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Summary of Duties:
Reporting to the Director of the Regulatory Policy Team or the Research and Innovation Team, students will be responsible for providing analysis on regulatory policy improvement and development initiatives. Under the guidance of senior level analysts, students will conduct research on all areas of the CER’s regulatory framework, gathering and analyzing data and information from multiple sources. With this information, students may produce products for external audiences and reports for internal executives. Students will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and are expected to contribute to a professional and positive team environment.
Process Intent: Qualified candidates may be used to staff other similar positions at an equivalent or lower level on a term, indeterminate or acting basis. Appointment of qualified candidates will be based on the assessment results of the essential or essential and asset qualifications and with regard to breadth and depth of experience.
Positions to be filled: 2
Your résumé.
Education: Enrolled in a Bachelor (at least in the third year of study or higher) or Master’s degree program related to the duties of the position at a recognized Canadian University or College diploma at a recognized Canadian college.
Experience:
E1: Experience, based on academic training (such as completion of a self-directed project), paid work, or volunteer experience in one or more of the following:
1. Researching and summarizing information on specific topics from a wide range of sources; and
2. Using a wide variety of computer software applications to track and organize data, and prepare reports and presentations;
English essential
Information on language requirements
Organization-wide Competencies:
OC1: Leadership & Teamwork (Proficiency: Learn)
• Establishes good working relationships with team members and with colleagues in other teams.
OC2: Accountability & Results Orientation (Proficiency: Learn)
• Sets and meets deadlines and takes personal accountability for results, including organizing and prioritizing work.
• Clearly defines analyses and solves problems, resolves issues and gets results.
OC3: Oral Communication (Proficiency: Learn)
• Communicates clearly, concisely, and effectively orally.
OC4: Process and Project Management (Proficiency: Learn)
• Organizes, prioritizes and schedules assigned work.
OC5: Written Communication (Proficiency: Learn)
• Communicates clearly, concisely, and effectively in writing.
Competency Level Definition:
Learn is defined as developing a basic knowledge of the competency and ability to apply it.
Conditions of Employment
1) Willingness to undergo, successfully pass and maintain a reliability status security clearance.
2) Compliance with the CER’s Code of Conduct is required.
Note: It is strongly recommended that potential applicants read and consider the CER’s Code of Conduct prior to applying. This document is available on the CER Website http://www.cer-rec.gc.ca/code-of-conduct.
3) Must be willing and able to travel and to work overtime when required.
4) Must be willing to move within and between business units and teams, based on operational requirements and/or as individual development needs are identified.
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. Application Requirements: Applicants must submit, by the closing date, a resume and cover letter clearly demonstrating how they meet the essential qualifications of education and experience. Failure to provide sufficient information will result in applicants being screened out.
***Please note that your answers to the written question will be used to assess the OC5 competency which is your ability to communicate effectively in writing. Make sure you provide sufficient details to demonstrate your written communication skills. Failure to provide sufficient information will result in applicants being screened out. Further, you must complete the assessment independently and without the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools (for example, Copilot, ChatGPT or any other form of AI). You may be asked to explain or elaborate on your answers in a follow-up interview. Any violation may be investigated and result in serious consequences, including the rejection of your application. ***
2. Student Integration: Successful completion of the education program and a Student Placement under the CER Student Employment Program may lead to a term or permanent federal public service positions for which students meet the merit criteria and consideration 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.