Economist and Policy Analyst - Post-Secondary Recruitment

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

Duties

Master’s graduates hired under the Economist and Policy Analyst stream are involved in all aspects of the Department's work. They conduct policy analysis and forecasts, perform research, and provide recommendations on a wide variety of public policy issues. Recruits can choose to specialize in a particular area of the Department of Finance, or can gain experience in a number of different areas of the Department.

Intent of the process

Only applicants meeting the essential qualifications will be included in a pool of qualified candidates, which hiring managers from the Department of Finance and other federal government organizations may draw on until December 2020.

As this is a collective staffing process, the qualifications required may differ from one position to another. Our staffing process allows hiring managers to identify their individual needs for the position they are looking to fill. One or more of the asset qualifications may be used to identify candidates who are a good potential fit for a particular position. Other criteria may also be used such as citizenship, official languages or organizational needs.

Only applicants who meet the essential qualifications will be advised by e-mail that they have been placed in the pool of candidates.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A response to a text question addressing the following:

• University and Program
• Master's Degree Grade point average (GPA)
• Field of interest
• Outreach method

Contact information for 2 references.

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

a) Degree
Candidates must have or be working on a Master's degree from a recognized university in one of the following fields:
- Economics
- Public policy/administration
- International relations/studies
- Business administration in finance

Candidates must be able and willing to successfully complete their Master's degree by December 31, 2020. Candidates hired will participate in the Economic and Social Sciences Services Developmental Program (ECDP).

b) Specialization in economics
University coursework must include the equivalent of at least three full-year undergraduate or graduate courses in economics (or six half-year courses) by the time of graduation. Candidates who have a concentration in finance at the Master's degree level and three or more half-year post-secondary courses in economics will be considered.

c) Academic excellence
Candidates must have obtained a grade point average (GPA) equivalent to 75 per cent or higher on their last completed Bachelor's degree.

Qualifications b) and c) will be validated. You will be asked to provide copies of your transcripts at a later step in the assessment process.

Degree equivalency

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

EDUCATION:

a) Academic scholarships, prizes, or awards.
b) Candidates having obtained high grades in undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the specialization relevant to the position being staffed.

Degree equivalency

c) Working toward or holding a professional designation relevant to the position (e.g. CPA, CMA, CFA).

EXPERIENCE:

Experience* in one or more of the following fields:
. Economics
. Public policy/administration
. International relations/studies
. Finance
* The experience is to have been acquired within the last five years and can be demonstrated through a combination of volunteer work, student employment (e.g. Teacher's Assistant, Research Assistant) and/or work experience.

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 depending on the position being staffed:
- English or French essential
- Bilingual imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Analytical Thinking – Analyzing and synthesizing information to understand issues, identify options, and support sound decision making

Critical Judgement – Evaluating ideas and information while referring to objective criteria to reach a rational conclusion

Ability to communicate effectively in writing – Communicating ideas and information in writing to ensure that information and messages are understood and have the desired impact

Ability to communicate effectively orally – Listening to others and communicating articulately, fostering open communication

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

Achieving results – organize time and work to accomplish objectives in the most effective and efficient way

Information gathering and processing – Ability to locate and collect data/information from appropriate sources and analyze it to prepare meaningful and concise reports that summarizes the information

Interpersonal Relations – building and maintaining effective working relationships with others to achieve organizational goals

Resilience – works effectively in the face of stress, ambiguity, change or strenuous demands

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 screening 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

For more information on the recruitment process, please visit the following link:
http://www.fin.gc.ca/recruit-recrutement/process-processus-eng.asp

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Our City

The Department of Finance Canada is located in the heart of our nation's capital offering 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 building 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.
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.

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.