Senior Economic and Financial Analyst (Inventory process)

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

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

What is an inventory?

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory to fill upcoming employment opportunities at the CO-02 group and level within the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). Applicants who apply to an inventory process may be referred for one or more opportunities if they meet the needs of the position identified for staffing. Management can decide to access applications at any point so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible. The first pull of candidate applications could happen as early as October 2019.

How can you apply?

We want to attract top talent. Therefore we are focusing on your competencies not your knowledge. We are also taking a simplified approach for you to apply to this process. To apply for this process:
• provide your resume (no cover letter needed)
• answer a questionnaire online

When you apply you will be asked a series of screening questions based on the education and experience criteria below. When answering the screening questions, please provide:
- Concrete and detailed examples to demonstrate how you meet the qualifications;
- Where, when and how the experience was acquired.

We can’t make any assumptions about your experience. Simply saying you have the required qualifications or listing your current duties is not enough. We’ll only use your résumé as a secondary source of information. The depth and breadth of experience of an applicant may be considered as part of screening or selection of a candidate, which is why it is recommended you quantify your experience. The screening questions are the primary source of information the screening board may use and your resume may only be used as a secondary source to verify information.

We will only accept on-line applications received via the Public Service Jobs site. Apart from general inquiries, further documentation and applications emailed to the poster contact will not be accepted. You will only be asked for further documentation if you are contacted for further assessment. If you have a disability or are residing in a location that is preventing you from applying on-line you are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

More information about maintaining your application, screening & assessment can be found at the bottom of this advertisement.

Please read this advertisement carefully in order to ensure you provide all the required information.

IMPORTANT MESSAGES REGARDING THE SCREENING QUESTIONS:
1. The purpose of these screening questions is to help you submit an application that is clear, complete and persuasive and demonstrates that you have all of the required essential education and experience qualifications and some or all of the asset education and experience qualifications.

2. The screening of candidates will be conducted only on the basis of these screening questions. The resume you have sent with your initial application will be used only if the Assessment Board considers it needs to validate the information provided in this questionnaire.

3. Please DO NOT send a cover letter. These screening questions replace the cover letter. We will NOT review cover letters.

4. Each question is divided into two parts. The first part consists of a simple question requiring a YES or NO answer. If your answer is “yes”, the second part will ask to fully demonstrate how you obtained this qualification by responding to some sub-questions.

5. Responses will not be considered satisfactory if you simply state that you have the required qualifications or provide a list of current or past responsibilities or paraphrase the qualifications.

Your responses to the screening questions will be used as the primary source to determine if you meet the screening requirements. If you do not fully complete the screening questions as instructed, you may be screened out.

Work environment

Looking for an exciting, dynamic and challenging work environment? Want your work to make a difference in people's lives? A position at the CRTC might be of interest to you!

The CRTC is a federal administrative tribunal of about 450 employees that serves Canadians as citizens, creators and consumers, and is committed to providing them with access to a world-class communications system.

At the CRTC, we engage in a wide range of activities. As part of our role in ensuring Canadians have access to a world-class communications system, we supervise and regulate various services on which we all rely. For example, we work to encourage and enhance competition in telecommunications services, such as Internet broadband and mobile phone. We promote Canadian culture and the development of compelling and diverse content by and for Canadians through the licensing of TV and radio services. We also work to reduce spam, unsolicited telecommunications and other nuisance communications.

Intent of the process

Intent/Result of this process:

Inventory to staff future positions within the CRTC with various security clearance levels (Reliability & Secret) and various language requirements (English or French Essential and Bilingual Imperative - BBB/BBB and CBC/CBC).

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND/OR OCCUPATION CERTIFICATION:

Degree from a recognized university in commerce, business administration, economics, mathematics, statistics, accounting or finance OR an acceptable combination of education, training OR experience relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

Recent* and significant** experience in synthesizing AND interpreting legislation, regulations, policies OR market trends.

Recent* and significant** experience in drafting briefing material AND reports.

Recent* and significant** experience in providing strategic advice AND recommendations to senior management***.

Experience in leading OR working in a team environment.

* Recent experience defined as within the last five (5) years.

