Social Policy Researcher

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Assessment accommodation

Intent of the process

A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates may be established to staff similar or identical positions within Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs (CIRNA) with various linguistic profiles and/or requirement as well as tenures and/or the security clearance, which may vary according to the position being staffed.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION:

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

EXPERIENCES:

Significant* experience in preparing or managing the preparation of strategic documents such as: surveys, qualitative or quantitative studies, research reports, position papers, strategic plans and planning documents, evaluation reports, presentations to senior management (Director level and above or equivalent).

Significant* experience serving as a subject matter expert and advising senior management (director or above) on policy files.

Significant* experience using advanced Microsoft Excel functions including, but not limited to: Index matching, Vlookup, Pivot-Tables and Charts.

*Significant: To be evaluated against depth and breadth of activities and the complexity and diversity of handled files, for a minimum of two (2) years.

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of Government of Canada’s priorities addressing Aboriginal issues.

ABILITIES:

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to analyze data and make recommendations.

Ability to establish priorities and work under pressure.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:

Demonstrates integrity.

Showing initiative and being action-oriented.

Adaptability.

Effective interpersonal skills.

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

CURRENT AND/OR FUTURE ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
( Not essential, but preference may be given to candidates who possess the organizational needs)

Indigenous Services Canada 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: Women, Aboriginal Persons, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disability.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Willing and able to work overtime on short notice.

Willing and able to travel within Canada.

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

(1) A written examination may be administered.

(2) An interview may be administered.

(3) Reference checks may be sought.

(4) You must provide proof of your education credentials.

(5) Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when needed.

(6) Please identify clearly your substantive group and level and your employment status on your resume and/or application form if you're already working in the federal public service.

(7) Please ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) is included in your application if you're already working in the federal public service.

(8) 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.

(9) Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent may be considered for deployment.

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.