Policy Analyst

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

In order to submit a COMPLETE application, you must:
1. Submit your résumé
2. Answer all of the pre-screening questions
3. Write a briefing note

The briefing note will only be evaluated if you clearly demonstrate that you meet the essential qualifications.

When answering the pre-screening questions, you must provide concrete and detailed examples to clearly demonstrate when, where, and how you gained the experience needed to meet the qualifications. Simply saying you have the required qualifications or listing your current duties is not enough.

If you don’t clearly demonstrate you have the required experience and education, we won’t ask for additional information and you will be screened out.

As part of the application process, you will be required to complete a briefing note.
• Note should include the following sections: Summary; Background; Considerations; Recommendations
• As appropriate, the note should include sources/references
• Not should be maximum 1,200 words

In submitting this application, the candidate declares that the briefing note was prepared without assistance.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be created to staff similar positions within Privy Council Office with various language requirements (bilingual imperative BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC, English or French essential), various tenures and various security requirements. The pool of partially qualified candidates may also be open to other Government Departments.

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 or statistics.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

EC-04 & EC-05
EX1 Experience in policy analysis or policy development
EX2 Experience in conducting research on social or economic issues to support the decision-making process
EX3 Experience in preparing briefing materials (such as information notes, presentations, reports, and other communication tools)

EC-05

EX4 Experience in collaborating with internal or external partners or stakeholders.
EX5 Significant* experience in policy analysis and development, and advice.

*Significant experience is defined as the breadth and depth of experience normally associated with full-time performance of duties for a period of at least 2 years.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative (CCC/CCC, CBC/CBC, BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

K1 Knowledge of the Government’s decision-making processes (e.g. Cabinet and Parliament)

ABILITIES

EC-04 & EC-05

A1 Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A2 Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A3 Ability to research and analyze social or economic issues
A4 Ability to synthesize complex information.
A5 Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

EC-05

A6 Ability to provide advice and recommendations.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

PS1 Works effectively with others
PS2 Shows initiative and is action oriented
PS3 Demonstrates integrity and respect
PS4 Thinking things through
PS5 Reliability
PS6 Discretion

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance
Top 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

Depending on the number of applicants, volume management strategies such as random selection, top-down approach, and/or cut-off scores MAY be used for the purpose of managing applications.

Communication for this process will be sent via email or via the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS). It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updates as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process must include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language 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.