Policy Analysts Recruitment - Equity-deserving groups

SELECTION PROCESS CANCELLED

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity has been cancelled.

Hello,

Further to your application in the aforementioned process, you are receiving this email to advise you that this process has been cancelled. We have come to this decision due to the development of improved processes for staffing positions for equity deserving groups within Health Canada and the
Public Health Agency of Canada.

By way of this email, we are inviting you to apply to any of the following inventories that apply to you:

• Employment Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities (PWD) (https://hc-phac.hiringplatform.ca/processes/94188-employment-opportunities-for-persons-with-disabilities-pwd?locale=en);

• Special Recruitment Initiative for Indigenous Peoples (https://hc-phac.hiringplatform.ca/processes/108525-employment-opportunities-for-indigenous-persons?locale=en);

• Black, Racialized and other Equity Deserving Candidates can reach out to our team at for further information.

We thank you for your interest in these positions and apologize for any inconvenience this change may cause.

Thank you,

Important messages

We are 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 evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

Are you:
• Looking to launch a career in the Federal Public Service?
• Interested in making an impact on the Government of Canada’s programs and services?
• A graduate with a degree from a recognized university with acceptable specialization or experience in Economics, Sociology or Statistics?*
• Interested in the conduct of surveys, studies and projects; or in the editing of legislation or the provision of advice to decision-makers in the area of health?
• A critical thinker with the ability to be adaptive in the face of change and take initiative?

If this sounds like you, read on to learn more about this opportunity!

We are committed to attaining a representative workforce reflective of Canadian society and to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process.

This inclusive staffing process is open to anyone who might be interested. However, in support of achieving a diversified workforce and our employment equity goals, qualified candidates who self-declare in a staffing process as members of Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, women and/or visible minorities may be selected for appointment first to fulfill organizational needs. This organizational need may be invoked at any stage of the selection process.

You can apply now via this poster by clicking on 'apply online' at the bottom of the page. Not sure how to apply? Send us a question and we will be glad to help! If you are not able to apply online, please contact the team below for assistance.

It is the responsibility of the candidate to clearly outline that they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e. Education, Experience for both Essential and Assets) by RESPONDING TO THE SCREENING QUESTIONS IN THE ONLINE APPLICATION.

Your questionnaire answers should clearly identify your role in the noted example. A job title alone does not demonstrate that you have the requisite level of experience, so be sure to explain relevant responsibilities and/or actions that you took. Additionally, please be sure to provide sufficient information regarding timelines & duration; scope of work; project or job complexities (as appropriate); etc. You MUST provide verifiable, relevant and concrete examples from your work history that clearly demonstrate how you acquired the required experience. Relevant and concrete examples MUST include substantiating details that clearly outline the breadth and depth of your experience, as well as relevant timelines. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualification is met, or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities.

Failure to clearly demonstrate in your responses HOW you meet the screening criteria (Essential Education Experience and ASSETS) may result in the rejection of your application. Inconsistencies in the application package MAY result in your submission being rejected.

When submitting your application, in addition to the screening questions related to the education and experience criteria (Essentials and/or ASSETS) you will need to ensure that you answer the question that assesses the following merit criteria: Respectful of equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility.

Duties

The duties of the incumbent would be, but not limited to:
• Reviewing the results of quantitative and/or qualitative research, providing summaries of the results, recommendations, and policy implications.
• Tracking and monitoring policy issues involving national and international trends in support of the policy development function.
• Identifying, analyzing and synthesizing policy research data using research concepts (literature review, data analysis, and/or qualitative and quantitative research methods).
• Supporting the development of communications products such as briefing notes, question period notes and memorandum.
• Working collaboratively with stakeholders, supporting departmental and inter-departmental policy meetings and participating in working groups.

Work environment

We are 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 evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Who are we: Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada

Health Canada (HC) is the federal department responsible for helping Canadians maintain and improve their health. Our goal is for Canada to be among the countries with the healthiest people in the world.

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) promotes and protects the health of Canadians by preventing and controlling chronic and infectious diseases and injuries as well as preparing for, and responding to, public health emergencies.

