Policy Officer

Update: **EXTENSION OF CLOSING DATE**

Important messages

Giving you the best chance to succeed!
At Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) we are committed to running inclusive and barrier-free recruitment processes.

If you have a limitation that may impact your performance at any steps of the assessment process (such as during a written test or an interview), you may request an accommodation. Assessment accommodations are designed to remove barriers, and to ensure that candidates with limitations can fully demonstrate their abilities. Should you wish to be accommodated, please direct your inquiry to the contact identified at the bottom of this poster. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

For more information on assessment accommodation visit the following website: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/assessment-accommodation-page.html

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WHEN YOU APPLY: Focus on the screening questions and on your résumé.

The information listed in this advertisement is there to help you determine if the position fits your background and aspirations, so pay close attention—recruiters review applications with this in mind.

Ensure you answer all the screening questions. Screening questions and your résumé will be the first pieces of information we’ll see about you, so be sure to highlight your achievements, be clear about your experience and education and be specific about roles you've occupied, projects you’ve worked on.

▻ Recruiters cannot make assumptions about your experience.

📢 Your evaluation will begin the moment you apply to the process.

Work environment

We are One PSPC!
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) helps the Government of Canada serve Canadians. With a strong focus on quality customer service, we provide innovative common services such as real estate and building management, purchasing, banking, pay and pensions, and translation to other government departments, agencies and boards. By providing these centralized services to departments and agencies, we enable them to focus on what they do best: providing their programs and services to Canadians.

At PSPC, we are committed to achieving a competent, representative workforce that reflects the diversity of the Canadian population. We work hard to create a welcoming, respectful and inclusive workplace through a variety of programs and initiatives. In fact, we have been named one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for the fifth year in a row and here is a list of some of our diversity and inclusion achievements:
• five diversity networks;
• a Task Force on Anti-racism, Workplace Culture and Equity;
• a national Reconciliation and Indigenous Engagement Unit;
• an Ombudsman for Mental Health (the first such position within the federal public service);
• an Accessibility Office and;
• a Gender-based Analysis Plus (GBA+) Centre of Expertise.

While many programs and initiatives have already been implemented in line with our commitments to diversity and inclusion, we aim to get better! That's why we invite you to be part of the change by joining an organization where individual differences are recognized, valued and respected. Be part of the solution!

Under the Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC) Act, Public Services Procurement Canada (PSPC) has the legislated mandate to provide compensation services, including both pension plan administration and pay administration, to Government of Canada (GC) employees and employers.

The Government of Canada Federal Employee Pension Program administered by PSPC, Receiver General and Pensions Branch provides pension and retirement benefits to members of Public Service, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Canadian Armed Forces, Members of Parliament, Lieutenant Governors, Diplomats and provides systems and payment support to members of the Judges pension plan.

Combined, PSPC provides pension administration services to over 901,000 plan members, spouses and dependants across all the pension plans.

In order to efficiently deliver services to plan members, the Pension Program has a combined workforce of approximately 1200 employees split across two sectors under the Receiver General and Pension Branch within PSPC;

•The Pension Excellence Sector which oversees system support and maintenance as well as overall financial management, member communications, electronic member services, client relationship management, policy and strategic planning and integrity of the pension program and acts as the functional and technical authority for systems;
•The Government of Canada Pension Centre which provides member facing services to members.

Intent of the process

The initial intent of this selection process is to staff indeterminate (on a permanent basis) EC-04 positions located in Ottawa, Ontario (1451 Coldrey Avenue) within the Pension Excellence Sector of the Receiver General and Pension Branch of Public Service and Procurement Canada.

This process will establish a pool of qualified candidates that could also be used to staff similar or identical positions with different tenures and different locations in the National Capital Region within Public Services and Procurement Canada.

Employees of the federal public service may be considered for deployments, assignments, secondments or actings.

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)

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

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.

* The term “degree” refers to a baccalaureate as established by educational authorities.
** The term “acceptable” is suitable for a position as determined by the manager.
***The term “specialization” refers to an acceptable number of courses in a particular field of study. For this selection process, management has determine that a minimum of 3 completed courses related to economics, sociology OR statistics is required for the acceptable specialization. The number of courses applicable for the specialization cannot be distributed among the 3 areas. The specialization may also be obtained through an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

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ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
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1. Significant* experience in conducting research and analysis including legislative and/or policy interpretation.
2. Experience providing policy advice and recommendations, orally or in writing (e.g. briefing documents, scans, position papers, reports, speaking notes, presentations) to senior executives (Directors and above).
3. Experience engaging with stakeholders (e.g other federal government departments, provincial or local governments, non-governmental, public or private sector organizations) on policy-related issues.

*Significant experience is defined by the depth and breadth of experience that is normally acquired by performing a broad range of related activities which are normally acquired over a period of approximately two (2) years.

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

Various language requirements
• Bilingual Imperative (BBB/BBB)
• English Essential

Find out about the three (3) second language evaluations (SLE) required for bilingual positions by visiting the following address:

Information on language requirements

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COMPETENCIES
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1. Client Service - Level 1: Delivering high-quality client service
2. Judgment
3. Dependability
4. Initiative
5. Thoroughness
6. Effective Interpersonal Relationships

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ABILITIES
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1. Ability to communicate effectively orally.
2. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
3. Ability to work effectively under pressure, manage priorities and meet tight deadlines.
4. Ability to work effectively in a team.
5. Ability to research, analyze and synthesize information to develop policy options and recommendations.

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

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates, who, at the time of application, self-declare* as belonging to one of the following designated Employment Equity groups: Women, Indigenous (Aboriginal) Peoples, Persons with Disabilities and Members of Visible Minorities.

* We therefore encourage you to self-declare during the online application process by selecting the appropriate box under the Employment Equity section.

For further details, please refer to the “Other information” section.

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:
• Willingness and ability to work overtime, often on short notice.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status 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

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

The assessment of candidates could take the form of one or more of the following:
- Reference checks may be sought.
- An interview may be administered.
- A test may be administered.
- A situational exercise may be administered.
- You must provide proof of your education credentials.

All written and verbal communication obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate candidates.

We will contact you by email or through your GC Jobs account. Please ensure that your email is valid and accepts messages from unknown users. It is your responsibility to regularly check your email, junk mail and your GC Jobs account to find out about all the information regarding this process.

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.