Stream 1: Statistical Clerk (CR-04) Stream 2: Senior Statistical Clerk (CR-05)

Intent of the process

A pool of partially qualified candidates will be established from this process to staff identical or similar positions within Statistics Canada across Canada. These positions may be staffed with various tenures (Indeterminate, determinate, etc.), with various language requirements and various security requirements.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

A secondary school diploma.

Degree equivalency

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

Various language requirements
-Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB
-English Essential
-French Essential

Information on language requirements

Experience

CR-04:
-EXP1 A-Experience performing tasks related to administrative services (General administration, Human resources, Finance, Data Access or Client Services)
OR
-EXP1 B-Experience performing tasks related to survey operations.

CR-05:
-EXP2 A-Significant* experience performing tasks related to administrative services (General administration, Human resources, Finance, Data Access or Client Services).
OR
-EXP2 B-Significant* experience performing tasks related to survey operations.

*Significant means experience acquired in approximately 2 years and will also be evaluated in light of the responsibilities and the complexity of the functions, or a combination of education, training and experience.

A1 -Ability to use reasoning skills to solve problems (will be assessed with the GCT1-207*)
*See section “Other Information (Notes)”.
A2 -Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A3 -Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

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

Asset-Education:

AEDU1 -Postsecondary education in the fields of management, public administration or human resource management, or in a field related to the position to be filled.
AEDU2: –At least 2 years of a Postsecondary diploma or a degree in Administration or Human Resources Management
AEDU3: –At least 2 years of a Postsecondary diploma or a degree in Social Science
AEDU4: –At least 2 years of a Postsecondary diploma or a degree in Business or Finance Field

Degree equivalency

Asset-Experience:

AEXP1 – Experience with the census or another Statistics Canada survey
AEXP2 – Experience in providing training in a classroom environment
AEXP3 – Experience with client service in relation to survey respondents or with clients
AEXP4 – Experience working with Microsoft Excel developing spreadsheets using formulas
AEXP5 – Experience in data capture or processing in a high-production environment
AEXP6 – Experience in coding related to surveys using a classification system
AEXP7 – Experience in questionnaire development and production
AEXP8– Experience in a distribution centre or mailroom environment.
AEXP9 – Experience in performing tasks related to human resources
AEXP10– Experience in performing tasks related to finance
AEXP11 – Experience in providing administrative support to a senior manager
AEXP12 -Experience performing tasks related to the processing of administrative data (Big data, Technical services, Logistical and Administrative support).
AEXP13 -Experience performing tasks related to Records Management.

Tests

Cognitive Ability - Level 1

Applicants must complete the Unsupervised Internet Test of Cognitive Ability - Level 1 as part of the screening for this selection process. This test assesses general problem solving and reasoning ability. You will have 60 minutes to complete the test. You must complete the test before you submit your application for this position.

For more information, please consult: Unsupervised Internet Test of Cognitive Ability - Level 1

Other information

PLEASE TAKE THE TIME to read the following information carefully as it may have an impact on the outcome of your application.

You must clearly demonstrate, WITH EXAMPLES, how you meet the essential experiences and/or the assets requested. Please make sure to complete all applicable text boxes in order to have your application considered. Information such as "See CV" and "I have the experience" will not suffice and could result in the rejection of your application.

The "Unsupervised Internet Test (UIT)" from the Public Service Commission will be administered as part of the online application. A minimum score of 65% is required to be considered further. For more information on this test, please click on the following link: http://www.psc-cfp.gc.ca/ppc-cpp/psc-tests-cfp/uit-eng.htm.

The following Public Service Commission test "General Competency Test Level 1 (GCT1) 207" will be administered. If you have already passed this written exam, PLEASE HAVE YOUR RESULTS READY TO BE SENT TO US. If you don't have your results please make a request by clicking on the following link: http://www.psc-cfp.gc.ca/ppc-cpp/test-examen-result/tst-rslt-examn-eng.htm.

Invitations to the GCT1 written test will be sent by e-mail. It is your responsibility to include in your application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and that it accepts messages from unknown users.

A pass mark of 35/50 is required to be considered for the CR-04 opportunity.
A pass mark of 38/50 is required to be considered for the CR-05 opportunity.

We will notify you in advance of when the testing period will take place. If you fail to keep an appointment without reasonable cause and notification, your application will no longer be considered in this process. You must keep yourself available during that testing period.

Remember: You must keep your exam appointment except under the following circumstances:
- Illness (a medical certificate will be required)
- Emergency Circumstances (must be verifiable)

You must present your proof of education and proof of Canadian citizenship at the interview.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, will be used to evaluate the candidates.

Some positions could be bilingual. If you have already been tested by the Public Service Commission, please make sure to have your Second Language Evaluation (SLE) results ready to be presented at the interview. You can also request your SLE results by following this link: http://www.psc-cfp.gc.ca/ppc-cpp/test-examen-result/tst-rslt-examn-eng.htm.

All job applications must be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System.

Our intention is to establish two different pools, one of fully qualified candidates and a pool of partially qualified candidates.

Candidates may be expected to meet, in whole or in part, the criteria related to the Assets, Operational Requirements and Organizational Needs, depending on the position being staffed.

Travel expenses for testing and interviews will NOT be reimbursed.

References may be used.

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.