Policy Analyst and Senior Policy Analyst - Anticipatory

Important messages

Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) is looking for dedicated and motivated people to support a vibrant economic future in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and across the West. WD is routinely ranked as one of the Best Places to Work according to the Public Service Employee Survey. If you want to be part of a great organization that gets things done for Western Canadians, you want to work here!

Please note: as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are primarily working remotely for the time being. Interviews and related assessments will be conducted virtually throughout this staffing process. Applicants are responsible to ensure they have a reliable internet connection and access. If you are appointed to a position, WD will provide tools and/or equipment to support remote work.

Duties

Keep your finger on the pulse of the Western Canadian economy! How can western Canadians work together to capitalize on our regional strengths? How can Manitoba create the next generation of heavy vehicles that are clean and smart or Saskatchewan produce the next global food ingredient or both provinces advance their health science industries during a global pandemic? How can we align the jobs of tomorrow with the education and skills training of today? How can we strengthen the participation of women, youth, and Indigenous people in the economy? If you think these are interesting questions to answer, this could be your job!

Western Economic Diversification Canada is looking for dedicated and motivated people to support a vibrant economic future across the West. As a member of the Policy, Planning, and External Relations team, your work will support leaders from across government, business, academia, and not-for-profit communities build partnerships to grow each province’s future. This could be the right fit for you if you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, working on high-profile files, and enjoy collaborating across teams with different perspectives.

Work environment

Governments worldwide are looking for new and innovative approaches to economic development funding and delivery and Western Economic Diversification Canada is at the forefront. We foster a culture of experimentation and innovation to continuously improve how we do business for the benefit of western Canadians. We make strategic investments to grow an inclusive Canadian economy with a focus on business development, innovation, and community development.

Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) works to develop and diversify the economy of Western Canada by delivering grants and contributions programs and advocating on behalf of the West.

WD is recognized as a top employer because of its support for employees, innovative workplace and ability to make a difference in the lives of Western Canadians. In the annual public service employee survey, WD employees consistently rank the department as one of the best places to work in the federal government.

Why Choose WD:
• Work with amazing people who support each other
• Meaningful work that makes a difference to the country
• Excellent compensation package
• Flexible work arrangements
• Modern work tools and technology

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates (fully assessed or partially assessed) will be established and may be used to staff similar positions at this group and level. This process may be used for various positions and tenures (including but not limited to term and indeterminate appointments, internal assignments, secondments, deployments, acting appointments, casual) as well as various locations, security requirements, language requirements and conditions of employment. The pool of qualified candidates may also be shared and accessed with other federal government departments.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

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, statistics, public administration, or other specialization related to the position.

Degree equivalency

EC-04 Experience:
• Experience researching and analyzing economic policy issues.
• Experience in the development of policy papers and reports that use both quantitative and qualitative information.
• Experience working with large datasets and compiling and analyzing large amounts of complex information from multiple sources.
• Experience in interpreting and reviewing results of research and verbally communicating its findings.

EC-05 Experience:
• Experience leading research and analysis on a broad range of economic development issues and opportunities.
• Experience in applying quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques to the evaluation of policy issues.
• Experience collaborating on policy initiatives with partners and stakeholders.
• Experience preparing briefing materials (such as reports and/or briefing notes) on policy issues for senior management.

EC-06 Experience:
• Experience leading research and analysis on a broad range of economic development issues and opportunities.
• Experience in applying quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques to the evaluation of policy issues.
• Experience collaborating on policy initiatives with partners and stakeholders.
• Experience preparing briefing materials (such as reports and/or briefing notes) on policy issues for senior management.
• Significant* experience providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior government officials on complex** economic development issues and policies.
• Significant* experience in the development and implementation of government strategies, policies, or programs.

*Significant experience is defined as having the depth and breadth of experience that would normally be acquired with the performance of full time duties for a period of three years or more.
**Complex policy issues are defined as policy issues that are ambiguous, poorly defined, and require input, expertise, and analysis from multiple sectors, organizations, or disciplines.

Knowledge:
• Knowledge of economic issues related to Western Canada.
• Knowledge of policy issues related to economic development in Western Canada.

Competencies:
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented
• Working effectively with others
• Thinking things through
• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Excellent oral and written communication

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

Operational Requirements:
• Willingness to work overtime when required.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

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

Asset Qualifications
• Depth, breadth, and scope in any one or combination of the experience factors.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Reliability Status 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

TIPS FOR APPLICANTS: When answering the screening questions ensure that you provide complete and thorough details of your experience. Do not assume that the screening board has any previous knowledge of your background, qualifications, or work history. You must be specific and provide concrete examples/details for each Experience element, as applications will be screened only on the information provided. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being screened out of the competition.

Depending on the number of applicants, the needs and/or Human Resources plans, 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.

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.