Policy Analyst

Update: Please be advised that the Area of Selection has been amended.

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Work environment

Procurement Assistance Canada (PAC) within Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) in the Atlantic Region provides a diverse and inclusive work environment, often in a virtual context backed by a small yet strong and integrated team. PAC is responsible for delivering an effective outreach and engagement strategy in Atlantic Canada to provide information to businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises, about how to navigate the federal procurement system and how to do business with the Government of Canada in order to create a more open, fair and inclusive procurement process. To learn more about federal government procurement click here.

We work collaboratively to ensure our senior management has the best policy advice we can give to support decision making and excellent client service to all of our stakeholders. If you join our team, we’ll count on your leadership, analytical skills, and self-direction to explore opportunities to reach under-represented groups in federal procurement and support various procurement priorities of the Government of Canada including innovation and green and social procurement initiatives (green businesses, businesses owned or led by women, businesses owned by Indigenous peoples, businesses in minority official language communities, and businesses in multicultural communities).We’ll also depend on your interpersonal skills to build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.

This position offers a modern and exciting workplace – productive, collaborative and flexible.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one (1) position on an indeterminate basis, with a linguistic profile of Bilingual BBB/BBB.

A pool of candidates may be established through this process to staff similar positions at an identical or equivalent group and level with various linguistic requirements and various security profiles at Public Services and Procurement Canada in the Atlantic Region.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization* in economics, sociology or statistics.

*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

EXPERIENCE

Significant experience* in analyzing and interpreting information or data from a variety of sources.

Experience liaising with a variety of stakeholders (e.g. government departments/agencies, non-governmental organizations, private sector entities) to advance organizational mandates.

Significant experience* in drafting a variety of documents, such as background papers, briefing notes, memos, summaries, speaking notes or presentations for management**.

*Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience that would normally be acquired over a minimum of 2 years.
**Management is defined as a supervisor/superior at the Manager level or above.

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

Master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in economics, sociology or statistics or discipline related to the position. Degree equivalency

Degree equivalency

Experience in conducting policy/economic analysis or research.

Experience in strategic planning and/or in corporate reporting.

Experience in analyzing procurement requirements and providing advice to clients

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of research and evaluation methodologies (quantitative and qualitative methodologies).

COMPETENCIES
Client Service Competency Level 2
Working effectively with others
Demonstrating integrity and respect
Thinking things through
Showing initiative and being action-oriented

ABILITIES
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.

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

Operational Requirements
Be willing and able to travel occasionally or when required.
Be willing and able to work overtime on short notice

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be considered for the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be considered. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

Tips for applicants:
Please provide complete and thorough details of your education and experience.
• Do not assume that the screening board has any previous knowledge of your background, qualifications, or work history.
• You must be specific and provide concrete examples/details for each Experience element, as applications will be screened only on the information provided.
• Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being screened out of the competition.

We will only accept on-line applications received via the jobs.gc.ca site. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. The 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.

Persons who are unable to apply on-line must contact the person listed below prior to the closing date.

The names and contact information for the references should be a Current and Former Supervisor.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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

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.