Senior Officer, Socio-economic Data and Applications

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

NO APPLICATION VIA E-MAIL WILL BE ACCEPTED. YOU MUST APPLY VIA WWW.JOBS-EMPLOIS.GC.CA

VERY IMPORTANT NOTE:
Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the experience questionnaire how they meet the education and experience factors listed as essential and asset qualifications on the Statement of Merit Criteria. In order to do so, they must write one or two paragraphs for each demonstrating how they meet them with concrete examples. Note that it is not sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Resumes will be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the experience questionnaire. Failure to clearly demonstrate in the experience questionnaire how you meet the above mentioned criteria Education and Experience, both Essential and Asset, where applicable may result in the rejection of your application. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE – your writing skills may be evaluated through the application process (Resume and screening questions answers).

Work environment

You are passionate about real property, you want to work in an international organization, you want to make a difference for Canadians abroad, we have the job for you!

The International Platform Branch within Global Affairs Canada governs and delivers resources, infrastructure, and common services enabling the delivery of the Government of Canada’s programs in 179 missions located in 106 countries. The Planning and Stewardship Bureau is responsible for the implementation and management of a Corporate Real Estate Model, and the development and implementation of global portfolio strategies. The real property portfolio comprises over 1 million square metres of office and residential space, representing over 2,400 property holdings, including many properties of high value and historic significance.

The Global Portfolio Management sector’s role :
• responsible for horizontal portfolio strategies, and the development of analytical frameworks and global portfolio planning processes;
• prepare global and regional strategies and identify priority initiatives for consultation with clients and partners for advancement to project approval.
• establish governance and strategic plans for Government of Canada program delivery abroad, involving 7,700 employees from Global Affairs Canada and 34 other federal Departments, Agencies, several Provinces, as well as co-location with allied countries.
• responsible for development of the strategies and frameworks for programs and projects, workplace 2.0 office standard policy and implementation, purchases and strategic disposals, office relocations and colocation arrangements with allied foreign governments.

Intent of the process

Immediate need: One (1) position to be staffed on an indeterminate basis with a bilingual imperative BBB/BBB linguistic profile.

A fully or partially qualified group of candidates may be identified and may be used to staff future term and indeterminate vacancies as well as to fill identical or similar positions at Global Affairs Canada with tenures that may vary according to the positions being staffed (ex. indeterminate, specified period, acting) which may have various language requirements such as Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, English or French and English essential.

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 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.

*The term “degree” refers to a baccalaureate as established by educational authorities.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
E1. Experience in analyzing complex** sets of data (from internal or external sources) from databases and spreadsheets;
E2. Experience in using analytics tools to create data queries, using formulas, and cross-referencing between databases;
E3. Experience in producing briefings, reports, or memos that use analytical methodologies for processing financial data and presenting options;

**“Complex Data” is defined as any data that does not fall into the traditional field structure (alpha, numeric, dates) of a relational database management system. Examples of complex data types are bills of material, word processing documents, maps, time-series, images, and video.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Abilities:
A1. Ability to conduct research and analysis on issues and propose approaches and concepts;
A2. Ability to communicate effectively orally;
A3. Ability to communicate effectively in writing;
A4. Ability to adapt to changing priorities, to meet strict deadlines and to respond to crises.

Personal Suitabilities:
PS1. Discretion
PS2. Judgement
PS3. Initiative
PS4. Team work

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

Operational requirements:
- Willingness to work overtime on a short notice.

Conditions of employment

Secret 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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Only selected candidates will be contacted and only online applications will be accepted.

Random or Top down selection may be used at any point during the assessment phase.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.