Student (Anticipatory)

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Headquartered in Calgary, the National Energy Board is an independent federal regulator established in 1959 to promote safety and security, environmental protection and economic efficiency in the Canadian public interest within the mandate set by Parliament for the regulation of pipelines, energy development and trade. The Board reports to Parliament through the Minister of Natural Resources.

The National Energy Board is recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers. This is an annual competition that recognizes the country's best places to work by Mediacorp Canada.

Duties

The NEB is hiring students for various positions to analyse relevant energy market issues and policy trends, manage and model data, and help produce online content. Under the guidance of senior-level analysts, students may conduct research from a variety of sources, synthesize complex information and, in some cases, compile, validate and model data. With this information, students may produce products for external audiences and reports for internal executives. Students will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and are expected to contribute to a professional and positive team environment.

Intent of the process

A qualified pool of candidates may be created. This selection process may be used to staff other similar student positions at an equivalent or lower level on a term, internships, co-ops, or casual basis. Appointments will be based on the assessment results of the essential or essential and asset qualifications and with regard to breadth and depth of experience.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 1,000 words (maximum)

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

Full-time Bachelors and Masters students currently enrolled in a recognized Canadian university specializing in the following areas: Economics, Business, Communications, Political Sciences, and Public Administration or a related program. Applicants must have an overall B average or equivalent and return to full-time studies in the next semester.

Degree equivalency

Experience: Academic training (such as completion of a self-directed economics or regulatory project), course work, previous internships, co-ops, office work, or field work in at least one of the following areas:
• Analyzing energy markets
• Researching energy policy and/or regulation
• Modelling or managing complex data sets
• Digital communications, web design or development

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

General Competencies:
If an applicant is requested to complete a written exam or interview, the following competencies may be assessed:

1. Leadership & Teamwork
• Understands and meets individual performance objectives; strives for personal growth.
• Establishes good working relationships with team members and with colleagues in other teams.

2. Accountability & Results Orientation
• Sets and meets deadlines and takes personal accountability for results, including organizing and prioritizing work.
• Clearly defines analyses and solves problems, resolves issues and gets results.

3. Written Communication
• Communicates in writing clearly, concisely, and effectively.

4. Oral Communication
• Communicates clearly, concisely, and effectively orally.

5. Process and Project Management
• Organizes, prioritizes and schedules assigned work.

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

Asset Qualifications:
The following five asset qualifications may be deciding factors in choosing the person(s) to be appointed according to the position being applied for or to assign students to different teams or tasks. Applicants are strongly encouraged to demonstrate if they meet some or all of the asset qualifications.

1. Knowledge of the NEB and its mandate.
2. Experience with software such as VBA, Tableau, MS Access, SQL or advanced Excel.
3. Experience with HTML coding.
4. Experience applying communications and design principles for both digital and traditional media.
5. Experience analyzing emerging themes and trends in provincial, federal and international energy policy.

Conditions of employment

1. Willingness to undergo, successfully pass and maintain a Reliability Status Check
2. Compliance with the National Energy Board’s Code of Conduct is required.
Note: It is strongly recommended that potential applicants read and consider the NEB’s Code of Conduct prior to applying. This document is available on the NEB Website http://www.neb-one.gc.ca/code-of-conduct.
3. Must be willing and able to travel and to work overtime when required.
4. Must be willing to move within and between business units and teams, based on operational requirements and/or as individual development needs are identified.

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

1. Assessment: You may be assessed using one or more of the following tools: written examination, interview, reference checks and interactions with internal staff during the process and personal knowledge. Random and top down selection may be used during any stage of the selection process.

2. Appointment Requirements: A qualified pool of candidates may be created. This selection process may be used to staff other similar student positions at an equivalent or lower level on a term, internships, co-ops, or casual basis. Appointments will be based on the assessment results of the essential or essential and asset qualifications and with regard to breadth and depth of experience.

Successful completion of the education program and a Student Placement under the NEB Student Employment Program may lead to term or permanent federal public service positions for which students meet the merit criteria and conditions of employment.

3. Terms of Employment: Terms and Conditions of Employment for Students.

4. Proof of Education: Proof of full-time enrollment in a recognized Canadian university, an overall B average, and intent to return to full time studies next semester are required prior to appointment. Please contact the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) for more information www.cicic.ca.
Equivalencies granted by the Canadian provincial authorities with respect to Applied (Bachelor's) Degrees by colleges and technical institutes (i.e. in Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta or Manitoba) must always be accepted as equivalent to Bachelor Degrees granted by universities in the provinces concerned.

5. Organization Future Needs: The National Energy Board is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population we serve. In support of our strategy to achieve our employment equity goals, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Women, Aboriginal Persons, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disability.

6. Head Office Location – Calgary, AB: 517, 10th Avenue SW

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.