Policy Analyst

Important messages

Economies worldwide are facing immense and unique challenges and western Canada is no exception. Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), formerly Western Economic Diversification, is in the business of creating opportunity. PrairiesCan invites governments, communities, industry, and other partners to work together differently and seize opportunities to position the west for success over the next ten years. The health and economic challenges posed by COVID-19 make this work important now more than ever.

This is an essential time for our organization. We are seeking to support western Canadians, and the Canadian economy through this challenging time by engaging our partners in new ways to grow and diversify the western economy.

We’re looking for a motivated individual who embraces change, can adapt to new business styles, has a demonstrated track record for excellence in partnership building, and can deliver results.

Perhaps most importantly, we’re looking for individuals who have a sincere willingness to advocate for, and support economic growth in, western Canada.

Diversity and creating a workplace where all team members belong ow is important to us.

PrairiesCan is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome all applicants and strongly encourage candidates to self-declare if they belong to an Employment Equity designated group (i.e. Indigenous Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, Visible Minorities or Women).

PrairiesCan is also committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the process, please contact Allison Higgins, Senior Human Resources Consultant, by email at . All information received in relation to a request for accommodation will be kept confidential.

Work environment

As a member of the PrairiesCan team you will be part of a tight group of highly motivated and collaborative colleagues working across departments and with external partners to make a difference in the prairies; economy. Although the team is located across Canada, they do not let distance get in the way of them building an integrated and supportive team culture. Prairies Economic Development Canada is an excellent place to work - confirmed by the 2020 Public Service Employee Survey.

The team and department are undergoing positive and significant change, and as a result, you will have the task of increasing buy-in and determining how to move forward together. This position provides essential secretariat support to co-ordinate departmental and cross-departmental activities, and facilitate executive-level decision making. You will also be called upon to develop, coordinate, and bring forward executive-level briefing materials.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill one indeterminate position. A pool of qualified candidates may be used to staff similar positions at this group and level. In addition, this process may be used for various tenures, security requirements and conditions of employment within Prairies Economic Development Canada. As a result of the potential and possible use of the selection process and subsequent pool by hiring managers, we encourage all employees seeking this type of opportunity to apply.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter

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 in business administration, commerce, public administration, economics, sociology or statistics or a related discipline.

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:
• Experience providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior management on complex* economic development issues, priorities, policies or strategies.
• Experience providing governance support to executive level decision making tables.
• Experience developing and coordinating briefing materials.
• Experience collaborating with diverse partners or stakeholders.
• Experience in research and analysis activities on economic or business development issues.

* Complex is defined as issues that are ambiguous, poorly defined, and require input, expertise, and analysis from multiple sectors, organizations, or disciplines.

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

Education:
• Master's degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
• Experience establishing and maintaining relationships with internal or external stakeholders geographically located in other parts of the country.
• Experience working in a policy related field in the areas of economic diversification, trade, skills, or community economic development.
• Experience in project management.

Notes:
• The depth, breadth and scope of experience in all of the experience requirements will be assessed.
• Asset qualifications will be applied based on unit needs at the time of hiring.

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

Various language requirements
• English Essential
• Bilingual (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
• Knowledge of federal and provincial roles and activities related to economic development in western Canada and their relationship to the mandate and priorities of Prairies Economic Development Canada.

Competencies:
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented
• Working effectively with others
• Thinking things through (e.g. critical thinking, problem solving, and innovation)
• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication

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

Organizational Needs:
• In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Indigenous peoples, persons with a disability, visible minorities and women.

Conditions of employment

Conditions of Employment :
• Secret security clearance.
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime.
• Fully vaccinated for COVID 19 unless being accommodated based on a certified medical contraindication or a 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.

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.