Policy Analyst/Policy Advisor/Senior Policy Analyst (Anticipatory)

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Assessment accommodation

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to a pool that will be used to staff future vacancies as positions become available.

This process consists of 3 streams:
• Stream 1: Policy Analyst (EC-04)
• Stream 2: Policy Advisor (EC-05)
• Stream 3: Senior Policy Analyst (EC-06)

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be placed into the pool, and the asset qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

In preparing your application, take the time to demonstrate how you meet all of the essential education and experience qualifications as well any of the asset education and experience that you meet. Provide as much detail and examples as possible. Be specific about initiatives you’ve worked on; where (occupational title, organization)? When (from, to)? What was your role? What were the tasks involved, actions taken? Clear and concrete examples are defined as descriptions in which you explain in detail the considerations you had, the actions and steps you undertook as well as the final outcome/results, in order to gain the experience you are describing. Lack of concrete examples and details may result in your application being disqualified and you will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information.

Duties

Are you passionate about the environment? Do you want to work on cutting-edge policies? Are you interested in Indigenous rights and self-determination? Do you love working with other people to solve complex problems? Come join Environment and Climate Change Canada’s West and North Regional Strategic Policy team.

Our analysts:
• gather intelligence;
• analyze trends and environmental issues;
• research new and novel policy topics to support Indigenous rights and reconciliation;
• provide strategic advice;
• engage with colleagues and partners to build consensus on key issues; and,
• represent our department and our region on working groups, committees and in work with our partners.

Work environment

Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Regional Director General’s Office is looking for talented individuals with expertise in research, analysis, policy development and intergovernmental relations to work on important issues affecting the environment in British Columbia and Yukon. We are looking for team members who:

• are curious and analytical;
• are comfortable in a fast-paced and dynamic working environment;
• are critical and creative thinkers;
• excel at collaborating with people with diverse backgrounds and interests; and
• have excellent communication skills.

We offer competitive salaries and great benefits like pension, medical and dental insurance and parental leave top-ups. While we do work overtime when needed and our work requires occasional travel, our management team supports work-life balance.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to establish a pool of qualified candidates to staff positions with various language requirements and profiles, security requirements and tenures within Environment and Climate Change Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia, Edmonton, Alberta and Whitehorse, Yukon.

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:

EDU1: Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization* in economics, sociology or statistics.

* Candidates must always have a degree. The courses for the specialization do not necessarily have to be part of a degree program in the required specialization. This specialization may also be obtained through an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

EXPERIENCE:

Stream 1:
EX1: Experience conducting research and preparing written analysis on issues, policies, strategies or programs
EX2: Experience working on projects involving multi-disciplinary teams with diverse perspectives and goals

Stream 2:
EX3: Experience conducting research and preparing written analysis on issues, policies, strategies or programs
EX4: Experience working on projects with external organizations (government, non-governmental organizations, business, and academia) who may have different priorities or interests
EX5: Experience leading projects in multi-disciplinary teams
EX6: Experience providing strategic advice to management

Stream 3:
EX7: Experience managing studies, research or strategic initiatives
EX8: Significant* experience working on projects with external organizations (government, non-governmental organizations, business, and academia) who may have different priorities or interests
EX9: Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams
EX10: Experience providing strategic advice to senior managers and executives on complex** issues, policies, strategies or programs
EX11: Significant* experience consulting or collaborating with various levels of government, including Federal, Provincial or Territorial, Municipal and Indigenous governments

* Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally acquired through performance of the duties for a minimum of two years.
** Complex is defined as multi-faceted issues with many different but interconnected impacts.

KNOWLEDGE:

All Streams:
K1: Knowledge of environmental issues, stakeholders and challenges in British Columbia and Yukon
K2: Knowledge of federal government priorities and the mandate of Environment and Climate Change Canada

ABILITIES:

All Streams:
A1: Ability to communicate effectively in writing
A2: Ability to research complex** issues, synthesize information and prepare a written analysis
A3: Ability to analyze issues and develop options and recommendations for management
A4: Ability to collaborate with internal and external partners on projects or policy issues
A5: Ability to communicate effectively orally

Stream 2 and 3:
A6: Ability to work under pressure to meet multiple and conflicting deadlines

Stream 3:
A7: Ability to lead a small team, working group or consultation committee

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

All Streams:
PS1: Thinking things through
PS2: Demonstrating integrity and respect
PS3: Working effectively with others
PS4: Showing initiative and being action-oriented

Stream 2 and 3:
PS5: Leadership

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:
AEDU1: Master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

All Streams:
AE1: Experience working with Indigenous governments, organizations or communities

Stream 1 and 2:
AE2: Experience consulting or collaborating with various levels of government, including Federal, Provincial or Territorial, Municipal and Indigenous governments

Stream 3:
AE3: Supervisory experience

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

It is necessary for the applicant to identify clearly for which stream(s) he/she is submitting an application.

Candidates invited to an interview will be asked to bring proof of their education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript. 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/.

Environment and Climate Change Canada will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. Persons with disabilities or residing in locations that prevent them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes. 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. Please ensure you check your e-mail periodically.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence as well as conversations in person and by telephone, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language (French or English) of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Asset qualifications could be used at the screening stage. Please ensure that your resume clearly indicates how you meet each of assets qualifications (education and experience), if applicable. A person may be appointed even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications. However, it may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

Random selection may be used to identify which applicants will be assessed in this appointment process

Top-down consideration of scores at any stage of this process may be used to determine the number of qualified candidates

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.