Policy Analyst

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

PRE-SCREENING QUESTIONS: The pre-screening questions MUST be completed when applying for this selection process. It is your responsibility as a candidate to answer these questions explaining and substantiates in detail: HOW, WHERE and WHEN (MM-YYYY to MM-YYYY) you meet each of the essential qualifications and asset qualifications (for education and experience) associated with the positions you are applying for. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the qualification is met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. You must provide concrete examples, which illustrate how you meet each qualification. Resumes may be used as a secondary Other information (notes) source to validate the education and the experiences described in candidates’ answers to the prescreening questions. Failure to provide this information in the requested format will result in your application being rejected.

THE ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE EFECTIVELY IN WRITING could be assessed through pre-screening questions.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff similar positions within Employment and Social Development Canada in the National Capital Region with various position titles and security requirements.

NOTE: The position is located in Gatineau, Quebec. Due to operational requirements, telework will not be feasible.

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 in economics, sociology or statistics.

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

Degree equivalency

Experiences

-Recent* and significant** experience developing, analyzing and synthesizing information relating to policy, program, and/or legislation.

-Experience writing briefing material, reports, workshops, presentations and correspondence for management.

-Experience working collaboratively with teams, stakeholders or committees, either internal to an organisation or with external partners.

-Experience in leading consultative processes, working groups or committees.

NOTE:
*Recent is understood to be within the last five (5) years.
** Significant is understood to mean the depth and breadth of experience normally acquired over a period of two (2) years and for which these tasks are performed on an on-going basis as part of the main duties of the position.

Abilities

-Ability to analyze and synthesize diverse information and provide options and recommendations.
-Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
-Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Personal Suitabilities

-Mobilize people
-Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
-Achieve results
-Judgment
-Effective Interpersonal Relationships
-Reliability

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

Various language requirements
English Essential
Bilingual imperatif BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
Education

Graduation with a master's degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in a field relevant to the position.

-Master in Business Administration (MBA).

Certification
-Management of Portfolios® Certification
-Project Management Professional (PMP)

Degree equivalency

Experiences

-Experience in risk management, profit management, portfolio management, and/or performance monitoring.
-Experience in identifying, collecting and summarizing statistical information.
-Experience managing human resources.

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

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ASSESSMENT
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Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

The Essential Qualifications and Asset Qualifications may be assessed using various methods of evaluation including, but not limited to, interviews, written exams, PSC tests, reference checking, simulation exercises, and role plays.

Please note that asset qualifications, top-down and/or random selection may be used to identify which applications will be given further consideration.

The essential qualifications that are listed in the statement of merit criteria are mandatory. Pass marks will be established for each qualification. However, achieving the pass mark is not a guarantee of an appointment or that candidates will be put through the next stages of the assessment process. A cut-off score or a top-down approach may be used at any step if there is a sufficient number of candidates to meet immediate and anticipated staffing needs.

Applicants may be appointed to the position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. In the event that there are as many applicants who meet the essential qualifications as there are vacancies, the manager may decide not to assess some or all of the asset qualifications.

All information obtained through the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, could be used to evaluate the candidates.

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PROOF OF EDUCATION
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You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Candidates with foreign education credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Any applicable fees are the responsibility of the candidate.

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RELOCATION
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Qualified candidates, if offered a position, may be offered financial support for their relocation as required.

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TRAVEL STATUS - TRAVEL COSTS
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Please note you will not be considered to be in travel status or on government business and that travel costs will not be reimbursed. Consequently, you will be responsible for travel costs.

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COMMUNICATION
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All communication regarding this process will be administered via e-mail and it is imperative that you provide a current email address that accepts e-mail from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is the candidate's responsibility to provide a valid e-mail address and update their personal information when it changes. If special circumstances prevent you from having access to your e-mail, please contact the HR contact noted above.

Acknowledgement of receipt of applications will not be sent. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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BILINGUAL POSITIONS
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To be considered for a Bilingual Imperative position, you must be willing to undergo Second Language Evaluation testing OR you must already have Second Language Evaluation (SLE) results (proof will be required).

If you have undertaken a SLE by the Public Service Commission (PSC), you can obtain a copy of the SLE results, by requesting it at the following website: https://www.canada.ca/en/publicservicecommission/corporate/about-us/contact-us.html#sle . For more information on SLE, visit the following web-site: http://www.psc-cfp.gc.ca/ppc-cpp/sle-els/cand-info-cand-eng.html

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment: In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your
application. https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/second-language-testingpublicservice/self-assessment-tests.html

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

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

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.