Various EC-03 Positions at Infrastructure Canada

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

WORK LOCATIONS
The majority of our positions are located in Ottawa, with a number of positions in Montreal and a small number in Vancouver. INFC is assessing its presence in other geographic locations and may expand its office space to a few more areas in Canada, including Toronto, Edmonton, and Halifax.

In accordance with INFC’s hybrid work model, employees hired within their position’s geographic work location are required to work on-site 40% of each month (ex. approximately 2 days a week).

On a case-by-case basis, telework agreements may be considered to advance regional presence beyond these cities. Linguistic requirements for telework are determined by the POSITION location, not the location of the employee.

CALL TO ACTION
The Clerk of the Privy Council Office (PCO)'s Call to action on anti-racism, equity, and inclusion in the Federal Public Service states: “We must advance this objective together, acting both individually and collectively, and recognizing that our progress will rely on amplifying the voices of those within our organizations to help lead the way”. To that end, INFC is reaffirming its commitment to build an equitable, diverse, inclusive and barrier-free work environment through various programs, practices and initiatives.

The purpose of this process is to increase representativeness. Therefore, applicants who self-declare as members of one or more of the following Employment Equity designated groups (i.e. Indigenous Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, and/or members of Visible Minorities) will be considered ahead of others. Self-declaration is voluntary, confidential, and, will assist us in supporting the achievement of greater representativeness. We welcome members of equity seeking groups to apply and recognize that the current Employment Equity Act does not fully encompass all equity seeking group members.

How to complete a self-declaration:
1- Click Apply Online;
2- Complete the Employment Equity section;
3- Click on I want to complete the Self-Declaration Form for Employment Equity Groups; and,
4- Fill out the form. In order to allow the organization to use the information for staffing purposes, you must select purpose 1 - selection processes and statistics related to selections and EE workforce representation

In order to submit a complete application, you must:
1. Submit your résumé
2. Answer all of the pre-screening questions with concrete and detailed examples to clearly demonstrate when, where and how you gained the experience needed to meet the qualifications.
3. For further information on the application process you may refer to the following link: Applying for Government of Canada jobs: What to expect (www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/applying-government-canada-jobs-what-expect)

Work environment

CHOOSE US
At Infrastructure Canada, we aim to be an employer of choice in the federal government:
o We work with all orders of government and key partners to invest in modern public infrastructure.
o Our investments in areas such as public transit, bridges and walking and cycling paths, safe and clean drinking water, and cultural and recreational centres – and our support to urban, Indigenous, rural and remote communities across Canada to help address local homelessness needs —are helping to build stronger communities across Canada.

HELP US
At Infrastructure Canada, we are proud to:
o Provide a healthy, respectful and supportive work environment for all employees;
o Celebrate our diversity and our commitment to values and ethics;
o Encourage our employees to innovate and strive for excellence;
o Commit to continued learning and employees’ career development;
o Embrace new technology that enables a more effective and flexible workplace.

JOIN US
You can contribute your creative ideas while working with a team of professionals who take pride in the work they are doing to improve the lives of Canadians.

Intent of the process

- The intent of this collective selection process is to appoint candidates who are successful in the pool when vacancies arise within various work units throughout Infrastructure Canada.

- Additionally, a pool of qualified candidates will be established to potentially staff similar positions with various: tenures, language requirements, bilingual linguistic profiles and/or security requirements, within all federal organizations listed in Schedules I, IV and V.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION
ED1: Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in economics, sociology, or statistics.

Notes:
1. 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.

2. An indeterminate incumbent of a former ES position on June 30, 1967 who became an EC on June 22, 2009, who does not possess the minimum level of education as indicated for Part A above is deemed to meet this minimum educational standard based on his/her education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
EX1: *Experience researching, analyzing, and synthesizing information or data from a variety of sources to identify key issues.

EX2: *Experience in preparing a variety of written materials, such as reports, research papers, briefing notes, scenario notes, records of decision, or presentations.

EX3: *Experience contributing to advice or recommendations prepared for a **supervisor following research or an analysis of findings.

