Market Analyst

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The National Energy Board (NEB) is an independent federal regulator of several parts of Canada’s energy industry. It regulates pipelines, energy development and trade in the public interest with safety as its primary concern. The Minister of Natural Resources is responsible for this organization. The NEB was established by Parliament to regulate, among other things, the construction, operation and abandonment of pipelines that cross provincial or international borders, international power lines and designated interprovincial power lines, imports of natural gas and exports of crude oil, natural gas liquids, natural gas, refined petroleum products, and electricity, and oil and gas exploration and production activities in certain areas. The NEB is also charged with providing timely, accurate and objective information and advice on energy matters. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta with regional offices in Montréal, Vancouver and Yellowknife, the NEB has approximately 500 employees and annual budget of over $70 million.

The NEB is recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in a national competition to determine which employers lead their industries in offering exceptional workplaces for their employees.

Duties

As a Market Analyst in the Integrated Energy Information and Analysis Business Unit of the National Energy Board (NEB), reporting to the Director for the Regulatory Policy Team, the Market Analyst participates in a wide variety of regulatory policy activities as they relate to current and future developments in North American energy systems.

Duties are normally undertaken in a collegial team environment with direction and coaching from more experienced staff, and include:

• Conducting research and analysis of policy and process matters affecting the NEB’s regulatory framework, and developing and recommending solutions
• Tracking and reporting on energy policy, legislation, regulations, regulatory decisions, statistics and standards affecting the NEB and other Canadian and U.S. regulatory bodies and agencies
• Assisting in implementing the federal regulatory development process to develop or amend regulations and regulatory instruments
• Participating in industry, government and other stakeholder consultations and conferences on energy developments
• Assisting in researching and writing of products for the NEB’s Regulatory Framework Program including briefing notes, NEB website updates, speeches and presentations

Intent of the process

A group of qualified candidates may be created. Qualified candidates may be used to staff other similar positions at an equivalent or lower level on a term, permanent or acting basis. Appointment of qualified candidates 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: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 1,100 words (maximum)

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

Education: Graduation from a recognized university with a degree in public policy, political science or public administration, or other degree related to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

E1. Recent experience in conducting regulatory policy analysis – this could include experience from work or relevant course/project work at university.

E2. Recent experience in presenting analysis and advice orally and in a variety of written formats – this could include experience from work or relevant course/project work at university.

Recent Experience is defined as experience gained within approximately the last two (2) years.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Organization-wide and Business Competencies:

OC1 Leadership and Teamwork (Learn/Apply)

• Establishes effective working relationships and shares knowledge. Seeks out and accepts stretch opportunities and challenges.

OC2 Accountability and Results Orientation (Apply)
• Sets and meets deadlines and takes personal accountability for results. Proactively identifies potential problems and vulnerabilities and considers risks in decision making and action.

OC3 Communication (Verbal) (Learn/Apply)
• Adapts style, mode and tone based on audience needs and reactions, and the issues being addressed.

OC4 Communication (Written) (Learn/Apply)
• Communicates clearly, concisely and effectively in writing.

Technical Competencies:

TC1 Market Analysis (Learn/Apply)
• Conducts analysis independently on specific issues and draws conclusions.


Competency Level Definitions

Learn is defined as developing a basic knowledge of the competency and ability to apply.
Apply is defined as demonstrating sound understanding of the competency and ability to apply and contribute.
Guide is defined as thorough knowledge and capability of the competency. Able to influence and guide others in its application.
Shape is defined as recognized as an expert. Shapes direction of the NEB with regards to the competency.

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

Asset Qualifications

AQ1 Experience in the development of energy regulations, other federal regulations or regulatory processes.

AQ2 Experience in working on projects involving diverse participants, within set timelines.

Conditions of employment

1) Willingness to undergo, successfully pass and maintain reliability status security clearance.
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. The National Energy Board has a classification system that differs from the greater public service. This NEB-07 position is similar to a CO-01 in terms of salary range only. The benefits offered, including relocation assistance, may be significantly different than those offered in the greater public service. This position is subject to NEB’s Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada Collective Agreement.

2. Application Requirements: Applicants must submit, by the closing date, a resume and cover letter clearly demonstrating how they meet the essential qualifications of education and experience. Applicants are strongly encouraged to demonstrate how they also meet the asset qualifications. Asset qualification(s) may be used at any point in the selection process (screening and/or assessment). Failure to provide sufficient information will result in applicants being screened out.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. Our intention is to communicate with applicants by e mail for assessment purposes including, sending invitations for written tests, interviews and issuing selection process results.
 
3. Assessment: You may be assessed using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentation, interview(s), role play scenarios, performance appraisals, reference checks and interactions with internal staff during the process and personal knowledge. Top down selection may be used during any stage of the selection process.

4. Appointment Requirements: Candidates must meet each essential qualification and the conditions of employment to be appointed to the position. A person may be appointed to the position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications, organizational needs or operational requirements; however, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing right fit for appointment.

5. Salary: Effective 01/November 2017 NEB-07, $62,074 to $75,521

The National Energy Board has the following forms of additional compensation that are separate from base salary, the eligibility for which is determined, in accordance with the provisions in the collective agreement or terms and conditions of employment for the duration period specified:
• a Calgary Allowance in the amount of 4.95% of base salary, paid on a bi-weekly payroll basis
• annual performance pay which includes elements of individual performance (60% of payout) and corporate performance (40% of payout)

6. Terms of Employment: These positions have been allocated and apply to the bargaining unit represented by the NEB Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada.

7. Proof of Education: Proof of education is required prior to appointment. If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. 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 & Manitoba) must always be accepted as equivalent to Bachelor Degrees granted by universities in the provinces concerned.

8. Job Development Ladder: These positions are part of a career ladder and future promotion may occur upon successful completion of the training and development requirements and provided they meet the merit criteria and conditions of employment for each level of the career ladder without an advertised staffing process.

9. 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.

10. 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.