Senior Policy Analyst

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THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate is a dynamic individual with strong horizontal leadership skills and a strong concern for interpersonal relationships. Someone who is passionate about the integration of science and public policy and who wants to engage in an outstanding team and organization.

Duties

As a Senior Policy Analyst, you will be responsible for producing strategic and corporate analyses and documents to support the Director of P&O Planning & Operations in his file management and decision-making. You will contribute to the integration of science and public policy in collaboration with the management team, managers and project leaders of the Laurentian Forestry Centre (LFC).

You will also need to demonstrate horizontal leadership to establish and maintain strategic relationships with other Canadian Forest Service research centers, representatives from headquarters, other federal and provincial departments, and external partners in the various research projects involving the LFC.

Work environment

A CAREER WITH THE CANADIAN FOREST SERVICE
The position is located in Quebec City, a few steps away from the campus of Laval University. Quebec City is located on the shores of the St. Lawrence River in the French-speaking Canadian province of Quebec. Founded in 1608, it is one of the oldest cities in North America. Its fortified colonial center makes it a UNESCO World Heritage City.

The position is with the Canadian Forest Service (CFS). The CFS is the national and international voice of Canada's forest sector. The organization is part of Natural Resources Canada. The CFS provides scientific and policy expertise and advice on national forest sector issues. It works closely with Canada’s provinces and territories to ensure sustainable and healthy forests for the benefit of our country and the world.

Specifically, the position is located in one of six research centers across the country, the Laurentian Forestry Centre. The center is oriented towards research activities and the transmission of knowledge on the forest ecosystem, its components and their interactions.

The incumbent will collaborate within the region with the Laurentian Forestry Centre (LFC) management team, managers, researchers, coordinators of the LFC's research divisions, representatives of the Government of Quebec, as well as collaborators from the university community. At the national level, it will also collaborate with senior policy analysts and the directors of the six research centers of the Canadian Forest Service (CFS).

Intent of the process

A pool of partially qualified candidates will be created. The intent of this process is to fill an indeterminate position in Quebec City, Province of Quebec.

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 in economics, sociology, or statistics.

Notes:
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. If your specialization is not within a degree program, please list the courses you have completed against your economics, sociology, or statistics specialization in your application.

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

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
- Significant experience* in providing analysis, advice and strategic recommendations to senior management** on complex policy issues*** or related to strategic planning.
- Significant experience* in developing or preparing documents for senior management** (such as policy analyses, issue analyses, planning documents, briefing notes or presentations) on strategic issues or initiatives.
- Significant experience* in developing and maintaining collaborative working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.

*"Significant" experience is defined as a minimum of three (3) years of rich and in-depth experience within the last five (5) years, performing the task on a frequent basis.
** Senior Management refers to: Director level and above.
*** "Complex" refers to files that have some of the following characteristics:
 - Multi-dimensional;
 - Involving several groups with divergent interests;
 - Precedent-setting;
 - Have a significant impact on the delivery of a program or service;
 - In the pursuit of departmental or government priorities or likely to receive significant media coverage.

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

EDUCATION:
Master's degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization relevant to the position to be filled.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
- Experience in providing analysis, advice and strategic recommendations to senior management** in the natural resources field.
- Experience in providing analysis, advice and strategic recommendations to senior management** on complex policy issues*** related to engagement, consultation and/or partnerships with Aboriginal peoples.
- Significant experience* in project management or coordination of multi-disciplinary work teams.
- Experience in strategic planning, development and implementation of performance measures to ensure effective accountability.
- Experience in the processes associated with Treasury Board submissions and/or Cabinet of Ministers documents.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Consent to travel and be able to do so.
- Agree to work overtime when required, often on short notice.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
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

COMPETENCIES:
- Effective interpersonal relationships
- Integrity and respect
- Strategic thinking
- Initiative

ABILITIES:
- Ability to analyze, evaluate and synthesize complex information from a variety of sources and make recommendations to senior management**.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Possess a valid driver's license.

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

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent will be considered for deployment. If no deployment is made, applicants from other groups and levels will be considered in the advertised appointment process.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

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.

Depending on the requirements of the position(s) being staffed from this process, for current or future vacancies, any or all of the other qualifications may be applied at the time of staffing. Candidates may be contacted and assessed against these criteria at any time during this process.

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.