** Significant experience defined as experience associated with having performed a broad range of related activities of varied complexity which could normally be acquired over a period of approximately two (2) years.

*** Senior management is defined as Director, Executive Director, Director General, Assistant Deputy Minister, Vice-President, Chief Executive Officer, Senior General Counsel or an equivalent to any of the above.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

Master's degree in commerce, business administration, economics, accounting or finance AND/OR a professional certification in accounting, finance or economics in a Canadian province or territory.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

Experience in formulating policy recommendations to senior management.

Experience in assessing business cases to determine financial viability, including Net Present Value (NPV) and internal rate of return (IRR) analysis.

Experience in analysis of annual reports AND financial statements of companies to identify trends in revenues, expenditures AND profitability.

Experience in planning, conducting AND reviewing costing analysis based on costing principles and concepts.

Experience in researching AND analyzing economic assumptions.

Experience in analyzing various data using mathematical models and statistical techniques.

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

Various language requirements
English or French essential and Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB and CBC/CBC.

Information on language requirements

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

Uphold Integrity and Respect.

Promote Innovation and Guide Change.

Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders.

ABILITIES & SKILLS:

Ability to analyse complex problems, identify key issues AND develop recommendations for management.

Ability to work under pressure, to prioritize work AND to meet tight deadlines.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

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

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of the Canadian Telecommunications industry, including major trends and issues.

ABILITIES & SKILLS:

Ability to use common spreadsheet and presentation software (such as Excel, PowerPoint).

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Reliability and/or Secret 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

Organizational Needs:

● The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is committed to Employment Equity. In order to ensure a diversified workforce, preference may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one or more of the following Employment Equity groups: aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minority groups provided the candidate meets all essential qualifications listed on the job opportunity notice and any applicable asset qualification(s).

Operational Requirements:

• Willing and able to work overtime, often on short notice based on operational requirements.

Information about Applying to Inventories:

Are you ready to apply? Please consult this video for tips:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GW7P3g9hhI

■ If you have further questions on how to apply or experience technical difficulties with your application, please visit the following website: http://www.cfp-psc.gc.ca/contact-jobs/index-eng.php

■ We will only accept on-line applications received via the Public Service Jobs site. Persons with disabilities or residing in locations that prevent them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Screening:

■ Screening criteria is established to determine which candidates will qualify for further consideration and assessment. During the screening stage, the screening board will review your application to determine if you meet the essential education and essential experiences. However, some managers may opt to use asset education and asset experiences as well. This is why it is essential to provide concrete examples when answering the experience questionnaire section in your application.

■ If you are a candidate that has been “screened-in,” this means that you may undergo further assessment to determine if you meet the other essential and/or asset criteria (i.e. knowledge, abilities, competencies, etc.).

Assessment:

■ Managers can use a combination of assessment methods they deem relevant. Some common assessment methods are written exams, interviews, and reference checks. However, managers have the flexibility to use role-play, simulations, and performance / talent management considerations as part of their assessment.

■ When candidates are invited to the assessment stage, they will be notified of the qualifications being assessed and the assessment method (interview, written take home test, etc.). To help you prepare for assessment, you should think about examples that will best highlight how you meet the qualifications being assessed. During the assessment, use the “STAR” method to best explain your example. STAR stands for the following:

▪ Situation: Think of a situation in which you are/were involved.
▪ Task: Describe the tasks involved in the situation.
▪ Action: Specify what actions you took to achieve your results.
▪ Results: What results followed due to your actions? List them and describe each one briefly.

■ Based on the hiring division’s needs, additional essential qualifications, asset qualifications, organizational needs, operational requirements and/or conditions of employment may be identified and applied during the assessment and/or selection of candidates.

■ Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

■ Depending on the number of applicants, needs and/or plans, volume management strategies such as, but not limited to, top-down approach, cut-off scores, asset selection, random selection and/or assessment may be used for the purpose of managing applications/candidates and/or determining which candidates will continue in the staffing process. Should a volume management strategy be used, communication regarding the application of the strategy will be provided to those candidates who are impacted.

■ 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.

■ Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
- Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team.
- Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience.
- Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications.

■ Candidates from outside the federal public service may be required to pay for travel and relocation costs associated with this selection process.

■ Proof of education will be required. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca.

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.