Stream 1 : Evaluation Analyst / Stream 2 : Results/Risk Advisor

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

*** NOTE: Candidates MUST submit their application through the online system available at: GC jobs. Applications submitted in any other format will not be accepted. If there are limitations or special circumstances preventing you from submitting your application via the PSRS online portal, you must contact us AND receive approval to apply via an alternate means PRIOR to the closing date.

When submitting your application to this selection process, you will be required to answer screening questions to demonstrate how you meet the Essential Qualifications (Education and all Essential Experiences) as well as any Asset Qualifications (if applicable).
 
When answering the screening questions, remember that the assessment board cannot make assumptions about your Education and Experience. It is not sufficient to say that you have the required qualifications or to list your current or past responsibilities. Rather, you must provide concrete examples with significant details to explain WHEN, WHERE and HOW you acquired each qualification. This is similar to what would be expected of you when asked to provide a concrete example of a particular situation in the context of an interview.
 
Candidates must also submit a resume with their application, which will only be used to validate the information provided in their answers to the screening questions.
 
Should your responses to the screening questions contain insufficient details to demonstrate that you meet the screening criteria, your application will not be given further consideration in this process. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff two (2) positions. A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates may be established from this selection process and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures, various linguistic profiles as well as various security clearances within Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO).

**This pool MAY also be shared with other organizations within the core public administration (http://www.psc-cfp.gc.ca/plcy-pltq/rfli-lirf/index-eng.htm).

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION:
BOTH STREAMS
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution* with acceptable specialization in economics, sociology or statistics.

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 above is deemed to meet this minimum educational standard based on his/her education, training and/or experience.

*A recognized post-secondary institution is defined as a public or private institution that has been given authority to grant degrees, diplomas, and other credentials by a public or private act of a provincial/territorial legislature or through a government-mandated quality assurance mechanism. For greater certainty, also included are institutions authorized to grant specific academic credentials for specific academic programs.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
STREAM 1 (EVALUATION ANALYST) ONLY
One year experience in the development of a framework/plan and data collection tools in support of research projects and/or program evaluations.
One year experience in the analysis and synthesis of quantitative and/or qualitative data to assess the economic or sociological effects of programs, projects or initiatives.

STREAM 2 (RESULTS/RISK ADVISOR) ONLY
Experience in developing, analysing and interpreting qualitative and quantitative information and socio-economic policies and recommendations.*
Experience providing advice and guidance related to: a) the development of results statements, indicators and targets and/or b) risk management.

* For purpose of clarity, qualitative and quantitative information developed, analyzed and interpreted requires the application of a comprehensive knowledge of economics, sociology or statistics.

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

Asset qualification

EXPERIENCE:
STREAM 1 (EVALUATION ANALYST) ONLY
Experience conducting “in-house” evaluations of programs (versus managing evaluations conducted by external consultants).

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

Various language requirements
English Essential and Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
BOTH STREAMS
Knowledge of Treasury Board of Canada's Policy on Results and Directive on Results.

STREAM 1 (EVALUATION ANALYST) ONLY
Knowledge of the theories and methodologies related to social science research and/or program evaluation.

STREAM 2 (RESULTS/RISK ADVISOR) ONLY
Knowledge of Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s Departmental Results and Strategic Outcomes and how they relate to the Government of Canada’s Priorities.

ABILITIES:
BOTH STREAMS
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to manage conflicting priorities and to meet tight deadlines.

STREAM 1 (EVALUATION ANALYST) ONLY
Ability to assess and analyze qualitative and quantitative data and to draw valid conclusions.

STREAM 2 (RESULTS/RISK ADVISOR) ONLY
Ability to analyze and provide advice on program results statements and indicators.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
BOTH STREAMS
Adaptability
Effective interpersonal relationships
Judgement
Initiative
Reliability

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
BOTH STREAMS
Willingness and ability to travel on an occasional basis.
Willingness and ability to work overtime as required.

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

Please identify clearly for which position(s)/stream(s) you are submitting an application.
 
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ASSESSMENT
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Candidates must meet all the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.
 
You may be assessed using a variety of assessment tools, such as, but not limited to: standardized tests, written exams, interviews, simulation exercises, reference checks, recent and past performance evaluations, self-assessments, candidate achievement record, etc.
 
Please note that your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, throughout the entire process may be used in the assessment of qualifications and competencies.
 
You must provide proof of your education credentials.  If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. For more information please click on “Degree Equivalency” in the Education section above. 
 
LEAVE/ABSENCES DURING THIS SELECTION PROCESS: It is the responsibility of the candidate to notify the Departmental contact of any pre-approved leave throughout the duration of the process in order to facilitate scheduling of evaluations. One (1) alternate date will be possible only if requested for the following reasons: 1) Medical reasons with doctor’s certificate 2) Death in your immediate family 3) Confirmation of pre-approved travel plans or training plans (made before the advertisement posting date) 4) Religious reasons or 5) Participation in an assessment for another selection process.
 
Please note that achieving the pass mark on any of the assessments used does not mean you will move forward in the selection process. Management may decide to use a score that is higher than the pass mark on any of the evaluations used throughout the selection process. Management may also decide to use top-down selection at any stage of the process.
 
Management may choose to invoke an asset(s) at any point of the process.
 
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OFFICIAL LANGUAGE
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Persons are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.
 
Official language proficiency could be assessed and required solely upon appointment. Each candidate can only undergo SLE testing one time within the context of an appointment process. Also, a person who initially failed linguistic testing could be introduced into the pool of qualified candidates during the pool’s validity period if he/she is assessed again through another selection process or following linguistic training.
 
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COMMUNICATION
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Communication for this process will be sent via email. Applicants MUST check their e-mail accounts frequently as there may be a deadline for responses.It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Please note that we will have to consider that you are no longer interested in participating in the selection process and that you have withdrawn your candidacy should you not provide us with an up-to-date email address or respond to our communications.
If you need to communicate with us during any stage of this process, please indicate the selection process number in the subject field of your email.
 
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OTHER INFORMATION
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Please ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) is included in your application.
 
Acknowledgement of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.
 
Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent could be considered for deployment. If no deployment is made, applicants from other groups and levels will be considered in the advertised appointment process.

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

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.