Science Partnership and Policy Analyst

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

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As one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is proud to celebrate our achievement in creating a diverse, respectful, and positive workplace where all employees are valued and recognized for their unique qualities, ideas, voices and perspectives. We are dedicated to building and promoting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, representative of all Canadians regardless of race, ethnicity, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic background or lived experience. By embracing diversity and inclusion, our department ensures broader discussions, better decisions, and a more positive workplace.

Duties

In this role, you will have the opportunity to help develop policy and position papers, briefings, and provide input to strategic advice for senior management on science policy issues related to the agriculture and agrifood sector, and support international and/or national scientific collaboration engagement with key partners and organizations. Duties include providing strategic guidance and objectives, developing written briefing material and delivering oral briefings, working with AAFC scientists to identify and administer opportunities for external collaboration and attending departmental, interdepartmental, national or international meetings to advance the strategic objectives of Science and Technology Branch and AAFC. You will be part of a dynamic team that works with AAFC scientists and you will work with key stakeholders across various branches, other government departments and/or industry representatives, academia, multilateral organizations.

Work environment

AAFC is committed to diversity and inclusion. We have several networks dedicated to ensuring that the department continues to grow as an inclusive, accessible, respectful and diverse workplace. All employees are encouraged and welcomed to join the networks and participate in their activities and events.

• The Gender and Sexual Diversity Inclusiveness Network
• The Indigenous Network Circle
• The Managers' Community
• The Persons with Disabilities Network
• The Student Panel of Representatives for Orientation, Unity and Training
• The Visible Minorities Network
• The Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Network
• The Young Professional's Network

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff three (3) full time permanent positions; one (1) in British Columbia, one (1) in the Atlantic Region and one (1) in Quebec.

Qualified candidates will also be placed in a talent pool to be used for staffing similar permanent or temporary positions in the future within AAFC. The skill specialization(s), work location, language profile, and security clearance requirements will vary according to the position being staffed.

In the event that an employee of the public service is qualified through this process, and there is a temporary need, they may be considered for acting, deployment, assignment or secondment opportunities.

Positions to be filled: 3

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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.

Candidates must always have a degree. The courses for the specialization do not necessarily have to be part of a degree program in the required specialization. The specialization may also be obtained through an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

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 :
Experience developing or maintaining collaborative relationships with agriculture sector stakeholders including, but not limited to: industry, academia, Indigenous groups, government provincial and/or federal departments, government organizations outside Canada, or multilateral organizations.
Experience conducting analysis of strategic issues and presenting options and recommendations to support senior management (Director level and above) decision-making.
Experience preparing written reports, presentations or other written briefing material for senior management (Director level and above).
Experience managing conflicting priorities across various concurrent responsibilities, and producing results under tight timelines.
Experience working in multidisciplinary teams with diverse reporting relationships.

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

Experience :
Experience facilitating strategic sessions involving government and industry stakeholders.
Experience providing advice and making recommendations to senior management (Director and above), in any of the following areas: data governance, data policy, data strategy, data literacy, data analytics, and data management.

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

Various language requirements
English Essential, French Essential, BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

Knowledge :
Knowledge of current issues as they relate to Agriculture.
Knowledge of external partners and stakeholders including governmental and non-governmental.

Abilities :
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Competencies:
Judgement
Teamwork
Strategic Thinking
Showing Initiative and Being Action Orientated
Demonstrating integrity and respect.

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

Knowledge :
Knowledge of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada priorities, objectives, structure and processes.

Competency:
Impact and influence

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

Agriculture and Agri-food Canada recognizes that the diversity of its employee population contributes to its strength and integrity. We are committed to achieving employment equity and developing a highly capable workforce that is representative of Canadian Society. We encourage women (especially in non-traditional occupations), 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.

Information on employment equity

Willingness and ability to travel occasionally.
Willingness and ability to occasionally work overtime on short notice.

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

ASSESSEMENT INFORMATION

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

Various assessment tools may be used, such as, standardized tests, interviews, references, board member knowledge, etc.

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

A random or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
- Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team.
- Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed.
- Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience.
- Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications.

A test may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Asset qualifications may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

APPLICATION & CORRESPONDENCE INFORMATION

Applications submitted by email will not be accepted. You must apply on-line through www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs.html.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact the email referenced below under "Contact Information".

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

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).

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.