Policy Advisor

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.

**City**: Ottawa

**Organizational Unit**: Policy, Strategy & Performance

**Classification**: RCO

**Tenure**: Continuing

**Language Requirements**: Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

**Work Arrangements**: Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement (combination of working onsite and telework). Employees in this position who telework will be required to travel to the identified work site at least three times per week or a minimum of 60% of their regular work schedule at their own expense.

**Discover the possible**:
Anything is possible at the National Research Council (NRC). As Canada’s leading research and technology organization, our world-renowned research pushes the boundaries of science and engineering to make the impossible, possible. Every day we explore new ideas through innovative research and help companies discover possibilities that impact Canada’s future and the world.

At the NRC, you’ll also discover new possibilities. Our supportive workplace fosters a culture of creativity, welcoming fresh perspectives and innovation at all levels. We value teamwork. You’ll collaborate across multiple fields and with the brightest minds to find creative solutions. Most importantly, you’ll discover what’s possible within you as you grow, make valuable contributions and progress in your professional journey. From ground-breaking discoveries to a life-changing career, discover your possible at the NRC.

**The Role**:
We are looking for seasoned Policy Advisor to support our Strategy and Integration team. 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 and 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 and build and maintain positive internal and external relationships with clients and stakeholders.

**Screening Criteria**:
You must clearly demonstrate how you meet each individual education and experience criteria listed in this poster, by providing concrete examples, including asset criteria if applicable.

**Education**:
A Masters degree, with preference given to the following disciplines: science, public administration, economics, business, or other relevant fields.

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

**Experience**:

- Recent* and significant** experience working effectively in a complex environment, serving a number of internal and external clients and interacting with multiple stakeholders;
- Recent and significant experience in assessing, or leading the development of policy documents including Treasury Board Submissions or Memoranda to Cabinet, or Budget Proposals;
- Significant experience in briefing senior management, in writing and orally, on policy initiatives or documents related to at least one of the following domains: government public policy, science and technology, business innovation;
- Significant experience in establishing, maintaining, and leveraging effective relationships.

**Asset**:

- Experience working in a science-based department or agency within the government of Canada.
- Experience working in a Central Agency of the Government of Canada.
- Recent is defined as within the last six (6) years.

**Significant experience is defined as depth and breadth of experience associated with having performed the activities over a period of five (5) years.

**Condition of Employment**:
Secret Clearance

A thorough security clearance process will be applied.

For a Secret Clearance, verification of background information over a period of 10 years is required. Individuals must have lived in Canada for a sufficient period of time to enable the security screening process.

**Language Requirements**:
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

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

- Proficient and well-developed knowledge of the Government of Canada policy cycle, including 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 knowledge of the role of the NRC in the innovation ecosystem in Canada;
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

**Behavioural Competencies**:

- Management services - Communication (Level 3)
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