Policy Advisor (EC-05) / Senior Policy Analyst (EC-06)

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

This process consists of 2 streams:
• Stream 1: Policy Advisor (EC-05)
• Stream 2: Senior Policy Analyst (EC-06)

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be placed into the pool, and the asset qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

In preparing your application, take the time to demonstrate how you meet all of the essential education and experience qualifications as well any of the asset education and experience that you meet. Provide as much detail and examples as possible. Be specific about initiatives you have worked on; where (occupational title, organization)? When (from, to)? What was your role? What were the tasks involved, actions taken? Clear and concrete examples are defined as descriptions in which you explain in detail the considerations you had, the actions and steps you undertook as well as the final outcome/results, in order to gain the experience you are describing. Lack of concrete examples and details may result in your application being disqualified and you will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information.

Duties

Are you passionate about the environment? Do you want to work on cutting-edge policies? Are you interested in Indigenous rights and self-determination? Do you love working with other people to solve complex problems? Come join Environment and Climate Change Canada’s West and North Regional Strategic Policy team.*

Our analysts:
• gather intelligence;
• analyze trends and environmental issues;
• research new and novel policy topics to support Indigenous rights and reconciliation;
• provide strategic advice;
• engage with colleagues and partners to build consensus on key issues; and,
• represent our department and our region on working groups, committees and in work with our partners.

*West and North Region includes British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut.

Work environment

Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Regional Director General’s Office is looking for talented individuals with expertise in research, analysis, policy development and intergovernmental relations to work on important issues affecting the environment. We are looking for team members who:

• are curious and analytical;
• are comfortable in a fast-paced and dynamic working environment;
• are critical and creative thinkers;
• excel at collaborating with people with diverse backgrounds and interests; and
• have excellent communication skills.

We offer competitive salaries and great benefits like pension, medical and dental insurance and parental leave top-ups. While we do work overtime when needed and our work requires occasional travel, our management team supports work-life balance.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff a one-year term EC-06 in Vancouver, an indeterminate EC-05 in Vancouver, and an indeterminate EC-06 position in Whitehorse.

A pool of qualified candidates may be created and may be used to staff similar positions of varying tenure, various language requirements and profiles, and security requirements within Environment and Climate Change Canada in West and North Region.

Positions to be filled: 3

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:
EDU1: Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in economics, sociology or statistics.

Note: 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:
Both Streams:
EX1: Significant* experience analyzing and synthesizing information from multiple sources on issues or policies to inform strategic decision-making.
EX2: Experience working on multidisciplinary teams with diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
EX3: Significant* experience in developing and providing strategic advice and making recommendations.

*Significant is defined as experience normally acquired through performance of the duties for a period of 2 years or more.

Stream 1 (EC-05) only:
EX4: Experience working with various external partners (e.g., various levels of government, other sectors, academia, and non-government organizations).

Stream 2 (EC-06) only:
EX5: Experience planning and conceptualizing research, program, or policy initiatives.
EX6: Experience consulting and/or collaborating with different organizations or sectors (government, non-governmental organizations, business, and academia) which may have different priorities or interests.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
Both Streams:
K1 : Knowledge of environmental issues, stakeholders, and challenges relevant to Environment and Climate Change Canada.

ABILITIES:
Both Streams:
A1: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A2: Ability to research issues and synthesize information.
A3: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A4: Ability to develop options and recommendations for management.
A5: Ability to collaborate with partners on. projects or policy issues.
A6: Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
Stream 2 (EC-06):
A7: Ability to lead a small team, working group or consultation committee.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
Both Streams:
PS1: Thinking things through
PS2: Demonstrating integrity and respect
PS3: Working effectively with others
PS4: Showing initiative and being action-oriented
Stream 2 (EC-06):
PS5: Leadership

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

Asset Qualifications:
EDUCATION:
AEDU1: Post graduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Both Streams:
AE1: Experience working with Indigenous governments, organizations or communities.
AE2: Experience leading initiatives, projects or programs with multifaceted issues with many interconnected impacts.
AE3: Experience working on Treasury Board submissions and/or memoranda to cabinet.
AE4: Experience working with water-related programs, initiatives, or policies.
AE5: Experience consulting or collaborating with various levels of government, including Federal, Provincial or Territorial, Municipal and Indigenous governments.
Stream 2 (EC-06):
AE6: Supervisory experience

Organizational Needs:
In order to support efforts to achieve a diverse workforce, selection may be limited to applicants who are part of a designated employment equity group: Indigenous people and visible minorities.

Operational Requirements:
Willingness and ability to work overtime, often on short notice.

Conditions of employment

A valid Secret security clearance.
Willingness to travel (locally or across Canada) on an occasional basis.

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

For this process, we find that email is the most efficient way to communicate with you. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts emails from unknown users (some email systems block these types of emails). If you do not wish to receive results by email and if you change your email address during the process, it is your responsibility to inform us.

All communication relating to this process, including your application, email correspondence as well as conversations in person and by telephone, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

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

A random, top down and/or cut off score selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

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.