Analyst

Work environment

The Public Service Commission (PSC) is currently looking for analysts at the EC-02 level, with expertise in a variety of fields, including economics, sociology, statistics, data analysis, computer science or other related fields.

Your typical work day would involve:
• integrating information and data from various sources to assist in the realization of the PSC's mandate
• conducting statistical studies and analyses to meet clients’ needs
• providing data and analytical services to clients, including senior management in the PSC, and in other departments such as Privy Council Office (PCO) and Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS)
• providing insight about staffing in the Public Service to a wide range of stakeholders by conducting client-driven research, generating reports, and providing data and advice
• supporting intelligence creation by putting in place sound and rigorous data management techniques
• developing and conducting surveys

The Public Service Commission is a government organization that encourages all employees to bring their ideas to the table. With us, you can watch your ideas grow from concept to fruition, alongside a supportive professional team.

With sleek, modern facilities, 22 Eddy is a great place to work that fits every lifestyle. We have 8 Active Workstations, with 205km of bike paths right outside our door and fitness facilities within walking distance; an open floor plan and many collaboration areas, as well as several trendy restaurants nearby for the food connoisseurs and lots of coffee shops close by for the java buffs. Our location offers something for everybody—like the panoramic view of downtown Ottawa and the Gatineau hills.

Intent of the process

The intent of the process is to create an "EC hub" which will allow appointees to work in different sectors, particularly in Oversight and Investigation Sector, and where required. This mechanism contributes to the development and learning of each appointee.

In addition, appointees will be mentored by Senior Analysts to support their professional development and career path.

A pool of partially qualified candidates may be established for future staffing needs with various linguistic profiles and tenures at the EC-02 level within the PSC and other departments in the National Capital Region, subject to the PSC’s approval.

Positions to be filled: 5

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)

Education:
- Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization* in economics, sociology or statistics.

*An acceptable specialization is defined as successfully completing a minimum of six (6) courses in one of the fields mentioned above.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
-Experience with extracting, manipulating and analysing large volumes of data*

-Experience in preparing reports or presentations using Microsoft Offices (Excel, Power Point or Word)*

*The experience could have been acquired in school or in the workplace.

Abilities:
-Ability to communicate effectively orally
-Ability to communicate effectively in writing
-Ability to work in a team
-Ability to meet deadlines

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

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

Information on language requirements

Personal Suitability:
-Judgment
-Dependability
-Initiative

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other information

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

Depending on the number of applicants, Department needs and HR plans, volume management strategies such as random selection, top-down approach, and/or cut-off scores MAY be used for the purpose of managing applications/candidates.

You must provide proof of your education credentials (copy of your diploma and official transcript).

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.