Junior Economist (EC-02) / Economist (EC-04)

Update: AMENDMENT: EC-02 and EC-04 Change to knowledge qualification in French.

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Duties

DFO is seeking to recruit enthusiastic individuals to join its team of economic analysts dedicated to the support of Federal policy, program and regulatory responsibilities in accordance with the Fisheries Act, Species at Risk Act and Oceans Act etc. with the goal of ensuring healthy, safe and prosperous fisheries and oceans for the benefit of current and future generations of Canadians.

The successful candidate will provide support to the Policy & Economic Analysis Branch, by conducting research and analysis, developing options and recommendations, preparing briefing material, and organizing working group or committee meetings.

Key tasks include: supporting the gathering, socio-economic analysis, and reporting of qualitative and quantitative data to other Branches and Divisions in order to support DFO’s mandate and priorities. Also providing active support to working groups leading national or regional initiatives; supporting legislative and regulatory amendments, fisheries management measures, and major policy development efforts; and supporting the implementation, coordination, and performance measurement of strategies.

Work environment

We are a federal institution, responsible for safeguarding our waters and managing Canada's fisheries and oceans resources.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) helps to ensure healthy and sustainable aquatic ecosystems through habitat protection and sound science. We support economic growth in the marine and fisheries sectors, and innovation in areas such as aquaculture and biotechnology.

We are proud to celebrate our diversity and our commitment to values and ethics – we recognize our employees for a variety of achievements, including Excellence in Values and Innovation and have been recognized annually as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People since 2017.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff two (2) full-time term positions (one at the EC-02 level, and one at the EC-04 level).

A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to fill similar positions at the qualified classifications, in various locations, of various tenures and conditions of employment within Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO).

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

The application page will ask you how you meet the listed qualifications and requirements. Your responses should detail, when and how you met those requirements. A statement that you meet the requirement will not suffice. Some qualification and requirements will be assessed at the written exam, and at the interview. Your ability to communicate effectively in writing will be assessed in your application and in the written exam.

EC-02 candidates: All questions except those noted as EC-04 requirements are required, if you wish to outline additional qualifications, your responses under the EC-04 extra questions will be noted as assets to your candidacy. You are, however, not required to respond to EC-04 only questions.

EC-04 candidates: All the questions must be answered for the EC-04 process.

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

Notes:
1. 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.
2. An indeterminate incumbent of a former ES position on June 30, 1967 who became an EC on June 22, 2009, who does not possess the minimum level of education as indicated for Part A above is deemed to meet this minimum educational standard based on his/her education, training and/or experience.
3. If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. Click on the link below to contact the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC).

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE: EC-02 and EC-04
Experience conducting economic, socio economic and sociological research, studies, forecasts and surveys in domestic and/or international settings.

Experience in preparing written documents such as presentations, briefings, reports, or publications.

Experience working with large datasets using software such as Excel, R, SAS, etc.

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

EDUCATION:
• Graduation with a Masters or PhD degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field relevant to the position, such as economics, statistics, environmental studies, or natural resource management.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
• Experience in providing input and recommendations on issues or policies.

• Experience in analyzing information related to fisheries and fishery values.

Experience in supporting the development of collaborative relationships with internal or external stakeholders.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Experience: EC-04 ONLY
Experience in developing, analyzing, and interpreting qualitative and quantitative information and socio-economic policies and recommendations*.
* For purpose of clarity: qualitative and quantitative information developed, analyzed and interpreted requires the application of a comprehensive knowledge of economics, sociology or statistics.

Experience creating data visualizations, graphics or dashboards using programs such as Excel, Tableau, PowerBI, etc.

KNOWLEDGE:
EC-02 and EC-04
• Knowledge of sources of socio-economic information and data.

EC-04
• Knowledge of economic, statistics and/or other social science research and analysis theories, principles, techniques and practices;
• Knowledge of current and emerging issues relevant to the mandate of DFO in the Pacific Region.

COMPETENCIES: EC-02 and EC-04
• Analytical thinking
• Working effectively with others.
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented.
• Adaptability

ABILITY: EC-02 and EC-04
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize information
• Ability to self-manage workload, set priorities, work under pressure.

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

EXPERIENCE:
EC-04 mandatory, EC-02 optional
Experience in developing, analyzing, and interpreting qualitative and quantitative information and socio-economic policies and recommendations*.
* For purpose of clarity: qualitative and quantitative information developed, analyzed and interpreted requires the application of a comprehensive knowledge of economics, sociology or statistics.

Experience creating data visualizations, graphics or dashboards using programs such as Excel, Tableau, PowerBI, etc.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willingness and ability to work overtime when or as required.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required.

We are committed to achieving employment equity and developing a highly capable workforce that is representative of Canadian Society. We encourage women, Indigenous peoples (Aboriginal peoples), persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups to apply and declare themselves as part of one or more of the Employment Equity groups as selection may be limited to candidates belonging to one or more of the groups.

Conditions of employment

Security Clearance: Reliability Status or Secret Security Clearance, depending on on the position

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

If applicable, you will have to provide proof of your original education credentials when requested.

- Reference checks will be sought..
- An interview will be administered.
- A written examination will be administered.

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

Persons with disabilities who are unable to apply online must notify the contact person listed below before the closing date.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

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.