Analyst Electoral Integrity

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Work environment

The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, commonly known as Elections Canada, is an independent, non-partisan agency that reports directly to Parliament. Its primary mandate is to be prepared to conduct a federal general election, by-election or referendum. The agency’s mandate also includes other activities, such as administering the political financing provisions of the Canada Elections Act, conducting voter education and information programs, and carrying out studies on alternative voting methods.

Elections Canada normally has some 500 employees working in the National Capital Region. This number increases to 1,200 in the periods before and after a general election.

In anticipation of the next general election, the Electoral Integrity Office is seeking analysts to participate in electoral readiness.

Is this process right for you?

• Are you invested in developing your career and skills?
• Do you want to work for an agency that plays an essential role in democracy?
• Are you passionate about the agency’s mandate, and do you want to contribute to the next general election? 

Intent of the process

While the immediate objective of this process is to staff two positions for a two-year term, this process may also be used to create a BBB/BBB bilingual imperative pool, and a French or English essential pool to staff positions of various durations (permanent or temporary) at the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer. As this selection process may be used to establish pools for future hiring, we encourage all candidates seeking this kind of experience to apply.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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.

Notes

*All candidates must have a post-secondary degree. The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and must 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.

**Specialization in sociology includes specializations in economics, political science, anthropology, history, psychology, geography, criminology and other fields related to the social sciences.

Degree equivalency

Experience*

- Experience using qualitative and quantitative research methods and approaches for data collection.

- Experience analyzing and synthesizing different types of socioeconomic data and/or questions.

- Experience drafting reports, presentations or briefing materials to submit research or analysis findings.

*“Experience” means the experience gained by performing the tasks in question on a continual basis.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB) and English or French essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:

- Knowledge of major current or emerging issues related to electoral events.

Abilities:

- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

- Ability to communicate effectively orally.

- Ability to identify problems and propose solutions.

Personal suitability:

- Focus on results.

- Reliability.

- Effective interpersonal relationships.

- Judgment.

- Motivation to learn and advance.

- Thoroughness.

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

Asset Qualifications:

Education:

A Master's degree from a recognized university with specialization in a field related to the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

- Experience establishing and maintaining collaborative networks/partnerships with internal or external partners or stakeholders.

- Experience conducting audits, reviews, investigations, evaluations and other similar activities.

- Experience evaluating risks or threats associated with social, political or economic environments.

- Experience monitoring social media or open source intelligence. (OSINT).

Operational needs:

- Willingness and ability to work flexible hours.

- Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice.

- Willingness and ability to travel on short notice.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

- Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice

- Willingness to retain strict political impartiality and neutrality for the duration of employment

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

A written test may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

You must provide proof of your education credentials or occupational certification.

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

Please note that asset qualifications may be used at the screening stage or any stage during the process.

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.

Candidates whose applications are retained for further consideration may be required to travel to attend an interview or the administration of a test. Candidates from outside the federal public service will be required to pay for their own travel and relocation expenses.

PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews). Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

We will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Services Resourcing System (PSRS).

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.