Stream 1: Policy or Research Analyst - Stream 2: Performance Measurement or Evaluation Analyst

Update: Amendment Important Message - Notice

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

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Simultaneous processes
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Please note that this selection process is being run simultaneously with internal process 22-CSW-IA-AA-POL-946-1. The essential qualifications and the assets are the same for each process. Internal public servants should ONLY apply to the internal process 22-CSW-IA-AA-POL-946-1. Candidates who will apply to both processes (internal and external) will be kept in the process reflecting their status (internal or external candidate) and will be evaluated only once for qualifications listed in the ads.

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NOTICE
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Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE) recognizes that persons with lived experiences can be extremely valuable in advocating for and supporting individuals and communities that are at the center of its mandate, including people who have experienced gender-based violence and 2SLGBTQI+ individuals. WAGE also recognizes that the nature of its work can be triggering. Therefore, we encourage candidates, and in particular those with lived experiences, to assess their readiness to take on the work at WAGE and understand that there are risks of being exposed to stories or information about such situations.

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Representation matters!
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Creating an environment where diverse perspectives are valued begins with self-declaration. Count yourself in and self-declare by identifying which employment equity group(s) you belong to. To learn more about the self-declaring, visit our website: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/opportunities/government/self-declaring-because-we-care.html

At WAGE, we are committed to providing a diverse, inclusive and barrier-free work environment. Having a strong and diverse workforce is one of our goals, and it starts with the hiring process.

We strive to establish bias-free selection and assessment practices that offer a level playing field for everyone, including candidates from employment equity or equity-seeking groups, such as Indigenous peoples, racialized groups, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community, religious minorities, and women. To that end, the selection committee will be representational of equity and equity-seeking communities, and each board member will have completed the Inclusive Hiring Practices for a Diverse Workforce training offered by the Canada School of Public Service.

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Remote work/Telework
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Due to the COVID-19 situation, remote work is currently the method of work for the department. In the event of a return to the office, telework will be the discretion of the hiring manager.

Work environment

The mandate of WAGE is to advance equality with respect to sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression through the inclusion of people of all genders, including women, in Canada’s economic, social, and political life.

WAGE works in partnership with key stakeholders, including civil society organizations, labour groups, the private sector, other orders of government, First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.

WAGE works to advance gender equality through an intersectional, gendered lens and actively promotes the inclusion of all people, ensuring no one is left behind.
Our workforce is made up of individuals from various genders, diverse backgrounds, experiences, lived realities, and inclusion is very much part of our culture. We are policy-makers, program officers, project managers, partnership experts, communicators, researchers, and we are all united by the same purpose. We are looking for purpose-driven, talented, experienced, and committed people like you to join us in leading change and creating positive results.

Does this resonate with you? If so, join us in building a safer, more equal Canada for all.

Intent of the process

As part of this process, a pool of partially qualified candidates will be created to fill EC-05 positions with various linguistic profiles and security requirements within WAGE. These positions may be filled on an indeterminate or temporary basis (term, acting, assignment, secondment).

The pool of partially qualified candidates could also be used to staff similar positions with various linguistic profiles and security requirements at the WAGE and other organizations.

Positions to be filled: 6

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 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.

You must provide proof of your education credentials. If you possess a foreign education credential, you are required to provide a proof of Canadian equivalency.

Any applicable fees are your responsibility. The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials: https://www.cicic.ca/2/home.canada

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

ALL STREAMS:

E1. Experience* leading on consultations or collaboration with internal or external stakeholders to deliver results.

STREAM 1: Policy or Research Analyst

E2. Experience* developing strategic advice and recommendations to senior management** on policy, programs, research or strategic planning issues/initiatives.

E3: Experience* analyzing policy or program issues and trends and communicating related implications and considerations.

* Experience is defined by a range of activities that are part of the candidate’s primary responsibilities usually acquired over a period of at least one year. Examples citing academic coursework will not be accepted.

**Senior Management is defined as Director level (or equivalent) or higher.


STREAM 2: Performance Measurement or Evaluation Analyst

E4: Experience in participating in the design and conduct of performance measurement or evaluation projects.

