Program Policy Analyst

Update: November 17th, 2023: Minor corrections

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

Duties

Program Policy Analysts at Transport Canada conduct, report on and prepare analyses of socio-economic studies, programs and projects with direct transportation implications to assess their impacts on the federal government’s and other jurisdictions’ priorities and stated goals; and provide advice to departmental/interdepartmental senior advisors and managers on findings. They contribute to projects and/or socio-economic studies or projects on transportation issues; provide information on the availability and feasibility of alternative mechanisms to achieve objectives; conduct analyses of the impacts, benefits and costs of program policy options and initiatives; and lead the management of simple contribution agreements. They also write and support varied departmental communication products, report summaries, presentations, non-technical reports, Cabinet documents and Treasury Board submissions, for senior management and the Minister on a range of program-related issues.

Work environment

Transport Canada (TC) is responsible for transportation policies and programs. We promote safe, secure, efficient and environmentally responsible transportation. The Programs Group manages a wide variety of programs and activities related to air, marine and surface infrastructure, waterways, the environment, and innovation. This group has a wide skillset that helps them manage complex agreements between the Crown and provincial and municipal governments, private stakeholders, and port and airport authorities.

Diversity — Count yourself in! ✨
Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of Transport Canada's values. Diverse teams bring wide perspectives and creative ideas that benefit our clients, the communities we serve and all of us as colleagues. Be part of an organization that represents and includes the diverse identities, cultures, perspectives, and experiences that make up Canada!

TC continues its commitment to strengthening diversity, accessibility and inclusion through concrete actions that will reduce assessment biases and barriers and encourage more inclusive hiring practices. For example:

• Merit criteria (qualifications for the position) are established with inclusion in mind
• Assessment tools and methods are evaluated, and potential barriers are identified, removed, or mitigated
• Selection board members are diverse
• Selection board members are trained on unconscious bias via Canada School of Public Service COR120 - Inclusive Hiring Practices for a Diverse Workforce
• Dedicated resource through the "Career Navigator program" to better support Canadian Indigenous applicants when they apply for positions (for more information on services and support for Indigenous peoples in the hiring process, please contact the following: )
• Accommodations are made, when required, at each step of the process
• Documentation and communication with applicants will be accessible by default

TC is stronger and most effective when we reflect the diversity of the Canadian population we serve. TC is dedicated to building and promoting a diverse, equitable and inclusive force, representative of Canadian society. In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-declaring as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of racialized communities and women. Therefore, we encourage candidates to voluntarily indicate on their application if they are a member of one of these groups.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff current and future vacancies within the Programs Group at Transport Canada (TC). A pool of qualified candidates will be created for future vacancies with similar official language requirements within TC.

NOTE: All federal employees are required to work from a Government of Canada workplace at least two to three times per week, or 40% to 60% of their regular schedule. At TC, we work at a worksite at least eight days during a four-week period. Worksites include spaces such as:

- TC approved worksites and collaborative spaces
- Locations where TC inspectors conduct their work inspections
- Locations of stakeholder activities and meetings
- Off-site, in-person training locations
- Government of Canada touchdown and collaborative spaces

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

Note: 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

Experience:
Ex1. Experience* researching, analyzing, synthesizing, complex** information (e.g., statistical surveys, research reports, planning documents, Cabinet submissions, briefing notes or presentations).
Ex2. Experience* developing and providing strategic advice and recommendation to senior management** on policy, programs, research, or strategic planning issues/initiatives.
Ex3. Experience* in writing and supporting the development of communication products, (e.g., report summaries, presentations, non-technical reports, Cabinet documents, and Treasury Board submissions).
Ex4. Experience* leading or participating on consultations or collaboration with internal or external stakeholders to deliver results.

* Experience will be evaluated based on the depth and breadth of activities, as well as the complexity and diversity of handled files, over a minimum period of two (2) years, excluding examples citing academic coursework.
**Complex is defined as those with at least two (2) of the following characteristics: multidimensional, highly sensitive, affecting many partners or stakeholders, precedent-setting, having a major impact on service or program delivery, in direct fulfilment of department or government priorities.
***Senior Management is defined as Director level (or equivalent) or higher.

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

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

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

Various language requirements
• Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)
• English Essential

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

Competencies:
C1. Judgment
C2. Showing initiative and being action oriented
C3. Adaptability
C4. Integrity and Respect
C5. Stress resistance
C6. Working effectively with others
C7. Strategic thinking

Abilities:
A1. Ability to plan, analyze, and make recommendations.
A2. Ability to develop working relationships with internal/external stakeholders and/or partners.
A3. Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A4. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

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

Asset Qualifications

Education:
Graduation with a master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in economics, sociology, statistics, business/commerce, political science, public policy, mathematics, or a related field.

Experience:
AEx1. Experience in delivering policies, programs or services.
AEx2. Experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection, analysis and interpretation.

Degree equivalency

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

Information on employment equity

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

Transport Canada will use the services of a third-party to administer the assessment for this process. Your name and email address will be provided to this organization to facilitate the administration of the assessment tool(s). By submitting your application, you are providing Transport Canada your consent to provide this personal information to the organization for administration purposes only. This information will only be used for administration of the assessment tool(s).

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.