Policy and Planning Officer

Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*.

The Employment Equity Act, which is under review, uses the terminology Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities.

Candidates are asked to self-declare when applying to this hiring process.

City: Ottawa

Organizational Unit: Security Branch

Classification: AS-5

Tenure: Continuing

Language Requirements: Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC

• Assignments and secondments may be considered according to NRC's policies.
• Pool will be created
  
  

Work Arrangements:

• Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position will require some physical presence at the NRC work location identified in the form of a hybrid work arrangement (a combination of working onsite and offsite).

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We are looking for a Policy and Planning Officer to support our Security Branch. The Policy and Planning Officer would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

Reporting to the Deputy Chief Security Officer, this position would account for the development, implementation and maintenance of policy suites and related program instruments in the domain of the Departmental Security Office. In this key role the officer would consult with key stakeholders to provide ongoing advice to NRC program managers on the application of security policies and collaborate in reporting to Senior Management.

The ideal candidate is someone who has knowledge of emerging technology trends, security methods and their application to strategic and business planning functions in the development and implementation of a fully integrated strategic security model.

The Security Branch is responsible for safeguarding the NRC's essential resources: its people, information and assets. The Branch provides security in case of emergencies and offers regional support. It has the expertise to manage security operations, provide guidance and training with security-related operations and assistance with threat and risk assessments

Applicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates:

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency

• Significant* experience in the development and implementation of security policy and program planning and proposals.
• Experience in the application of security concepts and standards in accordance with the Policy on Government Security.
• Significant* experience in the research and analysis of complex issues, developing recommendations and providing advice to senior management.
• Significant* experience in the preparation of briefing notes, reports and presentations for senior management.
• Significant* experience collaborating with partners, agencies and other government departments.

*Significant: a minimum of 2 to 6 years of experience would be required.

The following experience could be considered as an asset:

• Experience in the application of effective performance review and program evaluation methodologies.
• Experience in applying Project Management principles to strategic priorities.

Secret (II)

A Secret clearance must be obtained within 12 months of employment.

Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:

• Knowledge of the application of concepts and standards in accordance with the Policy on Government Security.
• Knowledge of the development and implementation of strategic policy and program planning and proposals.
• Knowledge of key elements of policy development including stakeholder consultation, organizational alignment, priority review.
• Ability to research and analyze complex issues and develop recommendations to providing advice to senior management.
• Ability to write effectively including strategic policies and proposals, briefing notes, reports and presentations to senior management using Microsoft Office Applications.
• Ability to create new external partnerships with agencies and other government departments.

• Management services - Communication (Level 3)
  
• Management services - Conceptual and analytical ability (Level 2)
  
• Management services - Initiative (Level 2)
  
• Management services - Partnering (Level 3)
  
• Management services - Results orientation (Level 3)
  
• Management services - Teamwork (Level 3)
  

For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile: Management Services

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From $84,199 to $94,284 per annum.

In addition, the incumbent will receive the Bilingualism Bonus of $800 per year.

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including comprehensive health and dental plans, vacation, sick, and other leave entitlements, disability insurance and pension plans.

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is the Government of Canada's largest research organization supporting industrial innovation, the advancement of knowledge and technology development. We collaborate with over 70 colleges, universities and hospitals annually, work with 800 companies on their projects, and provide advice or funding to over 8000 Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) each year.

We bring together the brightest minds to deliver tangible impacts on the lives of Canadians and people around the world. And now, we want to partner with you. Let your expertise and inspirations make an impact by joining the NRC.

At the NRC Employee wellness matters. We offer flexible work schedules as well as part-time work to help employees maintain work-life balance. We are one of the few federal organizations that close our offices during the December holiday season. We offer professional learning and development opportunities such as conferences, workshops, and a suite of mentorship, award and recognition programs. Diversity enables creativity and innovation. Fostering a diverse, inclusive, welcoming and supportive workplace is important to us, and contributes to a more inclusive Canadian innovation system. We welcome all qualified applicants and encourage you to complete the employment equity self-declaration questions during the job application process. Please let us know of any accommodation measures required to help you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Please note that the information you provide will be treated confidentially.

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• Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.
• A pre-qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one year period.
• To ensure a prompt and efficient processing of applications, candidates must provide, along with their résumé, a detailed covering letter explaining how they meet each of the requirements of this position (education, experience, language requirements) by providing concrete examples. In addition, the candidate is encouraged to describe in detail when, where and how he/she gained the experience.
• Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. Please include citizenship information in your application.
• The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times.
• We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Please direct your questions, with the requisition number to:

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Closing Date: 17 May :59 Eastern Time

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