Economic and Socio-Economic Analyst/Researcher

Update: **Amendment to Closing Date**

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request special accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities

***VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: It is the responsibility of the candidate to clearly outline that they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e. Education and Experience Qualifications, both Essential and Assets) by RESPONDING TO THE SCREENING QUESTIONS IN THE ONLINE APPLICATION. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities, rather the candidate must provide concrete examples that illustrate how they meet the requirement. Lack of EXAMPLES and DETAILS may result in your application being rejected as the Assessment Board will have insufficient information to determine whether or not you meet the qualifications.

Work environment

Non-Insured Health Benefits is a unit of Indigenous Services Canada which is the Federal department responsible for helping First Nations and Inuit people of Canada to maintain and improve their health, while respecting individual choices and circumstances.

We are searching for collaborative and strategic individuals who enjoy working in a dynamic environment with a strong focus on data analysis.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff similar, term and/or permanent positions, acting, assignments/secondments, or deployments.

Positions may be staffed via the Aboriginal Peoples Employment Program (APEP), which aims to strategically increase Aboriginal representation within First Nations and Inuit Health Branch. As such, Organizational Needs may be applied and first consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to Aboriginal peoples.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 1,500 words (maximum)

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:
Experience using software to enter, edit, compile, convert and transfer data in spreadsheets or database systems.
Experience in extracting data from computer database systems.
Experience in developing and presenting data in textual, tabular and graphical formats using Microsoft Excel.

Knowledge:
Knowledge of practical techniques used to design and implement procedures for the collection, validation and analysis of data.

Abilities:
Ability to manipulate and adapt data from large information systems.
Ability to prepare and present data in textual, tabular or graphical formats.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to work under tight deadlines.
Ability to work effectively with First Nations, Inuit and/or Métis.

Personal Suitability:
Respectful of diversity
Effective interpersonal skills
Flexibility
Initiative
Judgement
Aboriginal Cultural Competency

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

Various language requirements
English Essential, Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

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

Experience:
Experience in using SAS software to extract, manipulate, or extract data from a large database.
Experience using ORACLE based software to extract, manipulate, or extract data from a large database.
Experience using COGNOS based software to extract, manipulate, or extract data from a large database.
Experience responding to client data requests.
Experience in a data reporting environment.

Knowledge:
Knowledge of health claim processing of extended health benefit programs (public or private).
Knowledge of pharmacy practice, including pharmacologic classification.
Knowledge of dental terminology used in the administration of a health care benefits.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
Health Canada’s Aboriginal Peoples Employment Program (APEP) supports increasing Aboriginal representation in the Branch. Selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to Aboriginal peoples. Aboriginal candidates must use the Affirmation of Aboriginal Affiliation Form (AAAF).

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the targeted groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

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.

Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possibly missing information.

A written exam may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

Public Service Commission of Canada (PSC) testing may be used.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

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

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

You must provide proof of education credentials. If you obtained your degree outside Canada, it is your responsibility to demonstrate its equivalence, please take a look at the following link for more information : https://www.cicic.ca/

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 identify clearly your substantive group and level and your employment status on your resume and/or application form.

Our means of communication with applicants is via e-mail. Please ensure to include a functional e-mail address, which will accept messages from unknown users (some e-mail systems block these types of e-mails). It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

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.