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Policy Analyst Recruitment and Development Program

Learn about the NRCan Policy Analyst Recruitment and Development Program which offers accelerated development for policy analysts. Join a committed team and experience diverse career opportunities in Canada's natural resource sector.

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Policy Analyst Recruitment and Development Program

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  1. Policy Analyst Recruitment and Development Program

  2. Overview of the presentation • Natural resources - A cornerstone of the Canadian economy • Overview of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) • What we offer • How to apply

  3. Natural resources are a major driver of economic growth • Directly and indirectly accounts for almost one-fifth of Canada’s GDP (2013) • About 1.8 million jobs are directly and indirectly supported by Canada’s natural resource sector (2013) • $236 billion in Canadian natural resource exports in 2013; 53% of Canada’s total merchandise exports

  4. Canada is a global energy leader… • Vast renewable and clean energy potential • e.g. wind, biomass, solar, marine and geothermal • Main supplier of energy to the U.S. • Oil, gas and electricity • 3rd largest proven oil reserves behind Venezuela and Saudi Arabia • 79% of electricity generation is non-GHG-emitting

  5. …a major producer of minerals and metals… • Canada is a leading mining nation • More than 200 producing mines; 49 smelters, refineries and steel mills • Rich deposits, with more than 60 minerals and metals • A hub for equipment and suppliers • Responsible for nearly 50% of the world’s equity financing in 2013 • Leader in developing and implementing new extraction and green mining technologies

  6. …and a vast land of forests • 200 communities where the forest sector makes up at least 50% of the economic base • Industry focus is innovation for new products, new processes, and new markets • Canada’s forests cover ~50% of Canada’s land surface, about 10% of the world’s forests and 40% of the world’s third-party certified sustainably managed forests

  7. Some of our areas of work • Market access and diversification • International engagement with key countries • Innovation for new products and processes • Forest sector transformation • Green mining • Environmental performance • Energy efficiency • Renewable energy • Aboriginal Peoples participation and engagement

  8. NRCan works to create a sustainable resource advantage by: • Developing policies, programs, and regulations that help create a sustainable resource advantage • Advancing leading edge science and technology to help address priorities and plan for the future • Using partnerships and international collaboration to help drive progress on natural resource issues

  9. People are our principal strength • Committed team of 3,900 employees in various locations across Canada • Variety of backgrounds: • Science and technology • Economic and policy analysis • Program management • Finance, administration and communications • Policy and economic analysis community plays a critical role

  10. Join the NRCan policy community! • The Policy Analyst Recruitment and Development Program (PARDP) is NRCan’s signature accelerated development program • Network of Masters and Ph.D. graduates who share a strong interest in public policy and strengthen NRCan's policy leadership capacity • Program participants learn how to effectively manage their careers and develop skills and knowledge necessary to become leaders in policy

  11. Program highlights Acquire diverse career experiences Gain a greater breadth of knowledge about how NRCan works Make informed decisions about individual career paths within NRCan Graduation at the EC-05 level (pay scale starting at $77,118) Starting at the EC-03 level (pay scale starting at $59,756) • Two 12-month assignments: • Accelerated development:

  12. Program highlights Official language training opportunities Professional development Strong professional and social networks • Continuous support and opportunities for professional development: • Specialized on-boarding program for participants • Involved performance management • Mentoring opportunities • Complete competency map with supporting learning curriculum

  13. Unsurpassed quality of life! The National Capital Region: A great place to work, a great place to live… • Canada’s historic Capital: • A cosmopolitan, bilingual environment with endless activities, events and festivals • Nature at your doorstep: • Skiing or hiking in the Gatineau Park, over 170 kilometres of recreational pathways and skating along the “world’s largest skating rink” are just a few of the outdoor activities that Ottawa has to offer • Young and vibrant multi-cultural community • Ottawa ranks as one of the world’s top cities for its quality of life!

  14. Some of the program requirements

  15. Application process • Apply on-line by February 9, 2015 at: nrcan.gc.ca/careers/83 • On-campus interviews will be conducted in February 2015 • Second round of interviews held in Ottawa in March 2015 • Job offers in April 2015 • Recruits can begin working anytime until January 2016

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