Senior Policy Analyst

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

Candidates need to demonstrate in the pre-screening questions how they met the education and experience factors listed in the essential qualifications and assets if applicable. Candidates must describe in detail when, where and how they gained the experience. Your résumé will be used as a secondary source to validate the education and the experience described in a candidate’s answers to the pre-screening questions.

Criteria A1, C1, C2 and C3 will be self-assessed and verified using reference checks.
Using the pre-screening questionnaire, candidates must clearly demonstrate with concrete examples how they meet each criteria. In each response for these criteria (A1; C1; C2; C3), candidates must provide the name and contact information of a reference who can attest/confirm the information provided.

Work environment

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We offer a positive, friendly work environment where creativity and collaboration is appreciated. You will work alongside other professionals who share your passion for excellence.


We are located at 160 Elgin Street, Ottawa, Ontario (walking distance to the Rideau Canal). The recently renovated building is located in downtown Ottawa, where you will find various restaurants and easily accessible public transit all within walking distance. It is modern and adaptable to your style. Like to work standing up or sitting down? You choose! Like to exercise? There are exercise classes and training facility in the building, as well as some great walking and biking trails nearby.

Intent of the process

The Agency’s intent is to staff three (3) positions on an indeterminate basis. The positions are bilingual, with language requirements at the advanced (CBC/CBC) or intermediate level (BBB) and require a Secret clearance. A pool of qualified candidates may also be created to staff similar positions at the EC-06 group and level on an indeterminate basis or for a specified period (acting, specified period appointment, assignment or secondment), with various linguistic profiles within the Agency.

Positions to be filled: 3

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 or statistics.

Note: 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:
EX1 – Experience* in environmental/impact assessment, or policy or law related to the environment or natural resources.
EX2 – Experience** in analyzing, synthesizing, developing options and making recommendations on public policy matters.
EX3 – Experience*** in stakeholder, interdepartmental, intergovernmental or international engagement or negotiation.

* This experience requires that a candidate has performed this work as a material aspect of their job for at least two years.
** This experience requires that a candidate has performed this work as a material aspect of their job for at least three years.
*** This experience requires that a candidate has performed this work as a material aspect of their job for at least one year.

COMPETENCIES:

C1 - Showing initiative and being action oriented (Contributes to achievement of organization’s objectives by focusing on achieving results consistent with organization’s values, principles, and standards).

****Please demonstrate how you meet this competence in the pre-screening questionnaire section.

C2 - Working effectively with others (Readily shares information, knowledge and personal strengths, seeks to understand and build on the differing perspectives of others to enhance team efficiency and quality outcomes. Works cooperatively with others and capitalizes on strengths to achieve goals).

****Please demonstrate how you meet this competence in the pre-screening questionnaire section.

C3 - Adaptability (Willingly adapts to constantly changing circumstances while maintaining a corporate perspective; the ability to engage in continuous learning to adjust the application of knowledge, skills and abilities to address new challenges as contextual realities change).

****Please demonstrate how you meet this competence in the pre-screening questionnaire section.

ABILITIES:
A1 - Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

****Please demonstrate how you meet this ability in the pre-screening questionnaire section.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative, CBC/CBC and BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

C4 - Effective written communication (Communicates ideas and information in an effective and professional manner to ensure that messages are understood. Uses language as a flexible tool to share and collect information, to exchange ideas and to openly explore a variety of perspectives, adjusting style and content to each unique individual, audience and circumstance).

C5 - Effective oral communication (Communicates ideas and information in an effective and professional manner to ensure that messages are understood. Uses language as a flexible tool to share and collect information, to exchange ideas and to openly explore a variety of perspectives, adjusting style and content to each unique individual, audience and circumstance).

C6 - Thinking Things Through: Analyzes and synthesizes information to understand issues, identify options and support sound decision making. Understands and processes complex information and exercises sound judgement, considering the situation, the issues, the key players, and levels of government involved. Proposes course of action that furthers the objectives, priorities and vision of the organization.

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

EDUCATION AS ASSET:
- Graduation with degree in law or public policy
- Graduation with degree in environmental science or similar field

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES AS ASSET:
AEX1 - Experience* developing or implementing environmental or impact assessment policy
AEX2 - Experience* developing legislation or regulations.

* This experience requires that a candidate has performed this work as a material aspect of their job for at least one year.

ABILITIES AS ASSET:
AA1 - Ability to develop partnerships or arrangements with other internal or external parties.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Availability, willingness and ability to work overtime as required.
- Availability, willingness and ability to travel as required.

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Secret or Reliability Security Clearance

Note : Candidates must meet this condition and maintain this security level throughout their employment.

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

A written exam will be administered.

An interview will be administered.

A reference check(s) will be used to confirm the information you provided in your self-assessment of the Ability and Competencies A1, C1, C2, and C3.

You will be required to provide proof of your education credentials at a later date.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

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.