E5: Experience in quantitative and qualitative research, including information/data collection, analysis and interpretation.

E6: Experience in preparing reports on the interpretation of complex information/data.

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

ASSET EXPERIENCE:

AE1. Experience in a high volume and fast paced environment.

AE2. Experience in participating in the development of Memoranda to Cabinet or Treasury Board submissions.

AE3. Experience in intergovernmental or international relations.

AE4. Experience working on gender equality issues or on policies and initiatives to address equality issues faced by women, Indigenous peoples,
persons with disabilities, racialized persons and equity-seeking groups.

AE5. Experience leading the integration of gender, equality, diversity, and inclusion considerations into the development or implementation of government initiatives.

*Candidates would not be required to provide information when applying.

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

Various language requirements
- English essential
- English or French essential
- Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES:

ALL STREAMS

C1. Thinking things through
C2. Working effectively with others
C3. Showing initiative and being action oriented
C4. Demonstrating Integrity and Respect

PS1. Judgment - When applying: Public Service Entrance Exam - Test of Judgement Unsupervised Internet Test 374 - DURATION: 75 minutes

ABILITIES:

ALL STREAMS

A1. Ability to communicate effectively in writing (will be assessed through your application).
A2. Ability to communicate effectively orally.

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

ASSET KNOWLEDGE:

AK1. Knowledge of Feminist Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) approaches.

AK2. Knowledge of culturally appropriate performance measurement and evaluation practices.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:

WAGE is committed to employment equity (EE). In order to achieve a representative workforce, selection may be based on qualified candidates self-declaring as being a member of one or more of the following EE groups: Indigenous peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*.

* The Employment Equity Act, which is under review, uses the terminology Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENT:

Willingness and ability to work overtime when required, often and/or on short notice

Conditions of employment

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:

Reliability or secret security clearance

Tests

PSEE - Test of Judgement UIT

Applicants must complete the Public Service Entrance Exam: Test of Judgement Unsupervised Internet Test as part of the screening for this selection process. This test assesses the judgement required for solving problems in work-related situations. You will have 75 minutes to complete the test. You must complete the test before you submit your application for this position.

For more information, please consult: Public Service Entrance Exam - Test of Judgement Unsupervised Internet Test

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

We encourage all candidates qualified to apply, we welcome all races, religions, sexes (including gender identity and/or expression), national origins, sexual orientations, civil unions or relationship status, disabilities, ages, parental status, military status, or other status protected under federal law.

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Accommodations
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To request an assessment accommodation or if you have questions, please contact us as soon as possible at . You may contact us regarding accommodations at any stage of the process.

Assessment accommodations are designed to remove obstacles without altering the criteria being assessed to ensure that all candidates can fully demonstrate their abilities.

Each request for assessment accommodations will be individually reviewed. You will be asked to provide information regarding your request. If needed, professional documentation could be requested to determine the appropriate accommodation measures. For more information about assessment accommodation, please visit our website at https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/assessment-accommodation-page.html.

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Application Process
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Information on your described education and experience provided in the screening questions should be supported by your resume. You will be required to demonstrate how you meet the essential by answering online screening questions.

The ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE EFECTIVELY IN WRITING will be assessed through your application.

The “Cracking the Code” video helps people who are looking for a new career with the Government of Canada to navigate the application process step by step: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GW7P3g9hhI)

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Assessment
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What you can expect: This process will consist of screening questions, a standardized PSC test, a virtual interview and a reference check.

All competencies could be assessed throughout the duration and at all stages of the process, including during communications with the human resources team.

Please note that different pass marks, cut-off scores, random selection, top-down selection and/or other volume management techniques can be used at various stages of the assessment process to identify which applicants will be further assessed.

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Communication
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All communication regarding this process will be administered via email. It is your responsibility to provide a valid e-mail address and update your?personal information when it changes. If special circumstances prevent you from having access to your email, please contact the HR contact noted below.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact you when the screening process is completed.

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Appointment Opportunities and Consent
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If you are deemed qualified via this process you must consent to the distribution of your assessment results, résumé and personal information (e.g. biography, proof of all the academic excellence examples or distinctions that were indicated in your application, proof of education and citizenship) to hiring federal organizations.

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.