Electoral Data & Systems Analyst

Intent of the process

A pool of fully or partially qualified candidates may be established to staff similar positions within Elections Canada with various linguistic profile : English or French, bilingual imperative BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC  with various tenures ( various specified periods or indeterminate).

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

Experience in compiling and analyzing information.
Experience in writing reports.
Experience in at least one of the following areas:
• using systems for the management of data or information
• manipulating databases including adding and updating data
• writing and executing software test scripts
• writing procedures and documenting technical systems

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

Various language requirements
English or French
Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC

Information on language requirements

Knowledge

Knowledge of data collection and manipulation methods.
Knowledge of Elections Canada’s mandate.

Abilities

Ability to analyze and make recommendations.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Personal Suitability

Reliability
Interpersonal skills
Judgment
Attention to detail
Adaptability

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

Asset Education

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

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

Degree equivalency

Asset Experience*****

Experience in testing software or systems.
Experience in using Microsoft Excel.
Experience in using Microsoft Access.
Experience in preparing presentations or training.

***** These assets may be used as screening criteria.

Asset Knowledge

Knowledge of Structured Query Language (SQL).

Asset Abilities

Ability to manipulate data using Microsoft Excel.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other Conditions of Employment

Willingness and ability to work overtime based on operational needs.
Willingness and ability to work flexible hours when needed.

Other information

A test may be administered.
An interview may be administered.
Reference checks may be sought.
You must provide proof of your education credentials or occupational certification.

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

Please note that asset qualifications may be used at the screening stage or any stage during the process.

Persons 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.

PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews). Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

The client organization will accept applications on-line only.

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.