Policy Analyst / Economist

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Duties

As a Junior Economist focusing on Fisheries and Marine Issues, you will be an integral part of our dynamic team, contributing to research and analysis aimed at sustainable and responsible management of marine resources. You will work closely with senior economists to support various projects related to fisheries, aquaculture, and marine conservation. Your responsibilities will include data collection and analysis, supporting and conducting analysis to identify trends & derive insight, preparing reports summarizing research findings, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and staying updated on fisheries economics and analytical tools through continuous learning and professional development.

Intent of the process

The positions to be staffed are English essential and the intent is to staff one position per group and level on an indeterminate basis in Ottawa, ON and the positions in Vancouver, BC are anticipatory at this time. However, a pool of qualified persons resulting from this process may be used to fill similar positions with various linguistic profiles, tenures and security requirements within Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

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)

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

Notes:
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.

Degree equivalency

EXP1 - Experience* conducting economic, socio-economic or statistical research and analysis;

*Experience is defined as experience associated with the performance of a number of activities in a work and/or academic setting. For the EC4 stream, some experience in a professional work setting is required, outside of academia.

EXP2 - Experience in drafting and editing a variety of communications documents such as briefing notes, technical documents, or presentations intended for subject matter expert and non-expert audiences;

EXP3 - Experience representing an organization at meetings, committees or working groups.

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 Masters or PhD degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field relevant to the position, such as economics, statistics, environmental studies, or natural resource management.

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCE
AEXP1 - Experience in conducting economic, socio-economic or statistical analysis or research in the areas of environment, natural resources, trade, or sustainable development.

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

English essential
A pool of qualified candidates may be established and used to fill similar positions with various tenures, security profiles and linguistic requirements within Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
K1 - Knowledge of economic, statistics and/or and analysis theories, principles, techniques and practices.
K2 - Knowledge of current and emerging issues relevant to the mandate of Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard.

COMPETENCIES
Co1 – Demonstrating integrity and respect
Co2 – Thinking things through
Co3 – Working effectively with others
Co4 – Showing initiative and being action-oriented
Co5 – Good Judgement

ABILITIES
A1 - Ability to conduct economic and socio-economic analyses of complex and multi-dimensional public policy issues;
A2 - Ability to develop options and recommendations through economic and policy analysis;
A3 - Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
A4 - Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively to meet tight deadlines.

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

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✍ Please identify clearly for which position(s) you are submitting an application.

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📢 Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

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

👍 All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to the conclusion of the process, may be used for evaluation purposes.

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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.