Policy Analyst (AMENDMENT TO CLOSING DATE)

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

ONLY APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED ON-LINE USING THE 'APPLY ON-LINE' BUTTON ABOVE WILL BE CONSIDERED.

Persons with disabilities or residing in locations that prevent them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Please provide concrete examples of how you meet each essential education and experience qualification and any applicable asset education and experience qualification in no more than two paragraphs per qualification.

The information provided must enable the Selection Board Members to understand HOW (clear explanation of duties), WHEN and for HOW LONG (date and length of time in months or years), and WHERE (employer and geographic location) the experience was acquired. You will be asked to provide this information during the application process.

Your resume may be used to confirm the information provided. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information. A lack of information may result in your application not being considered any further.

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

Duties

Would you describe yourself as a:
• Strategic thinker: someone who can gather information from a variety of sources and make linkages across files/issues?
• Strong convener: someone who enjoys bringing people together in order to share ideas, and to find solutions to challenges as part of a team?
• Strong collaborator: someone who likes actively engaging and building positive relationships with others?
• Multi-tasker extraordinaire: someone who excels at concurrently managing more than one task or project?
• Good writer: someone who enjoys crafting a narrative or a storyline, and conveying it clearly and succinctly?
• News junkie: someone who thrives on news, following real-time information on social media and keeping up with current events in Canada and around the world?

If this sounds like you, come and join our team!

Work environment

What we can offer you:
• A diverse, receptive and heathy workplace.
• Opportunities to roll up your sleeves and push beyond your comfort zone every day.
• Daily learning, feedback and hoorays along with opportunities to try new things!
• An opportunity to continue to develop your professional skills and take advantage of diverse learning and advancement opportunities.
• A dynamic work environment with colleagues who are ready to take on the challenge of helping the department make decisions that reflect Canadians’ perspectives, and involving Canadians in decision-making on issues that touch their daily lives.
• An international lens to environmental and sustainability issues.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff two (2) EC-04 positions indeterminately in Gatineau, Quebec, with various language requirements/linguistic profiles. A pool of qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions, with various tenures (indeterminate, specified period, deployment, acting, acting extensions, assignment, secondment), language requirements/linguistic profiles (English Essential, Bilingual imperative (BBB/BBB)) and/or security status (Reliability or Secret) within Environment and Climate Change Canada in the National Capital Region.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION:

ED1. Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in economics, sociology or statistics AND a specialization in environmental studies, environmental sciences, sciences, political science, public policy, law, liberal arts, international affairs, international development or trade, or journalism.

NOTE: 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 in preparing (writing, editing) material (e.g., briefing notes, memos, presentations, reports) for various audiences.

EX2. Experience in developing options or recommendations for management.

EX3. Experience in conducting analysis on environmental issues.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:
AED1. An advanced degree (Master or Doctorate) from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in a discipline relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

AEX1. Experience working in a policy- or program-related area in a science-based environment.

AEX2. Experience participating in the development of Cabinet documents.

AEX3. Experience in representing your organization at meetings, committees or working groups (for instance, composed of representatives from governments, organizations and other stakeholders).

AEX4. Experience working in an international context, such as working with officials from other countries or international organizations or other international stakeholders.

AEX5. Experience in project management.

AEX6. Experience supporting consultation and engagement activities.

AEX7. Experience engaging stakeholders and in participating in multi-stakeholder consultations to develop programs, policies or regulations.

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

Various language requirements
(e.g., English Essential, Bilingual Imperative (BBB/BBB))

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
K1. Knowledge of decision-making process of the Government of Canada.
K2. Knowledge of the mandate, policies and programs of Environment and Climate Change Canada.
K3. Knowledge of the Government of Canada’s policies and priorities related to environmental issues.

Abilities:
A1. Ability to conduct policy research and analysis.
A2. Ability to identify key issues and provide advice on complex policy issues.
A3. Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A4. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A5. Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and to work quickly and effectively under pressure.

Personal Suitability:
PS1. Effective interpersonal relationships
PS2. Reliability
PS3. Initiative
PS4. Adaptability
PS5. Judgment

Conditions of employment

Security Clearance: Reliability or Secret Clearance
Willingness and ability to work overtime, periodically and on short notice.

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

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

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.

Communication for this process will be sent by email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). If the candidate does not respond to our communications, we will interpret this as the candidate’s withdrawal from the process.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.

A written examination, an interview and/or a reference check may be part of the candidates' assessment.

We will only accept on-line applications received via the jobs.gc.ca site. Persons with disabilities or residing in locations that prevent them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Candidates from outside the Public Service of Canada will be required to pay for their own travel expenses when attending the required test(s) and/or interview(s).

If you are already working for the Public Service, please identify clearly your substantive group and level, your employment status, and Personal Record Identifier (PRI) on your resume and/or application form.

Applicants who are entitled to a priority for appointment are encouraged to indicate this, along with their priority type, in their application.

Candidates will be required to provide proof of education credentials. 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.