Economist / Policy Analyst

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Western Economic Diversification Canada is looking for two ideal candidates to help develop creative approaches for economic development across the prairies.

Work environment

Western Economic Diversification’s (WD) policy team is looking for two fantastic people (one in Saskatoon and one in Winnipeg.) As a new team member, the successful candidate will help build our collective knowledge and provide support to our colleagues in a variety of policy areas, such as inclusiveness, cluster development, northern economic development and innovation. The work will help drive departmental decision making on the trends shaping the future of inclusive economic development across the west. WD is at the forefront of new and innovative approaches to inclusive economic development programming. As the Regional Development Agency for the West, we are nimble, flexible and able to deliver swift advice on a wide variety of priorities ranging from rail line restoration to protein innovation on prairie farms.

We are looking for people who think independently, work creatively and foster collaboration. In your role on our policy team, you will be challenged to connect with people, build relationships, and develop creative approaches to addressing challenges or opportunities related to economic development in the West. If you want to be part of a great organization that makes life better for Western Canadians, while working in a new and modern office environment, come join us!

Intent of the process

The intent of the process is to staff two permanent full-time positions, one in Saskatoon and one in Winnipeg. A pool of qualified candidates may be created for similar vacancies of various tenures and could be shared with Government of Canada organizations.

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)

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in Economics, Sociology, Public Administration or Statistics.

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 researching and analyzing economic policy issues.
• Experience in writing analytical documents such as policy papers, position papers, background papers and reports on the results of economic analysis.
• Experience working with large datasets and/or databases related to the analysis of regional development and economic policy.
• Experience in successfully developing and maintaining positive working relationships with a variety of internal and external partners and stakeholders.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

• Knowledge of Western Canada’s economic structure and trends likely to affect its economic development.

• Oral and Written Communication;
• Thinking Things Through;
• Working Effectively with Others;
• Demonstrating Integrity & Respect;
• Showing Initiative and Being Action Oriented.

• Ability to analyze and interpret information/data in order to provide advice to senior management.

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

Depth, breadth and/or scope in any one or more of the essential experience statements.

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Indigenous peoples, persons with a disability, visible minorities and women.

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Secret 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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

At Western Diversification, 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 specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.