EC-05 (Analyst/Advisor), EC-06 (Advisor/Economist) and EC-07 (Senior Advisor)

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

Only applications received directly via the System (https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1710?toggleLanguage=en) will be accepted.

If you require accommodation for any reason, you must contact the HR Advisor listed below before the closing date.

If you do not clearly demonstrate how you meet all screening criteria, your application will be rejected. Your application may also be rejected if it has incomplete information. We will not contact you to request information that is missing from your application

Work environment

What we offer

TBS is a central agency located in the National Capital Region. Working at TBS offers a unique opportunity to:
• contribute to the work of a central federal agency
• be part of cultivating the federal public service as a model workplace
With high-performing teams and innovative practices, TBS professionals in various fields serve Canadians by:
• collaborating on government-wide initiatives
• driving excellence in people management
• taking initiative
• effectively managing risks

Our newly renovated building at 219 Laurier Ave W in the downtown core meets the government’s new Workplace 2.0 concept and have Wi-Fi throughout. Employees have access to amenities such as showers, change rooms and secure bicycle storage, allowing them to commute using Ottawa’s bike path system.

If you are a leader, a motivator and a strategic thinker who wants to work for one of Canada’s Top Employers, consider joining the TBS team.

Intent of the process

The initial intent of this process is to offer 2 indeterminate appointments.

A pool of qualified persons resulting from this process MAY be created and MAY be used to fill similar positions with linguistic profiles (english essential, bilingual imperative BBB/BBB, bilingual imperative CBC/CBC, bilingual non imperative BBB/BBB, bilingual non imperative CBC/CBC) as well as tenures (indeterminate, deployment, acting, assignment, secondment, specified period) which may vary according to the position being staffed.

This pool may be used to staff similar positions in other organizations within the core public administration (http://www.psc-cfp.gc.ca/plcy-pltq/rfli-lirf/index-eng.htm).

By applying to this process, you consent to your personal application-related information being shared with other government departments interested in staffing similar positions.

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

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

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

EXPERIENCE

EC-05
-Experience in providing strategic advice and guidance to senior management* on policy or program issues;
-Experience writing briefing material and presentation documents on issues addressed to senior management* and external audiences.

EC-06 and EC-07
-Significant** experience in providing strategic advice and guidance to senior management* on complex*** policy or program issues;
-Significant** experience writing briefing material and presentation documents on complex*** issues addressed to senior management* and external audiences.

EC-07
Significant** experience leading complex*** files independently.

Definitions:
EC-05 and EC-06: *Senior management is defined as Director (EX-01), or equivalent, and above.
EC-07: *Senior management is defined as Executive Director (EX-03), or equivalent, and above
**Significant is defined as a depth and breadth of experience normally acquired with having performed a broad range of complex related activities over a period of approximately three (3) years.
***Complex includes items that could refer to: having many elements or dimensions; having significant public visibility; featuring significant involvement by partners or stakeholders; being financially challenging, having potential risks to the organization, etc.

KNOWLEDGE:

ALL STREAMS:
- Knowledge of pension or insurance benefits programs within or outside the federal public sector and public sector pension or employment benefit trends.

EC-06 & EC-07
- Knowledge of actuarial concepts and methodologies.

COMPETENCIES (ALL STREAMS)
- Demonstrating Integrity and Respect;
- Thinking things through;
- Working effectively with others;
- Showing initiative and being action-oriented.

ABILITIES (ALL STREAMS)
- Ability to work with competing deadlines and adapt to shifting priorities;
- Ability to communicate effectively orally;
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

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

EDUCATION:
- Graduation with a master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
ALL STREAMS
- Experience in pension plan funding, pension, benefit plan sponsor or benefit plan policy issues within or outside of government.

EC-05
- Experience working with actuarial methodologies.

EC-07
- Experience in pension or benefit plan funding analysis, oversight and policy. Specifically:
• Significant** statistical analysis for pension or benefit plan funding; and
• Significant** analysis for defined benefit pension plans or benefits plans on policy or plan sponsor issues impacting plan funding.
- Experience in managing staff.

Definition:
**Significant is defined as a depth and breadth of experience normally acquired with having performed a broad range of complex related activities over a period of approximately three (3) years.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
- In support of achieving a diverse workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-declaring as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and women. We invite candidates to voluntarily self-declare in their application or resume;
- Treasury Board Secretariat employees affected by workforce adjustment may be appointed before persons employed by other government organizations.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Willingness to work overtime on short notice;
- Willingness to travel occasionally.

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 will be administered.
A test will be administered.

An assignment, secondment, or acting appointment requires approval of your supervisor.

Please identify clearly for which position(s) you are submitting an application.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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

We will communicate with you about this process by email. As a result, you must update your Public Service Resourcing System profile if it changes. Applicants should use an email address that accepts messages from unknown senders (some email systems block such messages). If you do not respond to our communications, we will interpret this as your withdrawal from the process.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

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.