Policy and Statistical Analysts

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Assessment accommodation

Duties

EC-03/EC-04 Policy Analysts
• Develop and prepare discussion, technical, position and policy papers, briefing notes, presentations, corporate reporting documents, and ministerial correspondence.
• Prepare and present strategic advice, recommendations or economic findings to senior management.
• Participate in and/or lead project teams; participate in multidisciplinary, interdepartmental or intradepartmental working groups.

EC-03 Statistical Analysts / EC-04 Statisticians
• Acquire data from various sources and conduct data cleansing and standardization, and support procedures for producing regular statistical reports.
• Conduct analysis and reporting of data, including data visualization and basic statistical summaries and classical statistical analysis.
• Participate in and/or lead project teams; participate in multidisciplinary, interdepartmental or intradepartmental working groups.

Work environment

Are you looking for a work environment where your knowledge, ideas, and professional opinions are valued? Do you want to be part of a collaborative, supportive team? Apply!

Come work in an organization that is passionate about helping the Canadian grain sector produce the best grain in the world. We are one of the few Government of Canada departments headquartered outside of Ottawa. In Winnipeg, you can enjoy all of the benefits of working in one of Canada’s largest cities, but with a small town feel thanks to our prairie hospitality!

The CGC is a significant part of Canada’s dynamic and diverse agricultural sector. We regulate grain handling in Canada, set grain standards and conduct research on grain. At the CGC, we strive to live our values of excellence, integrity, respect and accountability. We promote work-life balance. We have an Employee and Family Assistance program to support you and your family.

Intent of the process

This process will be used to staff (2) positions immediately: (2) indeterminate EC-04 Policy Analysts.

The EC-03 Policy Analyst, EC-03 Statistical Analyst and EC-04 Statistician positions are anticipatory at this time.

A pool will be created to staff similar positions with various linguistic profiles and tenures (indeterminate, specified term, acting, deployment, secondment).

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION:
Both Streams (EC-03 and EC-04)
• Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in economics, agribusiness, business/public administration, sociology, science (any field), engineering or statistics.

Candidates must always have a university 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:
Both Streams (EC-03 and EC-04)
• Experience* in conducting research and analysis to support the development or implementation of policies, programs, legislation or regulations.
• Experience* in using spreadsheet software (e.g., MS-Excel, Lotus).
• Experience* in developing written documents, such as briefing notes, reports, presentations, and assessments.

EC-04 – Policy Analyst
• Experience* in developing regulatory and or legislative packages.

EC-04 – Statistician
• Experience* in using SAS™, R or other programming language for data processing.
• Experience* in data-querying such as SQL.

*Experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the performance of the duties for a period of two (2) years.

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

EDUCATION:
Both Streams (EC-03 and EC-04)
• Graduation with a master's degree from a recognized university with specialization in agricultural economics, economics, science, engineering or statistics. The courses for the specialization do not necessarily have to be part of a degree program in the required specialization.

Specialization may include: Public Sector Management or Policy Development.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Both Streams (EC-03 and EC-04)
• Experience preparing Memoranda to Cabinet, Treasury Board Submissions, legislative and/or regulatory proposals.
• Experience in analyzing and interpreting legislation, regulations, policies, and directives governing federal departments and programs.
• Experience in working on grain producer and industry issues in a policy, program, or research capacity.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
Both Streams (EC-03 and EC-04)
• Knowledge of data analysis methods and/or tools.

EC-04 – Policy Analyst
• Knowledge of the Government of Canada’s policy, regulatory, and/or legislative development processes.
• Knowledge of the Government of Canada’s reporting processes.

ABILITIES:
Both Streams (EC-03 and EC-04)
• Ability to conduct research and analysis.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
Both Streams (EC-03 and EC-04)
• Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
• Strategic Thinking
• Working Effectively with Others and Independently
• Showing Initiative and Being Action-Oriented
• Adaptability
• Planning, organizing and coordinating

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

KNOWLEDGE:
Both Streams (EC-03 and EC-04)
• Knowledge of Canadian Grain Commission structure and programs.
• Knowledge of data sources from government and industry related to Canadian grain.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Both Streams (EC-03 and EC-04)
• Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice.
• Willingness and ability to travel on occasion.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Secret security clearance

All employees of the core public administration are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and attest to their vaccination status unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground for discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

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

On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced details of its plans to require vaccination across the federal public service.

As per the new Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, federal public servants in the Core Public Administration and members of the RCMP must attest to their vaccination status. The requirement for employees to be fully vaccinated applies whether they are teleworking, working remotely or working on-site. This is a condition of employment and it applies to indeterminate (permanent), determinate (term), casual, and student hiring. Should you reach the point in the selection process where it is necessary to verify terms and conditions of employment then the hiring manager or a human resources representative will contact you in order to complete an attestation.

Candidates will be asked, as per the application process, to answer screening questions for each essential and other criteria (education and experience). Candidates will have to provide specific examples, for each screening question demonstrating how they have acquired the education and experience criteria.

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.

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

In order to manage the number of applications in the selection process, management may use top down consideration of scores at various steps in the process, to determine the number of candidates who will be further considered in the process.

Confirmation of receipt of applications will not be sent by Canadian Grain Commission; only candidates successful in the screening process will be contacted.

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.