily have to be part of a degree program in the required specialization. The specialization may also be obtained through an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

*An acceptable specialization is defined as at least two (2) university courses in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Sociology or Statistics.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

All streams:
*Significant experience working with statistical packages for the manipulation and analysis of large datasets, and identifying trends represented by the data.

*Significant experience in researching and summarizing economic, scientific or health information from multiple sources (e.g. internet, statistical databases, etc.).

*Significant experience writing or contributing to analytical studies, reports or briefing notes that summarize statistical and economic research and analysis.

*Significant experience in leading, planning and conducting complex statistical and economic research and analysis.

*Significant experience in preparing presentations and presenting project/study results to internal or external audiences.

Stream 2:
*Significant experience in participating in multi-disciplinary teams or consulting with internal and external diverse groups.

*Significant experience in analytical research on pharmaceutical pricing, utilization and cost trends.


"Significant experience" is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally acquired over a period of approximately two (2) years for the EC-05 level and three (3) years for the EC-06 level.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

All streams:
Graduation with an advanced degree (i.e., masters or doctorate) in Economics from a recognized university.

Degree equivalency

All streams:
Experience in economic and socio-economic analysis on health care related topics.

Experience in analyzing large administrative databases.

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

All streams:
Knowledge of price indices, data standardization, and statistical methods.

ABILITY

All streams:
Ability to plan, organize and manage multiple priorities with tight deadlines under minimal supervision.

Ability to identify relevant policy issues and trends and formulate research questions.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Ability to critically analyze data and summarize information to prepare clear and concise reports.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES

All streams:
Effective Interpersonal Relationships
Reliability
Initiative
Judgment
Analytical Thinking

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

All streams:
Knowledge of the pharmaceutical sector and issues related to pricing and reimbursement.

Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate complex economic and/or statistical studies relating to the price, utilization or cost trends of prescription medicines.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Willingness to work overtime and have flexible hours during periods of heavy workload;
Willingness to travel on occasion.

Conditions of employment

Reliability and Security
Various: Reliability and Secret

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

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent may be considered for deployment. If no deployment is made, applicants from other groups and levels will be considered in the advertised appointment process.

Please identify clearly your substantive group and level and your employment status on your resume and/or application form.

Please ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) is included in your application.

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 for communication and assessment and also their first language in their application.

For this process, we find that email is the most efficient way to communicate with you. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts emails from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). If you do not wish to receive results by email and if you change your email address during the process, it is your responsibility to inform us.

Asset qualifications may be used in the screening process. Therefore candidates must clearly demonstrate in their application how they meet the asset criteria for education and experience.

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.