Business and Planning 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

In support of achieving a diverse workforce, preference may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and women.

Intent of the process

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies.

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
ED1 - A secondary school diploma OR an acceptable combination of education, training, and/or experience that is relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES
EX1 - Experience to analyze financial or business planning information and provide interpretation and advice to management.

EX2 - Experience collaborating with clients and stakeholders.

EX3 - Experience writing briefing materials, summary notes, reports or presentations.

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

EDUCATION (ATOUT)
AED1 – Post-secondary education or training in business administration or other relevant field.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE (ASSET)
AEX1 - Experience using financial systems (such as SAP, Abacus, MRS, SMIS or Cognos).
AEX2 - Experience in providing direction to administrative staff or management on governmental policies and procedures.

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

Various language requirements
English Essential, Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES
A1 – Ability to analyze and synthesize data from a variety of sources in order to identify needs, gaps and put forward recommendations.
A2 - Ability to plan and organize work, set priorities and to meet deadlines.
A3 - Ability to work with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
A4 - Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A5 - Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABLITIES
PS1 - Showing Initiative and Being Action-Oriented
PS2 – Dependability
PS3 – Effective interpersonal relationships
PS4 - Thinking Things Through

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

KNOWLEDGE (ASSET)
AK1 – Knowledge on governmental business planning cycle.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Reliability security clearance.
Work overtime on occasion and short notice.
Flexible work hours when required.
Travel on occasion.

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

GENERAL INFORMATION

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews). It is the responsibility of the candidate 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). We will mostly communicate by email, so be sure to keep your contact information up-to-date. It's your responsibility.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

Proof of your education credential(s) will be required.

ASSESSMENT STRATEGY

Reference checks may be sought.

An exam may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Qualifications indicated on this advertisement may be assessed throughout the selection process effective from the time you submit your application. This includes any correspondence (written or oral) with Human Resources and Management.

Pass marks will be established for each qualification. However, achieving the pass mark is not a guarantee of an appointment or that candidates will be put through the next stages of the assessment process. A cut-off score, top-down approach or random selection may be used at any step if there is a sufficient number of candidates to meet anticipated staffing needs.

Timelines for this process are very strict. The onus is on candidates to make themselves available for each assessment session.

All job applications must be submitted using the website www.canada.ca/government-jobs. No application will be accepted by email.

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.