Regulatory Policy Analyst

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The Canada Energy Regulator works to keep energy moving safely across the country. We review energy development projects and share energy information, all while enforcing some of the world's strictest safety and environmental standards. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta with regional offices in Montréal, Vancouver and Yellowknife, the CER has approximately 600 employees.

The Federal Public Service is stronger and most effective when we reflect the diversity of the Canadian population we serve. The Canada Energy Regulator (CER) is dedicated to building and promoting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, representative of all Canadians regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender expression, socio-economic background or lived experience.

Achieving a representative and diverse workforce has been identified as an organizational need for CER and may be applied at any time during this appointment process. If this criterion is used, only those who have indicated that they are members of the specified designated group(s) will be considered. As such, first consideration for an appointment may be given to candidates who self-declare as belonging to one of the four designated employment equity groups (Persons with a disability, Indigenous Peoples*, Members of a Visible Minority, or Women).

* Indigenous Peoples are people who are First Nation, Inuit or Métis.

In order to self-declare, please ensure to check off the appropriate box within the online application under the Employment Equity section. To learn more about self-declaring, we encourage you to consult the following two links to learn more about employment equity and self declaration:

https://www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/opportunities/government/self-declaring-because-we-care.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/employment-equity.html

The CER is recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in a national competition to determine which employers lead their industries in offering exceptional workplaces for their employees.

Duties

The Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Business Unit serves as a centre of excellence in Indigenous engagement approaches and is responsible for the implementation of Reconciliation Strategy Priority. The Policy and Coordination team advances Reconciliation by leading regulatory policy change and providing policy advice to CER programs. The incumbent would be required to be or become familiar with the CER’s Reconciliation Strategic Priority, the CER’s Reconciliation Statement and the CER’s plans for implementation of United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

Reporting to the Director, Policy and Coordination, the incumbent acts as a senior resource for regulatory policy improvement initiatives related to Reconciliation. The incumbent also supports proactive planning and informed decision-making across the organization through coaching/mentorship of other professionals and by creating and leveraging strategic partnerships within the organization, with government officials, Indigenous Partners, and other regulators. This work will include the development of strategic materials for senior audiences, including executive and governance mechanisms.

The incumbent may undertake the role of project manager and/or guide multi-disciplinary teams for complex projects.

Intent of the process

Qualified candidates may be used to staff other similar positions at an equivalent or lower level on a term, indeterminate or acting basis.

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)

Education: Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution OR an acceptable combination of education, training, and /or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

E1. Significant experience in managing projects with multi-disciplinary teams that involve conducting research, identifying strategic issues, analyzing options, and providing advice and recommendations to senior management, along with related policy and program development and implementation.

E2. Significant experience in preparing comprehensive written analysis and briefing materials (e.g., reports, briefing notes, presentations) for senior management on complex issues.

E3. Significant* experience providing strategic advice and recommendations to peers, management, senior-level management, and/or governing bodies through written and oral briefings on complex** issues.

*Significant experience refers to at least 5 years of relevant experience, where the activities were the focus of the candidate’s work and were neither temporary nor ad hoc.

** Complex issues are defined as having one of the following characteristics: multidimensional, sensitive, confidential, affecting two or more partners or stakeholders, or having an impact on the delivery of programs and policies.

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

Asset Qualifications:

AQ1 Recent experience working or engaging with stakeholders, Indigenous communities, or rights holders on policies, projects, programs, or operational activities.

AQ2 Knowledge of Canadian Indigenous cultures, history, contemporary issues, worldviews, protocols, and practices.

AQ3 Understands the CER’s unique regulatory context and applies this knowledge in recognizing, interpreting, and addressing issues in the public interest.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Organization-wide and Business Competencies:

OC1 Leadership and Teamwork (Guide)

OC2 Accountability and Results Orientation (Guide)

OC3 Process and Project Management (Guide)

OC4 Written Communication (Guide)

OC5 Oral Communication (Guide)

Technical Competencies:

TC1 Research and Analysis (Guide)

Competency Level Definitions:

Guide is defined as thorough knowledge and capability of the competency. Able to influence and guide others in its application.

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

Organizational Needs: The CER is committed to building a diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. Preference may be given to qualified candidates who self-identify from the following Employment Equity Groups: Indigenous Peoples, Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities and/or Women. We encourage you to indicate if you belong to one or more of the designated groups by completing the EE section in your application.

Conditions of employment

1) Willingness to undergo, successfully pass and maintain a reliability status security clearance. Some positions may require a secret security clearance, which future incumbents will be required to undergo, successfully pass and maintain.
2) Compliance with the CER’s Code of Conduct is required.
Note: It is strongly recommended that potential applicants read and consider the CER’s Code of Conduct prior to applying. This document is available on the CER Website http://www.cer-rec.gc.ca/code-of-conduct.
3) Must be willing and able to travel and to work overtime when required.
4) Must be willing to move within and between business units and teams, based on operational requirements and/or as individual development needs are identified.

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

1. The CER has a classification system that differs from the greater public service. This NEB 10 position is similar to an EC-06 in terms of salary range only. The benefits offered, including relocation assistance, may be significantly different than those offered in the greater public service. This position is subject to CER’s Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada Collective Agreement.

2. Salary: Effective 1 November 2021 NEB-10, $100,175 to $121,883 (subject to revision)

The CER has the following forms of additional compensation that are separate from base salary, the eligibility for which is determined, in accordance with the provisions in the collective agreement or terms and conditions of employment for the duration period specified:
• a Calgary Allowance in the amount of 4.95% of base salary may be paid on a bi-weekly payroll basis for employees who reside within the daily commuting distance of Calgary (150 km)
• annual performance pay which includes elements of individual performance (60% of payout) and corporate performance (40% of payout)
• annual market allowance which applies only to specified operational positions applies to this position; the allowance is paid in two semi-annualized payments

3. Application Requirements: Applicants must submit, by the closing date, a resume clearly demonstrating how they meet the essential qualifications of education and experience. Applicants are strongly encouraged to demonstrate how they also meet the asset qualifications. Asset qualification(s) may be used at any point in the selection process (screening and/or assessment). Failure to provide sufficient information will result in applicants being screened out.

Applicants must always provide a valid e-mail address that is functional and accepts messages from unknown users. Our intention is to communicate with applicants by e mail for assessment purposes including [issuing screening results (internal process ONLY)] sending invitations for written tests, and interviews and issuing selection process results.

Candidates will need to provide proof of their education prior to appointment. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at https://www.cicic.ca.

NOTE: Equivalencies granted by the Canadian provincial authorities with respect to Applied (Bachelor's) Degrees by colleges and technical institutes (i.e. in Ontario, British-Columbia, Alberta & Manitoba) must always be accepted as equivalent to Bachelor Degrees granted by universities in the provinces concerned.

4. Head Office Location – Calgary, AB: 210, 517 10th Avenue SW

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.