Senior Health Policy Analyst

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

Persons who have already applied on selection process number:
2019-PEN-EA-NHQ 154801 need NOT apply again.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used for similar indeterminate or specified period employment or acting appointments.

Positions to be filled: 2

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 related to the position.

The specialization may also be obtained through an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE :

Experience conducting research, analysis and environmental scans on complex health related policy issues.

Experience in developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Experience developing briefing materials or other policy documents on health related issues (sample may be requested to assess ability to communicate effectively in writing).

Significant* experience analyzing complex** health related policy issues, developing recommendations and providing policy advice to senior executive management.

*Significant relates to at least 3 years of experience.
**Complex - relates to multi-dimensional or many interconnected parts; difficult to understand and/or manage.

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

EDUCATION :

Registration as a regulated health profession with a professional college or licensing/registration body (example, Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy).

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE :

Experience developing briefing materials or other policy documents such as Memoranda to Cabinet, Treasury Board Submissions involving participation from central agencies and/or other federal organizations (sample may be requested to assess ability to communicate effectively in writing).

Experience working as a regulated health professional in a health and/or correctional environment.

Significant*** experience developing, delivering and implementing training.

***Significant relates to at least 3 years experience.

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES :

Showing Initiative and being action oriented.

Thinking things through.

Demonstrating integrity and respect.

Working effectively with others.

ABILITIES :

Ability to analyze complex issues and provide strategic advice.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing. *

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Note: * This ability may be assessed throughout the process.

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

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

Reliability Status 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

We may assess the essential and asset qualifications using interviews, written tests (take home assignments or other), references or a combination of these or other assessment methods. Other sources of information (such as performance agreements, work samples, board member knowledge, etc.) may be used to assess the criteria identified on the Statement of Merit Criteria.

An assignment, secondment, or acting appointment requires approval of your supervisor.

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent will be considered for deployment. If no deployment is made, applicants from other groups and levels will be considered in the advertised appointment process.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

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.