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.
Please note that those who intend to submit their application to the internal selection process 2024-FIN-IA-AA-34748 (FIN24J-097996-000239) are not required to apply to this external selection process.
This process may be used to staff similar positions within the Department of Finance.
Positions to be filled: Number to be determined
Your résumé.
A covering letter "Candidates must clearly demonstrate IN THEIR COVER LETTER how they meet the education and experience factors listed in the "Essential Qualifications". Candidates must use the education and experience factors as a header and then provide concrete examples demonstrating how they meet each of the education and experience criteria. If you believe that you meet the experience factors listed in the "Other Qualifications (Asset Qualifications)", please demonstrate how by providing concrete examples using the above-mentioned requested format. Please note that résumés may be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the cover letter."
EDUCATION:
Graduation, with a Master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in economics, finance, international affairs, public administration or business; or a degree in law (LL.L, LL.B, B.C.L. or J.D.) from a recognized university.
EXPERIENCE (ALL STREAMS):
EXP1: Significant* experience in leading analysis, development and implementation of economic policy;
EXP2: Significant* experience in establishing and maintaining effective and collaborative relationships within an organization as well as with other federal departments and agencies, and external institutions;
*Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of various complex (e.g., multidimensional, sensitive, confidential, affecting many partners or stakeholders, precedent setting, having major impact on the public service, or having a potential for significant media coverage) related activities.
ASSET EXPERIENCE (ALL STREAMS):
AEXP1: Experience developing advice to support federal budget decisions and in the preparation of the federal Budget.
AEXP2: Experience working in a central agency providing advice to Ministers for Cabinet and Cabinet Committee meetings.
ASSET EXPERIENCE (INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND FINANCE STREAM):
AEXP3: Significant experience in providing advice, recommendations and briefings to senior officials** and Ministers on international economic or fiscal policy.
AEXP4: Experience in economic analysis and policy development related to international affairs, and in leading developing Canadian positions and representing Canada in international forums.
ASSET EXPERIENCE (ECONOMIC AND FISCAL POLICY STREAM):
AEXP5: Significant experience in planning, directing and participating in analytical work in which complex economic information is analyzed using empirical and/or modelling techniques.
AEXP6: Significant experience in providing advice, recommendations and briefings to senior officials** and Ministers on Canadian economic or fiscal policy and macroeconomic developments.
AEXP7: Experience in economic theories, quantitative methods and analytical approach to policy analysis.
**Senior official is defined as Assistant Deputy Minister level (EX-04 or EX-05) or above.
Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)
Information on language requirements
KNOWLEDGE (ALL STREAMS):
K1: Knowledge of the Government of Canada’s policy development and decision-making processes, including the role of Cabinet and central agencies, regulatory and legislative development processes, and the budget process.
KNOWLEDGE (International Trade and Finance Stream):
K2: Knowledge of global economic trends, and Canada’s international economic priorities.
KNOWLEDGE (Economic and Fiscal Policy Stream):
K3: Knowledge of current Canadian economic developments, key issues, and trends in the Canadian economy, along with the data sources used for macroeconomic analysis.
KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES (ALL STREAMS):
KLC1: Create Vision and Strategy
KLC2: Mobilize People
KLC3: Uphold Integrity and Respect
KLC4: Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
KLC5: Promote Innovation and Guide Change
KLC6: Achieve Results
ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
The Department of Finance Canada is committed to reflecting Canada’s diversity in our workforce by providing an inclusive, equitable and respectful work environment. If you are a woman, an Indigenous person, a person with a disability or a visible minority and are interested in bringing in different perspectives and insights, let us know by completing the Employment Equity (EE) section in your application. Appointments of members of these EE groups could be made to ensure our workforce is inclusive and representative of the Canadian public we serve.
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Ability and willingness to work extended hours on short notice to meet operational requirements, and particularly in the lead-up the federal budget.
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
1. Please ensure that the following is included in your application:
(a) A cover letter which clearly demonstrates how you meet each of essential education and experience criteria and any relevant asset criteria. Resumes may be used as a secondary source of information to validate if candidates meet the essential qualifications used for screening purposes.
(b) Your Personal Record Identifier (PRI), your substantive group and level, your employment status and your preferred official language.
2. In making an appointment, any assessment method that is considered appropriate to determine whether a person meets the qualifications referred to in the statement of merit may be used, such as a review of past performance and accomplishments, talent map placement, examinations, interviews and reference checks.
3. A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.
4. Indeterminate employees at the same group and level may be considered for deployment.
5. Communication for this appointment process will be sent via e-mail. Persons are entitled to receive communication and participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
AGREEMENT TO BEING DEPLOYED:
A deployment is the transfer of a person from one position to another that does not constitute a promotion. Please be advised that all appointments and deployments (except acting appointments) to and within the Executive (EX) Group within the core public administration that take place after April 1, 2020 are subject to the Agreement to be Deployed provision as a mandatory condition of employment.
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.