Senior Advisor / Economist

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Assessment accommodation

Applicants must clearly demonstrate in a cover letter how they meet the essential qualifications and the extent to which they meet some or all of the asset qualifications under education and experience. One approach is to use each of the screening criteria (under education and experience) as a heading, and provide concrete examples that illustrate how each criterion is met. The screening board will use the cover letter and resumé in the screening of applications. Failure to demonstrate that you meet the screening criteria may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants should indicate what position(s) and stream they are applying for.

FAILURE TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE APPLICATION, CONSISTING OF BOTH A COVERING LETTER AND A RESUME, MAY RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION BEING REJECTED.

Intent of the process

Please note that the selection process has two (2) streams. When you apply you will have to indicate for which stream(s) you are interested.

Stream 1: Financial Institutions Senior Tax Policy Officer
Stream 2: Strategic Planning and Priorities Senior Tax Policy Officer

This process is to staff the above-mentioned positions and it may also be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates which could be used to staff similar or identical positions with various tenures within the Department of Finance.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 5,000 words (maximum)

Contact information for 3 references.

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

Education:
APPLICABLE TO STREAMS 1 AND 2:

One of the following:
•Completion of a graduate or post-graduate degree (Master's or Doctorate) from a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in economics, or;
•Completion of a degree in law from a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in economics, or;
•Completion of a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in economics plus:
•Professional accounting designation(s) in Canada (CA, CMA, CGA, or CPA); or
•Membership in the Bar of one or more provinces or territories of Canada or in the order of Notaries of Quebec.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
APPLICABLE TO STREAMS 1 AND 2

• Significant* experience in providing in-depth analysis and advice on business or economic, fiscal, or tax policy issues.;
• Significant* experience in presenting analysis and advice in the areas of economic, fiscal or tax policy to senior management, in the form of briefing notes, memoranda, decks, speaking points, quantitative analysis or oral briefings;
• Experience in leading projects, including establishing objectives, identifying and planning the work, monitoring progress, assembling inputs, and ensuring quality of the final product;
• Experience representing the positions of an organisation, or in negotiations and/or discussions with stakeholders.

*Significant experience is defined as relevant experience gained over a minimum period of five (5) years.

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

Asset Qualifications:
APPLICABLE TO STREAM 1
Education:

• Degree in Actuarial sciences

Degree equivalency

Asset Qualifications:
APPLICABLE TO STREAM 1
Experience:

• Experience in in accounting and analytic, specifically for insurance industry.
• Experience in ensuring compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for insurance companies.

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

Various language requirements
Stream 1: Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB
Stream 2: Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC

Information on language requirements

APPLICABLE TO STREAMS 1 AND 2

Knowledge:
• Knowledge of the overall structure of at least one of the following areas of the Canadian tax system: consumption taxes, corporate income tax, personal income tax.
• Knowledge of the policy environment related to taxation (may include theories and principles, and/or trends and developments).

Abilities:

• Ability to build and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with internal and outside stakeholders.
• Ability to plan and conduct critical analyses of economic policy issues and develop policy solutions.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure of tight deadlines.

Personal Suitability:

• Interpersonal Relations
• Results Orientation
• Critical Judgement
• Resilience

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

Asset Qualifications:
Knowledge:

APPLICABLE ONLY TO STREAM 1:
• Knowledge of tax implications for insurance companies.

APPLICABLE ONLY TO STREAM 2:
• Knowledge of the federal budget and parliamentary processes.
• Knowledge of economic theories related to the area of public finance (i.e., economics of taxation and government spending).

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

• A written examination may be administered.
• An interview may be conducted.
• Reference checks may be sought.
• Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.
• Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.
• Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
• The breadth and depth of experience may be considered when making selections from the qualified pool and in determining the "best fit" for the organization.
• Please identify clearly for which position(s) you are submitting an application.
• Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.
• You must provide proof of your education credentials.
• Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

We thank all those who apply.

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.