Economic Policy Junior Analyst (STREAM-1) EC-03 & Economic Policy Analyst (STREAM-2) EC-04

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Assessment accommodation

We will only accept on-line applications received via the jobs.gc.ca site.

All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. Following are some of the benefits associated with applying on-line.

- Applicants can create a profile and a resume that can be used when applying for other processes without having to recreate a new application each time.
- Applicants can modify their application/resume at any time BEFORE the closing date indicated on the job advertisement.
- Applicants can verify the status of their applications, at any time.
- Applicants can be notified electronically of tests or interviews and results.
- For some jobs, applicants will find important information, namely the job questionnaire and a complete statement of merit criteria that are only available when applying on-line.

To submit an application on-line, please select the button "Apply Online" below.

Persons who are unable to apply on-line must contact the person listed below prior to the closing date.
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 to staff similar or identical positions at Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) and Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) with various linguistic profiles (French essential, English essential, BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC.) and/or requirement as well as tenures and/or the security clearance (reliability or secret), which may vary according to the position being staffed.

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:

For additional notes and alternatives pertaining to this group, please refer to the Qualification Standards website at
http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/gui/squn01-eng.asp#EC

The minimum standard is:

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in economics, sociology or statistics.

Part A 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.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

Common to both Streams (Stream 1 (EC-03) and Stream 2 (EC-04).

Experience analyzing qualitative and quantitative information.

Experience conducting policy or evaluation or regulatory research and analysis

Experience participating on project teams or working groups involved in policy analysis or policy development or evaluation projects

Stream 2 (EC-04):

Experience providing advice to senior analysts or above on policy, research or
evaluation work;

Experience preparing and writing policy-related documents such as environmental scans, policy
papers, research reports, evaluation reports, briefing notes or presentations

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

Various language requirements
LINGUISTIC COMPETENCIES:

Various language requirements. English Essential or bilingual imperative BBB/BBB or CBC/CBC.

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Common to both Streams (Stream 1 (EC-03) and Stream 2 (EC-04).

Knowledge:

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

Abilities:

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

Ability to analyze and synthesize data from various sources.

Stream 2 (EC-04):

Ability to interpret policies and present findings to management (Director level or above)

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:

Common to all streams (Stream 1 (EC-03) and Stream 2 (EC-04)

Initiative.

Judgement.

Dependability.

Effective Interpersonal Skills.

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

ASSET EXPERIENCE:

Common to both Streams (Stream 1 (EC-03) and Stream 2 (EC-04)

Experience in conducting research and analyzing qualitative and quantitative information relating to Indigenous issues.

Experience working with federal, provincial, territorial, Indigenous, or non-governmental stakeholders.

Experience in planning and coordination to support senior level (Director level or above) committees or stakeholder events.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Willingness and ability to work overtime upon short notice.

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

Conditions of employment

CONDTION OF EMPLOYMENT:

Various Security Levels.
Enhanced Reliability.
Secret.

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

(2) You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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

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

(5) Please ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) is included in your application.

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

(7) All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence and telephone conversations, may be used on the assessment of qualifications. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

(8) 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.

(9) Please note that candidates are responsible for submitting their application by the closing date in order to be considered. No applications will be accepted once the deadline has passed.

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.