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Natural Resources CanadaNatural Resources Canada is looking for talented and motivated professionals to join the Policy Analyst Recruitment and Policy Analyst Recruitment and

Development ProgramDevelopment Program (PARDP).

Do you :Want to make a difference?

Have a keen interest in public policy or economics?Thrive for teamwork?Strive for excellence?

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What Participants are Saying

What We Offer

Location, location, location!

Program Requirements

How to Apply

What is PARDP?

Program Highlights

What Managers are Saying

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What is PARDP?What is PARDP?

• The Policy Analyst Recruitment and Development Policy Analyst Recruitment and Development ProgramProgram (PARDP) is NRCan’s signature accelerated development program for policy analysts and economists;

• Network of Masters and Ph.D. graduates who share a strong interest in public policypublic policy and strengthen NRCan's policy leadership capacity;

• Program participants learn how to effectively manage their careers and develop skillsskills and knowledgeknowledge necessary to become leadersleaders in natural resources policy.

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Program HighlightsProgram Highlights• 3 Rotational assignments3 Rotational assignments with different NRCan sectors which

allow participants to:

Aquire diverse career experiences

Make informed decisions about individual career

paths within NRCan

Gain a greater breadth of

knowledge about how NRCan works

• Accelerated Accelerated development:

On-boarding at the EC-02 EC-02 levelGraduation at the EC-05* EC-05*

level

*Recruits must meet all program requirements to advance and graduate from the program

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Program Highlights (cont.)Program Highlights (cont.)

• Continuous support and opportunities for professional development:professional development:> Specialized on-boarding program for participants;> Involved performance management;> Mentoring opportunities;> Complete competency map with supporting learning

curriculum.

Official language training opportunities

Strong professional and social networks

Professional development

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Ron Dauphinee, PARDP Graduate – Energy Sector

PARDP is a program that is full of opportunity. Over the last two years, I have been privileged to be able to pursue challenging and

meaningful projects that have been of great interest to me, and of clear benefit to Canadians, all while accelerating my career

with several substantive promotions . Additionally, from Day 1, I have had access to a large and welcoming network of colleagues,

who were keen to help me settle into my new career and life in the National Capital. My favourite part of Natural Resources

Canada though is the willingness of our scientists to share their work and enthusiasm with anyone who is interested. To date, I

have had the pleasure of visiting two of NRCan’s labs, including the AECL nuclear laboratories in Chalk River, a tour that was of

great personal interest to me!

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Marissa BenderPARDP Graduate – Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd. RestructuringI’ve been given tremendous opportunities within the PARDP – from holding the pen for departmental policy, to chairing interdepartmental working groups, to many tasks in between… when I was able to demonstrate competence in a task, I was given greater responsibility and a chance to challenge and prove myself once more.

The one-year rotational assignments have enabled me to develop expertise in specific areas, but also allowed me to try out several different sectors of the department - and there are lots to choose from! Through these assignments, I was able to develop a good idea of what kind of work I enjoy, and what types of work I am good at. Another tremendous benefit of the program is the participant network.

Current participants and graduates were always willing to make time to talk to me and give me advice and tips on how to succeed within the program. 

Michael de la MothePARDP Graduate – Energy Sector

As an analyst at NRCan, my development has been spurred by challenging and interesting files that have an impact on the day to day

lives’ of Canadians.

My progress has been supplemented by opportunities to better my language skills and enhance my corporate knowledge through

departmental networks.

All of this would not have been possible without the support I received from my managers who have allowed me to take on learning

opportunities when they presented themselves.8

“As a manager, the Policy Analyst Recruitment and Development Program (PARDP) is one of my key sources to find talented policy analysts and economists. Over a dozen PARDP participants have worked in my team, making significant contributions to our economic policy research priorities. The energy and expertise they bring to the group are wonderful. The PARDP recruits benefit from working with colleagues who take pride in sharing their knowledge. It's a win-win situation!.” 

Director, Economic Analysis

“"I rely heavily on the Policy Analyst Recruitment and Development Program to inject energy and ideas into my team.

More than 50% of the people I have recruited over the past 5 years

have come from this Program, and I have never been disappointed.  Each one has demonstrated an eagerness to learn and take on challenges. I have put my trust in

them, and been rewarded with several important contributions to my work on

major natural resource projects, as well as positive contributions to the workplace

environment." 

Director, Major Projects Management Office

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What We OfferWhat We Offer

*Subject to successfully meeting performance evaluation objectives

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The National Capital RegionNational 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!

Location, location, location!Location, location, location!

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Program Requirements…Program Requirements…

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