EC-06 Regional Socio-Economic Analyst

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* PREFERENCE GIVEN TO INUIT ENROLLED UNDER THE NUNAVUT AGREEMENT.

This position is located in Iqaluit, Nunavut. The salary range for these positions is from $92,483 to $107,258, plus northern allowance (from $19,000 to $31,000 per year) and vacation travel assistance (approximately $2,000-$3,000 per person (i.e. per employee and each of the eligible dependants), twice per year).

Candidates applying from outside of Iqaluit must be willing to relocate to Iqaluit. Relocation assistance is available. Applicants may wish to review the Relocation Directive for information: http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/nrddrc/index-eng.php.

This position comes with subsidized Crown housing. Please see the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive for more information: http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/ipgh-pile/index-eng.php.

Duties

The Regional Socio-Economic Analyst will be responsible for reviewing and commenting upon the socio-economic components of all major project draft and final environmental impact statements. The successful candidate will contribute to and participate in both technical and final hearings by providing advice and input into all of the Department’s interventions. In addition, the Regional Socio-Economic Analyst will represent the Department at all three regional Socio-Economic Monitoring Committees to ensure that any available funding is coordinated to minimize negative socio-impacts and maximize the positive socio-economic impacts of the project.

Work environment

Do you want to contribute to a team that makes a difference in the lives of Indigenous peoples through the improvement of social well-being and economic prosperity and the development of healthier, more sustainable communities?

If so, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada wants YOU to be a part of our team! Visit https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs.html for more information on what the department is doing.

Here are 10 Reasons to Join Canada’s Public Service:
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Intent of the process

The intent of this selection process is to staff one permanent position at the Nunavut Regional Office in Iqaluit.

A pool of fully qualified candidates may be established to staff similar positions at Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) or other Federal Departments and Agencies located in Nunavut.

The pool could be used to offer acting appointments, assignment, secondment or deployment under exceptional circumstances in order to protect employee's indeterminate status.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 3,000 words (maximum) "Candidates must submit a cover letter providing CONCRETE EXAMPLES which illustrate how they meet the education and experience factors listed in the “essential qualifications” (mandatory) and “asset qualifications” (other qualifications - if applicable). Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities. Candidates are invited to use the education and experience factors as a header and then write ONE OR TWO paragraphs demonstrating how they meet each merit criterion. FOR EACH EXPERIENCE CRITERION, please provide the name of the organization or department where the experience was acquired, the title of the position occupied and the period of time during which you performed the duties, as well as specific details and concrete examples of tasks or projects that demonstrate how the experience was acquired. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of your application."

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.

*The term "degree" refers to a baccalaureate as established by educational authorities. The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and must have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience* working on resource development and/or regulatory/environmental assessment issues or projects.
• Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team with partners and stakeholders that may include: Other Federal Departments or Agencies, Industry or the Private Sector, or Territorial and Provincial Governments, Indigenous Organizations.

*Experience is defined as two (2) years of direct work-related experience within the last ten years.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
(Not essential, but preference will be given to candidates who possess asset qualifications)

EDUCATION:

A master-level degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in economics, statistics, socio-economic assessment or monitoring.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working within a multi-cultural environment, specifically as it relates to Inuit culture and values.
• Experience working within a Northern environment.
• Experience working within the Nunavut regulatory environment.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of Nunavut’s economy.
• Knowledge of the Nunavut Agreement and its role in resource development specifically, its role in the environmental assessment process as it relates to socio-economic impacts.
• General knowledge of federal regulatory and legislated obligations related to Northern resource development and more specifically CIRNAC’s role and mandate.
• General knowledge of Nunavut’s Socio-Economic Monitoring Committees and related public/community government and industry priorities.
• General knowledge of socio-economic assessment or monitoring projects that include industry, government, non-governmental organizations, communities or community groups.

ABILITY:

• Ability to manage human and financial resources.
• Ability to provide sound strategic advice in order to meet the interests of the department as well as a variety of external groups.
• Ability to establish priorities, meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing, including developing presentations to various audiences.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally, including delivering presentations to various audiences.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Teamwork
• Being action oriented
• Initiative
• Interpersonal Relationships

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
(Not essential, but preference will be given to candidates who possess asset qualifications)

ABILITY:

• Ability to manage projects delivered through contracted resources.
• Ability to communicate in Inuktut.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

Indigenous Peoples: Preference will be given to persons self-identifying as Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Willingness to provide mentoring to other staff on issues related to socio-economic analysis.

Conditions of employment

• Able and willing to travel to small, remote communities via small aircraft.
• Able and willing to work overtime/weekends especially during public hearings and meetings.
• Security Clearance: Reliability
• Health clearance (if required)
• Oath of Affirmation

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 jobs.gc.ca site.

When considering candidates who meet the essential qualifications for a position in Nunavut, the following order of precedence applies:

1. Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement.
2. All other applicants.

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

Acknowledgement of receipt of applications will not be sent.

It is possible for individuals working outside the Government of Canada (for example, employees of Inuit organizations, Government of Nunavut, etc.) to work within its public services with the Interchange Canada program (https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-boardsecretariat/services/professional-development/interchange-canada.html).

Applicants are entitled to participate in a selection process in the official language of their choice. The interview could also be done in Inuktut.

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.