Economic and Policy Analyst EC-04 / Economist and Policy Advisor EC-05

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Stream 1: Economic and Policy Analyst EC-04
Stream 2: Economist and Policy Advisor EC-05

Duties

These positions at Fisheries and Oceans Canada contribute to economic and socio-economic analysis supporting policy development and decision making. The analysis work includes on a wide variety of issues related to sustainable management of Canada’s aquatic resources and ecosystems and the economic prosperity of the fishing and marine industries. More specifically, some of the areas of focus are commercial fishing in maritime waters, species at risk, marine protected areas, small craft harbours, Indigenous fisheries, aquatic invasive species, and aquaculture.

Duties may include:
-Conducting quantitative and qualitative economic analyses, including cost-benefit analysis, economic impact, statistical, break-even and/or econometric analysis.
-Conducting projects and providing expert advice and recommendations to managers and senior managers.
-Working collaboratively across the organization, and possibly with representatives from other departments and international organizations to develop advice, analysis or frameworks.
-Responding in a timely manner and managing ad hoc requests from senior management or other sectors, as required.

The depth and level of responsibility in performing these tasks varies according to position level.

Work environment

Fisheries and Oceans Canada is a federal institution, responsible for safeguarding our waters and managing Canada's fisheries and oceans resources. The department helps to ensure healthy and sustainable aquatic ecosystems through habitat protection and sound science. We support economic growth in the marine and fisheries sectors, and innovation in areas such as aquaculture and biotechnology.

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) has once again been recognized as one of the best employers for young Canadians.

We are committed to providing a welcoming work environment that fosters respect and integrity, as well as innovation and excellence.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be created and may be used to staff similar positions on a temporary or permanent basis at the Department of Fisheries and Oceans across Canada.

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:
Streams 1 and 2:
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in Economics, Sociology or Statistics.

Candidates must always have a degree. The courses for the specialization do not necessarily have to part of 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:
Streams 1 and 2:
-Recent* experience in carrying out economic, socio-economic and/or statistical analyses.
-Recent* experience in conducting research and analyses to support the development or implementation of policies, programs, legislation or regulations.
-Recent* experience preparing, developing and presenting written and oral reports or summaries.

Stream 2 only:
-Recent* and significant** experience providing advice, recommendations and support to managers or directors.

Note:
*Recent experience is defined as experience generally acquired within the last five (5) years.
**For the Stream 2 (EC-05 level), the experience must be significant. Significant experience is defined as experience generally acquired over a period of two years.

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

The following education and experience qualifications could be deemed essential depending on the position.

ASSET EDUCATION:
Stream 1 and 2:
Master's degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in economics, sociology or statistics

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCE:
Stream 1:
- Experience providing advice, recommendations and support to managers or directors.

Stream 2:
-Experience consulting internal and/or external stakeholders such as federal, provincial or territorial departments and agencies and non-governmental partners.
-Significant** experience in developing, analyzing, and interpreting qualitative and quantitative information and / or socio-economic policies and recommendations specific to fisheries, marine resources, natural resources, the environment or sustainable development.
-Experience conducting cost benefit analysis within a regulatory setting
-Experience coordinating various stages of a complex*** initiative or project.
-Experience working in the context of small craft harbours or other infrastructure programs.
-Experience in managing grants and contributions programs.
-Experience in capital expenditure planning.
-Experience preparing Treasury Board Submissions and/or Memoranda to Cabinet.
-Experience developing and writing briefing notes.

Note:
**Significant experience is defined as experience generally acquired over a period of two (2) years.
***Complex refers to situations that require knowledge of many complex or interconnected elements and the relationships between those elements to arrive at a solution. This will be assessed by the amount, complexity and diversity of work handled, the level of autonomy demonstrated and the impact of decisions.

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

Various language requirements
Including but not limited to Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB, English Essential, French Essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
Streams 1 and 2:
- Knowledge of the approaches and steps of socio-economic analysis.

ABILITIES AND SKILLS:
Streams 1 and 2:
- Ability to analyze and assess socio-economic data.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing. (This ability could be evaluated partially or completely with the application).
- Ability to self-manage workload, set priorities, work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Stream 2 only:
- Ability to analyze complex*** problems and develop strategic advice.

Note:
***Complex refers to situations that require knowledge of many complex or interconnected elements and the relationships between those elements to arrive at a solution. This will be assessed by the amount, complexity and diversity of work handled, the level of autonomy demonstrated and the impact of decisions.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
Streams 1 and 2:
- Integrity and respect
- Working effectively with others
- Initiative
- Reliability
- Judgment

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

ASSET KNOWLEDGE:
Streams 1 and 2:
Knowledge of the fishing industry in Canada and/or administrative Regions of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, such as commercial, recreational and Aboriginal fisheries. Fisheries and Oceans Canada administrative Regions include Newfoundland and Labrador, Maritimes, Gulf, Quebec, Ontario and Prairies, Artic, and Pacific. (This qualification could be deemed essential for the position).

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

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Streams 1 and 2:
- Willingness and ability to travel within Canada.
- Occasional overtime.

Conditions of employment

Various security clearance (Reliability or 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

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Persons who are unable to apply on-line must contact the person listed below prior to the closing date.

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.

Reference checks may be sought.
An interview may be administered.
A written examination may be administered.

Candidates invited to an interview will be required to bring proof of their education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/

Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. A candidate may be appointed to a position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications or operational requirements. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

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. Candidates may be contacted and assessed against these criteria at any time during this process.

Please note that the information provided may be considered in the assessment of any of the essential or asset qualifications, including the ability to communicate effectively in writing.

It is your responsibility to ensure that your email and contact information are maintained with the hiring board AND in your Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) account. As all of the communication for this process will be conducted via the email address provided in your application AND via your PSRS account, it is your responsibility to ensure that you check for messages regularly and to ensure that your email address accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email or filter them to a junk mail folder). Failure to respond to key messages may result in your being eliminated from this process.

Please note that candidates can be eliminated by the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) based on PSRS screening questions.

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.