Economist, Doctoral Researcher Stream - Post-Secondary Recruitment 2019-2020

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

In addition to your on-line application, the following information will have to be submitted to the following e-mail address, by November 15, 2019 (Eastern Time):

• A cover letter is optional.
• A copy of your research paper.
• A description of your experience in researching with current modeling techniques.
• The names, title, institution, phone number and e-mail address of 3 references.

• By December 4, 2019, you or your reference must provide us with the 3 reference letters to the above e-mail address.

It will take time to complete and gather all this information; please prepare and allow yourself sufficient time to provide the above listed documents. Failure to do so, will result in your application not being further considered.

Work environment

Our City

The Department of Finance Canada is located in Ottawa, in the heart of our nation's capital. With a population of about 1 million, the National Capital Region is often described as a big city with a small town feel: it offers a full range of urban amenities along with plenty of green space; bike trails; running paths; and during the warmer months, free weekly yoga classes on Parliament Hill.

Gatineau Park, with its extensive network of hiking, mountain biking, and cross-country ski trails, can be seen from our department and is only a short bike ride away. The Rideau Canal, a UNESCO world heritage site, is located just minutes from our building, and some employees even skate to work during the winter months.

All within a 10-minute walk from work you'll find the Byward Market, the Rideau Centre shopping mall, beautiful parks, national museums, English and French theatres, art galleries and restaurants galore.

The area is also home to nearly all other federal government departments, as well as embassies, consulates, national research institutes, and national associations, providing all the right ingredients for an intellectually stimulating environment.

Our Workplace

We've told you about our city, now we'll tell you about our workplace. In 2014, our department moved into the brand new James Michael Flaherty Building, located at 90 Elgin Street just blocks from Parliament Hill. Our new home is served by all major bus routes and a light rail station, and features secure bicycle storage as well as locker rooms and showers for employees.

Our modern building has been certified LEED Gold, and features a green roof, a living wall in our lobby, and efficient systems for lighting, water management, and climate control. The interior features open, light-filled, and flexible spaces that encourage team building and interaction, while quiet rooms provide suitable spaces for private phone calls or discussions. Large branch boardrooms are fully equipped with audio-visual capabilities, including teleconferencing, large screens, projectors, boardroom table laptop connections and full access to our corporate networks. We also house a state-of-the-art conference centre for our exclusive use; a prime venue for client conferences, employee meetings, and ministerial and media events.

However, our workplace is more than just a building, it's a community. At Finance we have a running club that meets weekly, an ongoing speakers series with internationally recognized guest lecturers, frequent lunch-and-learn sessions, and a Young Professionals Network that hosts networking events and more.

Intent of the process

To meet current and future needs within the Department of Finance Canada.

Candidates hired will participate in the Department of Finance Canada’s Economic (EC) Developmental Program (ECDP).

A pool of candidates resulting from this process may be used to fill similar positions with other federal government departments or agencies.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

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

Education:

Candidates must have or be working on a Ph.D. in Economics from a recognized university. Candidates who have not yet completed their degree must have passed their comprehensive exams (micro, macro, and econometrics) and be willing and able to defend their thesis by December 2020.

Specialization Fields:

Candidates must have done doctoral or post-doctoral research in one of the following fields:
• Macroeconomics/Macroeconometrics
• Public finance
• Labour economics
• Economics of innovation, research and development.
• Environmental economics
• Financial markets

Degree equivalency

Experience:

Candidates must have recent (acquired within the last 3 years) experience researching, at the Ph.D. level, one or more areas relevant for current research at the Department of Finance. The policy research currently being done at the Department of Finance includes a number of economic issues, including economic growth, sources of productivity growth, population aging, public finance, trade, environmental economics, pension systems, human capital and financial markets.

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

Asset Qualifications:

• Academic and/or research excellence (can be demonstrated by scholarships/awards/prizes, presenting at conferences and publications).
• Research experience with current modeling techniques.

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

Various language requirements
Applicants must be proficient in one or both official languages:

• English or French essential
• Bilingual imperative: BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

Abilities:

• Ability to conduct high quality research.
• Ability to analyze problems and identify their economic policy implications.
• Ability to come up with innovative and policy-relevant research topics.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Personal Suitability

• Interpersonal Skills
• Results management - ability to organize time, work and resources to accomplish objectives in the most effective and efficient way under different timeframes

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

Knowledge of emerging national and international trends

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance - This factor is not used at the pre-selection stage. The Department of Finance Canada is responsible for the security clearance process. Candidates must maintain a valid security clearance throughout the duration of employment.

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

• All communications with candidates will be via email only. Please include a valid email address and check your mailbox frequently.
• Candidates hired will participate in the Economic and Social Sciences Services Developmental Program (ECDP).
• The ability to communicate effectively in writing will be assessed by your research paper.
• The ability to conduct high quality research will be assessed by your references and your research paper.
• We may contact your references to further assess your qualifications.
• Your curriculum vitae will assess your academic and research excellence in addition to your experience.
• Achieving a representative workforce has been identified as an organizational need in the merit criteria, and may be applied in this appointment process.
• Persons are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language of their choice.
• A pool of candidates resulting from this process may be used to fill similar positions with other federal government departments or agencies.
• The title of the position may vary depending on the position being staffed.

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.