Policy Advisor

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Assessment accommodation

Persons with disabilities or residing in locations that prevent them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Work environment

What do we do?

The Carbon Markets is responsible for developing and implementing the Pan-Canadian Approach to Pricing Carbon Pollution, including the federal carbon pollution pricing system, and the Clean Fuel Standard, two key initiatives to reduce Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions under the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change.

In anticipation of vacant Policy Advisor positions, we are looking for talented and innovative leaders who are knowledgeable about the environment and climate change policy, and able to advance Canada’s interests in combating climate change and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. Successful candidates could lead team units of other professionals to develop policy and programs, and collaborate with international bodies, industry leaders, provincial, territorial governments, Indigenous and non-governmental organizations to deliver on the Government of Canada’s priorities.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff similar positions with various language requirements and profiles, security requirements, locations and/or tenures within Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Positions to be filled: 1

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.

N.B.: 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 – Significant* and recent** experience in preparing and delivering briefings for senior*** management.
EX2 – Significant* and recent** experience in policy development on a broad range of complex, multi-dimensional and cross-sectoral issues.
EX3 – Significant* and recent** experience in engaging with government and non-government partners and stakeholders.

* Significant experience is defined as having performed a broad range of related activities considering the complexity, diversity, depth and scope of the work handled, as well as the level of responsibility and autonomy demonstrated that is normally acquired over a period of approx. three (3) years.

**Recent is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the performance of the duties during the last five (5) years.

*** Senior Management is defined as a senior executive.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, or CCC/CCC, English Essential, or French Essential.

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
K1 – Knowledge of the federal government’s objectives in the area of environment and applicable legislation.
K2 – Knowledge of the federal government decision-making process, including roles and responsibilities of Parliament, Cabinet Committees and Central Agencies.

Leadership competencies:
• LC1 – Upholding Integrity and Respect
• LC2 – Achieving Results
• LC3 – Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
• LC4 - Leadership

Abilities:
A1 – Ability to analyze, interpret and synthesize information
A2 – Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
A3 – Ability to prioritize and to work under pressure

Personal Suitability:
PS1 – Judgement
PS2 – Effective interpersonal relationships
PS3 – Dependability
PS4 – Initiative

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

Education
AQ1 – Graduate degree

Degree equivalency

Experience:
AQ2 – Significant* experience in developing climate change policies, regulations and programs.
AQ3 – Significant* experience in consulting and negotiating with a wide-range of domestic and international partners and stakeholders on climate change-related issues.

* Significant experience is defined as having performed a broad range of related activities considering the complexity, diversity, depth and scope of the work handled, as well as the level of responsibility and autonomy demonstrated that is normally acquired over a period of approx. three (3) years.

Environment and Climate Change Canada is committed to Employment Equity. In order to ensure a diversified workforce, preference may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one or more of the following Employment Equity groups: aboriginal people, members of visible minority and persons with disabilities groups provided the candidate meets all essential qualifications listed on the job opportunity notice and any applicable asset qualification(s).

Operational Requirements:
- Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice
- Willingness and ability to travel in Canada and internationally

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

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The information provided must enable the Selection Board Members to understand HOW (clear explanation of duties), WHEN and for HOW LONG (date and length of time in months or years), and WHERE (employer and geographic location) the experience was acquired. You will be asked to provide this information during the application process.

Your resume may be used to confirm the information provided. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information. A lack of information may result in your application not being considered any further.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

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

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

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

A written examination, an interview and/or a reference check may be part of the candidates' assessment.

A written examination, an interview and/or a reference check may be part of the candidates' assessment. Your ability to communicate effectively in writing will be assessed through the answers you will provide in all of the screening questions you will be required to answer in the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) questionnaire.

We will only accept on-line applications received via the jobs.gc.ca site. Persons with disabilities or residing in locations that prevent them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

If you are already working for the Public Service, please clearly identify your substantive group and level, your employment status, and PRI on your resume / application.

Candidates will be required to submit a copy of his/her education documentation. 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/.

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.