EC-04 Policy Analyst (anticipatory)

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

If you apply for this selection process, you are applying for a specific position as well as to a pool of candidates in the event of vacancies.

When preparing your application, take the time to demonstrate that you have all the essential qualifications as well as any asset qualifications in terms of education and experience by providing as many details and examples as possible. Be specific about the initiatives in which you participated: where (job title and organization); when (from/to); what (role). What were the tasks and actions taken? Clear, concrete examples are defined as descriptions in which you explain in detail the considerations you had, the actions and steps you took, and the end results, in order to gain the experience you describe. Lack of concrete examples and details may result in disqualification of your application and you will not be asked for incomplete or missing information.

Duties

Are you passionate about the environment? Do you want to work on cutting-edge policy? Are you interested in Indigenous rights and self-determination? Do you enjoy working with others to solve complex problems? Join the Quebec Regional Strategic Policy Team at Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Our analysts:
• Gather information;
• Analyze environmental trends and issues;
• Seek out new policy areas to support Indigenous rights and reconciliation;
• Provide strategic advice;
• Work with colleagues and partners to build consensus on important issues;
• Represent the Department and our region on working groups, committees and with our partners.

Work environment

The Office of the Regional Director General, Atlantic and Quebec Region is looking for talented individuals with expertise in research, analysis, and intergovernmental and partner relations to work on important environmental issues in Quebec. We want to add to our team people who:

• Are curious and analytical;
• Are comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment;
• Are critical and innovative;
• Excel at working with people from diverse backgrounds and interests;
• Have excellent communication skills.

We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits such as pension, health and dental benefits, and parental leave top-ups. Although we work overtime when necessary and our work requires occasional travel, our management team promotes work-life balance.

Intent of the process

A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates will be established to be used to fill future vacancies for positions of varying tenure (term, indeterminate) and with different language requirements (bilingual imperative, French essential, English essential) and language profiles, and with various security requirements within Environment and Climate Change Canada in Montreal, Quebec and Quebec, Quebec.

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:
EDU1: Essential Qualification: Degree from an accredited post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization* in economics, sociology or statistics.

* Applicants must have a degree. Specialization courses need not have been taken as part of a degree program in the required specialization. The specialization may also be obtained through an acceptable combination of education, training or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
EX1: Experience conducting research and preparing written analysis on issues, policies, strategies or programs.
EX2: Experience working on projects with multidisciplinary teams with diverse perspectives and objectives.
EX3: Experience providing strategic advice.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB
English or French Essential
English Essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
K1: Knowledge of environmental issues, stakeholders and challenges in Quebec.
K2: Knowledge of Government of Canada priorities and Environment and Climate Change Canada’s mandate.

ABILITIES:
A1: Ability to research, synthesize information, and prepare written analyses.
A2: Ability to analyze issues, develop options, and make recommendations.
A3: Ability to collaborate with internal and external partners on projects or strategic issues.
A4: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A5: Ability to communicate effectively orally.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
PS1: Thinking things through.
PS2: Judgment.
PS3: Demonstrating integrity and respect.
PS4: Working effectively with others.
PS5: Demonstrating initiative and be action-oriented.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE:
AE1: Experience working with Indigenous governments, organizations or communities.
AE2: Experience in consulting or working with various levels of government including federal, provincial, territorial, municipal and Indigenous governments.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:

ECCC is committed to achieving a workforce that is representative of Canadian society. In order to achieve a diverse workforce and our employment equity goals, qualified candidates in a staffing process who have self-identified as members of designated employment equity group(s) that are under-represented in the EC group (Aboriginal persons, Persons with disabilities, Visible Minorities). This organizational need can be invoked at any stage of the selection process.
Employment Equity Information

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

Environment and Climate Change Canada will only accept applications submitted online. All applications must be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. Persons with disabilities or those who are unable to apply online due to their location are asked to call 1-800-645-5605.

For the purposes of the selection and assessment process, it is our intention to communicate with applicants electronically. Applicants applying to this selection process must include a valid e-mail address on their application that is in service at all times, and that accepts messages from unknown senders. Please check your email periodically.

All communications related to this process, including email correspondence as well as in-person and telephone conversations, may be used to assess qualifications.

Applicants may participate in this appointment process in the official language (English or French) of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their official language of choice on the application form.

Applicants must meet all essential qualifications for appointment to the positions. Asset qualifications may be used for screening purposes. Please ensure that you indicate on your application how you meet each of the asset criteria (education and experience), if applicable. A person may be appointed even if they do not meet some or all of the asset qualifications. However, this could be a deciding factor in the selection of the nominee.

Qualifications may be assessed using a variety of tools and methods including, for example, written examinations, interviews, reference checks, etc. It is important to note that all information provided as part of the selection process may be used to assess essential and asset qualifications, including the ability to communicate effectively in writing. Candidates should make themselves available for assessments as scheduled.

A passing score will be established for each qualification. However, achieving a passing score does not mean that you will be appointed to the position or move to the next step in the assessment process. A cut-off point or top-down selection method could be used at any stage if there are a sufficient number of candidates remaining to meet immediate and anticipated staffing needs.

Notes
On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced details of its intention to require vaccination across the federal public service.

In accordance with the new federal employees in the core public administration and members of the RCMP must attest to their immunization status. The requirement for employees to be fully vaccinated applies whether they are teleworking, working remotely or working on-site. It is a condition of employment and applies to indeterminate (permanent), term (fixed term), casual and student employment. If you reach a point in the selection process where it is necessary to verify the conditions of employment, the hiring manager or a human resources representative will contact you to complete a certification.

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.