Policy Analysts / Senior Analysts

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We are looking for new team members who are strategic and analytical thinkers; organized; motivated; possess strong initiative; are action orientated; have strong cultural competence and written and verbal communication skills; and work well collaborating within a larger team on multiple files.

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Work environment

The Department of National Defence supports the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) who serve on the sea, on land, and in the air with the Navy, Army, Air Force and Special Forces to defend Canadians’ interests at home and abroad. As a civilian employee, you will be an essential part of the Defence Team.

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Intent of the process

This process may be used by the Department of National Defence to fill current and future vacancies in various locations with various employment tenures (temporary and permanent), language profiles, security requirements, and conditions of employment.

A pool of partially qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions within the Department of National Defence, whose duration, language proficiencies and security profiles could vary depending on the position being staffed. Although the current positions are located in the National Capital Region, there may be opportunities to work remotely.

Please note that asset qualifications, top-down and/or random selection may be used to identify which applications will be given further consideration.

For some positions, priority consideration may be given to Indigenous candidates.

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 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

ALL POSITIONS:
EX1: Experience in preparing documents such as project documents, briefing notes, position papers, evaluation reports, strategic plans or presentation decks to senior management on complex matters
EX2: Significant* experience researching and analyzing policy issues and recommending options to senior management
EX3: Experience in leading presentations to partners and stakeholders on policy related files

EC 06 AND 07 POSITIONS ONLY:
EX4: Significant* experience in leading or managing complex policy initiatives
EX5: Significant* experience providing strategic advice (verbal and written) on complex policy issues to senior management
EX6: Significant* experience working with multiple internal and external stakeholders representing diverse interests

FOR SOME POSITIONS (may be required):
EX7: Experience developing positive relationships with First Nations, Inuit or Métis
EX8: Significant* experience in planning and analysis of real property of greening government projects
EX9: Experience with alternative delivery and financing models for real property or greening government projects involving the private sector, such as public-private-partnerships

COMPLEX is defined as: situations that require knowledge of many intricate or interconnected elements and of the relationships between these elements to arrive at a solution. This will be evaluated based on amount and diversity of work handled, the level of autonomy demonstrated and the impact of decisions.

SENIOR MANAGEMENT is defined as: director level and above.

INITIATIVES is defined as: large-scale projects or programs that involve multiple internal and external stakeholders.

*SIGNIFICANT is defined as the depth and breadth of experience that would normally have been gained performing the duties continuously for a minimum period of two (2) years within the last five (5) years.

COMPETENCIES

ALL positions:
CO1: Communication

EC 05 and EC 06 positions only:
CO2: Demonstrating integrity and respect
CO3: Thinking things through
CO4: Showing initiative and being action-oriented
CO5: Working effectively with others

EC 07 positions only:
CO6: Create Vision and Strategy
CO7: Mobilize People
CO8: Uphold Integrity and Respect
CO9: Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
CO10: Promote Innovation and Guide Change
CO11: Achieve Results

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

EDUCATION

AED1: Master’s degree in a field related to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

AE1: Experience conducting analysis and providing advice on Indigenous matters related to reconciliation such as land claims/treaties or engagement/consultation or socio-economic benefits and/or experience leading or managing policy files on Indigenous matters
AE2: Experience in establishing collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
AE3: Experience working on files related to Government of Canada priorities.
AE4: Experience working with any of the three Indigenous peoples: First Nations, Inuit and Metis and/or programs related to their histories, cultures, traditions, values, health issues, socio-economic concerns, beliefs and current realities.
AE5: Experience in the management of human and/or and financial resources.

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

Various language requirements
English Essential, Bilingual non-imperative and Bilingual imperative (BBB/BBB) and (CBC/CBC).

Information on language requirements

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

In support of Strong, Secure, Engaged (SSE) initiative #24, consideration may be given to the spouses or common-law partners of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.

Conditions of employment

Various security requirements:
- 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

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.