DEFINITIONS:
*Experience may have been acquired as either part of an academic project or in a work setting.

** "Supervisor" is defined as a higher level authority figure or someone you directly report to in the workplace or in an academic environment, who has the responsibility of reviewing your work.

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

ASSET EDUCATION
AED1: Graduation with a graduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field related to the position.

Degree equivalency

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

Various language requirements
LINGUISTIC REQUIREMENTS
Various: Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB, Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC, English Essential, French Essential, English or French Essential.

Information on language requirements

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

ASSET EXPERIENCE
AE1: Experience supporting the development of Treasury Board Submissions OR Memoranda to Cabinet.

AE2: Experience working collaboratively with stakeholders, such as:
• Representatives from provinces, territories, or municipalities; OR
• Indigenous communities or organizations; OR
• Other government departments; OR
• Private entities or non-government organizations.

AE3: Experience working in, or in collaboration with, Crown Corporations OR Central Agencies.

AE4: Experience in analyzing and interpreting quantitative OR qualitative data.

AE5: Experience working on performance measurement AND results reporting (indicators OR profiles OR data analytics).

AE6: Experience supporting Grants and Contributions, which may include (but not limited to) evaluating proposals, providing recommendations or guidance, or working with a transfer payment management system.

COMPETENCIES
C1: Demonstrating integrity and respect.
C2: Thinking Things Through.
C3: Working effectively with others.
C4: Showing initiative and being action-oriented.
C5: Written Communication.
C6: Oral Communication

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
The Department of INFC is committed to maintaining a representative workforce reflective of Canadian society. In support of achieving a diversified workforce and our employment equity goals, qualified candidates who self-declare in a staffing process as members of Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and/or women may be selected for appointment first to fulfill organizational needs.

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Depending on the position to be staffed, operational requirements could apply, such as:
- Ability and willingness to work overtime as required and on short notice.
- Ability and willingness to travel as required.

Conditions of employment

Security Clearance: Varies depending on the position to be staffed (Secret or Reliability).

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

VIRTUAL EVENT
On Thursday, October 5, 2023, take the opportunity to meet with Infrastructure Canada hiring managers and employees occupying EC positions to discover exciting career prospects.

English sessions:
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (ET)
****Registration - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/711278090917?aff=oddtdtcreator
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (ET)
****Registration - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/721492141417?aff=oddtdtcreator

French session:
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (ET)
****Registration - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/711494969607?aff=oddtdtcreator

This info session is designed to help you learn more about INFC, our teams, and what kind of EC-03 roles are available. For more information and to register for the event, please copy and paste the registration link above into a new browser.

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• Candidates are encouraged to submit their job applications using the www.jobs.gc.ca website. Should you require accommodations, please contact us as soon as possible and prior to submission, in order for appropriate arrangements to be made.

*If you experience any technical or system related difficulties when completing your application, please contact GC Jobs Support (http://www.cfp-psc.gc.ca/contact-jobs/index-eng.php).

*If you have any questions relating to the merit criteria or assessment process (non-technical / non-system related), please contact our team at the coordinates below. Please note that our business hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday to Friday, not including statutory or government holidays recognized in the province of Ontario.

• Our intention is to communicate with you via email. You must include in your application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

• By applying to this process, you consent to all application and assessment material being shared with other government departments interested in staffing similar positions.

• You are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of your choice.

DEFINITIONS
Essential Qualifications are the qualifications required to perform the work. The Essential Qualifications are to be described in terms of qualifications that are based on the requirements of the position and must be such that they can be assessed in an objective manner. These qualifications can include such elements as education, experience, knowledge, abilities, or competencies.

Asset Qualifications are qualifications that are not essential to perform the work, but that, now or in the future, may benefit the organization and be an enhancement in terms of the work to be performed. Asset qualifications are desirable but are not necessarily required for the work to be performed.

Conditions of Employment include those requirements that a candidate must meet in order to obtain an offer of employment in addition to their ability to meet the essential qualifications and any identified asset qualifications. These conditions of employment may include the ability to obtain a top secret security clearance, or willingness to travel, or to work overtime.

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.