Electoral Data and Systems Analyst / Electoral Data Officer (Geomatics)

Important messages

It is the responsibility of the candidate to submit answers, which clearly outline how they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e. Education and Experience Qualifications, both Essential and Assets). Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities, rather the candidate must provide concrete examples that illustrate how they meet the requirement. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.

Intent of the process

A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates may be established to staff similar or identical positions within Elections Canada with various tenures (indeterminate or for specified period), various language requirements (Either English or French, Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC or CCC/CCC) and various security requirements (Reliability, Secret), according to the position requirements.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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)

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Successful completion of two years of a post-secondary school program with an acceptable specialization in social science*, statistics, library or archival work**, or a law-related field.

At the manager’s discretion, an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience that is comparable to the minimum education standard may serve as an alternative***.

Notes:
*Social science includes economics, political science, sociology, anthropology, history, psychology, geography, criminology and other disciplines associated with social science.
**Library or archival work includes gallery- and museum-type functions.
***An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience that is comparable to the minimum education standard is defined as follows:
• A secondary school diploma, and
• Significant experience, which refers to the depth and breadth of experience associated with having performed one or more of the following work activities during a period of at least three years:
o the conduct of surveys, studies and projects in the social sciences
o the identification, description and organization of archival, library, museum and gallery materials
o the editing of legislation or the provision of advice on legal problems in specific fields
o the application of practical knowledge of a specialized field such as geography, economics, history, law or psychology to the use and modification or adaptation of related computer systems, utilities or software
o the performance of activities directly related to the systems development life cycle, such as business analysis, requirements definition, application development or structured application testing.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

*Recent experience in using ArcGIS software.
(*minimum of 6 months in the last 7 years)

Note: experience gained in school is accepted

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

Various language requirements
English or French essential

Bilingual Imperative - BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:

Knowledge of the field of geomatics.

Knowledge of the geography of Canada.

Abilities:

Ability to analyze and make recommendations.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Personal Suitability:

Interpersonal skills

Judgment

Attention to detail

Dependability

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

A degree from a recognized university with an acceptable specialization* in geography, geomatics, political science, law, public administration or information technology.

Successful completion of two years of a post-secondary school program with specialization in geography, cartography or geomatics.

*The courses for the specialization do not necessarily have to be part of a degree program in that specialization.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

Experience in compiling and analyzing data.

Experience in providing client services.

Experience in providing technical support to clients on software applications.

Experience in testing software or systems.

Experience in using Microsoft Excel

Experience in providing administrative services for a federal, provincial, territorial or municipal electoral body.

NOTE:
These assets may be used as screening criteria.

Knowledge:

Knowledge of addressing standards.

Abilities:

Ability to manipulate data using Microsoft Excel.

Organizational Needs:

Elections Canada is committed to meeting its Employment Equity objectives. In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: women, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, Aboriginal peoples.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Willingness and ability to work overtime based on operational needs.

Willingness and ability to work flexible hours when needed.

Must consent to observe strict political impartiality and neutrality for the duration of employment.

Other information

A test may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

Candidates must meet ALL of the essential qualifications in order to be appointed to a position.

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

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

We will only accept on-line applications received via the jobs.gc.ca site.

Applicants can modify their application/resume at any time BEFORE the closing date indicated on the job advertisement.

Applicants can be notified electronically of tests or interviews and results.

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.