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Position for a specified period of 12 months.

Privy Council Office
PCO05J-001759-000138

ANALYST

Positions: 1
Location: Ottawa
Salary: $61,312 to $66,287 (PM-05)
Closing date: January 20, 2005 - 23:59, Pacific Time

WHO CAN APPLY:

Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad

NOTE: Please note that this competition is open only to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, Persons with disabilities, Women, Persons in a visible minority group.

This competition is being held in the context of an approved Employment Equity Program.

EDUCATION:
Graduation with a Masters degree from a recognized university with specialization in political science, international relations or history.

YOUR CHALLENGE:
Support for senior government decision makers, including the Prime Minister, Ministers and officials of PCO, FAC and other departments, through policy-neutral assessments of foreign political, economic, strategic and security issues concerning Iraq and North Africa, hereafter characterized as "the assigned area." Support for the Canadian intelligence community, through coordination of inter-departmental assessment activities in support of the Intelligence Assessment Committee (IAC) and through coordination with allied intelligence assessment agencies. Contribution to development of IAS strategies and policies for assessment sharing, marketing and client services, and planning and coordination activities.

EXPERIENCE:

Experience in researching a wide range of primary sources of information on developments concerning Iraq and North Africa, hereafter characterized as "the assigned area." and producing analysis in that area.

Experience as an active participant in policy, research or analytical meetings on issues related to the assigned area.

Experience in preparing, presenting and defending effectively oral and written positions.

Experience working or travelling in Iraq or North Africa.

OUR REQUIREMENTS:

Open to: Members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, Persons with disabilities, Women, Persons in a visible minority group
Complete an online experience questionnaire. To see the list of questions, click here
Completion of a Master's degree in Social Sciences and Humanities, with an acceptable specialization
To see the complete list of academic requirements, click here
Knowledge of English and French is required - Imperative Staffing (Profile: CBC/CBC)
This selection process is part of the E-recruitment pilot project therefore, only on-line applications will be accepted.
An eligibility list may be established for the staffing of similar vacancies.
Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.
Candidates from outside the federal Public Service will be required to pay for their own travel and relocation expenses.
You must ensure that you select at least one of the following employment types to be considered: click here

INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED:
When you apply, you must provide the following information or your application will be rejected:

Your resumé.
In 300 words (maximum) "You are requested to submit a list of the titles and other pertinent information (date and place of publication for published articles, academic institution, course and date for academic papers, etc.) of two to four pieces of written analysis that you have prepared. This may be a journal article, academic paper or other analysis. These pieces of analysis must deal with issues related to the assigned area: at least one must deal with Iraq and one must deal with North Africa. You should indicate whether the papers are entirely your own work or the degree to which others (editor, co-author, etc.) contributed. You will be asked to provide copies of these papers. This information will be used as part of the evaluation of your abilities."

Candidates who meet the above criteria will also be assessed against the Statement of Qualifications for this position.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the departmental official of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

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