Policy Analyst, Legislative and Parliamentary Issues (Anticipatory staffing)

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Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities

The screening board committee will use the screening questions for the screening phase (assessment of essential and asset education and experience). The résumé may be used as a secondary source to confirm the information described in the screening questions. Applications that do not clearly demonstrate that the candidate meets the screening criteria will not be given further consideration.

All screening questions must be answered. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN, and WHERE the qualification was met through substantiation by examples as well as the period(s) in which you performed the functions of the positions. You will not have further opportunity to provide additional information. YOUR APPLICATION AND YOUR RÉSUMÉ MAY BE USED TO EVALUATE THE ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY IN WRITING.

PLEASE ENSURE YOU READ THE POSTER THOROUGHLY AS THE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION THAT WILL BE REQUIRED IN THE APPLICATION PROCESS. FAILURE TO READ THE NOTES AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION MISSING CRITICAL INFORMATION THUS PROVIDING FOR INSUFFICIENT INFORMATION FOR THE ASSESSMENT BOARD TO COMPLETE YOUR ASSESSMENT AND RESULTING IN YOUR ELIMINATION FROM THE PROCESS.

Intent of the process

A pool of fully and/or partially qualified candidates may be created and may be used to staff identical or similar positions with various language profiles (Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB or CBC/CBC), various security requirements and conditions of employment within the department of Canadian Heritage.

All candidates, regardless of their linguistic profile, are encouraged to apply since a *non-imperative appointment may be considered, if required.

* Staffing procedure for a bilingual position allowing the consideration of applicants who meet all essential qualifications except for the requisite language skills. Employees who are appointed on a non-imperative basis have two years to meet the language requirements of their position following the language training.

You will find information on second language testing in the public service at www.jobs.gc.ca

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)

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Education
Graduation with a law degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

Experience

Experience in working on technical, regulatory or legislative issues related to intellectual property; or experience in conducting policy analysis related to intellectual property.

*Experience in working with the cultural industries, with a cultural organization or on cultural issues.

Experience in playing a leadership role on a project**, which involved engaging with multiple interest groups and taking into account differing viewpoints.

* Experience could be in any context – for example, work, school, volunteer, etc.
** Project should be understood as any major undertaking, involving considerable effort; but could be in any context – for example, work, school, volunteer, etc.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual-Imperative (BBB/BBB); Bilingual-Imperative (CBC/CBC);

Information on language requirements

Knowledge

Knowledge of the federal law-making process.
Knowledge of the Canadian Copyright Act.
Knowledge of the challenges and opportunities facing cultural industries as well as implications related to copyright law and policy.

Abilities

Ability to analyze complex information, identify strategic links and make relevant recommendations.
Ability to advocate for and to defend a policy position.
Ability to interpret, analyse and synthesize legal and policy issues in the evaluation and formulation of advice, including by applying legal concepts and theories and principles of policy development.
Ability to communicate complex policy and legal issues in writing.
Ability to communicate complex policy and legal issues orally.
Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities under tight deadlines, with minimal supervision.

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal relationships
Initiative
Judgment
Thoroughness

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

Education
*Specialization in copyright as part of law degree or work experience.

*Means specialized program, 2 school courses or more taken in a Law Faculty, internship/articling or at least 1 year of work experience focusing on copyright.

Degree equivalency

Certification
Member in the Bar of one of the provinces or territories of Canada.

Experience
Experience dealing with emerging business models or new platforms in the cultural sector.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

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

Conditions of employment

Secret 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

The assessment process may include reference checks, an interview, and a written exam. Once a written exam and an interview is scheduled and accepted by the candidate, it will not be rescheduled except in exceptional circumstances, which must be supported by appropriate documentation (e.g doctor’s note, death certificate). Work conflicts will not be an acceptable reason.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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(s) of choice in their application.

You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.

If you are an employee of the Public Service of Canada, you should clearly identify in your application and/or résumé your substantive group and level and employment status.

If you have one, please ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) is included in your application.

Asset qualifications may be applied at any phase of the process.

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

Only jobs.gc.ca online applications will be considered. If accessibility to jobs.gc.ca is unavailable, please email your Cover letter and résumé to Xavier Ste-Croix by email at
and indicate the reason why you cannot apply online. Verification/validation of your request will be required before your application is accepted.

All correspondence related to this process will be communicated by email. On your application, please include a valid email address. It will be your responsibility to notify the board should this information need updating. It is very important that candidates verify their email on a regular basis in order to avoid missing important information or deadlines for this process.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; only candidates who move on to the next phase of the assessment will be contacted.

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.