Policy Analyst, Western Canada Growth Strategy

Important messages

Economies worldwide are facing immense and unique challenges and western Canada is no exception. Western Economic Diversification is in the business of creating opportunity. The Western Canada Growth strategy was developed as a call to action, which invites governments, communities, industry, and other partners to work differently and seize opportunities to position the west for success over the next ten years. The health and economic challenges posed by COVID-19 make this work important now more than ever.

At its core, the Western Canada Growth Strategy is about growing jobs, exports and the economy, and it sets priorities for four pillars: diversification, trade, skills, and communities.

This is an essential time for our organization. We are seeking to support western Canadians, and the Canadian economy through this challenging time by engaging our partners in new ways to grow and diversify the western economy.

We’re looking for a motivated individual who embraces change, can adapt to new business styles, has a demonstrated track record for excellence in partnership building, and can deliver results. Perhaps most importantly, we’re looking for individuals who have a sincere willingness to advocate for and support economic growth in western Canada.

Work environment

As a member of the Grow West team you will be part of a group of highly motivated and collaborative colleagues. Although the team is located across Canada, they do not let distance get in the way of them building an integrated and supportive team culture. Western Economic Diversification is an excellent place to work - confirmed by the 2018 Public Service Employee Survey.

Grow West is a relatively new strategy, and as a result, you will have the task of increasing buy-in and determining how it will be moved forward. Located in Ottawa, this position provides essential secretariat support to facilitate executive-level decision making related to Grow West. You will also be called upon to develop, coordinate, and bring forward executive-level briefing materials

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill a term position until March 31, 2022. A pool of qualified candidates may be used to staff similar positions at this group and level. In addition, this process may be used for various tenures, security requirements and conditions of employment within Western Economic Diversification Canada. As a result of the potential and possible use of the selection process and subsequent pool by hiring managers, we encourage all employees seeking this type of opportunity to apply.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 1,000 words (maximum)

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 in business administration, commerce, public administration, economics, sociology or statistics or a related discipline.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
• Experience providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior management on complex economic development issues, priorities, policies or strategies.
• Experience providing governance support to executive level decision making tables.
• Experience developing and coordinating briefing materials.
• Experience collaborating on policy-related or economic-related initiatives with partners or stakeholders.
• Experience in research and analysis activities on economic or business development issues.

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

Asset Qualifications:
• Master's degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field relevant to the position.
• Experience establishing and maintaining relationships with internal or external stakeholders geographically located in other parts of the country.
• Experience working in a policy related field in the areas of economic diversification, trade, skills, or community economic development.

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
• Knowledge of federal and provincial roles and activities related to economic development in western Canada and their relationship to the mandate and priorities of Western Economic Diversification Canada.

Competencies:
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented
• Working effectively with others
• Thinking things through (e.g. critical thinking, problem solving, and innovation)
• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Excellent oral and written communication

Conditions of employment

• Secret security clearance.
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime.

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

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.