ECONOMIC & SOCIO-ECONOMIC ANALYST / RESEARCHER

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Work environment

In the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch (FNIHB) of Indigenous Services Canada, we strive to provide access to quality health services, improve health outcomes, and support greater control of the health system by First Nations and Inuit.

The analytics function of the branch is searching for creative, collaborative, client oriented individuals with backgrounds in statistical, mathematical or similar computational fields. Currently, we are looking to staff junior positions with individuals ready to apply their technical expertise and unique ability to understand our client’s needs to solve business-related problems using data-driven techniques.

As a member of our team you will work with a dynamic, multi-disciplinary, group of economists, epidemiologists, geographical information systems specialists, business intelligence developers and business analysts. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to solve real world problems experienced by the business lines; directly see how your work impacts the First Nation and Inuit communities; and hone your skills in data science with a seasoned group of specialists.

Our office is located in Canada Place at 9700 Jasper Avenue in Edmonton, Alberta. Our workplace is in close proximity to Churchill Square, the river valley and many restaurants. It has several bus and LRT stops close by, as well as parking lots in the vicinity which makes it easy to get to and from work.

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.

The intent is to staff via the Aboriginal Peoples Employment Program, 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.

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 university with acceptable specialisation* such as economics, sociology or statistics, engineering, science, business intelligence, geographic information systems

* NOTE TO APPLICANTS: Candidates must always have a university degree. The courses for the specialization do not necessarily have to be part of 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

KNOWLEDGE:
1. Knowledge of how to execute analytical projects using the following components;

- Data management;
- Data integration;
- Data analysis;

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
1. Communication (Oral)
2. Communication (Written)
3. Client Service Orientation
4. Analytical Thinking
5. Aboriginal Cultural Competency
6. Creative Thinking
7. Planning/Organizing/Monitoring
8. Initiative
9. Adaptability
10. Dependability
11. Teamwork and Cooperation

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

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

Asset Experience:
1-Experience contributing to the development, maintenance or quality assurance of Business Intelligence applications

2-Experience utilizing Business Intelligence products, specifically OLAP Cubes through various interfaces (e.g. Excel, SAS)

3-Experience working with Indigenous people or organizations.

4-Recent and significant experience* designing, planning or implementing analytical projects using at least three of the following components:

-Survey development;
-Data collection and respondent relations;
-Data management;
-Data integration;
-Data analysis;
-Dissemination;
-Data access and privacy;
-Client/stakeholder relations or marketing;
-Representing a statistical program or division as an expert/advisor on development projects, task forces or committees;
- Developing and managing aspects of data infrastructure**.

5-Recent experience* conducting data analyses with at least one programming/statistical analyses language, such as T-SQL, STATA, SAS, R or Python

6-Recent experience* working with clients and/or stakeholders to define and refine the requirements of a data request or project

7-Recent experience* developing data briefings, interactive visualizations and presentations

PLEASE NOTE:

*Recent is defined as having the depth and breadth of experience that would normally be acquired within the last 5 years. Experience can be gained through employment, volunteer or charity work, social work, or similar venues.
**Examples of data infrastructure include claims databases, information management databases, geographical information databases, and classification hierarchies

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
In alignment with the First Nations Inuit and Health Branch Aboriginal Persons Employment Program and in support of increasing Aboriginal representation in areas having the most impact on program delivery and health outcomes of FNIHB’s target population, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to Aboriginal peoples. Aboriginal candidates will be required to complete the Affirmation of Aboriginal Affiliation Form (AAAF) prior to hiring.
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.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Willingness and ability to travel.
May be required to work overtime on weekdays or weekends.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - PLEASE NOTE:
Candidates must meet and maintain the above condition of employment throughout their 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

Qualifications and competencies may be assessed through your application, cover letter,
resume, assessment and reference checks. 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.

The duration of the acting opportunities will be dependent upon organizational requirements.

A written exam may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

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

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

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 election 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.