Analyst

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Assessment accommodation

Work environment

At Shared Services Canada we are working to change the landscape of IT for the Government of Canada. We look forward to working with you in the coming years and will support your career while you support our business. Therefore, we encourage you to be a part of our team for at least 2 to 3 years to ensure business continuity.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 3 references.

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.

Part A Notes:
1.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.
2.An indeterminate incumbent of a former ES position on June 30, 1967 who became an EC on June 22, 2009, who does not possess the minimum level of education as indicated for Part A above is deemed to meet this minimum educational standard based on his/her education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Experience analyzing socio-economic data and other information to determine trends.
Experience creating reports.
Experience organizing and analyzing and summarizing information from various sources.

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

Various language requirements
Various linguistic profiles
CCC/CCC
CBC/CBC
BBB/BBB
English Essential
French Essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of government priorities.

ABILITIES

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to rapidly synthesize information, and present it in a professional and concise manner.
Ability to adapt to changing environments and contexts.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES

Reliability
Initiative
Teamwork
Judgement
Strategic Thinking

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

EDUCATION - ASSET

Graduated with a Master's degree from a recognized university.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE - ASSET

Experience in coordinating or developing input for departmental frameworks, such as the Program Alignment Architecture and Performance Measurement Framework.
Experience providing input and recommendations on complex* issues or policies.
Experience in undertaking research and analyzing issues.
Experience in developing strategies or policy options.
Experience in data modeling and creating performance indicators.

*“Complex” is defined as issues or policies that require input, expertise and analysis from across multiple sectors, organizations or disciplines.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Willing and capable to work occasional overtime on short notice.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

In support of achieving a diverse workforce, selection may be limited to candidates who self-declare as a member of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women.

SSC is committed to providing regional opportunities where feasible, and to increasing its regional presence.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Various security profiles : Reliability Status Security Clearance, Secret Security Clearance. (Note: The security requirement may vary according to the position to be staffed).

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

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

A written practical exercise may be administered.

An assignment, secondment, or acting appointment requires approval of your supervisor.

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.