Policy Analyst (ANTICIPATORY)

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

Stream 1 – EC-04 – Policy Analyst
Stream 2 – EC-05 – Policy Analyst

In order to have your application considered, all screening questions must be answered. Candidates must provide CONCRETE EXAMPLES which demonstrate how they meet the education requirement and the experience factors listed in the essential and asset qualifications. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities.

FAILURE TO CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE IN THE SCREENING QUESTIONS HOW YOU MEET THE SCREENING CRITERIA (Education and Experience) WILL RESULT IN THE REJECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION.

In addition to completing screening questions you will also be required to complete a text question assessing the following two criteria: “showing initiative and being action-oriented” and “ability to communicate effectively in writing.”

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 does not imply tele-work; rather it means working from a federal government building. The employee will be expected to perform all functions of the positions remotely but will report to a manager who is working in another location.

Work environment

Are you interested in working at a cutting-edge organization that values both your physical and psychological health and wellness, provides rich career development opportunities and rewards innovation? Health Canada is among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2021 in addition to being recognized as Top employer for Young People since 2015 and as Best Diversity Employer since 2010!

Health Canada recognizes the importance of continuous learning, career development opportunities and work-life balance within a diverse and respectful work environment.

The Controlled Substances and Cannabis Branch is responsible for a host of important and challenging files that touch the lives of Canadians including: supporting the legalization and regulation of cannabis; leading and implementing Canada’s Tobacco Strategy; regulating controlled substances and promoting initiatives that reduce and prevent harm associated with substance use; and coordinating the federal response to the opioid crisis.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to establish a pool of fully or partially qualified candidates that could be used to staff similar positions with various tenures in Health Canada 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:
EDU1- 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 taken 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:

Stream 1 (EC-04) & Stream 2 (EC-05)
EX1 - Experience* in analyzing and interpreting information or data from a variety of sources
EX2 - Experience working collaboratively with both internal stakeholders and external stakeholders (e.g., industry experts, Indigenous groups, provincial governments, not-for-profit organizations, national or international organizations)
EX3 - Experience* in drafting a variety of documents, such as background papers, briefing notes, memos, summaries, speaking notes or presentations for management**

Stream 2 (EC-05)
EX4 - Experience in conducting research on economic, social, business or financial issues, and communicating the results of that research to management**

Definitions:
* Experience is defined as the depth, breadth and complexity of experience acquired through the performance of duties or through direct responsibility for a minimum period of two (2) years for the EC-04 and three (3) years for the EC-05.
**Management is defined as a supervisor/superior at the Manager level or above.

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

Asset Education
AEDU - Master’s degree from a recognized university with acceptable specialization in a field relevant to the position

Degree equivalency

Asset Experience
AEX1 - Experience in contributing to the development of regulatory packages, Treasury Board submissions or Memoranda to Cabinet;
AEX2 - Experience in leading project teams;
AEX3 - Experience in contributing to the development and administration of legislation, regulation or organizational policies pursuant to strategic plans and priorities;
AEX4 - Experience in conducting policy/economic analysis or research related to controlled substances, cannabis, tobacco, vaping products and/or health issues;
AEX5 - Experience conducting cost-benefit analysis;
AEX6 - Experience in performance measurement and/or evaluation activities;
AEX7 - Experience in strategic planning and/or in corporate reporting;
AEX8 - Experience in providing advice on policy matters related to First Nations, Inuit or Métis, or participating in formal consultations or negotiations involving Indigenous peoples of Canada.

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

Various language requirements
English Essential
Bilingual Imperative: BBB/BBB; CBC/CBC

Information on language requirements

Abilities:

Both Streams
AB1 - Ability to communicate effectively in writing;
AB2 - Ability to communicate effectively orally;
AB3 - Ability to manage and deliver on multiple priorities within demanding and competing timelines;
AB4 - Ability to work independently;

Personal Suitability:
Stream 2 (EC-05)
PS1 - Strategic thinking;

Stream 1 (EC-04) & Stream 2 (EC-05)
PS2 - Showing initiative and being action-oriented;
PS3 - Judgement;
PS4 - Attention to detail;
PS5 - Respectful of Diversity;
PS6 - Dependability;

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

Operational Requirements
Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Secret level security clearance may be required for some positions

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

Reference checks will be sought.

Candidates will be required to provide proof of education credentials (i.e. original version of diploma or transcript(s)) if or when invited to the interview stage. It is the candidate’s responsibility to obtain the appropriate documentation from the recognized educational institution.

An interview will be administered.

A written exam will be administered.

The Public Service of Canada recognizes that the diversity of its employees’ population contributes to its strength and integrity. We are committed to achieving employment equity and developing a highly capable workforce that is representative of Canadian Society. We therefore encourage women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups to apply and declare themselves as part of one or more of the above mentioned Employment Equity Designated Groups.

Acknowledgement of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Please note that depending on the number of applicants, needs and HR plans, we may be applying asset criteria and/or ranking for the purpose of managing the volume of applicants.

Volume management strategies may be used (for example: top down approach may be used)

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.