Social Policy Researcher / Social Policy Analyst

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Assessment accommodation

Positions to be filled:

We intend to fill the following two (2) positions:
- Social Policy Researcher (EC-05)
- Social Policy Analyst (EC-06)

An applicant may apply for and could qualify for more than one position.

Relocation:

To learn more about Yellowknife, you can visit the following website: https://www.yellowknife.ca/en/living-here/living-here.aspx

If you are living outside Yellowknife, you could be entitled to relocation assistance. This assistance will require a commitment to complete a continuous two-year service agreement or, in the case of a temporary employment, to complete the agreed duration of work. See the Relocation Directive for more information: http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/d6/v11/en

Salary, Allowances, and Benefits:

In addition to salary, you are entitled to an isolated posts allowance. This can range from $19,833 to $27,387 per year, depending on the number of dependants and the geographic location. You are also entitled to vacation travel allowance of approximately $1,000 once a year for you and each eligible dependant.

As a federal government employee, you will also receive a comprehensive benefit package including an employee pension plan and health, dental and group insurance.

Workplace and telework:

Employees must perform their duties from a government of Canada physical workplace at least 2-3 days each week, or 40-60% of their regular schedule. The workplace of the position to be filled is located in Yellowknife, NT. Successful candidates will be required to work at the work site, either full-time or in a hybrid work mode. A part-time telework agreement may be discussed and implemented at the time of hiring in accordance with the operational needs of the position to be filled.

Duties

The Researcher (EC-05) will:
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams;
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and projects, liaises with internal and external stakeholders;
• Draft reports, assessments, briefings, correspondence to senior management, and other documentation as needed; and
• Conduct research and associated analysis on socio-economic factors, trends, policies and programs impacting northern files related to departmental mandates for Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) and Indigenous Services Canada (ISC).

The Analyst (EC-06) will:
• Lead on complex policy files on northern program and policy issues, priorities, and strategies;
• Represent the Regional Office at intergovernmental and multilateral platforms;
• Develop strategic advice and recommendations for management and senior management;
• Conduct research and associated analysis on socio-economic factors, trends, policies and programs impacting northern files related to departmental mandates for Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) and Indigenous Services Canada (ISC);
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships to facilitate engagement and information sharing; and
• Supervise two full-time employees, and serve as team lead for file responsibility areas.

Work environment

The Indigenous-Territorial Relations Unit, within the Northwest Territories Regional Office for Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC), is a small but mighty team based out of the Yellowknife Office, that works to support regional intergovernmental relations efforts through policy and program lenses! No two days are the same! You’ll have the opportunity to work with colleagues within CIRNAC, Indigenous Services Canada, across the federal family, and counterparts in Indigenous and community governments across the territory.

Intent of the process

Immediate need: One (1) full-time indeterminate position as Researcher and another one (1) as Analyst in Yellowknife, NT.

This process will be used to fill current vacancies and to establish a pool of qualified candidates for future opportunities (Deployment, Assignment, Secondment, Acting, Term or Indeterminate) in Northwest Territories only, with various security requirements (reliability or secret).

*** Candidate information will not be shared with federal departments outside Northwest Territories to fill vacancies elsewhere across 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)

The following criteria will be assessed using your resume and the online screening questions. To be selected, you must demonstrate when, where and how you acquired each of the qualifications by giving concrete examples.

• 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 may have 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.
• If you were educated outside of Canada, you must provide proof of your certificates and/or diplomas are comparable to Canadian education standards. This proof is essential for candidates who will be qualified for this process. Consult the link below for more information.

Degree equivalency

For both positions, Researcher and Analyst (EC-05 and EC-06):
• Experience in conducting research and analysis on policy issues.

For the Researcher position only (EC-05):
• Experience preparing briefing materials for management (Director or above) (e.g. policy papers, research backgrounders, briefing notes, memos or presentations).

For the Analyst position only (EC-06):
• Experience in serving as a subject matter expert on complex* policy files.
• Experience in developing and maintaining collaborative working relationships with a variety of partners or stakeholders.
• Experience synthesizing information related to complex* policy issues in memoranda or briefings to management (Director or above).

*Complex issues are issues with two (2) of the following characteristics: multidimensional or horizontal, sensitive or confidential, holding significant risk, affecting many partners or stakeholders, having a major impact on the public service or the Canadians, or having a potential for significant media coverage.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

The following criteria are essential for the job, but assessed later using different assessment methods (written exam, interview, reference check, etc.).

• Knowledge of the Government of Canada’s priorities addressing Indigenous (First Nation, Inuit and Metis) and northern issues.

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to analyze and make recommendations.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

For the Analyst position (EC-06) only:
• Ability to supervise.

Personal suitabilities assessed (for both positions):
• Working effectively with others.
• Respect for diversity.
• Integrity.
• Adaptability.
• Thinking things through.

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

The following criteria will be assessed using your resume and online screening questions. They are assets; preference could be given to those who meet them.

• Master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with an acceptable specialization in Indigenous Studies, Political Science, Public Administration, Economics, Sociology or Statistics.

Degree equivalency

• Experience working on files impacting Indigenous peoples.
• Experience working on child and family services programming, service delivery or policy.
• Experience working on files involving the Northwest Territories.
• Experience conducting or supporting negotiation processes.

As part of its priority to advance reconciliation and renew Canada’s relationship with Indigenous peoples, the Department of CIRNAC is committed to hiring more Indigenous persons within its workforce. Better representation within the public service of Canada’s fastest-growing demographic group will lead to more innovative and inclusive solutions to today’s complex challenges. Ultimately, this will improve governmental services offered to all Canadians. Also, consistent with the Clerk’s Call to Action, we want to ensure that persons with disabilities are correctly represented within our organization. We may therefore select only persons who have self-declared themselves as being members of the Indigenous and persons with disability groups.

Conditions of employment

The following conditions must also be met on taking up the position and maintained throughout the employment:

• Secret security clearance.
• Ability to work overtime, sometimes on short notice, as required.
• Willing and able to travel, including to remote communities by various means of transportation (i.e. small aircraft, vehicle or boat), travelling in some adverse road and weather conditions.
• Should relocation be required, the incumbent must complete a Health Declaration form for themselves and dependents, in accordance with the Isolated Post and Government Housing Directive.

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

You application must be submitted through the GC Jobs website. No acknowledgement of receipt will be sent for your request. We will contact you as soon as the screening process is completed.

You have the right to participate in a selection process in the official language of your choice.

Please note that the use of Artificial Intelligence to answer questions at any stage of this process is strictly prohibited. If such use were proven, you would automatically be eliminated from the process.

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.