STREAM 1 - Evaluation Officer / STREAM 2 - Policy Analyst

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

NOTE: Virtual work arrangements may be available and will be determined on a case by case basis dependent on operational feasibility at the time of hiring. This means working from an Indigenous Services Canada office within a regional or national headquarters building. The employee will be expected to perform all functions of the positions remotely from an Indigenous Services Canada office but may report to a manager who is working in another location.

Intent of the process

A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar or identical positions within Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) with various linguistic profiles (English essential, French or English Essential, BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC) and/or requirement, various locations, as well as tenures (indeterminate, deployment, acting, specified period, assignment, secondment) and/or the security clearance (reliability or secret), which may vary according to the position being staffed.

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 economics, sociology or statistics.

NOTE: 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.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES (STREAMS 1 AND 2):

Significant* experience in conducting program evaluation or policy analysis or social science research projects using methodologies involving quantitative and qualitative approaches.

Experience providing strategic advice, presenting findings and recommendations and preparing written briefings for management or senior officials. **

Experience working as part of a team on evaluation or policy or social science research projects.

*Significant experience is defined as the breadth and depth of experience associated with completing the duties of the position for a period of at least two (2) years in the last five (5) years.

**Management or senior officials is defined as executive level positions such as Director, Director General, Assistant Deputy Minister, Vice-President, President (or equivalent).

STREAM 1 (Evaluation Officer):

Experience writing and reviewing evaluation or research reports.

STREAM 2 (Policy Analyst):

Experience in preparing or managing the preparation of three (3) or more of the following comprehensive documents: statistical surveys, qualitative and quantitative studies, research reports, position papers, strategic plans and planning documents, Memoranda to Cabinet, Treasury Board submissions, briefing notes and presentations to senior management (director level or above).

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
(Not essential, but preference may be given to candidates who possess asset qualifications)

EDUCATION (STREAMS 1 AND 2):

Graduation with a master’s degree from a recognized university in a relevant field.*

EXPERIENCES (STREAMS 1 AND 2):

Experience with Indigenous issues or research or working with Indigenous communities or organizations (e.g. First Nation or Métis or Inuit communities).

Experience working with stakeholders such as government organizations, academia and non-government organizations.

Experience using data or statistical analysis software.

Experience working with consultants.

STREAM 1 (Evaluation Officer):

Experience doing work in an evaluation unit.

STREAM 2 (Policy Analyst):

Experience in supporting interdepartmental policy initiatives.

Experience in planning and coordination to support senior level committees or stakeholder events.

*Relevant field as defined by economics, political science, sociology, demography, anthropology, history, psychology, geography, criminology, public administration, and public health administration.

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE (STREAMS 1 AND 2):

Knowledge of the mandate of Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) or Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC).

Knowledge of issues facing Indigenous peoples and the department (ISC or CIRNAC).

STREAM 1 (Evaluation Officer):

Knowledge of the federal government’s Policy on Results and its associated Directives.

Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research and evaluation methods and practices.

STREAM 2 (Policy Analyst):

Knowledge of the role and responsibilities of central agencies such as Treasury Board Secretariat, Privy Council Office, Department of Finance Canada.

Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods for supporting policy, legislative, or regulatory options for decision making.

ABILITIES (STREAMS 1 AND 2):

Ability to plan and carry out research, analyze and interpret data and synthesize complex information.

Ability to effectively communicate in writing.

Ability to effectively communicate orally.

Ability to work under pressure in a demanding, complex and fast-paced environment with conflicting priorities and tight deadlines.

Ability to work with a variety of stakeholders.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES (STREAMS 1 AND 2):

Demonstrates integrity and respect.

Works effectively with others.

Shows initiative and is action oriented.

Judgement.

Analytical thinking.

Adaptability.

Effective interpersonal skills.

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

CURRENT AND/OR FUTURE ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
(Not essential, but preference may be given to candidates who possess the organizational needs)

Indigenous Services Canada and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada are committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population we serve. In support of our strategy to achieve our employment equity goals, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Women, Indigenous Peoples, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disability.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

STREAM 1 (Evaluation Officer):

A valid driver’s license.

STREAMS 1 AND 2:

Willingness and ability to work occasional overtime.

Willingness and ability to travel within Canada including to remote communities.

Conditions of employment

Secret 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

1) A written examination may be administered.

2) An interview may be administered.

3) Reference checks may be sought.

4) An assignment, secondment, or acting appointment requires approval of your supervisor.

5) Candidates will be required to provide original proof of education as part of this selection process. Candidates with foreign educational credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. You may consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials at www.cicic.ca for further information.

6) Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.

7) You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.

8) Please identify clearly your substantive group and level and your employment status on your resume and/or application form if you are already in the public service.

9) Please note that asset qualifications may be used at the screening stage or any stage during the process.

10) Please ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) is included in your application if you are already working for the public service..

11) 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.

12) Please ensure that your email address is on your application for correspondence. Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

13) All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence and telephone conversations, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

14) Depending on the requirements of the position(s) being staffed from this process, for current or future vacancies, any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements and organizational needs may be applied at the time of staffing.

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.