Social Policy Researcher

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Assessment accommodation

Intent of the process

The intent is to staff four positions on an indeterminate basis at Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC). A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates may also be established to staff similar or identical positions at Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) and Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) with various linguistic profiles as well as tenures (term or indeterminate), location across Canada and/or security clearance, which may vary according to the position being staffed.

Positions to be filled: 4

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.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Experience in working in collaboration, or negotiating with stakeholders or partners (e.g. community level organizations, government organizations, industry stakeholders, non-government organizations, etc.).

Experience analyzing issues and making recommendations to senior management (Director or above).

Significant* experience in preparing or managing the preparation of comprehensive documents (E.g. : statistical surveys, qualitative and quantitative studies, research reports, position papers, strategic plans and planning documents, Memoranda to Cabinet, Treasury Board submissions and evaluation reports, briefing notes or presentations to senior management).

* Significant experience is understood to mean the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with performing activities for a period of approximately two (2) years.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in working with federal departments, provincial/territorial governments, or Indigenous organizations to advance common objectives.

Experience in conducting research and analysis on Indigenous-related issues.

Experience in working on /projects that support the reconciliation agenda with Indigenous peoples.

Experience in using PowerBI.

Experience working for a central agency (i.e., the Privy Council Office, Department of Finance, or Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat) in a policy advisory role.

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

Various language requirements
The positions to staff are bilingual BBB/BBB and english essential. However, the pool could be used to staff positions with various language requirements*: Bilingual BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC, French essential or English essential.

*In exceptional circumstances, Bilingual non-imperative appointments (with various levels) may be approved.

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to analyze information and make recommendations to senior management (Director or above).

Ability to work collaboratively with diverse partners or stakeholders.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES

Thinking things through.

Showing initiative and being action-oriented.

Adaptability.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATION - KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of Major Projects Impact Assessment Process in Canada.

CURRENT AND/OR FUTURE ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population we serve. In support of our strategy to achieve our employment equity goals, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Women, Aboriginal Persons, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disability.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice.

Conditions of employment

SECURITY CLEARANCE

The positions to staff require secret clearance. However, the pool may be used to staff positions with various security requirements.

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

All communication related to this process, including email correspondence, telephone and videoconference conversations, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews). 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). We will mostly communicate by email, so be sure to keep your contact information up-to-date. It's your responsibility.

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

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.