Junior Analyst/Analyst/Senior Analyst - Gender Equality and Inclusion

Update: Security clearance requirement updated:
Secret

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

The Public Service of Canada is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection and appointment processes and work environment. If contacted in relation to this process, please advise the organization's representative of your need for accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair equitable manner.

Interviews may be conducted.

Reference checks may be sought.

Written assessments may be administered.

Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications noted in the Statement of Merit Criteria to be appointed to a position. A candidate may be appointed to a position even though he/she/they does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications or operational requirements. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

The client organization will only accept on-line applications. All jobs must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. The following are some of the benefits associated with applying on-line.

-Applicants can create a profile and a resume that can be used when applying for other processes without having to recreate a new application each time.
-Applicants can modify their application/resume at any time BEFORE the closing date indicated on the job advertisement.
-Applicants can verify the status of their applications, at any time.
-Applicants can be notified electronically of tests or interviews and results.
-For some jobs, applicants will find important, namely job questionnaire and a complete statement of merit criteria that are only available when applying on-line.

To submit an application on-line, please select the "Apply Online" button below.
Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

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.

You will be required to show how you demonstrate the essential qualifications (i.e. Education, Experience and/or Occupational Certification) for the initial screening through your resume, cover letter, and/or in answering online screening questions. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN, and WHERE the qualification was met through substantiation by examples.

Failure to provide the above information in the format required may results in your application being rejected from the process.

Achieving a representative workforce has been identified as an organizational need in the merit criteria, and may be applied in this appointment process.

PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews).

Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and used to staff identical or similar positions with various security levels, tenures, locations, language requirements, and linguistic profiles within the Department of National Defence.

Positions to be filled: 8

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION:

EC-04, EC-05, EC-06 & EC-07:
ED01: Graduation with a degree from a recognized postsecondary 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

EXPERIENCE:

EC-04 and EC-05:
EX01: Experience developing and managing strong working relationships with diverse clients and stakeholders.

EC-04 only:
EX05: Experience in supporting management with advice and recommendations on issues such as the identification of trends, options, or risks.
EX06: Experience in writing reports, summaries, presentations, and/or briefing material.
EX07: Experience in researching, analysing and synthesizing information from multiple sources such as; survey data, academic journals, corporate policy documents and news articles.

EC-05 only:
EX02: Experience in providing policy advice and recommendations to senior management on a range of issues related to gender equality, inclusion or human rights.
EX03: Experience in the preparation of reports and briefing materials on a range of issues related to gender equality, inclusion or human rights.
EX04: Experience in developing gender-based analyses plus (GBA+) on policies, processes or initiatives.

EC-06 only:
EX06: Significant experience * in providing strategic policy advice and recommendations to senior management (Director General or higher, Senior management equivalent in Private sector/civil society, or CAF) on complex issues related to gender equality, inclusion or human rights.**
EX07: Experience leading the preparation of reports and briefing materials on complex issues related to gender equality, inclusion or human rights.**
EX08: Experience in developing gender-based analyses plus (GBA+) and approaches on strategic-level systems, policies, processes or initiatives.
EX09: Experience developing and capitalizing on a range of informal and formal networks of key stakeholders and groups within and outside of own department, such as other government departments, non-government organizations, multilateral or international organizations, universities and/or the private sector

* "Significant experience" is understood to mean the breadth, depth and diversity of experience normally acquired through performing a broad range of complex tasks that is typically acquired through filling one or more officer positions / which could normally be acquired over the period of 2 years.
** "Complex issues" are issues with at least three (3) of the following characteristics: multidimensional, sensitive, confidential, affecting many partners or stakeholders, precedent setting or having a major impact on the public service/private sector, or having a potential for significant media coverage.

EC-07 only:
EX01: Significant experience * in providing strategic policy advice and recommendations to senior management (Assistant Deputy Minister or higher, Private sector, or Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) equivalent) on complex issues related to gender equality, inclusion or human rights.**
EX02: Significant experience* leading the preparation of reports and briefing materials on complex issues related to gender equality, inclusion or human rights.**
EX03: Significant experience* in developing Gender-based analyses plus (GBA+) and approaches on strategic-level systems, policies, processes or initiatives.
EX04: Experience in representing, negotiating or consulting on behalf of Canada, your department, or other public or private sector organizations on gender equality, inclusion or human rights.
OR
Experience in planning or leading consultations with multiple partners and/or stakeholders, including multilateral discussions or annual meetings on gender equality, inclusion or human rights.
EX05: Experience managing or leading teams.

*"Significant experience" is understood to mean the breadth, depth and diversity of experience normally acquired through performing a broad range of complex tasks that is typically acquired through filling one or more officer positions / which could normally be acquired over the period of 5 years.
** "Complex issues" are issues with at least three (3) of the following characteristics: multidimensional, sensitive, confidential, affecting many partners or stakeholders, precedent setting or having a major impact on the public service/private sector, or having a potential for significant media coverage.

KNOWLEDGE:

EC-04 and EC-05:
K01: Knowledge of Canada's national and international policy objectives and priorities related to gender equality, diversity, GBA+, Women Peace and Security (WPS).
K02: Knowledge of the concepts and issues on advancing gender equality and protecting human rights.

EC-05 only:
K03: Knowledge of the processes, tools, and best practices for integrating gender perspectives/findings of GBA+ into policy, program and operations development/design

EC-06 and EC-07:
K01: Knowledge of Canada's national and international policy objectives and priorities on gender equality, or diversity, or inclusion, or GBA+ or Women Peace and Security (WPS).
K02: Knowledge of the concepts and key issues on advancing gender equality and protecting human rights.
K03: Knowledge of processes, tools, approaches and best practices for integrating gender perspectives or findings of GBA+ into policy, program and operations development/design.

COMPETENCIES:

EC-04 and EC-05:
CO1: Strategic Thinking
CO2: Communications (orally and in writing)
CO3: Problem Solving
CO4: Demonstrating integrity and respect
CO5: Showing Initiative and being action-oriented

EC-06 and EC-07:
CO1: Strategic Thinking
CO2: Communications (orally and in writing)
CO3: Ability to coordinate multiple complex strategic initiatives
CO4: Demonstrating integrity and respect
CO5: Achieving results

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

EC-04, EC-05, EC-06 and EC-07:
Requirement to work overtime.

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

Various language requirements
CBC/CBC
BBB /BBB
English essential or French essential

Information on language requirements

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

ASSET EXPERIENCE:

EC-04, EC-05, EC-06 and EC-07:
AEX01: Experience deployed within NATO, UN or other operational theatre with the CAF.

EC-04 and EC-05:
AEX02: Experience working within the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Regular or Reserve Force (Class A, B or C) for 5 years or more.

EC-04 only:
AEX03: Experience in the preparation and coordination of meetings and events involving senior management.
AEX04: Experience in writing reports, summaries, presentations, and/or briefing material on issues related to gender equality, human rights and/or inclusion.

EC-05, EC-06 and EC-07:
AEX05: Experience providing technical advice on gender equality and inclusion related to policies and programs or operations.
AEX06: Experience in the preparation of technical guidance, tools, formal or informal training on gender perspectives/GBA+/inclusion

EC-06 only:
AEX07: Experience working within the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Regular or Reserve Force (Class A, B or C) for 7 years or more.
AEX08: Experience leading a team and/or managing a financial budget.

EC-07 only:
AEX09: Experience working within the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Regular or Reserve Force (Class A, B or C) for 10 years or more.
AEX10: Experience managing a financial budget.

Conditions of employment

EC-04, EC-05, EC-06 and EC-07:
Secret level clearance
Requirement for occasional travel

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

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.