Health Canada and PHAC are dynamic environments. Come join a team where you can shine and improve the health of Canadians from coast to coast to coast. Are you interested in working for either HC or PHAC, which are cutting-edge organizations that value both your physical and psychological health and wellness, provide rich career development opportunities and reward innovation? HC is among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2021 in addition to being recognized as Top employer for Young People since 2015 and as Best Diversity Employer since 2010!
Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada employees are currently working from home. If you are successful in this process, based on the organization’s/hiring managers’ needs, you might not be required to relocate to where the headquarters of your office is located. Alternative work arrangements, which include teleworking or flexible scheduling arrangements, may be possible.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME
Health Canada is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce with a diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds that represents Canada now and in the future. We are passionate about fostering a workplace where all people feel welcome, can reach their full potential, and contribute their unique perspectives and experience to the success of the team.

BRING YOUR WHOLE SELF TO WORK
We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex (including gender identity and/or expression), national origin, sexual orientation, civil union or relationship status, disability, age, parental status, military service, or other status protected under federal law.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to create a pool of qualified candidates to draw from when vacancies arise within Health Canada or Public Health Agency of Canada at various locations across Canada.

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. Other criteria may also be used such as official languages or organizational needs.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A response to a text question addressing the following:

• Self-assessment as to how you meet the Personal Suitability “Respectful of equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility” criteria.

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.

Part A Notes:
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.
An indeterminate incumbent of a former ES position on June 30, 1967 who became an EC on June 22, 2009, who does not possess the minimum level of education as indicated for Part A above is deemed to meet this minimum educational standard based on his/her education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE:
EXP1: Experience in tracking and monitoring relevant policy issues.

EXP2: Experience in reviewing the results of quantitative and/or qualitative research.

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

ASSETS:
AE1: Experience drafting memoranda, question period notes and/or briefing notes.

AE2: Experience working collaboratively with stakeholders (e.g. horizontal communities and networks, internal and/or external stakeholders).

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

Various language requirements
English Essential, Bilingual – Imperative (BBB/BBB), (CBC/CBC), (CCC/CCC)

Language requirements. Applicants must be proficient in one of the official languages.

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
K1: Knowledge of research concepts such as literature review, data analysis, and/or qualitative and quantitative research concepts.
K2: Knowledge of the mission and mandate of Health Canada and/or the Public Health Agency of Canada.

ABILITIES:
A1: Ability to communicate effectively.
A2: Ability to analyse and synthesize policy research data.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
PS1: Respectful of equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility
PS2: Thoroughness
PS3: Judgement
PS4: Effective Interpersonal Relations

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

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS - A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE:

Be part of an organization that represents and includes the diverse identities, cultures, perspectives and experiences that make up Canada!

Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada take great pride in having a diverse workforce with wide-ranging skill sets. To promote a workforce that is representative of the Canadians we serve and to respond to organization’s/hiring managers’ needs, selection for hire may be limited to members of Employment Equity (EE) Groups. As such, we strongly encourage applicants who identify within the EE Groups to apply and self-identify in their application.
Members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women will be prioritized.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Various (Reliability/Secret), depending on the position to be staffed.

VACCINATION STATUS:
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

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official/hiring manager in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures (e.g., TTY, VRS, American Sign Language – ASL, Quebec Sign Language - QSL) which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed. Meeting one or many of the asset qualifications may be a deciding factor in appointing a particular candidate amongst the qualified candidates. Please note that some or all of the asset qualifications could be used at the screening phase.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.
For this process, emails are the most efficient way to communicate with you. Candidates who apply to this selection process must include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). If you do not wish to receive results by email or if you change your email address during the process, it is your responsibility to inform us.
Please note that candidates are responsible for submitting their application by the closing date in order to be considered. ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE THROUGH THE PSRS SYSTEM. No applications will be accepted once the deadline has passed. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possibly missing information.

VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: The PSRS system will time out after 60 minutes of inactivity which may result in your inability to save your work or loss of data. It is recommended that you draft ALL RESPONSES in another document on your PC which may be saved (e.g. in MS Word or WordPerfect) and copy/paste into the PSRS system when completed. HEALTH CANADA IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SYSTEM PROBLEMS WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF DATA AND/OR INCOMPLETE OR NON SUBMITTED APPLICATIONS.

As per the Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (https://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=32694), 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 (temporary), 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.

Please note that volume management strategies, such as random selection, top-down approach, invoking any asset(s) and/or cut-off scores, MAY be used at any point in the staffing process for the purpose of managing volumes of applications/candidates.

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.