Junior Analyst EC-03 / Junior Policy & Research Analyst EC-04 **

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**Please note that this poster replaces the poster Reference EXT22J-015426-001154. If you have already submitted your application to the previous poster, you must resubmit your application by using this poster.**


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VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the experience questionnaire how they meet the education and experience factors listed as essential and asset qualifications on the Statement of Merit Criteria. In order to do so, they must write one or two paragraphs for each demonstrating how they meet them with concrete examples. Note that it is not sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Resumes will be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the experience questionnaire. Failure to clearly demonstrate in the experience questionnaire how you meet the above mentioned criteria Education and Experience, both Essential and Asset, where applicable may result in the rejection of your application. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.

A qualified candidate may be offered the position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications. However, asset criteria are desirable and may be invoked at any point of the staffing process by the hiring manager, including for being a deciding factor in choosing the right fit candidate.

Work environment

Global Affairs Canada (GAC) manages Canada's diplomatic and consular relations, promotes the country's international trade and leads Canada’s international development and humanitarian assistance. GAC employs over 10,000 employees, over half of whom are located at the department’s 178 missions abroad. Our organization offers a healthy, inclusive and diverse workplace where respect, teamwork, and collaboration are part of our culture, and where innovation is valued.

Security Investments Oversight Office

The Security Investments Oversight Office (ARI), led by a Director reporting to the Director General for Real Property Strategic Policy and Planning (ARD), consists of two horizontally integrated units: the Strategic Reporting and Liaison Unit (SRLU) and the Analytical Support Unit (ASU). The core of the duties consists of two main activity streams:

a) The strategic coordination of Duty of Care program activities to support mission security abroad both within Platform Branch and between Platform and other Global Affairs Canada Branches; and,

b) The collection, analysis and presentation of data related to Security Investments in Canada’s missions around the world.

The Security Investments Oversight Office (ARI) provides regular, independent reviews of major and minor capital projects and security systems and equipment purchases aimed at enhancing the physical security and seismic resilience of Canada’s global network of diplomatic missions, (e.g., embassies, high commissions, consulates). This program of work amounts to approximately $700M of capital projects and another $760M of non-capital-project initiatives.

The primary objective of ARI’s reports on security investments in missions abroad is to provide senior management with the information required for them to undertake the necessary level of oversight of the many activities involved. More specifically, ARI’s reports inform Senior Management of the financial status, (including the tracking of authority limits), implementation status, project and financial risks, performance metrics, and benefits realised for all Duty of Care related activities within Platform Branch. ARI also facilitates strategic coordination amongst the various units within Platform Branch delivering security projects, as well as serving as liaison between Platform Branch and rest of Global Affairs Canada on security matters, including governance and budget reallocations.

Intent of the process

Immediate need:
Stream 1 - EC-03: Two(2) positions to be staffed on a indeterminate basis with an English Essential linguistic profile. This process may be used to staff similar positions with various language requirements, various security requirements, various conditions of employment and/or various tenures within Global Affairs Canada.
Stream 2 - EC-04: Two(2) positions to be staffed on a indeterminate basis with various language requirements. This process may be used to staff similar positions with various language requirements, various security requirements, various conditions of employment and/or various tenures within Global Affairs Canada.

Positions to be filled: 4

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Education :

All Stream 1 & 2 :
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in economics, sociology or statistics.

NOTE : 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 :

All Stream 1 & 2 :
EX1 - Experience in researching, synthesizing and analyzing information in order to draw conclusions or make recommendations.
EX2 - Experience in conducting quantitative and qualitative data analysis, generating conclusions or recommendations.

Stream 1 : Junior analyst - EC-03
EX3 - Experience in providing input into briefing notes, reports, memoranda or presentations including graphics in a professional* or academic* setting.

* Note: Professional or academic setting experience also includes volunteer, research or internship positions (paid or unpaid).

