Social Policy Analyst

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

1. You will be required to complete an online questionnaire when you apply. You must respond to all statements in all categories in order to proceed to the next steps. You must indicate "NO" if you do not have experience in performing a task related to a specific field.

2. All applications must be submitted online through the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS). Do not email, fax or mail in applications, as these may not be accepted.

3. You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

4. Candidates are strongly encouraged to indicate if they meet any of the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed. Meeting one or many of the asset qualifications may be a deciding factor in appointing a particular candidate amongst the qualified candidates. Please note that one, some or all of the asset qualifications could be used at any stage of the staffing process.

5. 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).

6. A variety of assessment tools may be used in the assessment of candidates, such as: * written test, practical test, situational exercise, * oral interview, simulation, presentation, role-play, work samples, performance appraisals and/or * reference checks. Some assessment tools may be administered electronically, others, in-person. (* Indicates those tools that will most likely be used in this process.)

7. Online assessments may be scheduled and applicants will be invited to participate in these assessments via email. Applicants MUST make themselves available within the time span of the testing phase. The written/online exam MAY be administered outside of regular working hours including evenings and weekends.

8. If you are unavailable for the scheduled assessment session, you must inform us immediately. Applicants will be only be rescheduled on a case-by-case basis. Supporting documentation may be required at the time of your request to be re-scheduled.

9. Applicants are entitled to participate in the staffing process in the official language of their choice and are required to indicate their preferred official language in their application profile.

10. NOTE: The PSRS system will time out after 60 minutes which may result in your inability to save your work or loss of data. It is recommended that you draft all responses as well as your CV/résumé in another document on your PC that can be saved (e.g. in MS Word or WordPerfect) and copy/paste into the PSRS system when completed. CIRNAC is not responsible for system problems, which may result in loss or data and/or incomplete or non-submitted applications.

11. CIRNAC 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 CIRNAC 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.

12. Depending on the number of applicants, CIRNAC needs and HR plans, volume management strategies such as random selection, application of one (1) or more assets, top-down approach, and/or cut-off scores MAY be used for the purpose of managing applications/candidates.

13. 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/

Intent of the process

The purpose of this process is to staff one (1) position on a full-time basis in Yellowknife, NT.

It may also be used to staff similar positions with various tenures (deployment, assignment, secondment, acting, term or Indeterminate) within Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) with various security requirements (reliability or secret).

By default, and in the interest of the greater public service, pools created as a result of staffing processes at CIRNAC will be shared with other government departments.

Positions to be filled: 1

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 university with acceptable specialization in Indigenous Studies, Political Science, Public Administration, Economics, Sociology, or Statistics*

*NOTE: Candidates must always have a university degree. The courses for the specialization do not necessarily have to be part of a degree program in the required specialization. The specialization may also be obtained through an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
- Experience in developing and providing policy advice to senior management (director or above) on complex* policy files.

- Significant** experience researching, analyzing, synthesizing, complex information in comprehensive documents [for example: quantitative or qualitative analysis, statistical surveys, studies, research reports, position papers, strategic plans or planning documents, evaluation reports, briefing notes or presentations to senior management (director or above).

- Experience in engaging, consulting and/or negotiating with Indigenous organizations and/or other levels of government.

*Complex: is defined as having one or more of the following characteristics: horizontal, cross-cutting, involving multiple players; sensitive in nature; with competing interests; requiring considerations and management of risk. Candidate MUST provide clear and specific examples in their application.

**Significant: to be evaluated against depth and breadth of activities and the complexity and diversity of handled files over the minimum period of 2 years.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of the Government of Canada’s priorities addressing Indigenous (First Nation, Inuit and Métis) and Northern Issues.
- Knowledge of government jurisdictions and legislative frameworks in the context of Indigenous (First Nation, Inuit and Métis) and Northern Issues.
- Knowledge of objectives and policies in relation to the negotiation and implementation of Indigenous (First Nation, Inuit, and Métis) land claim and self-government agreements.

COMPETENCIES:
- Create Vision and Strategy.
- Mobilize People.
- Uphold Integrity and Respect.
- Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders.
- Promote Innovation and Guide Change.
- Achieve.

ABILITIES:
- Ability to communicate in writing.
- Ability to communicate orally.
- Ability to plan, analyze and make recommendations.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:
- Masters degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with an acceptable specialization in Indigenous Studies, Political Science, Public Administration, Economics, Sociology or Statistics.

Degree equivalency

- Knowledge of the Government of Canada’s central agencies and their roles in: cabinet business, expenditure management, planning cycle, and policy development processes.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population it serves. In support of our strategy to achieve our employment goals for Aboriginal peoples, preference may be given to candidates who, at the time of application indicate that they are an Aboriginal person (self-declaration).

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Willingness and ability to travel to remote locations via small aircraft or vehicle.
- Ability to work overtime on short notice.
- Ability to work in an open office environment.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

- Medical Clearance - In accordance with the Treasury Board Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive, candidates proposed for posting to an isolated post will complete a confidential personal health declaration form for themselves and for their dependants (if any) prior to appointment and at specified intervals.

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.