Socio-Economic 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 strictest safety and environmental standards in the world. 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 current vacancy is in the Field Operations Business Unit; however a qualified list of candidates may be used to staff future vacancies in both Field Operations and Energy Adjudication Business Units.

Field Operations Business Unit:

Reporting to the Director of Construction Oversight, in Field Operations, the incumbent will be responsible for providing professional advice and recommendations pertaining to socio-economic matters. They will undertake socio-economic compliance verification work in accordance with relevant Acts, regulations, standards, programs, and project-specific authorizations. The incumbent will contribute to scoping and planning socio-economic compliance activities, and to continual improvement of socio-economic compliance processes. They will assist in responding to concerns and impacts raised by third parties, affected Indigenous Peoples and landowners, stemming from compliance matters, inclusive of potential compliance and enforcement action; may include coordination of verification issues. They may also undertake or support application assessment, involving assessment of socio-economic impacts of proposed projects.

Energy Adjudication Business Unit:

Reporting to a Facilities Director in Energy Adjudication, the incumbent will be responsible for providing professional advice and recommendations pertaining to socio-economic matters. The socio-economic analyst reviews proposed energy industry exploration, development, production, transportation and abandonment projects submitted under both the Canada Energy Regulator Act and Canadian Oil and Gas Operations Act and assesses the effects of those projects upon the social environment. He/she will assist in the design and implementation of follow-up programs, consider implications of the cumulative effects of the project upon the social environment, and ensure that consultation with those affected is considered during the assessment process. In performing his/her work, the socio-economic specialist will participate as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Engagement activities may include planning for and assisting participants in public hearings.

Intent of the process

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

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter "Applicants must submit, by the closing date, a detailed resume and cover letter clearly demonstrating how they meet the essential qualifications of education and experience."

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

Education:

Graduation from a recognized university with a degree in Indigenous studies, political science, law & society, sociology, industrial relations, economics, public policy, rural/urban/regional planning or any other specialization related to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

E1 Significant*** experience in the assessment or oversight of socio-economic** impacts of a work/project (for example, the construction of new infrastructure).

E2 Significant*** experience in research and analysis of information from a wide range of sources and providing strategic advice or recommendations.

**Note: For the purposes of these positions, the term ‘socio-economic’ includes matters related to human occupancy and resource use, heritage resources, Indigenous traditional land and resource use, lands/property and land rights, social and cultural well-being, human health, infrastructure and services, navigation and navigation safety, employment and economy, and the rights of Indigenous Peoples.

*** “Significant” is defined as having the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of various related activities acquired over at least five years.

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

English essential
The current vacancy is for an English Essential; however, we are looking to create a list of qualified candidates which may be used to staff bilingual (BBB/BBB) positions in the future.

Information on language requirements

Organization-wide and Business Competencies

OC1 Leadership & Teamwork (Guide)

OC2 Accountability & Results Orientation (Guide)

OC3 Written Communication (Guide)

OC4 Verbal Communication (Guide)

Technical Competencies:

TC1 Compliance Principles and Techniques (Guide)

TC2 Application Assessment Principles and Techniques (Guide)

Competency Level Definitions

Learn is defined as developing a basic knowledge of the competency and ability to apply.
Apply is defined as demonstrating sound understanding of the competency and ability to apply and contribute.
Guide is defined as thorough knowledge and capability of the competency. Able to influence and guide others in its application.
Shape is defined as recognized as an expert. Shapes direction of the CER with regards to the competency.

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

Asset Qualifications:

AQ1 Experience undertaking regulatory compliance verification of complex issues (e.g. inspections, audits, compliance checks to regulatory requirements). Complex issues may involve multiple factors or considerations; partners or stakeholder perspectives; critical timelines; or having a major impact on a Government Department, Agency, organization or the public.

AQ2 Experience in working with Indigenous Peoples, landowners, land users, municipalities or other government departments, non-government organizations etc.

AQ3 Experience in the pipeline industry

AQ4 Experience working in a regulatory capacity with or for a government regulator, where the job duties include applying regulatory requirements

AQ5 Experience in mediation, negotiation, appropriate and culturally aware dispute resolution, or collaborative decision-making processes

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.
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 a 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 2022 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, including these positions; the allowance is paid in two semi-annualized payments

3. Application Requirements: Applicants must submit, by the closing date, a resume and cover letter 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 qualificationmay 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 provide a valid e-mail address which is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. Our intention is to communicate with applicants by e mail for assessment purposes including sending invitations for written tests, 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.