Research Assitant - Research Affiliate Program

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Assessment accommodation

Duties

The successful candidate will work through teleworking in order to:
• Develop and extend a set of core research skills in transportation economics through applicable coursework.
• Conduct research in transportation economics as it relates to regulatory policies.
• Conduct research on market structure in the rail industry.
• Develop appropriate coding and analytic skills requisite to the completion of the transportation research tasks

Work environment

Make a difference by working for Canada’s largest employer: The Government of Canada

Canada’s public service is diverse, innovative, and non-partisan. We are continually engaged in projects and initiatives to improve how we serve Canadians. Together, public servants are making a difference in the lives of Canadians every day. The Government of Canada offers a breadth of rewarding careers in many locations, with great opportunities for learning and development. Whatever you’re passionate about, Canada’s public service has a career path where you can make a difference.

Come work for the federal government’s first independent regulatory body: The Canadian Transportation Agency

An important mission: The Canadian Transportation Agency is a small organization (about 280 people) with an important mission – to advance Canadians’ economic and social well-being by:

• Helping to keep the national transportation system running efficiently and smoothly
• Protecting the fundamental right of persons with disabilities to accessible transportation
• Providing consumer protection for air travellers

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 1 references.

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

EDUCATION:
Currently eligible to enroll in a Master’s or Ph.D. program at University of Saskatchewan, in the field of agricultural and resource economics or a closely related field.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Experience in computational simulation or laboratory research as related to economic experiments, as applied to a field closely related to logistics, freight or agricultural transportation*.

* The experience can be acquired through the studies, work experience, or volunteer activities.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
Effective Interpersonal skills

Thoroughness

Dependability

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

EDUCATION:
Master’s Degree in Agricultural Economics or Economics from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in applied science (i.e. Engineering).

Degree equivalency

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of micro-economic theories and business decision-making.

Knowledge of statistics.

Knowledge of logistics and transportation policy.

Knowledge of information sources or contacts for problem-solving in an economic research and analysis environment.

COMPETENCIES:
Ability to establish objectives and schedule work activities.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Ability to perform statistical analysis and interpret analysis results.

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

COMPETENCIES:
Ability to program using software such as STATA, MATLAB, GAMS, CPLEX, Stella or Ztree.

Conditions of employment

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
Reliability Status security clearance

Maintaining your student status is a condition of employment. Once you have defended your thesis you are no longer eligible for the program.

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

A written examination may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application

VERY IMPORTANT NOTICE:

It is your responsibility, as an applicant, to clearly demonstrate how you meet each factor of the screening criteria (Experience) for all Essential and applicable Asset Qualifications and that adhere to the stipulated format. Please note that it is not sufficient to simply state that the qualification is "met" or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. You must provide concrete examples which clearly demonstrate how you meet each factor of the screening criteria (Experience) for all Essential and applicable Asset Qualifications.

The Asset Qualifications contained in the Statement of Merit Criteria may be used as a screening tool. 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 operational requirements. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

FAILURE TO CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE HOW YOU MEET EACH FACTOR OF THE SCREENING CRITERIA (EXPERIENCE) FOR ALL ESSENTIAL AND APPLICABLE ASSET QUALIFICATIONS MAY RESULT IN THE REJECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION.
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Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users, including users from outside the Public Service (some email systems block these types of email).

Pass marks will be established for each qualifications. However, achieving the pass mark is not a guarantee of an appointment or that candidates will be put through the next stages of the assessment process. Cut-off scores and/or top-down approach may be used at any stage of the staffing process if there are a sufficient number of candidates to meet anticipated staffing needs.

Compléter avec succès votre terme étudiant PAR et votre programme d'études peut mener à une nomination à un poste temporaire ou permanent, au sein de la fonction publique fédérale, pour lequel vous répondez aux critères de mérite et aux conditions d'emploi.

Successful completion of both a RAP work assignment and your educational program may lead to a temporary or permanent federal public service position for which you meet the merit criteria and conditions of employment.

Preference

Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.

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