Junior Economist

Update: Please note that the selection process has been amended to extend the closing date to March 31, 2020 - 23:59, Pacific Time.

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

AAFC is committed to diversity and inclusion and is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s best diversity employers. We welcome all applicants and strongly encourage candidates to self-declare if they belong to an Employment Equity designated group (i.e. Aboriginal Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, Visible Minorities or Women).

Duties

Responsibilities may include conducting analytical and research work; monitoring and reporting on issues nationally and internationally; identifying and analyzing trends; developing strategies, recommendations and solutions to complex challenges; working collaboratively with team members from across the department and across-government, preparing papers, reports, briefing notes, and presentations.

Work environment

As one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is proud to celebrate our achievement in creating a diverse, respectful, and positive workplace where all employees are valued and recognized for their unique qualities, ideas, voices and perspectives. Our five Diversity and Inclusion Networks (Gender and Sexual Diversity Inclusiveness Network, the Persons with Disabilities Network, the Indigenous Network Circle, the Visible Minorities Network and the Women in Science Network) advance awareness, contribute to departmental initiatives and provide a safe space and mentorship for their members. By embracing diversity and inclusion, our department ensures broader discussions, better decisions, and a more positive workplace.

Intent of the process

Immediate need:
⇨ To staff one (1) position on a full-time temporary basis within Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Temporary positions are not part EC Development Program (ECDP) which is a Professional Development and Apprenticeship Program at AAFC.

The pool can be used to staff similar positions with various linguistic profiles and security level requirements in AAFC.

The pool may be used to fill permanent positions that are part of the EC Development Program (ECDP) which is a Professional Development and Apprenticeship Program at AAFC. The ECDP aims to build a strong EC talent pool and to maximize the learning, development and mobility opportunities for participants. The Program focuses on learning and development opportunities that enable participants to achieve results and develop their qualifications to the EC-05 level. For more information on the ECDP visit:http://www.agr.gc.ca/eng/about-our-department/careers/recruitment-opportunities/economics-and-social-science-services-development-program-for-policy-analysts-and-economists/?id=1505398277336.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Graduation by September 2020, with a degree* from a recognized post-secondary institution with an acceptable specialization** in Economics, Sociology, or Statistics.

Note: *Degree: The term “degree” refers to a baccalaureate as established by educational authorities.

**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. AAFC has established the minimum course requirement as two full courses in economics, sociology or statistics. The specialization may also be obtained through an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

IMPORTANT - You will be asked to provide an updated transcript at a later date.

Degree equivalency

Experience preparing research and analysis in one or more of the following areas:
1. audit and evaluation
2. program evaluation
3. strategic planning
4. trade policy analysis
5. policy analysis
6. market analysis
7. science policy analysis

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

Masters or Post-graduate degree from a recognized university in a field relevant to the position available.

Courses or degree in one or more of the following:
1. Economics
2. Science
3. International trade
4. Data Science

Degree equivalency

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of policy environment, issues and trends.

Knowledge of economic, or sociological or statistical principles, practices, techniques, tools and/or methods.

Analytical Thinking
Interactive Communication
Writing Skills
Teamwork
Initiative
Adaptability
Judgement

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

Knowledge of the agriculture industry and its component sectors as it relates to the mandate of the department.

Knowledge of AAFC priorities, objectives, structure and processes.

Knowledge of external partners and/or stakeholders and/or fora (e.g., governmental and non-governmental).

Operational Requirements:

Availability and willingness to work overtime
Availability and willingness to travel
Availability and willingness to relocate

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - up to a Secret Security Clearance based on the security requirements of the position being staffed.

For permanent opportunities, a willingness to be reassigned to other work managers at AAFC on an as required basis as part of your career development under the EC Development Program (ECDP).

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

Applicants with disabilities:
• Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact the email referenced below under “Contact Information”.
• If you require special accommodation at any stage in the selection process, including technical aid or an alternative method of assessment to ensure an equitable assessment of your qualifications, please inform us as soon as possible.

APPLICATION & CORRESPONCE INFORMATION
Applications submitted by email will not be accepted. You must apply through the "Apply online" link below. 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.

You don’t need to provide a cover letter (just your résumé). Your résumé is required and will be reviewed and used to validate the qualifications described.

We will contact you by e-mail, and/or via your Public Service jobs account. Please ensure that your e-mail address is valid and accepts messages from unknown users. It is your responsibility to regularly check your e-mail and jobs account for communications regarding this selection process. Should we contact you and you fail to reply within the designated time frames, your application may not be considered further.

The Cracking the Code video helps people who are looking for a new career with the Government of Canada to navigate the application process step by step: https://youtu.be/0GW7P3g9hhI

Applications submitted by email will not be accepted.

ASSESSEMENT INFORMATION
You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

All information obtained and communication relating to this process, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications and evaluation of candidates.

Depending on the number of applicants, volume management strategies such as random selection, top-down approach and/or establishing cut-off scores to determine who will continue in the staffing process, may be used for the purpose of managing applications. Please note that although you may attain the established pass mark on any of the assessments used in this staffing process, management may decide to use a higher cut off score.

A written examination and/or an interview may be administered.

Reference checks will be conducted and you will be asked to provide contact information for two employer references. Reference checks will be sought near the end of the selection process. The Assessment Committee reserves the right to contact references other than the ones submitted by the candidates if found necessary, in order to make a suitable assessment of the candidates.

Proof of your education credentials will be required at a later date.

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.