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 will be established and may be used to staff similar, term and/or permanent positions, acting, assignments/secondments, or deployments.

The intent is to staff via the Aboriginal Peoples Employment Program, which aims to strategically increase Aboriginal representation within First Nations and Inuit Health Branch. As such, Organizational Needs may be applied and first consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to Aboriginal peoples.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 750 words (maximum)

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.

NOTE TO APPLICANTS: 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 in leading horizontal multi-disciplinary initiatives.
• Significant* experience in developing formal written products including at least two of the following: statistical narrative reports, briefing notes, evaluation reports or presentations.
• Significant* experience in evaluating and analyzing qualitative and quantitative information, and developing recommendations.
• Experience collaborating with stakeholders.

Note: Significant* experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience that would normally be acquired over a minimum of 2 year(s)

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
• Ability to evaluate and analyze qualitative and quantitative information; including economic, socio-economic, financial and statistical data in order to develop trends and statistical indicators.
• Ability to monitor, analyze and synthesize information related to policy, program and/or legislation in order to identify emerging issues.

CORE BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
Dependability
Communication (Oral)
Communication (Written)

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
Analytical Thinking
Aboriginal Cultural Competency
Initiative
Teamwork/Cooperation
Adaptability
Planning/Organizing/Monitoring
Influence

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

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

EDUCATION
• Completion of a Master’s Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in sociology, economics, statistics or another related field.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
• Experience working with First Nations or Inuit clients.
• Experience in coordinating/leading planning and/or evaluating activities.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:

In alignment with the First Nations Inuit Health Branch Aboriginal Persons Employment Program and in support of increasing Aboriginal representation in areas having the most impact on program delivery and health outcomes of FNIHB’s target population, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to Aboriginal peoples. Aboriginal candidates will be required to complete the Affirmation of Aboriginal Affiliation Form (AAAF) prior to hiring.

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.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Willingness and ability to travel.
May be required to work overtime on weekdays or weekends.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status 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

Qualifications and competencies may be assessed through your application, cover letter, resume, assessment and reference checks. You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in
your application being rejected.

The duration of the acting opportunities will be dependent upon organizational requirements.

A written exam will be administered.

An interview will be administered.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

Acknowledgement 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.

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

Our means of communication with applicants is via e-mail. Please ensure to include a functional e-mail address, which will accept messages from unknown users (some e-mail
systems block these types of e-mails). It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

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.