Policy Analyst, Kimberley Process Office

Important messages

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.

Assessment accommodation

Work environment

At Natural Resources Canada, a Federal government job means developing leadership skills, fostering teamwork, and supporting creativity and innovation. We know it takes people from diverse pools of talent to make this happen. That is why we are looking for people like you. As an employee at Natural Resources Canada you can enjoy diverse employment opportunities, a range of career development programs, and a learning culture that supports you to learn on an ongoing basis. We support balancing your work and private life by offering the benefits of flexible work arrangements.

Intent of the process

A pool of (fully or partially qualified) candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions at the EC-05 group and level within Natural Resources Canada with various tenures (determinate period or permanent), various language requirements (English Essential, French Essential, English or French Essential, or Bilingual), linguistic requirements (imperative and/or non-imperative) and profile(s) (BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC, etc.), various security requirements (Reliability status or Secret clearance), various conditions of employment and for various locations.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 2,000 words (maximum)

Contact information for 2 references.

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

Graduation with a degree from a recognized university with an acceptable specialization in economics, sociology or statistics or a university degree with an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Significant* work experience in analyzing and interpreting quantitative and qualitative statistical information

Significant* work experience undertaking statistical/economic/financial/market or commodity analysis and research

Experience in dealing with inter-departmental, national (federal-provincial-territorial) or international stakeholders.

* Significant is defined as a minimum of three years.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of economic and statistical principles and methods
Knowledge of the Export and Import of Rough Diamonds Act
Knowledge of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme

Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to work under pressure.

Effective Interpersonal skills
Good judgement
Tact
Initiative
Thoroughness
Dependability.

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

Diploma or designation or degree associated with mineral exploration or mining
An accounting or finance diploma or designation or degree

Natural Resources Canada is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. This organizational need may be identified as part of the appointment decision. In such cases, qualified candidates who self-declare as members of a visible minority group, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities or women (in non-traditional occupations) could be considered in priority

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Willingness to undertake international (KPCS meetings/review visits) and domestic travel (e.g., site inspections)
Overtime may be required from time to time.

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

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.