Assistant Chief Statistician

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 specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED IN ADDITION TO YOUR APPLICATION before the closing date:

1. You are encouraged to submit your Performance Assessments for the last two (2) fiscal years as well as your Executive Talent Management Placement (if available) by email to:

2. Two (2) references: names, titles, and contact information of your referees. Please note that reference checks could take place before interviews or simultaneously.

Duties

Assistant Chief Statisticians within the organization have substantial influence over a broad range of large complex statistical programs and professional services, which affect virtually every person in Canada.

Information developed by the Agency provides the foundational evidence for the development and improvement of public policies, legislation, regulations and programs. In this regard, the Assistant Chief Statisticians are accountable for providing corporate oversight and direction in support of the organization’s strategic outcomes and to provide access to timely, relevant and quality statistical information on Canada’s changing economy and society in close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

This is a unique and significantly impactful opportunity to become a key contributor within numerous interdepartmental committees related to subject matter areas. The ideal candidate will need to plan strategically, communicate effectively, negotiate and influence, while maintaining a high profile liaison with various counterparts.

Work environment

These are exciting times for Statistics Canada, as the organization evolves to meet Canada’s changing information needs.

The organization continues to make important progress on its transformative agenda and is therefore seeking a leader with a passion for innovation, diligent change management and leading a dynamic organization in a highly collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate is someone who is interested in providing overall leadership in Statistics Canada’s commitment to producing new and relevant data, to meet emerging information needs as well as to support the Government of Canada’s commitment to evidence-based decision making, with a strong commitment to privacy and confidentiality protection.

Our Agency’s continuous success is an indication that we strive for excellence and innovation!

Intent of the process

CURRENT NEEDS: Although the immediate intent of this selection process is to fill one (1) indeterminate position, applicants should be aware that this process may also be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates to staff similar positions within Statistics Canada or within other government departments.

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 or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
EXP1 Experience managing significant financial and complex human resources matters

EXP2 Significant* experience collaborating and maintaining partnerships and networks with officials and stakeholders in the statistical community and beyond as required

EXP3 Significant* experience conducting and leading complex consultations and negotiations as well as building consensus with senior officials and key stakeholders

EXP4 Significant* experience leading and managing large operational programs, leading transformation, as well as developing and implementing complex, wide-scope agendas and strategies

EXP5 Significant* experience designing or leading large-scale change initiatives

EXP6 Significant* experience in providing strategic advice to senior officials and in making risk-based decisions and recommendations that have demonstrable impact on the achievement of organizational objectives

* Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally acquired with having performed a broad range of various, complex related activities acquired over a period of approximately three (3) or more years.

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
KLC1 Create Vision and Strategy
KLC2 Mobilize People
KLC3 Uphold Integrity and Respect
KLC4 Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
KLC5 Promote Innovation and Guide Change
KLC6 Achieve Results

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

ASSET EXPERIENCE
AEXP1 Experience leading the development of policy initiatives for Cabinet consideration

AEXP2 Experience liaising with indigenous organizations

AEXP3 Experience dealing with sensitive issues and conducting complex negotiations with federal/provincial/territorial clients

AEXP4 Experience developing and applying statistical methodology in the design and analysis of large statistical programs OR in the management of the design, collection, analysis and dissemination of a substantial program of socio-economic statistics

AEXP5 Experience in the management of a substantial program of socio-economic statistics

AEXP6 Experience identifying or investigating and managing potential issues affecting the security and privacy posture of an organization

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of federal government priorities, major policy directions, initiatives, and their impact on departmental operations, business activities and the international area

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

We anticipate that this process will be completed by the end of February 2019, therefore we ask that all candidates make themselves available for each step of the process and provide requested information promptly. Please note that only the top candidates will be interviewed.

Assets qualifications may be invoked at any point during the process.

Reference checks will be sought. Some or all of the references provided as part of this selection process may be contacted. Referees must have an in-depth knowledge of your work, and must be able to answer specific questions pertaining to your achievements and strengths to the interview phase of assessment.

A top-down approach may be used: Applicants who meet the essential experience criteria could be ranked according to the experience they possess; based on experience, only certain candidates might be identified to move on in the assessment process.

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.