Policy Analyst

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request special accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be established through this process and may be used to staff identical or similar positions within the department with various tenures, linguistic profiles and security requirements.

Positions to be filled: 3

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION

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

Notes:
1.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

EXPERIENCE

EX1. Experience conducting analysis and making recommendations for strategic or operational policy issues

EX2. Experience preparing briefing materials, including briefing notes and presentations

EX3. Experience engaging and maintaining relationships with internal or external partners or stakeholders

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION

Graduation with a Master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

AEX1. Experience in Grants & Contributions programs.

AEX2. Experience with legislative or regulatory changes process

AEX3. Experience working on Indigenous issues

AEX4. Experience contributing to the development and implementation of performance management frameworks or risk management frameworks and strategies

AEX5. Experience preparing and providing strategic advice on performance measurement reports to senior management**

** Senior management : Refers to Director, Director General, Vice President, Assistant Deputy Minister, Board Chair, and Executive Director within an organization/business/government

AEX6. Experience responding to queries and requests for data, information and analysis.

AEX7. Experience manipulating, compiling and interpreting statistical data.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

K1. Knowledge of ESDC priorities in relation to the Government of Canada priorities
K2. Knowledge of priorities related to Indigenous people
K3. Knowledge of research tools and policy analysis methodologies

ABILITIES

A1. Ability to identify and analyze key issues necessary to guide decision-making, and to make recommendations
A2. Ability to build partnerships
A3. Ability to manipulate data
A4. Ability to prioritize and to adapt to changing circumstances
A5. Ability to communicate effectively verbally
A6. Ability to communicate effectively in writing

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

PS1. Initiative
PS2. Judgement
PS3. Effective interpersonal skills
PS4. Reliability
PS5. Flexibility/Adaptability

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEED

At employment and Social Development Canada, diversity is our strength. If you're a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a visible minority and are interested in bringing in different perspectives and insights, let us know by completing the Employment Equity (EE) section in your application. Appointments of members of these EE groups could be made to ensure our workforce is inclusive and representative of the Canadian public we serve.

Conditions of employment

Reliability and Security: Various Security Requirements
Other Reliability and Security Information:
Reliability Status
Secret Status

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

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Center of International Credentials for further information at: http://www.cicic.ca/

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

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications as they may be used at the prescreening phase or at the appointment

Acknowledgement of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

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.

Please note candidates from outside the public service must pay their travel expenses (including travel expenses for evaluation) related to this staffing process. Candidates will be required to pay for all travel and relocation expenses related to this process.

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.