**EXTENSION** Senior Statistical Analyst

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

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the experience questionnaire how they meet the education and experience criteria by writing one or two paragraphs for each, with concrete examples. It is not enough to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of responsibilities. Resumes will be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described. Failure to clearly demonstrate how you meet the mentioned criteria in the questionnaire may result in the rejection of your application.

Intent of the process

The immediate intention is to staff two positions in Gatineau. However, a pool of qualified candidates will be created and may used to staff identical or similar positions at Global Affairs Canada, with locations, tenures and language profiles that may vary according to the positions being staffed.

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
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.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
• Significant* experience in managing the production of annual and ad-hoc reports for both domestic and international consumption.
• Experience in applying mathematical methods to complex datasets from internal and external databases.
• Experience in conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis, generating scenarios, recommendations and conclusions, and, providing briefing or advice to senior officials (director or above).

*Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience associated with having performed a broad range of various, complex related activities normally acquired over a period of two years.

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

Asset Qualifications
EXPERIENCE
• Experience in using a Business Intelligence software (such as IBM Cognos) to create data extraction queries.
• Experience in coordinating the tasks of a small team, provide coaching and supervision.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
• Knowledge of financial instruments such as grants, contributions, loans, etc..
• Knowledge of mathematical methods and techniques, particularly in normal distribution and trend analysis and projection.

ABILITIES
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES
• Judgement
• Effective interpersonal relations.
• Thoroughness
• Initiative

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
• Increase representation of Employment Equity designated groups.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Overtime often on short notice and occasional international travel.

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

• Candidates will be assessed through various tools.
• You must provide proof of your education credentials.
• Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
• Asset qualifications or other volume management strategy may be used in the determination of candidates to be given further consideration.

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.