Policy and Program Analyst - Post-Secondary Recruitment

Important messages

The Public Service of Canada is committed to workplace inclusion. This includes a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated and respected, and where each person's talents and strengths are fully developed and utilized.

Creating an environment where diverse perspectives are valued begins with self-identification. Help us to achieve this goal by identifying your employment equity group.

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If you have a limitation that may impact your performance during an assessment, such as a test or interview, you may require an accommodation. Assessment accommodations are designed to remove the obstacles without altering the criteria being assessed so candidates with limitations can fully demonstrate their abilities.

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Only on-line applications will be accepted, https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs.html

Clearly demonstrate how you meet all screening criteria, otherwise your application will be rejected. Your application may also be rejected if it has incomplete information. We will not contact you to request information that is missing from your application.

Work environment

At Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS), we believe that increased employment equity representation, diversity and inclusiveness leads to innovative and different ways of thinking; and ultimately, results in smarter decisions.

That is why we are looking for qualified graduates, including Indigenous persons in particular, with talent, innovative ideas and passion to provide policy and program analysis, perform research, and provide recommendations on priority public policy issues, for entry-level analyst positions at the heart of the federal government. From greening government, to international affairs to expenditure management, we have dozens of programs and projects that require bright minds to provide better services and programs to Canadians across the country.

If you are a leader, a motivator and a strategic thinker who wants to work for one of Canada’s Top Employers, consider joining the TBS team.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified individuals resulting from this process will be created and used to fill similar positions with various linguistic profiles and requirements.

This pool may be used to staff similar positions in other organizations within the core public administration. By applying to this process, you consent to your personal application-related information being shared with other government departments interested in staffing similar positions.

Positions to be filled: 5

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 by December 31, 2019, with a Juris Doctor or a Master's degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in one of the following fields:
- Economics
- International relations or International studies
- Public policy or Public administration
- Law
- Business administration
- Indigenous or similar studies

AND

University coursework must include one of the following specializations:
- Economics
- Sociology
- Statistics
- Public policy

Degree equivalency

Leadership:

We are looking for individuals who have demonstrated leadership by taking on active roles in their communities. As part of your application, you must describe how you have demonstrated leadership; what the impact was and what results were achieved through one the following:

- Voluntary service to, or leadership in, a community (e.g., student government, contributions in the voluntary or not-for-profit sector);
- Personal accomplishment or initiative (e.g., high-level sporting or cultural achievement, founding a business or other organization);
- Notable accomplishments through full-time or part-time paid employment during studies;
- Helped and inspired others to overcome adversity;
- Services to, or leadership in Indigenous governance or community development.

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

Various language requirements
English or French essential
English essential
Bilingual Imperative - minimum BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

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

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE:

Evidence that the applicant has obtained a 75 percent or equivalent grade point average (GPA) for their most recently completed post-secondary studies or current program in progress. If you are providing an equivalent GPA, please clearly explain the methodology used by the educational institution to meet this standard.

Degree equivalency

KNOWLEDGE:
Understanding of government priorities; and
Understanding of the roles and responsibilities of central agencies (Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, Finance Canada, and the Privy Council Office.)

ABILITIES:
Ability to synthesize and analyze information in order to propose sound options and recommendations;
Ability to communicate effectively orally;
Ability to communicate effectively in writing;
Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and shifting priorities;
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity group: Aboriginal persons

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance - This factor is not used at the screening stage. The hiring organization is responsible for the security clearance process. Candidates must meet and maintain the above condition of employment throughout their employment.

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

We will communicate with you about this process by email. Applicants should use an email address that accepts messages from unknown senders (some email systems block such messages). If you do not respond to our communications within the prescribed deadline, we will interpret this as your withdrawal from the process.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs within the prescribed deadline, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

A random or top down selection of candidates, as well as meeting asset qualifications or the organizational needs, may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment or selection process.

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.