Stream 2 : Junior Policy & Research Analyst - EC-04
EX4 - Experience in developing briefing material for senior management such as: reports, briefing notes, or other presentations including graphics.
EX5 - Experience in building and maintaining effective working relationships and partnerships.

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

Asset Education:
All Stream 1 & 2:
Master's degree in business, economics, sociology, statistics, commerce, international relations, political science, or a related field.

Degree equivalency

Asset Experience:

Stream 1 : Junior Analyst - EC-03
AEX1 - Experience using analytical tools such as MS Excel to present research findings and recommendations.
AEX2 - Experience of general practices related to project management.

Stream 2 : Junior Policy & Research Analyst - EC04
AEX3 - Experience using Power BI to present research findings and recommendations.
AEX4 - Experience of general practices related to project management or performance measurement.
AEX5 - Experience in conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis, generating conclusions or recommendations pertaining to Real Property management.

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

Knowledge :

All Stream 1 & 2 :
K1 - Knowledge in MS Excel including formatting, formula development and the creation of graphs and pivot tables.

Stream 1 : Junior Analyst - EC-03
K2 - Knowledge of Global Affairs Canada’s mandate

Stream 2 : Junior Policy & Research Analyst - EC04
K3 - Knowledge of Global Affairs Canada’s mandate, priorities, and operations.

Competencies :

All Stream 1 & 2 :
CO-1 - Working effectively with others.

CO-2 - Showing initiative and being action-oriented.

CO-3 - Demonstrating integrity and respect.

CO-4 - Thinking things through.

CO-5 - Focus on Quality and Details.

Abilities :

All Stream 1 & 2 :
A-1 - Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.

A-2 - Ability to research and analyze data or policy information.

A-3 - Ability to plan, organize and prioritize while working under pressure.

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

Organizational Needs:

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

In support of achieving a diversified workforce and our employment equity goals, qualified candidates who self-declare as members of Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and/or women may be selected for appointment to fulfill organizational needs including reducing representation gaps.

Our organization offers a healthy, inclusive and diverse workplace where respect, teamwork, and collaboration are part of our culture, and where innovation is valued.

Global Affairs Canada is committed to promoting and supporting values such as equitable treatment, accommodation and an environment free from harassment and discrimination as well as encouraging and supporting employees to work at their full potential.

Operational Requirements:

Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice.

Ability and willingness to travel occasionally within Canada or internationally.

Conditions of Employment:

Secret security clearance

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.

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

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in their resume that they meet the education and experience requirements. Failure to provide sufficient information will result in the candidate being screened out.

Candidates must obtain the required pass mark for each qualification in order to be given further consideration in the selection process.

Depending on the number of applicants, volume management strategies such as random selection, top-down approach and/or establishing cut-off scores to determine who will continue in the staffing process, may be used for the purpose of managing applications. Please note that although you may attain the established pass mark on any of the assessments used in this staffing process, management may decide to use a higher cut off score.

Applicants with disabilities: Should you require a technical aid or an alternative method of assessment to ensure an equitable assessment of your qualifications, please indicate so in your application.

Proof of education must be submitted at the interview.

Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/
A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar term and/or permanent positions.

Successful candidate(s) must meet and maintain the Conditions of Employment throughout their employment.

The client organization will accept applications on-line only.

All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. Following are some of the benefits associated with applying on-line.

Applicants can create a profile and a resume that can be used when applying for other processes without having to recreate a new application each time. Applicants can modify their application/resume at any time BEFORE the closing date indicated on the job advertisement.

Applicants can verify the status of their applications, at any time. Applicants can be notified electronically of tests or interviews and results. For some jobs, applicants will find important information, namely the job questionnaire and a complete statement of merit criteria that are only available when applying on-line.

To submit an application on-line, please select the button "Apply Online" below.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews).

Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

Written test(s) may be administered.

Interviews may be conducted.

Reference checks may be conducted.

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.