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City of Toronto

Policy Analyst

Toronto, ON

Summer 2026Accepted

Carleton University · Political Science

3rd year · 3.3-3.6 GPA · 1 past internship

Average Interview

BehavioralMultiple roundsSlow processIn-Person

Had to submit an assignment first, short policy brief on a municipal topic. Panel interview after with three staff members, all structured behavioral. How do you prioritize competing work demands, describe a time you synthesized complex information for a non technical audience. They gave time at the end to revisit any answer I wanted to add to. Security clearance kicked off after the offer and added another 5 weeks before my start date, so factor that into your timeline

Questions Asked

  1. 1.Describe a time you collaborated across multiple teams or departments to complete a project.

Public Services and Procurement Canada

Policy Analyst

Ottawa, ON

Summer 2026No Offer

University of Ottawa · Political Science

3rd year · 3.3-3.6 GPA · 0 past internships

Easy Interview

BehavioralMultiple roundsSlow process

Government structured behavioral questions. Had to give examples demonstrating specific competencies. Process was long with clearly defineed evaluation criteria given ahead of time. Helpful to research their mandate before the interview

Questions Asked

  1. 1.Explain the difference between policy development and policy implementation.

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