Policy Analyst

Policy Analyst

Reference number: DIS24J
Selection process number: 24-DIS-MB-IA Indigenous Services Canada - Governance and Community Development
Winnipeg (Manitoba)
EC-03
$74,487 to $84,282

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Closing date: 6 June :59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: Employees of the Federal Public Service occupying a position or residing within a 40 KM radius of Winnipeg, Manitoba

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.

1) Candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet the essential and asset education and experience factors listed by answering the screening questions. Candidates should write concrete examples demonstrating how they meet the experience and education required.

Provide concrete examples related to the experience:

•Choose examples that illustrate a high degree of complexity and difficulty and have sufficient impact to allow you to illustrate the extent and depth of your experience.

•Examples should include the date or period when the situation occurred, the context, your role and the outcome.

•If you have talked about an experience within a team, separate your role from that of others.

2) The screening board cannot make any assumptions about your experience and will not contact candidates for additional or potentially missing information.

3) Please DO NOT send a cover letter. The screening questions replace the cover letter. We will NOT review cover letters.

4) Resume may be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as "refer to my attached resume" will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected.

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Work environment

Indigenous Services Canada strives to be a trusted partner that respects Indigenous perspectives and supports First Nations, Inuit and Métis in controlling the delivery of high-quality services for healthy, prosperous and thriving communities. With this unique vision, the Department's work is grounded within two fundamental guiding principles: respect the diversity of Indigenous cultures and see their influence in the way we work; and recognizing that partnerships are at the core of how we do things.

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Intent of the process

This process will be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates.

It may also be used to staff similar positions with various tenures (Deployment, Assignment, Secondment, Acting, Term or Indeterminate) within Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) in different locations with various language profiles and requirements (bilingual imperative BBB/BBB or CBC/CBC or English Essential) and various security requirements (reliability or secret).

By default, and in the interest of the greater public service, pools created as a result of staffing processes at ISC may be shared with other government departments.

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 – 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 the degree program in the required specialization such as history, political studies, or geography. 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 have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. Click on the link below to contact the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC).

EXPERIENCE:
As a Policy Analyst, you will work closely within a team and support the Manager who will be your direct report and carry out assigned research projects which typically form part of larger studies.
E1 – Experience* in conducting research, analysis, and synthesizing information from various sources.
E2 – Experience* in preparing a range of written documents including meeting notes, reports, memos, and/or presentations.
E3 – Experience* in developing and fostering collaborative relationships.
E4 – Experience* in tracking and monitoring issues.
* Please note that the experience can be gained in a variety of settings including, but not limited to: school, full or part time employment, volunteer or charity work, work within your community, or Native Friendship Centers, life experiences, or similar areas.

ABILITY:
A1 – Ability to demonstrate analytical thinking - Definition: Identifies the elements of a situation or problem, gathers the pertinent information and establishes logical links among the various pieces of information.
A2 – Ability to communicate effectively in writing - Definition: To articulate a point of view in writing that is clear, concise, understood and accepted; to sell the message; to use a respectful tone.
A3 – Ability to communicate effectively orally - Definition: Expressing ideas and information accurately and effectively either one-on-one or in groups with a goal of shared understanding. Communicating and receiving information clearly. Actively communicates with others in an effective manner and adapt style and content to each unique individual, audience and situation.

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

English essential

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
PS1 – Detail oriented - Definition: Demonstrates conscientiousness, consistency and thoroughness by verifying work, information, roles and functions.
PS2 – Working effectively with others - Definition: Works collaboratively and productively with individuals, openly shares knowledge and expertise with team members and actively contributes to team activities and develops the foundation for positive relations with clients, team members and/or various partners.
PS3 – Reliability - Definition: Being reliable and following through on commitments. Accepting responsibilities, understanding the outcomes of your decisions and inspiring confidence in others through your actions.
PS4 – Showing initiative and being action-oriented - Definition: Ability to identify and assume the responsibility of addressing the situation including proactively acting on potential opportunities or issues and proposing options and recommendations increasing the likelihood of the desired outcomes being reached.
PS5 – Respectful of diversity - Definition: Building respectful, bilingual, diverse and inclusive workplaces by recognizing the value of others and being considerate and courteous towards them.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

ASSET EDUCATION:
AED1 – Graduation with a Master's degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in a field relevant to the duties of the position.

If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. Click on the link below to contact the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC).

ASSET EXPERIENCE:
AE1 – Experience* in planning meetings or events.
AE2 – Experience* working with Indigenous (First Nation's, Inuit, and/or Metis) communities, partners, or organizations.
AE3 – Experience* in working on committees consisting of government officials and external stakeholders, which may include representatives of provincial, territorial, or Indigenous governments or organizations.
AE4 – Experience* in interpreting financial data.
AE5 – Experience* in historical research, using archival documents, historical maps, and databases.
AE6 – Experience* in delivering grants and contribution files and/or using the Grants and Contribution Information Management System (GCIMS).

*Please note that the experience qualifications can be gained through school, full time or part time employment, volunteer or charity work, work within your community, or Native Friendship Centers, life experience, or similar areas.

CURRENT AND/OR FUTURE ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
Indigenous Services Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population it serves. In support of this objective, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: Indigenous peoples, women, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Willing and able to work overtime as required.
Willing and able to work overtime on short notice.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status 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.

• Acknowledgement of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

• Please note that your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, throughout the entire process may be used in the assessment of qualifications and competencies.

• Communication for this process will be sent via email. Applicants MUST check their e-mail accounts frequently as there may be a deadline for responses. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Please note that we will have to consider that you are no longer interested in participating in the selection process and that you have withdrawn your candidacy should you not provide us with an up-to-date email address or respond to our communications.

• If you need to communicate with us during any stage of this process, please indicate the selection process number in the subject field of your email.

• Candidates are required to submit their application by using the online system. If you are unable to apply online, please contact the email address indicated in the "Contact information" section below. Please provide an explanation as to why you are not applying on-line for consideration. (Note: You must state the Selection Process number in the Subject of enquiry)

• You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

• Depending on the requirements of the position(s) being staffed from this process, for current or future vacancies, any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements, and organizational needs may be applied at any stage in this selection process (i.e. screening and appointment stage).

• Various means of assessment may be used (for example: interview, written exam, reference checks, performance assessments, achievement record), depending on the needs of the hiring manager.

• Applicants are entitled to participate in the staffing process in the official language of their choice and are required to indicate their preferred official language in their application profile.

• Candidates are expected to make a reasonable effort to make themselves available for assessments as scheduled. Rescheduling will only permitted for accommodation measures or for other exceptional/extenuating circumstances, to be determined on a case-by-case basis.

• LEAVE/ABSENCES DURING THIS SELECTION PROCESS: It is the responsibility of the candidate to notify the Departmental contact of any pre-approved leave throughout the duration of the process in order to facilitate scheduling of evaluations. One (1) alternate date will be possible only if requested for the following reasons: 1) Medical reasons with doctor's certificate 2) Death in your immediate family 3) Confirmation of pre-approved travel plans or training plans (made before the advertisement posting date) 4) Religious reasons or 5) Participation in an assessment for another selection process.

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