Economist/Policy Analyst EC-04 / Economist/Policy Advisor EC-05 **Amended close date

Update: ** Amended closing date

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

** Amendment to the closing date

Stream 1: Economic/Policy Analyst EC-04
Stream 2: Economist/Policy Advisor EC-05

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.

Duties

These positions at Fisheries and Oceans Canada contribute to economic and socio-economic analysis that support policy development and decision making. Their analytical work focuses on a wide variety of issues related to, among other things, sustainable management of Canada’s aquatic resources and ecosystems and the economic prosperity of the fishing and marine industries. More specifically, areas of study include commercial fishing in maritime waters, species at risk, marine protected areas, small craft harbours, Indigenous fisheries, aquatic invasive species, and aquaculture.

Additional duties include (but are not restricted to):
-Conducting quantitative and qualitative economic analysis, including cost-benefit analysis, economic impact analysis.
-Conducting projects and providing expert advice and recommendations to managers and senior managers.
-Working collaboratively across the organization, and possibly with representatives from other departments and international organizations to develop advice, analysis or frameworks.
-Responding in a timely manner and managing ad hoc requests from senior management or other sectors, as required.

The depth and level of responsibility in performing these tasks varies according to position and level.

Work environment

Fisheries and Oceans Canada is a federal institution responsible for safeguarding our waters and managing Canada's fisheries and oceans resources. The department contributes to ensuring healthy and sustainable aquatic ecosystems through habitat protection and sound science. We support economic growth and innovation in the marine and fisheries sectors, in areas which include aquaculture and biotechnology.

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) has once again been recognized as one of the best employers for young Canadians. Employees are able to benefit and learn through exposure to a variety of files within this role. Join a small but dynamic team in the only officially bilingual region outside of DFO’s Ottawa offices. We’re also committed to supporting a healthy work-life balance and to creating an inclusive and respectful work environment, which includes monthly wellness sessions, an active positive space network, and Sulnalji’j, our regional newsletter on indigenous history and realities, to name a few initiatives.

Headquartered in Moncton, NB, the Gulf Region constitutes one of the country's most productive marine areas, accounting for approximately 15% of the total catch value of Canadian fisheries from less than 1 % of Canada’s exclusive maritime zone.

Moncton, ranked #7 of Canada’s Best Communities for 2021 in Maclean’s magazine, is just a short drive away from stunning national parks and provincial beaches. Enjoy short commutes to DFO’s culturally significant Gulf Fisheries Centre building, nestled between the Université de Moncton campus and Moncton’s downtown core.

We are committed to providing a welcoming work environment that fosters respect and integrity, as well as innovation and excellence.

Intent of the process

A list of qualified candidates will be created and may be used to staff similar positions on a temporary or permanent basis by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION:
Stream 1 and 2:
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 do not necessarily have to be part of 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

EXPERIENCES:
Stream 1 and 2:
-*Recent experience in carrying out economic, socio-economic and/or statistical analyses.
-*Recent experience preparing, developing and presenting written and oral reports or summaries.
-*Recent experience in the coordination and consolidation of information requests from multiple sources.

Stream 2 only:
-*Recent experience providing advice, recommendations and support to managers or senior executives.

Note:
*Recent experience is defined as experience generally acquired within the last five (5) years.

For the EC-05 level, the experience must be significant. Significant experience is defined as experience generally acquired over a period of two years.

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

ASSET EDUCATION:
Stream 1 and 2:
Master's degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in economics, sociology or statistics.

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCES:
Stream 1:
- *Recent experience providing advice, recommendations and support to managers or senior executives.

Stream 2:
-*Recent experience in developing, analyzing, and interpreting qualitative and quantitative information and / or socio-economic policies and recommendations specific to fisheries, marine resources, natural resources, the environment or sustainable development.
-*Recent experience conducting cost benefit analysis within a regulatory setting

Note:
*Recent experience is defined as experience generally acquired within the last five (5) years.

For the EC-05 level, the experience must be significant. Significant experience is defined as experience generally acquired over a period of two years.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
All Streams:
- Knowledge of the approaches and steps of socio-economic analysis.

ABILITIES AND SKILLS:
All Streams:
- Ability to analyze and assess socio-economic data.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing. (This ability could be evaluated partially or completely with the application).
- Ability to self-manage workload, set priorities, work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Stream 2 only:
- Ability to analyze complex** problems and develop strategic advice.

**Complex refers to situations that require knowledge of many complex or interconnected elements and the relationships between those elements to arrive at a solution. This will be assessed by the amount, complexity and diversity of work handled, the level of autonomy demonstrated and the impact of decisions.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
All streams:
- Integrity and respect
- Working effectively with others
- Initiative
- Reliability
- Judgment

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

ASSET KNOWLEDGE
Stream 2:
-Knowledge of the fishing industry in Atlantic Canada, such as commercial, recreational and Aboriginal fisheries. (This qualification could be deemed essential for the position).

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

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
All Streams:
- Willingness and ability to travel within Canada.
- Occasional overtime.

Conditions of employment

Various security clearance (Reliability or Secret)

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

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE: Please submit your application online.

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

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. A candidate may be appointed to a position even though he/she does not meet any or all the asset qualifications or operational requirements. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to the conclusion of the process, may be considered in the assessment of any essential or asset qualifications, including the ability to communicate in writing and orally.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.

For this appointment process, our intention is to communicate with candidates by email for assessment purposes (including sending invitations for written tests and interviews). Candidates who apply to this selection process must include, in their application, a valid e-mail address and make sure that this address is always functional and accepts messages from unknown users (some e-mail systems block these types of e-mail). If you do not wish to receive your results by e-mail, it is your responsibility to inform us.

Please note that candidates can be eliminated by the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) based on PSRS screening questions.

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.