Policy Advisor

2 days ago

Ottawa, Canada National Research Council Canada Full time

Great Minds. One Goal. Canada's Success.

Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada's largest research and technology organization.

We are looking for a seasoned Policy Advisor to support our Strategy and Integration division. The Policy Advisor would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

Our Policy Advisors provide policy and corporate advice in a wide array of science and technology (S&T), economic and social domains. They support at all levels of the organization, including to the Secretary General, the NRC President, and the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Industry.

The position requires the ability to think and communicate strategically, work well in teams, and build and maintain positive internal and external relationships with clients and stakeholders.

The Policy Advisor will build strong inter-departmental and central agency networks and partnerships and prepare the development of corporate cabinet documents for senior management and central agencies. And will represent and advance NRC’s interests at federal S&T forums and inter-departmental committees.

**Screening Criteria**:
**Education**:
A Masters degree in public policy.

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

**Experience**:

- Extensive experience working effectively in a complex environment, serving a number of internal and external clients and interacting with multiple stakeholders;
- Extensive experience in writing, assessing, or leading the development of policy and strategy documents including, but not limited to, Treasury Board Submissions, Memoranda to Cabinet, or Budget Proposals;
- Experience in planning and developing policy initiatives or documents related to at least one of the following domains: public administration, science and technology, economics;
- Experience in establishing, maintaining, and leveraging effective relationships, and working effectively in teams; and
- Experience in delivering oral briefings regarding government policy or programs, business, economics, or science and technology.
- Extensive is defined as depth and breadth of experience associated with having performed a broad range of related activities over a period of at least two (2) years in the last five (5) years.

**Asset criteria**:

- Experience in developing procedures, policies, guidelines or associated tools to ensure the effective delivery of programs.
- Experience working in a Central Agency of the Government of Canada.

**Condition of Employment**:
Secret (II)

**Language Requirements**:
English

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

**Assessment Criteria**:
**Technical Competencies**:

- Proficient and well developed knowledge of the Cabinet decision-making process, Parliamentary process, and the role of central agencies;
- Extensive knowledge of trends and developments in the public and private sectors with respect to science and technology, including a thorough knowledge of the role of NRC in the innovation ecosystem in Canada;
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

**Behavioural Competencies**:

- Management services - Communication (Level 2)
- Management services - Client focus (Level 2)
- Management services - Conceptual and analytical ability (Level 2)
- Management services - Results orientation (Level 2)
- Management services - Teamwork (Level 2)

**Competency Profile(s)**:
**Compensation**:
The intent of this hiring action is to staff this position at the **RCO-2** level, which is **a mid-career** level position with a salary range of **$74,230 to $103,093.**

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 NRC Advantage**:
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.

Help us solve problems for Canada. Grow your career with us today

**Notes**:

- 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.
- The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times.
- The work involves time pressures, changing and unpredictable priorities and mult

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