Policy and Research Analyst

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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

Intent of the process

The International, Provincial and Territorial Relations Division of the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer is seeking a Policy and Research Analyst on a term basis until August 2023, with the possibility of extension. The position is classified at the EC-05 level.

The immediate intent of this process is to staff one (1) determinate position with the possibility of extension and bilingual imperative CBC/CBC linguistic profile.

In addition, a pool of fully or partially qualified candidates will be established to staff similar or identical positions within Elections Canada with various tenures (indeterminate, various specified periods) and various linguistic profiles (Bilingual imperative CBC/CBC, BBB/BBB, English or French essential).

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

Note: Candidates must always have a university 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

EXPERIENCE:
Experience in conducting research or analysis.

* The amount, complexity, relevance to the position acquired through these activities may be taken into consideration.

Experience collaborating with external stakeholders.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES:
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to work in teams.

PERSONAL SUITABILILTIES:
Judgement
Autonomy

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

Education:
Master’s degree from a recognized university in a field related to the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Experience in international relations or inter-provincial relations.
Work experience in the democracy field.
Experience in representing an organization at external events.

Professional working proficiency in Spanish to, for example, welcome unilingual Spanish-speaking delegations.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Availability for work and consultation after normal working hours, including weekends and holidays.
Willingness and ability to travel across Canada and/or abroad as needed, including by plane.
Consent to observe strict political impartiality and neutrality for the duration of employment.
A working internet connection is required to perform the job tasks.

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

1. A random or top-down selection could be applied.
2. A written test may be administered.
3. Reference checks may be sought.
4. An interview may be administered.
5. Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.
6. Candidates may be required to fulfill the asset qualifications or the needs of the organization according to the requirements of the specific position to be staffed. Having one or more asset qualifications may be a factor in determining who will be appointed to the position from among the qualified candidates. Please note that one, some, or all of the asset qualifications may be used in the pre-selection phase.
7. Candidates are entitled to participate in the evaluation process in the official language(s) of their choice.
8. 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.
9. Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. Candidates should check their emails regularly, as there may be new communications regarding this process. Candidates must include a valid email address, and make sure that this address is functional and accepts messages from unknown users.
10. Candidates will not be contacted if information is incomplete or missing.

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.