Analyst, Programs Analysis

Important messages

For the EXPERIENCE CRITERIA, the candidate must clearly respond to the screening criteria and demonstrates how they meet each of them (i.e. essential education and experience qualifications and any asset qualifications that apply). To do so candidates must respond to Education and experience factors established in the system and write one or two paragraphs for each by demonstrating how they meet that criterion and, by describing in detail when, where and how he/she gained the experience.

Resumés will be used ONLY as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the SCREENING QUESTIONS.

Duties

The Analyst, Analytics is responsible for deriving insights from data and driving recommendations using those insights. More specifically, the Analyst will use a suite of business analytics tools, experience and knowledge to analyze, aggregate and mine large volumes of data from multiple data sources to inform decision making.

Work environment

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The position is with the Business Enabling, Transformation and Analytics (BETA) sector, within the Pay Administration Branch (PAB) of Public Services and Procurement Canada. This new team monitors the development and progress of pay related projects, is accountable for the branch oversight of corporate files and support PAB with analytics and costing functions.

Intent of the process

The intent of this appointment process is to staff six (6) indeterminate positions at English or French essential or Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB and CBC/CBC level with a Reliabity Status or Secret clearance. However, a pool of partially qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions (such as Indeterminate, Assignments, Secondments, Specific Periods and Acting Assignments with various language requirements (English or French Essential, Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB and CBC/CBC) and various security requirements (Reliability and Secret) within Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) Pay Administration Branch, PSPC Human Resources Branch and PSPC Pay Stabilization Project Group.

Positions to be filled: 6

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A list of the courses you have taken as well as any courses that you are taking now, or that you will be taking this academic year.

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.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

EX1- Experience in organizing and delivering presentations or briefings to various Stakeholders;

EX2 - Experience in developing and fostering collaborative relationships with stakeholders and partners;

EX3 - Experience in aggregating and analyzing large volumes of information (ex: datasets greater than 30k) and recommending a course of action and reporting on results;

EX4 - Recent* and significant** experience using MS Excel (including advanced functions such as Macros, pivot tables, etc.) and/or MS Access, Cognos tools, R, SAS, Tableau, MS PowerBI or other statistical software to analyze aggregate large volumes of data.

* Recent is defined as activities performed within the last 3 years

** Significant is defined as depth and breadth normally associated with having performed a broad range of activities related to the experience on a regular basis

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB; CBC/CBC; English or French Essential.

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

K1 - Knowledge of the theories, principles, and concepts of business and socio-economic research to carry out research assignment and projects;

K2 - Advanced technical knowledge in MS Excel and/or Cognos tools and/or MS Access to aggregate large volumes of data in order to provide advice on a course of action.

COMPETENCIES:

C1 - Client service Competency (Level 1): Delivers high-quality client service
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C2 - Strategic thinking

ABILITIES:

A1. Ability to conduct research and analysis of interrelated issues for the development of strategic advice to management;
A2. Ability to analyse and summarize various information and prepare written recommendations on different issues;
A3. Ability to work effectively under pressure, manage priorities, and meet tight deadlines;
A4. Ability to communicate effectively orally;
A5. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONNAL SUITABILITY:

PS1-Values and ethics
PS2-Thoroughness
PS3-Excellence through results
PS4-Flexibility
PS5-Initiative

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

AEX1-Experience in conducting statistical or trend analysis;

AEX2-Experience in recommending business application improvements;

AEX3-Experience in conducting risk and cost benefit analysis.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

- Be willing and able to work overtime on short notice;

- A test may be administered to validate technical knowledge/competency.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Various security clearance level: Secret or Reliability Status.

Note: Those selected must meet and maintain the required security throughout their employment.

Other information

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A written examination may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

All written communication obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidate.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.

Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. CANDIDATES WHO APPLY TO THIS SELECTION PROCESS MUST INCLUDE AN EMAIL ADDRESS THAT ACCEPTS EMAIL FROM UNKNOWN USERS (SOME EMAIL SYSTEMS BLOCK THESE TYPES OF EMAIL). If you do not wish to receive results by email and if you change your email address during the process, it is your responsibility to inform us. Candidates MUST check their email accounts frequently as there may be a deadline for responses.

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.

A Written Exam MAY be administered outside of regular working hours including weekends. IF YOU ARE UNAVAILALE FOR THE SCHEDULED TESTING SESSION YOU MUST INFORM US IMMEDIATELY. CANDIDATES WILL ONLY BE RE-SCHEDULED ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION WILL BE REQUIRED BEFORE YOU CAN BE RESCHEDULED.

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.