Analysts (Policy, Economics and Social Sciences) - Post-Secondary Recruitment

Important messages

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Canada’s Public Service is recognized as a world class public service. Through this one employer:

• you will have access to a variety of opportunities across the country in a broad range of specializations that offers training, development possibilities and career advancement;
• you will have access to work-life balance through a flexible work environment, excellent benefits and competitive salaries;
• you will be able to put your calling to work and have an impact on your community through your contribution and the quality of your work;
• you will be encouraged to innovate, collaborate and challenge the status quo in achieving results for Canadians and our communities.

Join us and be part of a modern, leading and performing federal public service. Apply today!

Work environment

Do you want to contribute to the development of policies and programs that have a real impact on Canadians and our communities?

It starts here! We are seeking diverse talent across the country in the fields of economics, policy, law, social sciences and many more. Apply today!

Examples of duties and responsibilities could include:
- the conduct of surveys, studies and projects in the social sciences;
- the classification, the organization and the location of archival, gallery, library or museum materials;
- the editing of legislation;
- providing advice in the fields of economics, sociology and statistics;
- the determination of statistical measures and the techniques for data analysis and reporting.

Intent of the process

This inventory will be managed by the Public Service Commission of Canada (PSC) and used by various federal government organizations across the country to staff their analyst positions. Therefore, ensure to ONLY indicate your true work locations of interest.

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment by the hiring organization.

This inventory enables you to be matched to job opportunities such as: Competition Law Officer, Program Officer, Development Officer, Commerce Officer, Operational Programs Manager, Statistical Analyst, Paralegal, Data Analyst, Investment Analyst, Policy Analyst, Economist, Intelligence Analyst or Data Scientist.

Positions to be filled: 75

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION
A degree*, obtained OR will be obtained by June 30, 2020, from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in economics, sociology or statistics.

*Unless it is otherwise specified (e.g., Master’s degree), the term “degree” refers to a baccalaureate as established by educational authorities.

Note:
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

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

EXPERIENCE
During the application process you will be asked to respond to a series of questions about your experiences through detailed examples.

We are aware that there are many questions to answer, keep in mind that by answering all the questions for which you meet the criteria, you will significantly increase your chances to be matched to job opportunities and let hiring managers know what you bring to the table.

Note: Experience may be demonstrated through employment, volunteer work, student employment or scholastic activity or achievement.

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

Various language requirements

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

COMPETENCIES:
- Reasoning
- Judgement

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

EDUCATION
Master's degree or PhD, obtained OR will be obtained by June 30, 2020, from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Various operational requirements and conditions of employment could apply depending on the position to be staffed:
- Work overtime (including on weekends),
- Work variable hours,
- Travel.

Tests

How and when will I be assessed?

- You will receive an unsupervised internet test (PSEE UIT 370) at the end of October 2019 to be completed within a five (5) day window.

- If you are successful at the unsupervised test, you will be invited to the supervised in-person test (PSEE 371) that will be administered starting in November 2019.

For more information on these tests, the testing process and assessment accommodation, please visit: canada.ca/post-secondary-recruitment

Other information

Each request for assessment accommodations will be individually reviewed. You will be asked to provide information regarding your limitations. If needed, professional documentation could be requested to determine the appropriate accommodation measures. For more information about assessment accommodation, please visit our website at https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/assessment-accommodation-page.html

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.