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

Candidates must clearly demonstrate IN THE SCREENING QUESTIONNAIRE how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the essential qualifications and asset qualifications, if applicable. Please note that stating that the requirement has been met, and/or listing past or current responsibilities, does not represent adequate substantiation. Rather, you must provide CONCRETE EXAMPLES that clearly illustrate how you meet the requirements by respecting the maximum number of 500 words provided for this purpose. Résumé may be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as "refer to my attached resume" will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates resulting from this selection process may be used to fill similar positions at this group and level with various security and language requirements listed in the Language Requirements section within Health Canada.

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)

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
• Experience contributing to briefing and decision-making documents (such as briefing notes, reports, decks, research papers, etc.)
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams to meet project objectives and deadlines
• Experience establishing and maintaining relationships with internal staff or external clients/stakeholders
• Experience contributing to policy and/or program research, analysis and advice

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

Abilities
• Ability to work on various projects simultaneously, often with tight deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to communicate effectively orally
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing
• Ability to analyze and synthesize information and provide recommendations

Personal Suitability
• Respect for diversity
• Judgement
• Effective Interpersonal Skills
• Initiative
• Attention to detail
• Reliability

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

•Graduation from a recognized university with a master’s degree in a field relevant to the work to be performed

Degree equivalency

Experience
• Experience working in the area of controlled drugs and substances, tobacco, or cannabis, or with the Food and Drugs Act and its regulations
• Experience in liaising with a central agency (TBS, Finance and PCO)
• Experience developing legislation or regulations
• Experience writing research reports

Operational Requirements:
• Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice.
• Willingness and ability to travel on occasion.

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

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

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 in their application.

All candidates that apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and ensure that this address is functional at all times and that it accepts messages from unknown users. Failure to do so may result in important messages not being received. Communication for this process will be conducted via the e-mail address provided in your application. It is your responsibility to ensure that you check for messages regularly.

Various assessment tools may be used in this selection process, such as a written examination, an interview, references, etc.

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

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed. Meeting one or many of the asset qualifications may be a deciding factor in appointing a particular candidate amongst the qualified candidates. Please note that some or all of the asset qualifications could be used at the screening phase.

Candidates must provide their proof of education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcripts (original documents only) at a later time in the process.

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/

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.