Economist and Policy Analyst - Post-Secondary Recruitment

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Our Current Work Environment:

• The Department of Finance Canada has transitioned to a hybrid workplace requiring employees to work some of the time in the office (aim is for on-site work 50% of the time). This hybrid work arrangement will maintain the flexibility and productivity gained through remote work, while maintaining our culture and making the most of the benefits of working together in the office.

• In exceptional circumstances, the Department of Finance Canada may approve temporary full-time telework arrangements requests for new recruits who may wish to defer relocation to the National Capital Region*.

*The National Capital Region, also referred to as Canada's Capital Region, is an official federal designation for the Canadian capital of Ottawa, Ontario, the neighbouring city of Gatineau, Quebec, and surrounding urban and rural communities.

Duties

Master’s graduates hired under the Economist and Policy Analyst stream are involved in all aspects of the Department's work. They conduct policy analysis and forecasts, perform research, and provide recommendations on a wide variety of public policy issues. Recruits can choose to specialize in a particular area of the Department of Finance Canada, or can gain experience in a number of different areas.

By providing expert policy analysis and advice to the Minister of Finance and Government of Canada, the Department is at the forefront in supporting the development and implementation of strong and sustainable economic, fiscal, tax, social, security, international and financial sector policies and programs.

Our eight policy branches provide unparalleled opportunities for professional development and hands-on experience in shaping public policy in Canada:

• Crown Investment and Asset Management Branch
• Economic Development
• Economic Policy Branch
• Federal-Provincial Relations and Social Policy Branch
• Financial Sector Policy Branch
• Fiscal Policy Branch
• International Trade and Finance Branch
• Tax Policy Branch

As a recruit, you will have unparalleled opportunities to work on challenging issues and influence important public policy decisions, including:

• Economic and fiscal forecasting;
• The federal budget;
• G20, G7 and other international meetings;
• Federal health and social transfers to the provinces and territories;
• Personal income, business income and excise tax policy;
• Social programs like the Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security and Employment Insurance;
• Banking and financial sector regulation;
• Economic response measures to COVID-19 and other extraordinary challenges.

The Department of Finance Canada Economics and Social Science Services Development Program is a competency-based career development and progression program designed for the Economics and Social Science Services (EC) community within the eight policy branches of the Department of Finance Canada. The program aims to develop high-calibre individuals to the target level of EC-06 Advisor/Economist (salary range: $100,121 to $116,116) within three to five years. Progression through successive EC levels up to the target level is based on a combination of performance evaluation and merit assessment established for the Economist and Policy Analyst program stream.

For more information on our department, including job descriptions, where we work, frequently asked questions, past recruits and employee benefits, please visit our website at: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/campaigns/university-recruitment.html

Intent of the process

Only applicants meeting the essential qualifications will be included in a pool of qualified candidates from which hiring managers from the Department of Finance Canada and other federal government organizations may draw from until December 2023.

As this is a collective staffing process, the qualifications required may differ from one position to another. Our staffing process allows hiring managers to identify their individual needs for the position(s) they are looking to fill, these additional qualifications will be communicated to applicants that are invited to take part in an interview(s). One or more asset qualifications may be used to identify candidates who may be a good fit for a particular position. Other criteria may also be used such as official languages or organizational needs.

Positions to be filled: 25

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A response to a text question addressing the following:

• University and Program
• Master's Degree Grade point average (GPA)
• Field of interest
• Outreach method

Contact information for 2 references.

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

EDUCATION:

a) Degree
Candidates must have or be working on a Master's degree from a recognized university in one of the following fields:
- Economics
- Public policy/administration
- International relations/studies
- Business administration in finance

CANDIDATES MUST SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THEIR MASTER'S DEGREE BY DECEMBER 31, 2023. Candidates hired will participate in the Economic and Social Sciences Services Developmental Program (ECDP).

b) Specialization in economics
University coursework must include the equivalent of at least three full-year undergraduate or graduate courses in economics (or six half-year courses) by the time of graduation. Candidates who have a concentration in finance at the Master's degree level and three or more half-year post-secondary courses in economics will be considered.

c) Academic excellence
Candidates must have obtained a grade point average (GPA) equivalent to 75 per cent or higher on their last completed Bachelor's degree.

Qualifications b) and c) will be validated. You will be asked to provide copies of your transcripts at a later step in the assessment process.*

* Please note that all applicants will receive an email requesting transcripts, following the closure of this poster. It should be noted that transcripts are being requested of everyone and should not be misconstrued as having been screened into the next stage of this selection process.

Degree equivalency

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

EDUCATION:

Academic scholarships, prizes, or awards.

Candidates having obtained high grades in undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the specialization relevant to the position being staffed.

Degree equivalency

PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION:

Working toward or holding a professional designation relevant to the position (e.g. CPA, CMA, CFA).

EXPERIENCE:

Experience* in one or more of the following fields:
. Economics
. Public policy/administration
. International relations/studies
. Finance
* The experience is to have been acquired within the last five years and can be demonstrated through a combination of volunteer work, student employment (e.g. Teacher's Assistant, Research Assistant) and/or work experience.

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

English or French
Language requirements. Applicants must be proficient in one of the official languages.

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES:

Analytical Thinking – Analyzing and synthesizing information to understand issues, identify options, and support sound decision making.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing – Communicating ideas and information in writing to ensure that information and messages are understood and have the desired impact.

Ability to communicate effectively orally – Listening to others and communicating articulately, fostering open communication.

PERSONAL SUITABILTY:

Critical Judgement – Evaluating ideas and information while referring to objective criteria to reach a rational conclusion

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

ABILITY:

Information gathering and processing – Ability to locate and collect data/information from appropriate sources and analyze it to prepare meaningful and concise reports that summarize the information.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

Achieving results – Organize time and work to accomplish objectives in the most effective and efficient way

Interpersonal Relations – Building and maintaining effective working relationships with others to achieve organizational goals

Resilience – Works effectively in the face of stress, ambiguity, change or strenuous demands

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS - A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE:

Be part of an organization that represents and includes the diverse identities, cultures, perspectives and experiences that make up Canada.

The Department of Finance Canada takes great pride in having a diverse workforce with wide-ranging skill sets. To promote a workforce that is representative of the Canadians we serve and to respond to organizational/hiring managers’ needs, selection for hire may be limited to members of Employment Equity Groups. As such, we strongly encourage applicants who identify within the Employment Equity Groups to apply and self-identify in their application.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance - This factor is not used at the screening stage. The hiring organization is responsible for the security clearance process.

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

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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.