Analyst - Post-Secondary Recruitment

Important messages

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Duties

Be part of a statistical revolution. Join a world of opportunities.

Build your future with us. The future of our organization lies in the hands of bright, driven people. People like YOU.

Become a part of Statistics Canada's core mission: To serve Canada with data that matters - data that can make a difference. As part of our team, you can make a difference.

Do any of the following fields pique your interest? Accounting, Agriculture, Criminology, Commerce, Data Science/Analytics, Demography/Population Studies, Environmental Sciences, Economics, Education, Epidemiology, Finance, Geography, Health, Sociology, or Statistics.

If yes, expand your knowledge, and help us grow our organization. Our work supports Canada's economy, environment, and social programs, and assists decision makers in formulating needed policies for our society and our economy.

Are you ready?

Work environment

The advantages of a strong workplace cannot be understated.

Diverse. Accommodating. Nurturing. Rewarding. For employees to reach their full potential, a workplace MUST be all of this. And ours is.

Statistics Canada's Recruitment and Development programs provide you with the tools you need to succeed. You will work with some of the best minds in the world, and they will be your mentors and coaches. You will learn leading-edge techniques and gain a stronger understanding of survey methods, systems and processes. Through this program, you will have a unique opportunity to:

- Expand your existing knowledge and know-how
- Explore your quantitative analysis capabilities
- Strengthen your teamwork and project management skills
- Propose innovative ideas and more.

We support talent. Let your talents and interests shine, more so, even discover and grow new ones. If you're looking for a place to build a career, you've found it!

Intent of the process

Applicants may be considered for two (2) different types of employment within this selection process:

EC-02 positions:
Indeterminate (permanent) EC-02 positions within Statistics Canada's EC Recruitment and Development Program, for which applicants must demonstrate in their application that they meet the essential qualifications (education and experiences) listed for the EC-02 positions.

Applicants appointed to an EC-02 position within Statistics Canada's EC Recruitment and Development Program may, upon successful completion of the program, be appointed to an indeterminate (permanent) EC-04 position.

EC-04 positions:
- Applicants wishing to also be considered for an EC-04 position must demonstrate in their application that they meet the essential qualifications (education and experiences) for the EC-04 position (in addition to the ones listed for the EC-02 positions).

IMPORTANT: EC-04 positions are not part of Statistics Canada's EC Recruitment and Development Program. Applicants appointed to EC-04 determinate (temporary) positions will also remain in the pool to be considered for indeterminate (permanent) EC-02 positions within the EC Recruitment and Development Program or an EC-04 indeterminate (permanent) position.

A pool of qualified candidates resulting from this process will be used to staff positions at the EC-02 or EC-04 levels within Statistics Canada with various linguistic profiles, tenures and security clearances, which may vary according to the position being staffed.

Positions to be filled: 40

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 by June 30, 2019, with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with an acceptable specialization* in economics, sociology or statistics.

* An acceptable specialization must include at least two semester-based courses (or an equivalent of one year-long course) in one of the following areas: economics, sociology, or statistics.

These courses do not need to be part of a degree program in economics, sociology, or statistics. Equivalent courses in other programs for example, but not limited to: accounting, agriculture, criminology, commerce, data science /data analytics, demography/population studies, environmental sciences, education, epidemiology, finance, geography or health may be applicable.

Note: The term "degree" refers to the bachelor's level or higher, as established by educational authorities.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES:

Applicable to both EC-02 and EC-04 positions:
- Experience* in analyzing social, demographic, economic, business, financial or environmental data;
- Experience* in using statistical analysis software such as SAS, SPSS, STATA, or other similar analytical software packages;
- Experience* in using quantitative methods.

*Experiences can be demonstrated through employment (student or otherwise) or academic activity.

Applicable to the EC-04 positions ONLY:

Significant experience** in analyzing and interpreting social, demographic, economic, business, financial or environmental data.

**Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with:

a) the publication of research or the completion and presentation of a thesis as part of a Master's or Ph.D. program.

OR

b) work experience acquired during which the applicant performed a wide range of complex analyses and interpretations of social, demographic, economic, business, financial or environmental data.

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

Various language requirements
English Essential
French Essential
English or French Essential

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

COMPETENCIES:

- Thinking things through:
- Judgement;
- Working effectively with others;
- Effective communication (written and oral);
- Showing initiative and being action-oriented;
- Application of analytical and statistical concepts, theories and techniques.

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

Graduation by June 30, 2019, with a Master’s degree or Doctorate from a recognized post-secondary institution with an acceptable specialization* in economics, sociology or statistics.

* An acceptable specialization must include at least two semester-based courses (or an equivalent of one year-long course) in one of the following areas: economics, sociology, or statistics.

Degree equivalency

Other experience criteria may be used as needs arise and will be communicated accordingly.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - as a minimum or other levels of security up to Top Secret.

Tests

How and when will I be assessed?

- You will receive an unsupervised internet test (PSEE UIT 370) at the end of October 2018 to be completed within a five (5) day window.

- If you are successful at the unsupervised test, you will be invited to the supervised in-person test (PSEE 371) that will be administered starting in November 2018.

For more information on these tests, the testing process and evaluation accommodation, please visit: canada.ca/post-secondary-recruitment

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

Candidates from outside the public service may be required to pay for travel and relocation costs associated with this selection process.

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.