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.
You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be placed into the pool, and the asset qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.
In preparing your application, take the time to demonstrate how you meet all of the essential education and experience qualifications as well any of the asset education and experience that you meet. Provide as much detail and examples as possible. Be specific about initiatives you have worked on; where (occupational title, organization)? When (from, to)? What was your role? What were the tasks involved, actions taken? Clear and concrete examples are defined as descriptions in which you explain in detail the considerations you had, the actions and steps you undertook as well as the final outcome/results, in order to gain the experience you are describing. Lack of concrete examples and details may result in your application being disqualified and you will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information.
The process will be used to fill positions within these 3 regions, please choose the streams that applies to the positions locations you are interested in:
Stream 1 (Ontario positions)
Stream 2 (Atlantic positions)
Stream 3 (Quebec positions)
Are you passionate about the environment? Do you love working with other people to solve complex problems? Come join Environment and Climate Change Canada’s East and Central Regional Strategic Policy team.
Our analysts:
• gather and synthesize strategic information;
• analyze trends and environmental issues;
• research new and novel policy topics to support Indigenous rights and reconciliation;
• provide strategic advice;
• engage with colleagues and partners to build consensus on key issues; and,
• represent our department and our region on working groups, committees and in work with our partners.
Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Regional Director General’s Office is looking for talented individuals with expertise in research, analysis, policy development and intergovernmental relations to work on important issues affecting the environment. We are looking for team members who:
• are curious and analytical;
• are comfortable in an occasionally fast-paced and dynamic working environment;
• are critical and creative thinkers;
• excel at collaborating with people with diverse backgrounds and interests; and
• have excellent communication skills.
While we do work overtime when needed and our work requires occasional travel, our management team supports work-life balance including flexible work arrangements.
The intent of this selection process (anticipatory) is to fill different vacant positions. A pool of qualified or partially qualified candidates could be created and used to staff the same or similar positions with varying tenure of employment (indeterminate, term, deployment, assignment, secondment, acting), various security clearance levels and various linguistic profiles within the Public Service of Canada. Please note that when the selection process is finalized, Notifications will be posted on GC Jobs for appointments. Our intention is to communicate with candidates by email. Therefore, your application must include a valid email address.
Positions to be filled: Number to be determined
Your résumé.
A response to a text question addressing the following:
▶ EDUCATION:
ALL STREAMS
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in economics, sociology or statistics.
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.
▶ EXPERIENCE:
ALL STREAMS
EX1: Experience conducting research and preparing written analysis on issues, policies, strategies or programs.
EX2: Experience working on projects with multidisciplinary teams with diverse perspectives and objectives.
Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB
English or French Essential
English Essential
Information on language requirements
▶ KNOWLEDGE:
Stream 1 only (Ontario positions)
K1: Knowledge of environmental issues, stakeholders and challenges in Ontario.
Stream 2 only (Atlantic positions)
K1: Knowledge of environmental issues, stakeholders and challenges in the Atlantic provinces.
Stream 3 only (Quebec positions)
K1: Knowledge of environmental issues, stakeholders and challenges in Quebec.
▶ ABILITIES:
ALL STREAMS
A1: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
▶ PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
ALL STREAMS
PS1: Judgment.
PS2: Demonstrating integrity and respect.
PS3: Working effectively with others.
Organizational Needs:
Environment and Climate Change Canada is committed to the creation of an inclusive organization wherein diversity is integrated throughout the organization. In support of achieving a representative workforce and our employment equity goals, first consideration may be given to qualified candidates self-identifying as belonging to one or more of the following Employment Equity groups: Indigenous peoples, Persons with a Disability, Visible Minorities.
Operational Requirements:
• Willing and able to work overtime, often on short notice, outside of normal working hours.
• Willing and able to travel in Canada and the United States.
Secret OR Reliability security clearance
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
Candidates are asked, as per the application process, to answer screening questions for each essential and asset criteria (education and experience). Candidates will have to provide concrete examples, for each screening question demonstrating how they have acquired the education and experience criteria in a clear and concise manner. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the qualification is met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Resumes will be used as a secondary source to validate your answers to the screening questions. Failure to clearly demonstrate in your answers how you meet the screening criteria (education and experience) could result in the rejection of your application.
During the process:
-Responses to screening questions may be used to assess ability to communicate effectively in writing;
-A test may be administered (may be completed through vidcruiter) ;
-An interview may be administered (may be completed through vidcruiter) ;
-Reference checks may be sought (may be completed through vidcruiter).
-All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the applicants.
For this process, we find that email is the most efficient way to communicate with you. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts emails from unknown users (some email systems block these types of emails). If you do not wish to receive results by email and if you change your email address during the process, it is your responsibility to inform us.
All communication relating to this process, including your application, email correspondence as well as conversations in person and by telephone, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.
A random, top down and/or cut off score selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.
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.