Seeking Junior Analysts (EC-03)!

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

**EXTENDED TO CLOSE ON SEPTEMBER 26 INSTEAD OF SEPTEMBER 23**

*****PLEASE NOTE THAT A WRITTEN EXAM IS PART OF YOUR APPLICATION TO THIS PROCESS******
- The exam should take approximately 90 minutes
- It is your responsibility to manage your time efficiently and appropriately;
- Further instructions can be found in the section below, titled: OTHER INFORMATION.

You will also be required to answer screening questions as part of your online application.

It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

By applying to this process, you consent to your personal, application-related information and documents to be shared with other government departments interested in staffing similar positions.

Throughout the process, applicants will be required to provide requested information promptly and make themselves available for the assessment;
- Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information;
- Acknowledgements of receipt and screened out e-mails will not be sent;
- As this is an external advertised process, informal discussions will not take place or be provided;
- Candidates must reply to correspondence within the prescribed deadlines.

In assessing candidates, a variety of evaluation tools, methods and assessment timelines may be used, including but not limited to: standardized tests (ex. EPSI, Public Service Commission tests, etc.), self-assessments, interviews, references, exams, reviews of past performance and accomplishments, etc.
- Assessments may be conducted at any phase of the process;
- References may be contacted at any phase of the process.

All of the information collected during the selection process, including behaviour and communication, from the time of application until the end of the process, may be used to evaluate candidates.

Asset Qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed as a right-fit for the position and/or may be used to manage the volume of candidates.

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

When providing your references please include:
1) current supervisor/manager
2) previous supervisor/manager
3) colleague/client
with their full name, title, e-mail & phone # for each.

Foreign Education Credentials: Candidates with foreign education credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. If you have been educated outside of Canada, it is your responsibility to have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian educational standards. Candidates must be prepared to submit electronic proof of a Canadian equivalent education at the time of application. The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) contains information on how to obtain an assessment of foreign education credentials: http://www.cicic.ca/en/index.aspx.

Work environment

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Infrastructure Canada aims to be the best place to work in government. We are making historic investments in infrastructure to support the middle class and grow the economy.
Investing in Canada, our long-term infrastructure plan, will invest more than $180 billion over 12 years. With our two new innovative initiatives, the Canada Infrastructure Bank and the Smart Cities Challenge, we are at the forefront of helping the Government deliver on their priorities.

HELP US
At INFC, we are proud to:
• Provide a healthy, respectful and supportive work environment for all employees.
• Celebrate our diversity and our commitment to values and ethics.
• Encourage our employees to innovate and strive for excellence.
• Commit to continued learning and employees’ career development.
• Embrace new technology that enables a more effective and flexible workplace.

JOIN US
As INFC continues to evolve and engage employees, you can contribute your creative ideas and connect with a team of professionals who take pride in their contributions in helping to build strong, inclusive, sustainable communities, where Canadians live, work and raise their children.

We promise it will be an unforgettable experience!

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be established to potentially staff positions with various: tenures, language requirements, imperative linguistic profiles and/or security requirements, within the Department and in all federal organizations listed in Schedules I, IV and V.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 3 references.

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

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EDUCATION:
ED1: Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with: acceptable specialization in economics, sociology or statistics OR acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Notes:
• 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.
• An indeterminate incumbent of a former ES position on June 30, 1967 who became an EC on June 22, 2009, who does not possess the minimum level of education as indicated for Part A above is deemed to meet this minimum educational standard based on his/her education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

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EXPERIENCE
E1: Experience* in analyzing AND synthesizing information to identify key issues;
E2: Experience* in conducting research using various sources;
E3: Significant** experience in preparing reports, research papers, briefing notes, presentations, scenario notes, Q&A’s, etc. in order to brief a supervisor*** of research OR analysis of findings.

DEFINITIONS:
*Experience may have been acquired as either part of an academic project OR in a work setting.
** Significant experience is defined as cumulative work experience normally corresponding to the performance of FULL-TIME work for at least one (1) year OR CONTINUOUS PART-TIME work over at least two (2) years.
***Supervisor is defined as a higher level authority figure OR direct report who has the responsibility for reviewing work.
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COMPETENCIES (Evaluated through the exam in your online application)

C1: Written Communication;
C3: Working effectively with others;
C6: Demonstrating Integrity and Respect.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB
English Essential.
English or French Essential.

Information on language requirements

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COMPETENCIES
C2: Oral Communication;
C4: Thinking things through;
C5: Dependability;
C7: Showing initiative and being action-oriented.

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

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ASSET EDUCATION
AED1: Graduation with a Graduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field related to the position, such as Public Administration, Business, Urban-Planning, etc.

Degree equivalency

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ASSET EXPERIENCE
AE1: Experience working with stakeholders.
AE2: Experience working collaboratively with representatives from provinces, territories OR municipalities.
AE3: Experience in contributing to the development OR implementation of policies.
AE4: Experience in contributing to the development OR implementation of programs.
AE5: Experience in contributing to the development OR implementation of major infrastructure projects.
AE6: Experience writing Treasury Board Submissions and Memorandums to Cabinet.
AE7: Experience working in ANY of the following fields:
I. Environmental assessment.
II. Indigenous consultation AND issues.
III. Performance measurement AND results reporting (indicators OR profiles OR data analytics).
IV. Grants AND contributions.
V. Real property, infrastructure OR physical assets.
Vi. Rural OR regional economic development.
VII. Canadian interests abroad OR International stakeholders.
VIII. Negotiating AND managing agreements.
IX. Public engagement OR contribution to the development of public policies OR programs.
X. Digital Infrastructure.
XI. Community infrastructure resiliency AND climate change.
XII. Conducting economic analysis.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Depending on the position to staff, operational requirements could apply such as:
- Ability and willingness to work overtime as required and on short notice.
- Ability and willingness to travel as required.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance - OR Reliability Status security clearance (Depending on the position to staff).

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

WRITTEN EXAM:
1. By completing this exam you certify and acknowledge that the below statements are true and correct. You understand that making false statements constitutes fraudulent behavior. You understand that employing fraudulent behavior will result in elimination from the selection process. I attest, acknowledge and accept the following:
 A. I will not duplicate or redistribute any information;
 B. I will not consult with another person or seek their assistance. I will not copy from or impersonate another person, nor will I ask a person to impersonate me;
 C. I will not copy information from a website or engage in any other form of cheating or fraudulent behavior;
 D. I will safeguard all confidential information. Confidential information is defined as all information that, if released, could jeopardize the integrity of the staffing process. I hereby agree that I will not distribute, disclose, or otherwise share confidential information with anyone.

2. You are responsible for making the necessary arrangements required to have no disruptions during the assessment. You will also be responsible for the operation of the computer you will be using. We recommend that you save your work frequently. Failure to submit the written examination upon submission due to technical difficulties will result in your application being rejected from the process. Computer problems will not be accepted as a reason for not completing the exam;

3. The exam questions are confidential. As a candidate in this process, it is expected that you not divulge information with other candidates to ensure a fair and transparent process for all;

4. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

5. You must make sure to answer ALL of the essential qualification exam questions;

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• ALL JOB APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED USING THE WWW.JOBS.GC.CA WEBSITE. NO APPLICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED BY EMAIL;

• Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. Candidates who apply on this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and to make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email);

• You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position;

• It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected;

• A verification of your security clearance may be made (if applicable);

• A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process;

• 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;

• We may seek your letter of offer validating your group and level (if applicable);

• Successful candidates must meet and maintain the Conditions of Employment
throughout their employment;

• You must be prepared to provide the original or a certified true copy of your educational credentials;

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.