Trainee Analyst/Researcher

Important messages

You will be required to show how you demonstrate the essential qualifications (i.e. Education, Experience and Asset Experience) for the initial screening through your resume and cover letter. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN, and WHERE the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Information on your described skills, experience, etc. provided in a cover letter should be supported by your resume. Failure to provide the above information in the format required will result in your application being rejected from the process.

Interested persons must clearly identify for which stream they are applying (Stream 1, Stream 2 or both). Candidates must obtain the required pass mark for each qualification in the respective stream in order to be given further consideration in the selection process.

"Ability to communicate effectively in writing" will be assessed via a combination of a review of the initial online application (resume and cover letter) and a written exercise administered during the assessment stage. Candidates must pass both components individually to qualify for this essential qualification.

Intent of the process

The initial intent of the process is to fill two (2) indeterminate (or term) positions bilingual imperative BBB/BBB.

A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates may be established from this process which may be used to staff similar positions at the Department of Justice Canada with different tenures(e.g., term, indeterminate) with various language requirements (English or French essential, and Bilingual Imperative of various levels) and with various security requirements (such as Reliability or Secret) which may vary according to the position to be staffed.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 6,000 words (maximum) "Please demonstrate how you meet the essential qualifications (i.e. Education, Experience and Asset Experience) for the initial screening through your résumé and cover letter. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN, and WHERE the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Information on your described skills, experience, etc. provided in a cover letter should be supported by your resume. Failure to provide the above information in the format required will result in your application being rejected from the process."

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in economics, sociology or statistics. Candidates must always have a degree. The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and may have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization. The specialization may also be obtained through an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Definition of degree: A baccalaureate or higher level degree, as established by educational authorities, unless the type of credential is specified in the relevant Qualification Standard.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Stream 1

EX1 - Experience in gender-based analysis.

Stream 2

EX2 - Experience with corporate planning or performance reporting.

Stream 1 and Stream 2

EX3 - Experience in conducting research on topics related to social or economic policy and in interpreting research results.
EX4 - Experience preparing concise summaries of policy-related issues or information.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

AEX1 - Experience in supporting policy planning.
AEX2 - Experience contributing to policy development.
AEX3 - Experience contributing to the operations of a Secretariat.
AEX4 - Experience conducting consultations.
AEX5 - Experience preparing tables and presentations using common software application.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)
The initial intent of the process is to fill two (2) indeterminate or term positions bilingual imperative BBB/BBB.

A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates may be established from this process which may be used to staff similar positions at the Department of Justice Canada with various language requirements (English or French essential and Bilingual imperative of various levels).

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

Stream 1

K1 - Knowledge of the use of gender-based analysis in policy or program development.

Stream 2

K2 - Knowledge of the use of data in corporate reporting.

Stream 1 and Stream 2

K3 - Knowledge of federal and provincial responsibilities in the Canadian Justice System and of the mandate of the Department of Justice Canada.
K4 - Knowledge of social, political or economic trends or issues impacting on the administration of justice in Canada.

ABILITY

Stream 1 and Stream 2

A1 - Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A2 - Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES

Stream 1 and Stream 2

PS1 - Effective interpersonal skills
PS2 - Resilience
PS3 - Initiative
PS4 - Discretion
PS5 - Thoroughness

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

The Department of Justice Canada is committed to maintaining a representative workforce reflective of Canadian society. In support of achieving a diversified workforce and our employment equity goals, qualified candidates who self-declare in a staffing process as members of Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and/or women may be selected for appointment to fulfill organizational needs.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENT

Occasional overtime.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Other information

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A written examination may be administered.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

You must provide proof of your education credentials, upon request.

Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

TOP DOWN SELECTION MAY BE USED IN THIS SELECTION PROCESS.

Please note that achieving a pass mark on any of the assessments used does not mean you will move forward in the selection process. Management may decide to use a cut-off mark that is higher than the pass mark on any of the evaluations used throughout the selection process.

All communication relating to this process, including telephone and email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

Other criteria could be used for the selection decision.

Communication for this process will be sent via e-mail. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure that accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

For Government of Canada employees, please identify clearly your substantive group and level and your employment status on your résumé and/or application form.

For Government of Canada employees, please ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) is included in your application.

Applicants are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

The Department of Justice encourages persons with priority entitlements to self-refer to our selection processes in circumstances where they believe that they meet the essential qualifications of the advertised position.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.