Senior Economist

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Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities

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Candidates must apply online in order to answer the screening questions. When answering these questions, you must provide concrete and detailed examples to clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience requirements listed in the essential qualifications and asset qualifications section. Please specify when, where and how you gained this experience using specific examples, including dates and the role you played at that time. The screening board cannot make any assumptions about your experience. It is not sufficient to say that you have the required qualifications or to list your current duties. Failure to provide the above information may result in your application being rejected from the process.

All communication and information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to the close of process, may be used in the assessment of qualifications. Your ability to communicate effectively in writing may be evaluated through your responses to the screening questions, your covering letter, and/or your résumé.

Duties

The Senior Economist plans and conducts studies that require in-depth investigation into crude oil, natural gas and gas products pricing developments and marketing trends. This involves researching, analyzing and interpreting information from various sources; modifying conventional analytic techniques, methods and approaches to suit the needs of assignments; preparing analyses, papers and reports identifying impacts of pricing and marketing trends; and recommending courses of action or changes in policies or procedures. This systematic review of prices ensures that First Nations are getting fair market value for their products and that the department is fulfilling its fiduciary responsibilities.

Contacts occasionally require persuasion when reaching agreement with industry marketing personnel on the release of required information. The work also involves providing assistance to support Pilot First Nation initiatives to develop their capacity and further their management and control of their resources.

Work environment

IOGC is located away from Calgary's downtown core at the west end of Anderson Road on Tsuu T'ina First Nation lands.

Intent of the process

This is a full-time indeterminate position. A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar term and/or indeterminate positions.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

1. Graduation from a recognized university with a degree in Commerce or
Economics, or a combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

1. Extensive experience in reviewing prices and pricing mechanisms and
contracting practices for oil, gas and products sales (7-8 years).

2. Experience in the oil and gas sector, particularly in a marketing or analytical
function

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

1. Knowledge of Provincial and Federal regulatory regimes, tax regimes and
policies
2. Knowledge of Indian Oil and Gas Regulations
3. Knowledge of oil and gas economics including pricing, pipeline transportation, contracting and marketing arrangements

1. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
2. Ability to assess impacts of regulatory changes, changes in tax regimes or policies and report on their impact on revenues
3. Ability to research, interpret and apply legislation

1. Effective Interpersonal Skills
2. Initiative
3. Sound Judgement
4. Thoroughness

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

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as members of the following designated Employment groups: Aboriginal people

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

Interviews will be conducted. Written test(s) will be administered. Reference checks will be conducted.

Proof of education must be submitted at the interview.

Successful candidate(s) must meet and maintain the Conditions of Employment throughout their employment.

Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. A candidate may be appointed to a position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications or an organizational need. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. Candidates who apply on this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and to make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. It is the candidate's responsibility to provide any changes to their personal information to the contact indicated on this job advertisement.

Only on-line applications will be accepted in order to take advantage of the many benefits of using the electronic recruitment system. Some of the benefits for applicants include that you can: modify your application/resume at any time before the closing date, verify the status of your application and notification(s), at any time, and be notified electronically of assessment details and results. To submit an application on-line, please select the button "Apply Online" below. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

INFORMATION ABOUT INDIAN OIL & GAS CANADA:

IOGC is an organization committed to managing and regulating oil and gas resources on First Nation reserve lands. It is a special operating agency within Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada. IOGC is responsible for the administration of oil and gas resources on First Nation reserve lands across Canada, primarily south of the 60th parallel. Most of IOGC's work is in Western Canada in the area of the Western Canada Sedimentary Basin.

Benefits of working at IOGC include: work-life balance, full benefits and comprehensive pensions, performance pay, market allowance, flexible work hours, banked time, confidential Employee Assistance Program, personal and career development, reward and recognition program, on-the-job training and classroom training.

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.