Policy Advisor

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

The information provided must enable the Selection Board Members to understand HOW (clear explanation of duties), WHEN and for HOW LONG (date and length of time in months or years), and WHERE (employer and geographic location) the experience was acquired. You will be asked to provide this information during the application process.

Your resume may be used to confirm the information provided. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information. A lack of information may result in your application not being considered any further.
All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

ONLY APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED ON-LINE USING THE 'APPLY ON-LINE' BUTTON ABOVE WILL BE CONSIDERED.

Duties

Conduct and analyze the results of research in collaboration with internal or external partners and stakeholders. Plan, coordinate and conduct the development and/or evaluation of policies, laws and regulations, initiatives, programs and strategic plans.

Work environment

Why Work with the Canadian Wildlife Service of Environment and Climate Change Canada?

We are Canada’s national wildlife organization. Our central area of focus is on the protection and management of migratory birds, non-aquatic species at risk and their habitats. The Canadian Wildlife Service is composed of a dynamic team of dedicated biologists, natural resource managers, wildlife technicians, administrative officers and other professionals. We work extensively with partners, including other branches of ECCC and federal departments, provinces and territories, First Nations, Inuit, Métis and non-government organizations to implement federal wildlife laws and policies and to advance wildlife conservation programs and initiatives.

If you would like to work in a dynamic environment with a passionate group of people who work together to solve challenging problems, please submit your application!

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff identical or similar positions with various language requirements, operational requirements, conditions of employment and security requirements within Environment and Climate Change Canada across Canada.

In the event that an employee of the public service is qualified through this process, and there is a temporary need, he/she may be considered for acting, deployment, assignment or secondment opportunities.

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
ED1. Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, with an acceptable specialization in economics, sociology, 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
E1. Experience* researching and analyzing environmental issues to support the development or implementation of policies, strategies, programs, laws, or regulations.

E2. Experience* providing strategic advice and making recommendations to decision-makers.

E3. Experience* preparing briefing materials for decision-makers.

E4. Experience* building or maintaining cooperative working relationships within or outside government.

*Experience will be assessed in terms of the depth and breadth of activities, the complexity and diversity of work handled as well as the level of autonomy demonstrated. While such an experience would normally be acquired over a period of approximately 3 years, a shorter duration may be considered based on demonstrated complexity and diversity of work handled, scope of work, and/or level of direct responsibility.

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

ASSETS

EDUCATION
AED1. Master’s in economics, environmental studies, science, international affairs, international development, political science, public policy, or public administration.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
AE1. Experience supporting or participating in national or international negotiations.

AE2. Experience working with international officials, organizations, or stakeholders.

AE3. Experience providing policy advice in one of the following areas:
- sustainable development,
- environment,
- economics,
- trade,
- international relations, or
- international development.

AE4. Experience coordinating and participating in multi-stakeholder discussions or negotiations to develop policies or regulations.

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

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

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
K1. Knowledge of current biodiversity and nature conservation issues and priorities, domestically or internationally.
K2. Knowledge of key federal conservation legislation, policies, or regulations in Canada.

COMPETENCIES
C1. Flexibility
C2. Collaboration/Cooperation
C3. Integrity and Respect
C4. Judgement
C5. Planning and organizing

ABILITIES
A1. Ability to research and analyze information from various sources.
A2. Ability to provide advice and recommendations to management.
A3. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A4. Ability to communicate effectively orally

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

Are you looking to join an organization that believes in diversity and valorizes it? Environment and Climate Change Canada is the place for you!

We wish to have an organization that represents the multiple backgrounds and facets of the Canadian population.

In order to represent this diverse population properly, we may favor qualified candidates who self-declare as being part of the following groups: Indigenous peoples, Persons with a Disability, Visible Minorities, and Women.

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Various operational requirements may be required depending on the position to staff, such as, but not limited to:

-Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice.
-Willingness and ability to travel, including international travel.

Conditions of employment

-Security Requirements : Reliability or secret, depending on the position to be staffed.

-Other condition(s) of employment may apply depending on the position to staff.

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

A written examination, an interview and/or a reference check may be part of the candidates' assessment.

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.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

Candidates must meet all essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

A pass mark will be established for each qualification. However, achieving the pass mark is not guarantee of an appointment or that candidates will advance to the next stages of the assessment process. A cut-off score (in other words, establishing a higher threshold than the pass mark and selecting only the candidates who meet this threshold) and a top-down approach (in other words, establishing a maximum number of candidates who can proceed to the next assessment stage) may be used at any step if there is a sufficient number of candidates to meet immediate and anticipated staffing needs.

Depending on the requirements of the position(s) being staffed from this process, for current or future vacancies, any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements, and organizational needs may be applied at the time of staffing. Candidates may be contacted and assessed against these criteria at any time during this process.

Please note that any information provided through this selection process may be considered in the assessment of any of the essential and asset qualifications, including the ability to communicate effectively in writing.

If you are already working for the Public Service, please clearly identify your substantive group and level, your employment status, and PRI on your resume / application.

Should you reach the point in the selection process where it is necessary to verify the conditions of employment, then the hiring manager or a human resources representative will contact you in order to complete an attestation.

Candidates will be required to submit a copy of their education documentation. 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.

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.