Policy Advisor - Anticipatory Process

Update: *Amendment to closing date.

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

The Government of Canada is committed to building a skilled workforce that is representative of Canada's diversity, which includes the recruitment of Canadian Veterans and releasing Canadian Armed Forces personnel:

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/public-service-jobs/canadian-armed-forces-members-veterans.html

We encourage applicants to identify any abilities, competencies, and/or experiences acquired through employment with the Canadian Armed Forces where applicable.

Work environment

At Natural Resources Canada, a Federal government job means developing leadership skills, fostering teamwork, and supporting creativity and innovation. We know it takes people from diverse pools of talent to make this happen. That is why we are looking for people like you. As an employee at Natural Resources Canada you can enjoy diverse employment opportunities, a range of career development programs, and a learning culture that supports you to learn on an ongoing basis. We support balancing your work and private life by offering the benefits of flexible work arrangements.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions at Natural Resources Canada with various tenures (determinate period or indeterminate), various linguistic requirements, language requirements (English Essential, French Essential, English or French Essential and Bilingual) and profile(s) (BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC, etc.)), various security requirements, various conditions of employment and for various locations.

Current opportunities are located in the National Capital Region, however, remote work from other locations within Canada may be considered.

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)

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in economics, sociology or statistics.

Notes:
1. 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.

2. An indeterminate incumbent of a former ES position on June 30, 1967 who became an EC on June 22, 2009, who does not possess the minimum level of education as indicated for Part A above is deemed to meet this minimum educational standard based on his/her education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Recent* and significant** experience in developing and providing strategic advice or complex*** policy analysis, and recommendations to senior management**** on complex*** and high-profile***** issues.

Recent* and significant** experience in planning, conducting, or managing policy initiatives, programs, or projects.

Recent* and significant** experience in representing departmental or government interests and positions with: a) other departments or governments; and b) internal or external stakeholders.

Recent* and significant** experience in leading the preparation of policy documents for senior management****, including briefing notes, PowerPoint presentations, Memoranda to Cabinet, Treasury Board submissions and ministerial correspondence.

Significant** experience representing the Government of Canada in engagements with international organizations, or with the private sector internationally.

Significant** experience in establishing and maintaining effective partnerships with various stakeholders including industry, Canadian government departments, provincial governments, non-governmental agencies, or Indigenous groups.

*Recent is defined as: Within the last five years.
**Significant is defined as the depth, breadth and complexity of experience normally acquired with having performed work, as part of the regular duties of the candidate, in a similar role for a period of at least three years.
***Complex issues involve high-level analysis, multiple stakeholders and linkages, wide ranging implications on different aspects of a sector, and the integration of information.
****Senior management is defined as: Executive level e.g. Director, Director General, Assistant Deputy Minister, Deputy Minister, Minister or equivalents.
***** High profile is defined as: garnering, or ability to garner, attention from mainstream media.

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of important emerging economic and market trends and of policy challenges facing the Canadian energy sector, both domestically and internationally.

Knowledge of international and trade issues, particularly those relating to energy and energy policy, and Canada’s climate change policies and objectives.

Knowledge of Canada’s energy programs, priorities and policies, both domestically and internationally.

Strong working knowledge of the federal policy development process.

Ability to analyze and synthesize complex issues***, and provide strategic advice to senior management****.

Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities, projects, and deliverables simultaneously.

Ability to work effectively, both independently and in a team environment.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Ability to lead projects and teams and perform under pressure.

***Complex issues involve high-level analysis, multiple stakeholders and linkages, wide ranging implications on different aspects of a sector, and the integration of information.
****Senior management is defined as: Executive level e.g. Director, Director General, Assistant Deputy Minister, Deputy Minister, Minister or equivalents.

Effective interpersonal skills
Judgement
Reliability
Flexibility
Adaptability
Initiative

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

Experience working in oil and gas-related issues with industry, other levels government, non-government organizations or Indigenous governments or groups.

Knowledge of the Canadian oil or gas sectors or the Canadian oil refining sector.
Knowledge of Canada’s energy trade environment and partners.

Natural Resources Canada is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. This organizational need may be identified as part of the appointment decision. In such cases, qualified candidates who self-declare as members of a visible minority group, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities or women (in non-traditional occupations) could be considered in priority.

Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally, if required.
Willingness and ability to work additional hours when required to meet urgent requirements.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

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

ASSESSMENT INFORMATION
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.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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.

Applications submitted by email will not be accepted. You must apply on-line through www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs.html.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact the email referenced below under "Contact Information".

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. 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).

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.