Strategic Business Analyst

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 Strategic Business Analyst will be responsible for identifying business needs and solutions within the context of the PSPC and Receiver General and Pension Branch priorities. More specifically, the Strategic Business Analyst is results/solutions driven, able to thrive in a fast paced environment and manage competing priorities and ad-hoc urgent requests.

Work environment

Did you know that Public Services and Procurement Canada was selected as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers for 2017? We invite you to join an organization that is committed to ensuring an inclusive workplace and respect for all!

The position is with the Strategic Planning and Program Management sector within the Receiver General and Pension Branch (RGPB) of Public Services and Procurement Canada. The Sector is responsible for providing advice, strategic and financial analysis and serves as a single-window for all Cabinet and Treasury Board submissions.

Intent of the process

Although the immediate intent of this Job Opportunity Advertisement is to staff three (3) positions at indeterminate at English or French essential or Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB or CBC/CBC level with a Secret or Reliability Status clearance, applicants should be aware that 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.

Positions to be filled: 3

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

EXPERIENCES :

EX1 - Experience in providing advice and recommendations to senior managers on policies and various issues;

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

EX3 - Experience in aggregating and analyzing large volumes of information and recommending a course of action and reporting on results;

EX4 - Experience in conducting research or analysis on policy, program or strategic planning issues.

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-economics to carry out research assignment and projects.

COMPETENCIES :

C1 - Client service Competency (Level 1): Delivers high-quality client service;
http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/carrieres-careers/csc-eng.html.

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 analyze and gather information in order to provide recommendations and resolve emerging 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.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES :

PS1 - Values and ethics;
PS2 - Excellence through results;
PS3 - Flexibility;
PS4 - Initiative.

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

OR1 - Be willing and able to work overtime on short notice.

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 clearance level 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.