Regional Economic Advisor and Senior Regional Economic Advisor

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Assessment accommodation

Duties

This position is responsible for:
• Conducting research, analysis and reporting
• Undertaking intelligence gathering
• Engaging in stakeholder outreach
• Supporting Ministerial and VIP visits
• Supporting internal corporate initiatives

Work environment

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) is proud to be named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers 2021, National Capital Region’s Top Employer 2021, and Canada’s Best Diversity Employers 2021. These awards recognize Canadian employers with exceptional human resources programs, forward-thinking workplace policies, and exceptional workplace diversity and inclusiveness programs.

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 with acceptable specialization in Economics, Sociology or Statistics

* Acceptable specialization is at least one full year course or two half-year courses in 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

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

EC-05 Experience:

Significant experience* in conducting research and analysis and providing options, recommendations, and advice to senior management on complex issues.

Significant experience* in developing and maintaining positive working relationships with a variety of partners and stakeholders.

Significant experience* in writing and editing documents (e.g. policy papers, research papers, position papers, background papers, briefing notes, presentation decks, etc.) for senior management.

Significant experience* working in a team environment.

EC-06 Experience:

Significant experience* conducting research, synthesized complex ideas, developed options and provided strategic advice and recommendations to senior management.

Significant experience* preparing and providing complex verbal and written briefings, reports, strategic advice and decision documents to senior management.

Significant experience* establishing and maintaining harmonious relationships and networks, and building consensus with partners, and representing your organization by participating in various fora/committees.

Significant experience* leading or coordinating various stages of a complex initiative or project.

Significant experience* leading project teams, working groups and/or working level discussions of a multi-disciplinary nature to reconcile different viewpoints, to integrate and influence strategies and plans, and to recommend options to decision makers.

* Significant is defined by the depth, breadth, complexity, variety and level of autonomy associated with having performed the duties at work for a period of at least 2 consecutive years.

KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of information sources, research techniques and quantitative and qualitative analysis methods necessary for the analysis of economic policy issues.
- Knowledge of the British Columbian economy and factors that affect economic development.
- Knowledge of current federal and provincial economic programs, policies, priorities and issues with a focus on British Columbia.

COMPETENCIES:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- Analytical thinker able to analyze and interpret data, assess impacts, and develop recommendations;
- Adaptability and a professional juggler able to manage multiple/competing priorities;
- Integrity, dependability, and respect;
- Working effectively with others and a strong collaborator and relationship builder;
- Showing initiative and being action-oriented;
- Results focused; and
- Strong research capabilities.

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

Education (ASSET):
- Graduation with a Master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in economics, sociology, statistics, business/commerce, political science, public policy, mathematics or a related field

Degree equivalency

At ISED, diversity is our strength. If you are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a visible minority, please let us know by completing the Employment Equity (EE) section in your application. Appointments of members of these EE groups ensure our workforce is inclusive and representative of the Canadian public we serve.

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Reliability Status or Secret security clearance for EC-05
- Secret security clearance for EC-06

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Willingness and ability to work overtime
- Willingness and ability to travel

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

- An interview and a written exam may be administered.
- Reference checks may be conducted upon appointment.
- Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.
- Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required; Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).
- Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
- If you do not fully complete the screening questions as instructed, you will be screened out.
- Depending on the number of applicants, Department needs and HR plans, volume management strategies such as random selection, top-down approach, and/or cut-off scores MAY be used for the purpose of managing applications/candidates

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.