Senior Economic Policy Analyst

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Assessment accommodation

To be considered, your application must clearly explain where, when (with specific work periods, for example: Indigenous Services Canada, November 2018 to May 2020), and how you meet the qualifications. Please note that indicating “Please refer to my CV” will not be considered an acceptable answer and may result in the elimination of your application to this selection process. Information on your education and experience provided in the screening questions should be supported by your resume.

As announced by the Treasury Board of Canada, Indigenous Services Canada employees are expected to perform their duties from a government of Canada physical workplace at least 2–3 days each week, or 40–60% of their regular schedule.

Duties

The duties of this position include:
• Working with Inuit and federal partners to co-create an economic development strategy and expand economic development for Inuit Nunangat as part of the Inuit Crown Partnership Committee’s Economic Development and Procurement Working Group;
• Managing, or assisting in the management of, funding for economic development projects related to federal procurement in Nunavut;
• Leading outreach to Inuit businesses related to fulfilling Article 24 of the Nunavut Agreement which concerns federal procurement in Nunavut; and,
• Travel to Nunavut including both regional centres and smaller communities.

Work environment

Who are we?
The Business Development Directorate at ISC is responsible for suite of programing to advance economic reconciliation for Indigenous peoples across Canada. This includes work to implement Article 24 of the Nunavut Agreement and an economic development Task Team that is part of the Inuit Crown-Partnership Committee.

Intent of the process

The immediate intent of this poster is to fill (1) EC-06 position indeterminately with linguistic profile: English essential.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions at this group and level with various language requirements (English Essential, French Essential, or Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB; CBC/CBC), various security requirements (Secret / Reliability), various conditions of employment as well as various tenures (acting, assignment/secondment, deployment, specified period and/or indeterminate) within Indigenous Services Canada.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Education:
A baccalaureate (no particular field of study) and a master’s degree in economics, business administration, or commerce.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
E1. A minimum of four (4) years’ experience working on economic development.
E2. Experience in preparing written documents, including recommendations for senior management*, such as reports, briefing notes, and presentations.
E3. Significant experience** in conducting research or analysis on complex economic issues***.
E4. Experience in development of policy or institutional strategy in collaboration with internal or external partners.
E5. Experience working on horizontal teams, and internal or external working groups.

Definition:
*Within the public service, “senior management” means director level and above; outside the public sector, it would include any type of executive-level decision-making person.
**Significant means: covering a period of approximately 2 years and which has depth and breadth normally associated with full-time performance of related duties.
***Complex issues are defined as those involving multiple sub-issues or related issues, multiple stakeholders, critical timelines, a high degree of visibility or political sensitivity and having a major impact on the department, government or the public.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge :
K1. Knowledge of Government of Canada’s priorities addressing Indigenous and northern issues.
K2. Knowledge of micro and macro-economics.

ABILITIES
1. Ability to communicate in writing.
2. Ability to communicate orally.
3. Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage tight deadlines.
4. Ability to lead project teams.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
1. Adaptability.
2. Judgement.
3. Interpersonal skills.
4. Showing initiative and being action-oriented.

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

Asset Experience:
AE1. Experience working with Indigenous partners.
AE2. Experience leading working groups, group projects or supervising employees in the context of initiatives dealing with complex issues***.
AE3. Experience in representing or liaising with other departments or federal organizations or external partners on common files or issues.

***Complex issues are defined as those involving multiple sub-issues or related issues, multiple stakeholders, critical timelines, a high degree of visibility or political sensitivity and having a major impact on the department, government or the public.

Asset Abilities:
1.Ability to supervise.

Organizational needs:
Indigenous Services Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified representative of the population we serve. In support of our strategy to achieve employment equity goals, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following employment Equity groups: Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities and women.

Operational Requirements:
Willing and able to travel occasionally, including to communities in Inuit Nunangat.
Willing and able to work overtime.

Conditions of employment

Secret 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

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.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION
1. Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications noted in the Statement of Merit Criteria to be appointed to a position. A candidate may be appointed to a position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications or operational requirements. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

2. Depending on the number of applicants, needs and/or plans, the following may be applied during the assessment and/ or selection of candidates in the staffing process: top-down approach, cut-off scores, asset selection, organizational needs and/or operational requirements.

3. You will be required to provide proof of education credentials in the form of a
diploma or official transcript at the interview stage. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Please contact the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/.

4. Several methods of assessment will be used to assess potential candidates (e.g. written exam, interview, reference check, etc.).

5. Acknowledgement of receipt of applications will not be sent.

6. Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice with the exception of the assessment of their linguistic capacity.

7. All communications related to the process, including e-mail correspondence and telephone conversations, may be used to assess candidates' qualifications.

8. Candidates must provide two supervisory references, one of which must be your current supervisor.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why was my application automatically rejected when I submitted it?
A: You must meet all essential qualifications at the time you submit your application. If you receive a message "Application rejected at screening" immediately after submitting your application, you answered "No" to one of the essential qualifications. If you have incorrectly indicated "No", simply retrieve your application and update your answer to the screening question.

Q: What is the start date for the position?
A: We will be able to offer an approximate start date after the assessment phase (testing, interview, and reference checks) is completed.

Q: How do I apply?
A: Applications are accepted through the GC Jobs website. Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's video: Cracking the Code helps people who are looking for a new career with the Government of Canada to navigate the application process step by step.

Q: How will you communicate with me?
A: We will contact you at the email address that you have listed on your GC Jobs account. Please ensure that you regularly check your email inbox, junk mail folder and your GC Jobs account.

Q: Who can I contact if I have technical difficulties with the GC Jobs website?
A: You can contact the Public Service Commission of Canada's support centre. Select the "Contact Us" link below, in the left corner of this window, or by calling 1-888-780- 4444.

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.