This career choice is part of the Post-Secondary Recruitment Program* (PSR) which provides entry-level positions to university and college graduates.
Department Name: Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
Locations: Across Canada.
Classification: PM - 02
Salary: $50,854 to $54,793 (Per year)
Closing Date: March 30, 2010 - 23:59, Pacific Time Useful Information
Reference Number: PSP09J-009203-000150
Selection Process Number: 09-PSP-EA-EMNS-1058
Employment Tenure: These are full time determinate or indeterminate positions.
Vacancies: Anticipatory
A pool of qualified candidates may be established to staff similar positions within the Department, across Canada. These positions could be staffed with various tenures (specified period or indeterminate) and/or various linguistic profiles.
Website: For further information on the department, please visit Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
*For further information on the Post-Secondary Recruitment Program (PSR)Who Can Apply:
- Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad.
Citizenship
Preference will be given to Canadian citizens. Please indicate in your application the reason for which you are entitled to work in Canada: Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or work permit.
Language Proficiency
Various Language Requirements:
Bilingual imperative BBB, CBC, CCC
English Essential
French Essential
Education
- ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation with a bachelor's degree from a recognized university, obtained by May 2010, with a specialization in social sciences, criminology, political science, economics or public administration.
Note: Candidates must have a bachelor's degree. The courses for the specialization do not necessarily have to be part of a degree program in the required specialization. The specialization may also be obtained through an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
Experience
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
*Experience in preparing correspondence or other written material for information and/or signature by management.
*Experience in participating in project teams or working groups.
*Experience in Word, Excel and Power Point applications.
ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
*Experience in research or analysis or development of policy related to public safety (Emergency management, Policing, Crime prevention or National Security).
*Experience with Grants and Contributions.
*Experience in program administration services.
*Experience in drafting financial and/or
statistical reports.
*Experience can usually be demonstrated through volunteer work, student employment and/or scholastic activity or achievement. Therefore candidates are encouraged to indicate on their resumé, activities or experience related to their field that they feel may be pertinent to the types of employment they are seeking.
Other Merit Criteria and Conditions of Employment
- ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
Public Safety Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population we serve. In order to achieve employment equity goals, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, Persons with a Disability, Visible Minorities and Women. - Operational Requirements which may apply for this position.
- Willingness to travel.
- Willingness to work flexible hours and overtime.
- CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
SECURITY CLEARANCE:
Enhanced reliability status, Secret or Top Secret level. This factor is not used at the pre-selection stage. The hiring department is responsible for the security clearance process.
Statement of Merit Criteria
Applicants who meet the above criteria will also be assessed against the Statement of Merit Criteria for this position.
Challenge
Public Safety Canada’s mandate is to keep Canadians safe from a range of risks such as natural disasters, crime and terrorism. To do this, Public Safety Canada coordinates and supports the efforts of federal organizations ensuring national security and the safety of Canadians. We also work with other levels of government, first responders, community groups, the private sector and other nations.
As a Policy/Program Analyst, you will research the policies and programs of other countries on specific issues, identify successful and innovative policies, programs, and strategies which are transportable to the Canadian environment, and provide summaries and analyses, which will be reviewed by a Senior Analyst and used by senior management for decision making and control purposes.
A career with Public Safety Canada is your chance to join a fast-paced department that has a direct impact on the safety and security of all Canadians. Get acquainted with the wide range of interesting career opportunities that are in store for you. Joining Public Safety Canada means you will be helping to build and sustain a safe and resilient Canada.
Information to be provided:
You must provide the following information when submitting your application:
- Your résumé.
- You must ensure that you select at least one employment type when submitting your application: Employment Tenure
Important Messages
You may be assessed using one or more of the following tools:
-standardized test(s)
-written examination(s)
-interview(s)
-simulation exercise
-reference/performance check(s)
Random selection may be used to identify which applicants will be assessed in this appointment process.
Only on-line applications are accepted.
If you do not have Internet access in your home or through friends, relatives or neighbours, here are some suggested locations: campus career centres, libraries, community centres, Internet cafés and Service Canada Centres. You may also call 1-800-O-Canada (1-800-622-6232), or TTY 1-800-926-9105 for information on the nearest public Internet access locations.
Persons with a disability preventing them from applying on-line should contact us at 1-800-645-5605.
Your résumé must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements.
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Questions regarding travel and relocation.
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.
The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
