Policy and Planning Officer

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Duties

This position supports the planning, development, implementation or assessment of FedNor programs, services and initiatives to enhance economic development activities for Northern Ontario stakeholders, including communities, indigenous groups, not-for-profit organizations and small and medium sized businesses.

The role involves leading or supporting the development of program policies and the design of tools, templates and resources such as application forms and guides, program guidelines, issues notes, assessment tools, Contribution Agreements, etc. Additionally, the position includes drafting and/or coordinating briefings, reports, correspondence and related materials in support of policy, program, and issues management. The incumbent will also advise senior management on various issues and make recommendations.

Work environment

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor) is the Government of Canada's economic development organization for Northern Ontario, supporting job creation and economic growth through programs, services and project funding. By partnering with businesses and communities, it fosters a strong, diversified and competitive regional economy. A position with FedNor allows you to be part of a nimble department that has a broad mandate to work on a variety of economic development activities.

Why Choose FedNor:
• Work with a great team who supports each other.
• Be part of a small department with a big heart that work on a variety of economic files.
• Meaningful work that makes a difference to the region and country.
• Flexible work arrangements (hybrid environment – mix of working in-person at the office and at home).

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff (1) Policy and Planning Officer BBB/BBB bilingual imperative position on an indeterminate basis.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Education
• Graduation with a degree from a recognized university with acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience
• Experience in conducting research and analysis, preparing reports and briefing materials in order to provide strategic advice and guidance to senior management or internal stakeholders.

• Experience building relationships with various constituents/stakeholders (federal, provincial, or municipal governments, not-for-profit organizations or private sector).

• Experience in writing policies for the design of programs or services.

• Experience developing and delivering presentations to various internal and/or external stakeholder groups.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

Asset Qualifications
• Graduation with a Master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in economics, sociology, statistics, business/commerce, political science, public policy, mathematics or a related field.

Degree equivalency

Asset Experience:
• Experience in policy development

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge
• Knowledge of program policy design and development
• Knowledge of project management principles
• Knowledge of economic development challenges concerning Northern Ontario

Abilities and Competencies
• Ability to plan, prioritize and work under pressure with tight or competing deadlines
• Research
• Thinking things through
• Working effectively with others
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented
• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Effective Written Communication
• Effective Oral Communication

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

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women.

Organizational Needs
FedNor is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. This organizational need may be identified as part of the appointment decision. In such cases, qualified candidates who self-declare as member of a visible minority group, Indigenous people, person with a disability or women, could be considered in priority.

Operational Requirements:
• Willingness and ability to work overtime as required
• Willingness and ability to travel within Canada occasionally.

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.

Information on employment equity

Preference

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.

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