Strategic Foresight Analyst

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

SALARY AND BENEFITS INFORMATION: Defence Scientists (DS) are career managed within a person-oriented system. In accordance with the DS Pay Plan, both the DS level and salary are based on the individual’s current state of professional development. Successful candidates who are not currently in the DS group will be appointed to the DS level commensurate with their current state of professional development, and at a salary that is in accordance with the Treasury Board Terms and Conditions of Employment Policy. As described in the DS Pay Plan, promotions and salary progression are based on performance: http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=12120

Duties

Strategic foresight analysts provide valuable foresight products for our partners in the Department of National Defence (DND)/Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), Public Safety, and National Security. As an analyst you will play a key role in trend scouting, analysis and interpretation, and developing insights about future opportunities and emerging risks for our partners.

Work environment

Together, DND and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) create the largest, most complex organization in Canada. DND's role is to provide services and support to the CAF in their operations and missions at home and abroad. DND and the CAF work side-by-side to fulfill the Government of Canada’s mission to defend Canada and Canadians and contribute to international peace, security and stability efforts.

In all areas of our business, each one of us has a role in supporting the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in operations and contributing towards the successful delivery of the Defence Policy: Strong, Secure, and Engaged.

Looking ahead – under the BEYOND2020 Public Service renewal framework, we will adopt mindsets and behaviours that will meet the changing expectations of Canadians. The desired outcome is a Public Service that is more AGILE, more INCLUSIVE, and better EQUIPPED. We will continue to move ahead with purpose and intention, making decisions that reflect our values and that position our organization and all those who belong in it—for a successful future.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to appoint two positions on an indeterminate basis.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and used to staff identical or similar positions with various security levels, tenures, locations, language requirements, and linguistic profiles within the Department of National Defence.

Positions to be filled: 2

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 master's degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in data analytics, economics, sociology or other specialty relevant to the position, coupled with acceptable experience.

*NOTE*: Candidates with foreign educational credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. For further information you may consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials at www.cicic.ca.

Degree equivalency

STEP 1 - TELL US
Tell us about you! We want to know who you are and how you would contribute to the Defence Research and Development Canada mandate. Be sure to include examples that demonstrate the breadth, depth and scope of your experience.

• Have you conducted analysis and assessed research findings to produce technical and scientific reports and papers? What were the topics?
• Have you developed and provided advice and recommendations to senior leadership on policy and ethical implications of science and technology?
• Explain how you have collaborated in the past with peers in other scientific research organizations, universities, industry or National Defence and security organizations to develop and manage collaborative networks and partnerships.
• Tell us about a time where you had to assess the risks and issues relevant to large organizations?
• Have you conducted any foresight activities? Tell us about it?
• Tell us about a time where you had to develop a technology roadmap? How did you proceed?

*Note: the ability to communicate effectively in writing will be assessed using your application.

STEP 2 – SHOW US
If your application is retained for further consideration, you will be invited to show us your competencies via an innovative assessment process:

• Thinking things through — You are innovative through analysis and ideas
• Working effectively with others - You interact constructively with others, including, outside organizations
• Demonstrating integrity and respect - You hold self and the organization to the highest ethical and professional standards
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented - You demonstrate the ability to accept responsibility for and successfully conduct specific project activities and investigations

*Note: the ability to communicate effectively orally will be assessed in this step

STEP 3 – MEET US
Finally, if your candidacy is retained, we will contact you to meet us in person or virtually so we can get to know you more and determine if any of our opportunities are suitable for you.

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

TELL US MORE: (Assets)
We also want to know a little more about you from other experiences that you have gained. Be sure to include examples that demonstrate the scope, depth and breadth of your experience in the selected areas:

EDUCATION
Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution with a Ph.D. degree in a field relevant to Defence Scientific Research, Development and Analysis.
*NOTE*: Candidates with foreign educational credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. For further information you may consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials at www.cicic.ca.

Certificate in Strategic Foresight from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

• Do you have experience in predictive analytics?
• Do you have experience in intelligence analysis?
• Do you have experience in developing policies and strategies?

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

Various language requirements
English essential
French essential
Bilingual

Information on language requirements

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

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

In support of Strong, Secure, Engaged (SSE) initiative #24, consideration may be given to the spouses or common-law partners of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice.
Willingness and ability to travel as required.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Reliability is the minimum security requirement, various profiles may be applied.

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

Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. Candidates who apply on this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and to make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is the candidate's responsibility to provide any changes to their personal information to the contact indicated on this job advertisement.

You must be prepared to provide the original or a certified true copy of your educational credentials.

In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application. For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills -
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/staffing-assessment-tools-resources/human-resources-specialists-hiring-managers/unsupervised-internet-testing/unsupervised-internet-test-second-language-writing-skills.html

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; only candidates who will be considered further in this process may be contacted.

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.