Policy Analyst EC-03 / EC-04

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Duties

A policy analyst in the Regulatory Affairs Section of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Directorate provides analysis, advice and guidance to all ECCC programs in the development and approval of these regulatory initiatives. With an average of over 100 regulatory initiatives in development every year, the work environment in the Regulatory Affairs Section is fast-paced and exciting. Analysts have several files they support at a given time, and are in turn supported by an extraordinary team and a manager who has recently been awarded with the departmental Inspiration Award.

Stream 1 (EC-03)
The EC-03 Policy analyst position supports experienced regulatory teams at ECCC on files that are often standard regulatory amendments that are more routine in nature. This provides an opportunity for the individual to learn, and to support more senior staff on the complex files. The EC-03 Policy Analyst will also assist on various yearly projects such as the annual count of administrative burden of regulatory requirements and the Regulatory Stock Review plan.

Stream 2 a) (EC-04)
The EC-04 Policy analyst position supports moderate to experienced regulatory teams at ECCC on files that are more routine in nature, and on files that require more complex analysis and support. This provides an opportunity for the individual to learn, and to work with more senior staff on the more complex files. The EC-04 Policy Analyst will also be asked to lead on projects such as developing the departmental Forward Regulatory Pan.
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A policy analyst in the Legislative Governance Division of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Directorate provides analysis and guidance to all ECCC programs in regards to the development of new legislation or amendments to existing legislation. ECCC’s statutes are the backbone of our mandate and programs. We are results-driven policy wonks passionate about making meaningful contributions to the Department’s mandate through our environmental laws. We offer a positive and dynamic work environment, with colleagues who are ready to take on the challenge of helping the Department make decisions on environmental laws. We also offer opportunities to roll up your sleeves, share ideas and push beyond your comfort zone.

Stream 2 b) (EC-04)
The EC-04 legislative policy analyst in the Legislative Governance Division supports:
• the development of proposals for new legislation or amendments to existing legislation in collaboration with relevant ECCC programs or other federal departments;
• the drafting of the new legislation or amendments to existing legislation ;
• the resulting bill through the parliamentary process; and,
• the development of advice on Private Members’ Bills and relevant reforms led by other departments that impact the environment.

The EC-04 legislative policy analyst in the Legislative Governance Division is also expected to develop and maintain expert-level knowledge of ECCC laws or other environmentally related federal statutes and conduct research on existing, emerging and crosscutting legislative policy issues.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff five (5) positions on an indeterminate basis with a bilingual imperative BBB/BBB language profile. A pool of partially qualified candidates may be established and used to staff similar positions with various tenures and different security and language requirments.

Positions to be filled: 5

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION:
(All Streams)
ED1.Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in economics, sociology, or statistics.

Stream 2 b) (EC-04):
ED2. For legislative-related positions, in addition to meeting the minimum standard above, the candidate must also have the specialization in law.

Note applicable for all streams:
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 streams)
EX1. Experience contributing to or writing materials such as briefing materials, reports, presentations, discussion papers or memoranda.
EX2. Experience conducting research and analysis in relation to policies, strategies or programs.
EX3. Experience working on a project that involves a collaborative process.

(Stream 2 a) and b) EC-04)
EX4.Experience analyzing issues and developing strategies or options.

Throughout the poster, experience is defined by a wide range of activities, its depth, breath, complexity that is normally acquired over a period of approximatively twelve months.

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

ASSETS

EDUCATION:
Stream 2 (EC-04)
AED1.Advanced degree in a field related to the environment.
AED2.Professional law degree (e.g : LL.B, J.D, B.C.L)

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Stream 2 (EC-04)
AEx1. Experience in conducting research or policy development related to environmental legislation or regulations.
AEx2. Experience working in a field related to the environment.
AEx3.Experience in developing statutes or regulations.
AEx4.Experience working on Memoranda to Cabinet or Parliamentary processes.
AEx5. Experience working in a regulatory or legislative program or on regulatory or legislative issues.
AEx6. Experience conducting research and analysis related to environmental or legal issues.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
(All Streams)
K1. Knowledge of social and economic issues having a bearing on environmental laws or regulations and related policy development.
K2.Knowledge of federal environmental legislation or regulations.

(Stream 2 a) and b) EC-04)
K3. Knowledge of the regulatory or legislative process of the federal government, including the role of Parliament, Cabinet Committees, central agencies and departments in that process.

ABILITY:
(All Streams)
A1. Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A2. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A3. Ability to plan, organize and prioritize.
A4. Ability to synthesize.

(Stream 2 a) and b ) EC-04)
A5. Ability to conduct legal or policy research and analysis.
A6. Ability to identify key information and provide advice and recommendations.
A7. Ability to work effectively under pressure.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
(All Streams)
PS1. Thinking things through
PS2. Effective interpersonal skills
PS3. Initiative
PS4. Reliability
PS5. Adaptability

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

Environment Canada's commitment is to the creation of an inclusive organization wherein diversity is integrated throughout the organization. In support of achieving a representative workforce and our employment equity goals, consideration may be given to qualified candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the Employment Equity groups.

Willingness to work overtime occasionally.

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

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, 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.