Recruitment of Policy Leaders (RPL) - Recruitment of Policy Leaders

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Canada’s Public Service is recognized as a world class public service. Through this one employer:

• you will have access to a variety of opportunities across the country in a broad range of specializations that offers training, development possibilities and career advancement;
• you will have access to work-life balance through a flexible work environment, excellent benefits and competitive salaries;
• you will be able to put your calling to work and have an impact on your community through your contribution and the quality of your work;
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Work environment

Academics, scientists, talented and accomplished professionals: Are you ready to pursue a challenging and diverse career with the Government of Canada?

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of Canadians in the areas you are passionate about?

The Recruitment of Policy Leaders (RPL) recognizes your expertise and previous experience to allow you direct access to intermediate and senior level positions. Provide leadership on multiple and diverse mandates in research, policy analysis, strategic advice, negotiations or the development of laws and regulations.

Take this opportunity to be part of a dynamic network that contributes to the advancement of public policy in Canada. Apply today!

Do you want to know more about it? Join one of the following teleconferences:

- English: 29 October 2019 at 4:30 pm EST
For the English session, dial 1-866-206-0153 and then 5958104# to connect to the call.

- French: October 30, 2019 at 12:30 pm EST
For the French session, dial 1-866-206-0153 and then 7897526# to connect to the call.

Intent of the process

Creation of a pool that will be used by multiple organizations of the federal government to staff positions with various tenures, linguistic profiles and requirements throughout the country, but mainly in the National Capital Region.

Candidates may also be considered for other employment opportunities at various levels within the Government of Canada.

Positions to be filled: 30

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

As part of the application process you will be asked to respond to screening questions about the requirements listed below. Please note that in order to pass the pre-selection stage, it is necessary to answer all the questions for which you meet the requirements:

EDUCATION
Master's degree or doctorate, obtained or will be obtained by December 31, 2020, from a recognized university.

OR

Degree* AND a law degree, both obtained or in the process of being obtained by December 31, 2020, from a recognized university.

*Unless it is otherwise specified (e.g. Master’s degree), the term “degree” refers to a baccalaureate as established by educational authorities.

Note: EC positions require an acceptable specialization in economics, sociology or statistics. 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.

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Have a record of academic excellence supported by a combination of the following elements:

- High level scholarships, such as: Trudeau, Rhodes, Fulbright, Canada's three federal granting agencies (Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC)), Excellence scholarship Indspire, June Opie; OR

- Major academic prizes or recognition, such as: Governor General's Gold Medals, merit awards, departmental or university awards, admission to internationally competitive academic programs; OR

- Publications in peer-reviewed journals or publication of a book by a major publishing house.

Note: All scholarships, awards, recognitions or distinctions listed in your application will be verified and you will be required to provide the relevant proof to support your application when requested.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Have relevant policy experience in the economic, political, legal, social or scientific fields in the following contexts:

- Professional experience; OR

- Conducting research, including community based research, studies, presentations or relevant publications; OR

- Program or policy development or implementation; OR

- Leadership experience with non-governmental organizations, non-profit organizations, government, businesses, consulting firms, think tanks or universities.

AND

Have participated in extra-curricular or volunteer activities in which you have demonstrated leadership or personal initiative to make positive changes in the community through:

- Voluntary service to, or leadership in, a community (e.g. student government, contributions in the voluntary or non-profit organizations); OR

- Personal accomplishment or initiative (e.g. participate in national or international sport competition, leadership role in a NGO, founding a business or other organization); OR

- Recognition through major awards and other forms of public recognition for activities or contributions in the community (e.g. volunteer involvement in the community).

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

Various language requirements
- Bilingual imperative – Level : BBB/BBB being the minimum
- English or French Essential
- Depending on the position being staffed, considerations could be given to bilingual non-imperative

Information on language requirements

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.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of Canada's public policy environment, its challenges and priorities.

ABILITIES AND SKILLS
- Analytical thinking
- Judgement
- Professional values and ethics
- Effective interpersonal relations
- Creativity
- Initiative/Leadership
- Effective communications (orally and in writing)

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

SECURITY
Various security clearance: Reliability to Top secret according to the position to be filled.

Other information

Please note that if you do not respond to communications sent by the RPL team during the selection process within the prescribed time frame, your application will no longer be considered in this process.

ASSESSMENT ACCOMMODATION
Each request for assessment accommodations will be individually reviewed. You will be asked to provide information regarding your limitations. If needed, professional documentation could be requested to determine the appropriate accommodation measures. For more information about assessment accommodation, please visit our website at https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/assessment-accommodation-page.html

APPOINTMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND CONSENT:
Candidates who are deemed qualified via this process must consent to the distribution of their assessment results, résumé and personal information (e.g. biography, proof of all the academic excellence examples or distinctions that were indicated in your application, proof of education and citizenship) to hiring federal organizations.

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.