Careers in the Strategic Policy Sector

The Strategic Policy Sector (SPS) provides Industry Canada sound policy advice based on strong analytics. SPS needs dynamic and creative individuals with backgrounds in economics, political science, law, engineering and public policy. Join us in building the framework for a strong, resilient economy to take Canada into the future and enhance the lives of generations of Canadians to come.

A Workplace of Choice

SPS is committed to offering a rewarding work environment with opportunity for career advancement and mobility, as well as professional development, through courses, conferences and language training. SPS values diversity in the workforce and is committed to selection based on merit by ensuring the full participation of women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and persons in visible minority groups.

Career Progression Program

SPS has established a developmental program that offers committed high performers in the Economics, Sociology and Statistics (EC) classification with a unique opportunity to advance within the classification through a guided approach. During the course of the career progression program, participants are presented with diverse opportunities to expand their knowledge, acquire experience, and learn and apply new skills, as well as develop the core competencies needed to meet the requirements for each EC-02 to EC-06 level. Every six months, participants discuss their learning plan and progress with their manager. They are assessed by set criteria that provide clear expectations on the level of performance, experience, knowledge and ability required to advance.

SPS Official Languages Initiative

The Strategic Policy Sector’s Official Languages Initiative promotes the visibility, adoption and use of Canada’s two official languages in the workplace, with the objective of making the Sector a bilingual work environment, a departmental leader in language training policy, and a workplace of choice within the public service.

Visibility — awareness initiatives for prospective and current sector employees.

Adoption and Use — full and part time language training, linguistic mentoring, library resources, and bilingual events.

SPS Young Professionals Network

The Strategic Policy Sector Young Professionals Network (SPSYPN) aims to enhance the development and participation of young professionals in SPS. Dynamic, open to new ideas and supported by senior management, the SPSYPN undertakes many activities, including

  • orientation for new employees;
  • networking events where young professionals can meet and exchange ideas with colleagues and managers;
  • training sessions on career development and other topics;
  • representation of young professionals’ interests on SPS committees;
  • participation in department-wide initiatives for young professionals; and
  • social get-togethers after work.

The SPSYPN is always eager to welcome new people to join with us.

The Organization

SPS offers rewarding opportunities to apply your knowledge and experience to the solution of real-world problems through the following organizations:

The Application Process

For instructions on how to apply for a job in the Strategic Policy Sector, see the Industry Canada page, How Do I Apply.