Advisor, Business Analysis

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Assessment accommodation

PLEASE NOTE:
You must respond clearly to the questions by explaining how you meet the essential qualifications (Educational and Experience), as well as the asset qualifications, if applicable.

Duties

Under the leadership of the Chief Data Officer, the Office of Data Management (ODM) has an ambitious plan to develop a data-driven culture for the organization by implementing a new vision: the right data, the right way, in the right hands, at the right time. This means we will need to leverage technology to better store, use, manage and share the data, and find new ways to increase understanding around it.

We are looking for someone to play the role of Advisor, Business Analysis and willing to accept the project management responsibilities for the activities that will help us achieve our vision. The primary responsibilities include:
• liaising between the Data Services and Analysis Directorate, the Information Technology Services Directorate and data users across the PSC
• developing and implementing project management tools, processes and practices
• generating reports and drafting presentation materials
• authoring project status details
• preparing minutes of committee meetings
• following-up on Action Items from across stakeholder groups
• contributing to activities that support the PSC Data Management Strategy

Look no further! We are the perfect team for you if you:
• know that bringing about significant change is never easy but, with the right team, is possible and rewarding work
• are dedicated and focused on results and enjoy yourself through team work and positivity
• enjoy working in a high volume, fast paced environment
• excel in interpersonal and communication skills
• value respect in the workplace and the use of both Official Languages

Intent of the process

To staff one (1) indeterminate AS-05 position (Bilingual imperative CBC/CBC).

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to fill other bilingual positions of various language requirements and profiles as well as for various tenures (acting, assignment, secondment, specified period, indeterminate) in the Public Service Commission (PSC). The pool may also be used by other federal organizations subject to the ODM’s agreement. By applying to this process, you consent to your personal application-related information being shared with other government departments interested in staffing similar positions.

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 from a two (2) year program from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Exp-1: Extensive* and recent** experience in managing the delivery of several projects in parallel using current project management techniques and practices***.
Exp-2: Experience in managing a transformation initiative (or important component(s) of a transformation initiative).
Exp-3: Experience in providing advice and recommendations to Executives on complex**** issues and, preparing related briefing materials such as briefing notes, reports, PowerPoint presentations or other written communications.
Exp-4: Significant***** experience in playing a liaison role between various stakeholders to solve business problems through enabling technology solutions.

*Extensive: is defined as having experience in the completion of all stages of project management (i.e. initiation, planning, implementation, risk management, monitoring, reporting, and communications, etc.) normally acquired over a period of three (3) years.
** Recent: is defined as normally having gained the experience within the last five (5) years.
*** Please describe the project management techniques and practices you used.
**** Complex: please describe the elements that demonstrate the complexity of the issues (e.g. scope, team, methodologies, focus of client(s), budget, etc.) as well as the challenges you faced and the solutions you used to overcome these challenges.
*****Significant: is defined as normally acquired over a period of three (3) years.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

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

ABILITIES:
A-1: Ability to analyze information and make recommendations.
A-2: Ability to manage multiple competing projects/priorities in parallel and to work under pressure.
A-3: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A-4: Ability to communicate effectively orally.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
PS-1: Effective interpersonal relationships
PS-2: Integrity
PS-3: Initiative
PS-4: Dependability
PS-5: Adaptability

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
AQ-1: PMP or PRINCE2 Certification.

AQ-2: Experience with Agile methodologies.
AQ-3: Experience in processing, manipulating and analysing a large volume of data using statistical tools such as SAS, SPSS, STATA, SQL, R or Python.
AQ-4: Experience in conducting advanced statistical analysis.
AQ-5: Experience of more than five (5) years (obtained within the last seven (7) years) in managing the delivery of several projects in parallel using current project management techniques and practices.
AQ-6: Experience in working with open source database software such as PostgreSQL.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Willingness and ability to work overtime occasionally.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status 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

You will be required to submit proof of your education credentials.

A Top-down approach may be used for screening and/or selection purposes.

Asset qualifications may be used for screening and/or selection purposes.

As it is possible that certain exams may be administered electronically off premises, candidates are required to have a current e-mail address and are responsible to communicate any changes.

Should a written exam be administered, candidates will be required to pass the exam in order to be considered further (i.e. invited for an interview).

Please note that abilities, personal suitability, and asset qualifications may be assessed through an exam, an interview and/or a reference check. Interviews are expected to be held between April 8 and April 19, 2019. It is expected that candidates will make themselves available during this period. Interviews will only be rescheduled outside this period under exceptional circumstances and with acceptable supporting documentation.

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.