Policy/Economic Analyst (EC-02) - Federal Internship for Newcomers Program

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Assessment accommodation

Useful Information:
• Please note that to be eligible for the FIN Program, applicants must be successfully screened for employment readiness by a partnering Immigrant Serving Organization (ISO) no later than April 5, 2019. Please see the FIN Program webpage in IRCC's website for more details (https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/new-immigrants/prepare-life-canada/prepare-work/federal-internship.html).
• When you apply, you must have been a permanent resident or a Canadian citizen for 10 years or less counting from the date you became a permanent resident to the date you apply.
• For candidates with education earned outside Canada, assessment of foreign credentials is not a mandatory requirement for participation in the FIN Program but it is highly recommended.

You must provide the following information when submitting your application:
• Please ensure that you select the temporary employment type when submitting your application: Employment Tenure
• In your application, you must indicate which Immigrant Serving Organization (ISO) screened you for employment readiness for the Federal Internship for Newcomers Program.

Intent of the process

To provide paid internships (as Casual employment*) to qualified newcomers. A pool of candidates will be used to staff positions in the above-mentioned locations within various departments within the federal government. Appointments may also be made in the provincial and municipal sector.

*Casual Employment- contracts limited by 90 working days per federal government department, per calendar year.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

A response to a text question addressing the following:

• In the process of submitting your application you will be prompted to provide an answer a text based question (200 word maximum).
  
  The answer that you provide will be used to assess your “ability to communicate effectively in writing”.
  
  Please note, you must provide a response to this question or your application may be rejected.

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

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
ED1. Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in Economics, Sociology or Statistics
Note: 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
EX1. Experience in preparing written documents such as reports and/or briefing materials
EX2. Experience in researching, analyzing and synthesizing information
EX3. Experience in working with clients, colleagues, stakeholders or partners
EX4. Experience in using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint or equivalent software
Note: The above mentioned experience can be demonstrated through employment (student or otherwise) or academic activity.

COMPETENCIES
CO1. Initiative
CO2. Cooperation and Collaboration
CO3. Adaptability and Flexibility
CO4. Judgment/Analytical thinking

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
ASSET EDUCATION
AED1. Master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in one of the following areas: Sociology, Statistics, Economics, Public Administration, Political Science, International Relations, International Development, Law or other applicable disciplines

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCE
AEX1. Experience in using quantitative or qualitative research methods
AEX2. Experience in providing briefings, presentations, and/or recommendations to management
AEX3. Experience in working on immigration, labour market, healthcare policy or social policy issues
AEX4. Experience in performance measurement and/or evaluation
AEX5. Experience in analyzing social, demographic, economic, business, financial or environmental data
AEX6. Experience in collecting, organizing, extracting, manipulating, maintaining, reviewing and/or updating data in a structured dataset, database or spreadsheet using software such as, but not limited to, Excel, Access, HRML, XML, Blaise, CAPSS, Beyond 20/20, FAME
AEX7. Experience in using statistical software, such as SAS, SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences), STATA or other similar analytical software packages
AEX8. Experience using “Big Data” analysis techniques (e.g. distributed computing, data mining, data visualization)
AEX9. Experience in Desktop publishing or producing graphics (e.g. charts, graphs, maps, figures)
AEX10. Experience in using geographic information systems (GIS, ArcGIS or MapInfo)

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

Various language requirements
• English Essential
• French Essential
• Bilingual Imperative - Level: BBB/BBB
• Bilingual Imperative - Level: CBC/CBC

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
K1. Knowledge of policy development process
K2. Knowledge of quantitative or qualitative research methods

ABILITY
AB1. Ability to prioritize, work under pressure and meet deadlines
AB2. Ability to communicate effectively in writing
AB3. Ability to communicate effectively orally

PERSONAL SUITABILITY ASSET
P1. Dependability

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

COMPETENCIES ASSET
ACO1. Values and Ethics

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Availability, willingness and ability to work overtime, often on short notice
Note: Operational requirements may vary depending on the position that is being staffed. Other requirements or qualifications may be considered by hiring organizations

Conditions of employment

Reliability or Secret security clearance depending on the requirement of the position. This factor is not used at the preselection stage. The hiring organization is responsible for the security clearance process.

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

The Application Process:
• All job applications must be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS).
• Persons with a disability preventing them from applying on-line should contact the FIN Team at
• An e-mail address must be provided. The Selection Board will communicate with candidates by e-mail to provide/request information and to invite candidates to attend any portion of the assessment. Please include a valid e-mail address that you check frequently. Please ensure that your email settings are set appropriately. If your email settings are too restrictive, emails from the FIN team or the hiring department may be detected as spam and automatically deleted.
• When answering the pre-screening questions, you must provide specific examples to clearly demonstrate how you meet the qualifications (education and experience, essential and asset). During the initial screening process, the Screening Board will be reviewing the applications to assess if the required qualifications have been demonstrated by candidates. Invitations to interviews will be based on the screening results.
• Receipt of applications will not be sent; only candidates successful in the screening process will be contacted.

The Assessment Process:
• It is your responsibility to ensure that, during the life of this selection process, you communicate any changes related to your e-mail address to the contact provided in this advertisement.
• You cannot submit your resume with your application. You will be asked to submit your resume at the assessment stage.
• A written exam may be administered in some cases.
• Interviews and tests will be conducted at the location of the employer's choice during June, July and August. If you do not attend assessments at the scheduled date and time, your application might be rejected. Candidates will be given at least 48 hours’ notice of interview and must be available.
• Tests may be administered during the day and evening.
• References could be sought by employer for candidates who are successful in the process.
• Please note that travel or relocation expenses will NOT be reimbursed by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada or any other hiring departments/organizations.
• The Immigrant Serving Organization indicated in your application will be contacted to verify that you were screened.
• Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada's management may choose one or more Asset Qualifications at the pre-screening stage to determine the number of applicants who will advance to the following stage of the selection process.

The Hiring Process:
• Please note that even if you qualify to be placed in a pool, there is no guarantee that you will be offered a position. The number and types of positions available in a given Program year are subject to the demand of partnering organizations.
• If successful, your application may be shared within IRCC and may be shared with other hiring Federal Government departments, agencies and crown corporations, and other participating provincial and municipal sector organizations for potential employment opportunities.
• This selection process will be used by various departments, agencies and organizations.

Required Documents:
• You may have to provide proof of your educational credentials.
• You will be asked to provide your proof of permanent residency or Citizenship.

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.