Writing and Analysis Officer

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Duties

A number of federal departments now offer job description writing and editing services. This expansion in service is aligned with the growing need for accurate and up to date job descriptions, particularly in the context of government-wide classification initiatives. To deliver on these new services, the Organization and Classification Centres of Expertise (OCCOE) at Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), at Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), at Correctional Service Canada (CSC), at Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) and at Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) now have dedicated teams whose mission is to simplify and streamline the job description writing process for internal clients, and provide technical writing support to Human Resources (HR) advisors.

If you have a passion for writing, research, and analysis, join our professional and dynamic teams! As a Writing and Analysis Officer, you will deal directly with managers and executives from all our internal client groups, and develop unique and standardized job descriptions and job evaluation rationales in accordance with applicable departmental and central agency guidelines, bulletins, policies, directives, and best practices. This opportunity is an ideal point of entry for those interested in a career in Human Resources, Communications, or Economic Studies and Social Sciences within the Federal Public Service.

Work environment

The salary is negotiable upon entry into the public service (within the range specified above).

In addition to generous paid time off, you will also start contributing to one of the best pension plans in Canada and benefit from excellent medical and dental insurance coverage.

Intent of the process

A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates may be established from this selection process and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures, various linguistic profiles as well as various security clearances within the Government of 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
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in journalism, translation, technical writing, literature, languages, education, administration or any other area of study deemed acceptable by the employer.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Experience in conducting research used to prepare written documents.
Experience in editing and writing various types of documents, such as reports, job descriptions, briefing notes, memos, or technical/scientific documents.

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 in an area of study deemed acceptable by the employer.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Experience in conducting interviews in order to collect information.
Experience in providing document editing and writing services in a professional environment.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual - Imperative (CCB/CCB)
English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of guidelines and best practices in editing and writing technical documents and articles.

ABILITY
Ability to analyze, compare and summarize information
Ability to use MS Office suite
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to work effectively under pressure with changing priorities and to meet deadlines

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
Attention to detail
Effective Interpersonal Skills
Judgement
Dependability
Client Service Oriented

Conditions of employment

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

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.