Student, Socio-Economics

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

We encourage Aboriginal persons to self-identify as preference may be given to this Employment Equity Group. An Aboriginal person is a North American Indian or a member of a First Nation, Métis or Inuit. North American Indians or members of a First Nation include treaty, status or registered Indians, as well as non-status and non-registered Indians. Please note that you will be required to complete an Affirmation of Aboriginal Affiliation Form.

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

Accountable to a Director in the Adjudications Business Unit, the socio-economic student provides assistance on a wide variety of regulatory matters related to the energy industry. The socio-economic student is expected to assist with: collecting and analyzing data on the hearing process, creating new sources or updating existing data sources related to the NEB’s interactions with the public and Indigenous groups, assisting in the development of work instructions for socio-economic assessment, performing administrative tasks in support of the business unit’s activities, drafting letters to regulated companies, and/or presentations or report writing.

Intent of the process

A qualified pool of candidates may be created. This selection process may be used to staff other similar student positions at an equivalent or lower level on a term, internships, co-ops, or casual basis. Appointments 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 1,500 words (maximum)

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

Education: Enrolled in the second or third year of a Social Science or Liberal Arts bachelor degree program at a recognized Canadian University.

Degree equivalency

E1: Experience, based on academic training (such as completion of a self-directed project) or office work, in one or more of the following:
1. Researching and summarizing information on specific topics from a wide range of sources;
2. Collecting and analyzing data;
3. Using a wide variety of computer software applications to track and organize data, and prepare reports and presentations; and
4. Working in a deadline driven environment.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the Screening Questions how they meet the education and experience in 500 words max for each. Please note that stating that the requirement has been met, and/or listing past or current responsibilities, does not represent adequate substantiation. Rather, you must provide concrete examples that clearly illustrate how you meet each requirement in the areas provided. Please provide your résumé in the Cover Letter Section of the Application which may be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as "refer to my attached resume" will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected. 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. Your written response will be used to evaluate the following competency:

OC3: Written Communication (Proficiency: Learn) – Communicates in writing clearly, concisely, and effectively.

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.

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 OR Leadership Competencies:

OC1: Leadership & Teamwork (Proficiency: Learn)
• Understands and meets individual performance objectives; strives for personal growth.
• Establishes good working relationships with team members and with colleagues in other teams.

OC2: Accountability & Results Orientation (Proficiency: Learn)
• Sets and meets deadlines and takes personal accountability for results, including organizing and prioritizing work.
• Clearly defines analyses and solves problems, resolves issues and gets results.

OC3: Written Communication (Proficiency: Learn)
• Communicates in writing clearly, concisely, and effectively.

OC4: Oral Communication (Proficiency: Learn)
• Communicates clearly, concisely, and effectively orally.

OC5 Process and Project Management (Proficiency: Learn)
• Organizes, prioritizes and schedules assigned work.

Competency Level Definitions

Learn is defined as developing a basic knowledge of the competency and ability to apply.

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

Asset Qualifications

AQ1 Experience with one socio-economic or Indigenous matters, including topics such as gender, sex, age, or other diversity elements.
AQ2 Experience working with and communicating with the public.
AQ3 Knowledge of the NEB and its mandate.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, visible minorities

Information on employment equity

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

1. 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.

2. 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. Random selection may be used in screening applicants.

3. 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.

4. Salary: Salary is determined on years of study ranging from $20.58 to $26.93 per hour (subject to revision).

5. Terms of Employment: These positions have been allocated and apply to the NEB Terms and Conditions of Employment for Students.

6. 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.

7. Successful completion of the education program and a Student Placement under the NEB Student Employment Program may lead to a term or permanent federal public service positions for which students meet the merit criteria and consideration of employment.

8. 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: *Aboriginal Persons, Visible Minorities.

We encourage Aboriginal persons to self-identify as preference may be given to this Employment Equity Group.

*An Aboriginal person is a North American Indian or a member of a First Nation, Métis or Inuit. North American Indians or members of a First Nation include treaty, status or registered Indians, as well as non-status and non-registered Indians. Please note that you will be required to complete an Affirmation of Aboriginal Affiliation Form.

9. Head Office Location – Calgary, AB: 210, 517 10th Avenue SW

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.