Junior Economist

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Assessment accommodation

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Asset qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and asset 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.

In many selection processes, the first step is screening. It's during the screening phase that the Assessment Board will decide whether your application will be considered further or will be rejected.

Complete the Application Screening Questionnaire thoroughly, by demonstrating how you meet the Education and Experience Criteria listed under “Essential Qualifications” and “Asset Qualifications”. Use concrete examples and dates by using the STAR technique, describing:
• The situation including dates;
• The tasks you were required to achieve;
• The actions you took; and
• The results of your actions.

Do not simply answer “Yes” or refer to your résumé. Should your examples not be concrete enough or should they contain insufficient details, your application may be rejected. We will not contact you to obtain further information.

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

Duties

Economists will be involved in all aspects of the office’s work, applying their economic skills to: tracking Canada’s international trade and investment performance including through contributions to the Department’s flagship State of Trade report and other products; providing advice to policy-makers such as through identifying priority sectors and markets; and performing analysis and research on current issues such as supply chains, inclusive trade, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), etc.

Work may involve collaboration with colleagues within the Office of the Chief Economist, other divisions within Global Affairs Canada, other federal government departments, as well as academia and international organizations.

Recruits will undertake research on a variety of issues relating to the Department’s mandate such as the importance of trade to the Canadian economy, the impact of trade agreements, the performance of Canadian exporting firms, and foreign direct investment.

Work environment

The Office of the Chief Economist reports and advises on international trade and economic issues, including global, regional and sectoral trends and developments; and undertakes trade and economic research and analysis in support of Global Affairs Canada's various functions, including: trade and investment policy, including negotiation of international agreements; international business development; foreign affairs and international development policy; and attraction of foreign direct investment.

Intent of the process

A fully or partially qualified group of candidates may be identified and may be used to staff future term and indeterminate vacancies as well as to fill identical or similar positions at Global Affairs Canada with tenures that may vary according to the positions being staffed (ex. indeterminate, specified period, acting) which may have various language requirements such as Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, English or French and English essential.

Applicants meeting the essential qualifications will be included in a pool of qualified candidates which can be drawn on by the Department in the future.

As this is a collective staffing process, the qualifications required may differ from one position to another. Our staffing process allows hiring managers to identify their individual needs for the position they are looking to fill. One or more of the asset qualifications may be used to identify candidates who are a good potential fit for a particular position.

Only applicants who meet the essential qualifications will be advised by e-mail that they have been placed in the pool of candidates.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION
A master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in Economics (more than half of graduate level courses in economics). Candidates must be able and willing to successfully complete their Master's degree by December 31, 2021.

Qualifications will be validated. You will be asked to provide copies of your transcripts and/or diplomas at a later step in the assessment process.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Experience in conducting economic analysis using quantitative data.

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

Various language requirements
- English or French essential
- Bilingual imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of economic theory; particularly the theory of international trade.

Knowledge of key global trends and developments, and Canadian international trade priorities.

Knowledge of economic data sources and their appropriate utilization.

ABILITIES
Analytical thinking.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

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

ASSET EDUCATION
Candidates having obtained academic scholarships, prizes, or awards.

Candidates having obtained high grades in their undergraduate and/or graduate course.

Candidates having obtained high grades in international trade or related courses.

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCE
Work experience related to economic research, volunteer work, student employment (e.g. Teacher's Assistant, Research Assistant).

ASSET ABILITIES
Critical Judgement

Interpersonal Relations

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

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

-Reference checks will be sought.
-An interview may be administered.
-A test may be administered.
-You must provide proof of your education credentials.
-Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
-You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.

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.