Archived - Evaluation of the Advanced Policy Analyst Program - Annex A

Level 1) Inputs

• Information, technology, financial and human resources

Level 2) Activities

• Recruitment, screening and placement
• Assignments, training and evaluation
• Administration and governance
• Program alumni support

Level 3) Outputs

• Human Resources
  • Products for recruitment and selection (e.g. staffing advertisement, statement of merit, selection guidelines);
  • Qualified candidates;
  • Letters of offer.

• Assignments and Training
  • Signed assignment agreements;
  • Orientation sessions;
  • Learning objectives and language training plans;
  • Good quality assignments arranged for recruits
  • Completed assignments;
  • Performance assessment and evaluation.
• Steering Committee and program administration
  • Memoranda of Understanding;
  • Resources allocation and cost recovery;
  • Coordinated program, advisory and networking communities;
  • Direction and oversight, including approval of participants for admission, promotion and graduation.
• Alumni Advisory Board and Program Advisors Â
  • Mentoring and networking;
  • Guidance, advice and support to program participants and administrators.

Level 4) Immediate Outcome

• Participants in the program gain knowledge and skills:
  • an understanding of the Cabinet and parliamentary systems, and of the roles of central agencies and line departments;
  • exposure to the overall functioning of government, to a variety of policy areas and policy making, and to the expenditure management process;
  • opportunities to hone soft skills (analytical thinking, judgment etc); and
  • an effective network of colleagues and program alumni across government.
• Central agencies and federal organizations employ analysts who have the required knowledge, experience and skills for policy work

Level 5) Intermediate Outcomes

• Highly trained and qualified analysts excel in policy roles in the Government of Canada

• Increased federal organizations’ access to highly trained and qualified policy analysts with the ability to lead

Level 6) Final Outcomes

• The Government of Canada's policy capacity is strengthened