Anticipatory: Economist/Policy Analyst & Senior Economist/Policy Analyst

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Assessment accommodation

Duties

Keep your finger on the pulse of the Western Canadian economy! How can western Canadians work together to capitalize on our regional strengths? How can Manitoba create the next generation of heavy vehicles that are clean and smart? How can we align the jobs of tomorrow with the education and skills training of today? How can we strengthen the participation of women, youth, and Indigenous people in the economy? If you think these are interesting questions to answer, this could be your job!

Western Economic Diversification Canada is looking for dedicated and motivated people to support a vibrant economic future in Manitoba and across the West. As a member of the Policy, Planning, and External Relations team in our Manitoba Region, your work will support leaders from across government, business, academia, and not-for-profit communities build partnerships to grow Manitoba’s future. This could be the right fit for you if you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, working on high-profile files, and enjoy collaborating across teams with different perspectives.

Work environment

Governments worldwide are looking for new and innovative approaches to economic development funding and delivery and Western Economic Diversification Canada is at the forefront. We foster a culture of experimentation and innovation to continuously improve how we do business for the benefit of western Canadians. We make strategic investments to grow an inclusive Canadian economy with a focus on business development, innovation, and community development.

Western Economic Diversification Canada was ranked #1 in the 2018 Public Service Employee Survey as Best Place to Work and we have been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers for recent graduates. If you want to be part of a great organization that gets things done for western Canadians, apply to join our team!

Intent of the process

This is an anticipatory process that will be used to create a pool of qualified candidates to fill future vacancies with various tenures.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

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, statistics, public administration, or a related specialization for the position. The specialization may be obtained through an acceptable combination of education, training, and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

For EC-05 and EC-06 Positions:
• Experience leading research and analysis on a broad range of economic development issues and opportunities in Western Canada.
• Experience in applying quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques to the evaluation of policy issues.
• Experience collaborating on policy initiatives with partners and stakeholders.
• Experience preparing briefing materials (such as reports, executive summaries, and briefing notes) on policy issues for senior management.

For EC-06 Positions:
• Significant* experience providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior management on complex** economic development issues, priorities, policies, or strategies.
• Significant* experience in the development and implementation of strategies, policies, or programs.

*Significant experience is defined as having the depth and breadth of experience that would normally be acquired with the performance of full time duties for a period of three years or more.

**Complex policy issues are defined as policy issues that are ambiguous, poorly defined, and require input, expertise, and analysis from multiple sectors, organizations, or disciplines.

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

Operational Requirements:
• Willingness to work overtime when required.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
• Knowledge of economic issues related to Western Canada.
• Knowledge of policy issues related to economic development in Western Canada.

Competencies:
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented
• Working effectively with others
• Thinking things through
• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Excellent oral and written communication

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

Asset Qualifications
• Depth, breadth, and scope in any one or combination of the experience factors.

Conditions of employment

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

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.