Policy Officer

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

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff multiple positions within the Transportation Infrastructure Programs Branch of Transport Canada. A pool of qualified candidates may be created for future vacancies within Transport Canada.

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:
Graduation with a degree* from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization** in Economics, Sociology or Statistics.

* The term “degree” refers to a baccalaureate as established by educational authorities.

**Acceptable specialization is at least 3 post-secondary courses in sociology, economics, or statistics (any combination) The specialization may also be obtained through an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience

Notes:
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.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
- Experience in gathering, analyzing and synthesizing information from various sources for the purpose of preparing briefing materials, presentations, and correspondences.
- Experience producing visual elements to demonstrate data, trends, workload, project management indicators and/or operational performance.

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

Various language requirements
- Bilingual imperative - BBB/BBB
- English essential

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

ABILITIES:
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing
- Ability to communicate effectively orally.
- Ability to conduct quantitative and/or qualitative research.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

COMPETENCIES:
- Thinking things through
- Working effectively with others
- Showing initiative and being action-oriented
- Demonstrating integrity and respect

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience:
- Experience with statistical software (for example: Excel, Power BI, Tableau)
- Experience interpreting research, legislation, regulations, and/or policies/directives.
- Experience participating in multi-disciplinary teams or in consulting with various stakeholders.

Ability:
- Ability to work with advanced functions of Sharepoint

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 REQUIREMENT:
- Ability to work overtime on occasion

Conditions of employment

Secret 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

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.