Regional Analyst (EC-05)

Important messages

**IMPORTANT NOTE - If you applied to selection process 2019-CSD-EA-ONT-14305, your application will NOT be considered for this process and you need to re-apply.

Do you have a specialization in economics, sociology or statistics? Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding career in the federal government? Or are you looking to advance within ESDC?

If you answer yes to any part of the above, consider applying for a position as Regional Analyst!

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 if you’re a an Aboriginal person or a person with a disability and are interested in bringing in different perspectives and insights, let us know by completing the Employment Equity (EE) section in your application.

Information on employment equity: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/employment-equity.html

Duties

If you want to work with a group of analysts who break the mold, who are inquisitive, energetic and wonderful communicators, then join our team!

In this role, you will:
• Become an expert in many key Ontario industries
• Support improved labour market outcomes for vulnerable segments of the labour market (youth, seniors, Indigenous peoples, newcomers, etc.)
• Partner with various stakeholders and professional organizations on local labour market issues
• Create innovative labour market products that respond to current and emerging socio-economic trends impacting Ontario
• Conduct analysis and forecasting of Ontario’s labour market and demographic data in support of regional decision-making.
• Apply your analytical skills to qualitatively evaluate information and issues
• Engage in research and analytical work on labour market and/or socio-economic topics
• Showcase your strengths in synthesizing complex information and making recommendations to senior management
• Have opportunities to liaise with internal and external stakeholders
• Continue to develop your professional skills and take advantage of diverse learning and advancement opportunities across program areas

Work environment

ESDC prides itself on being an employer of choice as well as an award-winning employer in diversity. For further information on the organization, please visit Employment and Social Development Canada:

https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/campaigns/recruitment.html
https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/corporate/portfolio/service-canada.html

Our regional Toronto office is located at the exciting area of Yonge and Sheppard!

• Close proximity to various facilities such as grocery stores, the Yonge-Sheppard centre, banks and gyms to name a few!
• Many restaurants, cafes and bars within walking distance
• Accessible by bicycle, car and public transportation (highway 401/407, GO bus, TTC subway and bus. Finch TTC station connection to the YRT and VIVA). Green P parking lots available. Free onsite Bicycle and Motorcycle parking.

Intent of the process

We will be using this pool to staff current and anticipatory positions in our regional Toronto office, for a variety of tenures including temporary (casual, specified period term) or permanent (indeterminate) positions. This pool may also be used to staff similar positions within ESDC with various position titles and language requirements.

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)

This is what you need to provide:

[ x ] Your resume
[ x ] Complete the online screening questionnaire.

A cover letter is not required as the screening will be based on the questionnaire. The screening questionnaire will tell us if you have the required qualifications for the job, such as the minimum level of education, and experience in the various categories related to the position.

When answering the screening questions, keep in mind that it is not sufficient to state the qualification is met or list current and past responsibilities. You will need to give concrete examples illustrating how you meet each qualification in Education, Experience (both Essential and Assets). Write one or two paragraphs explaining how, where and when you obtained the experience. The resume will be considered as a secondary source which could be used to validate or assess the education and experience you described in your screening answers. Failure to demonstrate sufficient depth and breadth may result in your application being rejected.

For more tips on how to apply, check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GW7P3g9hhI

EDUCATION:

• Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in economics, sociology or statistics.

You 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.

If you are screened into the process and contacted for further assessment, you are expected to provide proof of education upon request. Your resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet the educational requirements.

If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your credentials assessed against Canadian education standards (Canadian equivalency). For further information, see link below:

Degree equivalency

Failure to provide the required proof could result in rejection of your candidacy.

EXPERIENCE:

• Recent* and significant** experience using quantitative and qualitative methods for data collection, preparation and analysis.
• Recent* and significant** experience conducting research and analysis on labour market and/or socio-economic topics.
• Recent* and significant** experience preparing, developing and presenting written and verbal reports resulting from labour market and/or socio-economic research or analysis.
• Recent* and significant** experience synthesizing complex information and providing advice to management on the implications of economic, labour market and/or socio-economic topics for either planning or program delivery.
• Significant** experience working in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. For example, members of the public and clients; public and private organizations; federal, provincial, territorial and municipal governments; universities and external research organizations; indigenous groups; and international organizations.

*Recent is defined as within the last five years.
** Significant is defined as depth and breadth of experience associated with having performed a broad range of activities acquired over a total period of one year.

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

Various language requirements
English Essential
Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of the economic environment, labour market conditions as well as emerging socio-economic trends affecting Canada’s labour market
• Knowledge of economic and statistical analysis concepts pertaining specifically to macro-economics, socio-economic and labour market indicators.
• Knowledge of statistical modelling principles, tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of Service Canada’s mandate, and programs and services as they relate to the Canadian labour market..

ABILITIES:

• Ability to research and analyze data using appropriate tools and methodologies and to prepare reports that summarize and interpret the information provided by the data.
• Ability to verify that analysis produced by oneself and others is complete and accurate, that errors are corrected and the details of the task are completed.
• Ability to assess and synthesize a broad range of information related to complex tasks or situations, recognize opportunities and obstacles, and to conceptualize approaches or strategies that maximize opportunities for the successful achievement of objectives.
• Ability to use technology such as spreadsheets, databases and analytics software for complex tasks.
• Ability to set and adjust priorities, and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with stakeholders, colleagues, and others.
• Ability to provide information and guidance to colleagues and team members on work methods and procedures, and project objectives.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

• Initiative
• Judgement
• Dependability
• Working with Others

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

While all other essential qualifications must be met to be appointed to the position, only the Essential Experience and Education qualifications will be assessed in the first phase of this process. Assets may be used in the screening phase.

If you possess any of the following education or experience qualifications, it is to your advantage to share the information with us. Sometimes, they may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be considered for an appointment.

EDUCATION:

• Master’s degree or PhD from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in economics, sociology or statistics.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in using quantitative research and analysis methods (e.g. regression analysis) applied to survey or administrative data.

ABILITIES:

• Ability to use geospatial visualization technology for presenting place-based data, research and analysis.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

At Employment and Social Development Canada, diversity is our strength. If you’re a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a visible minority and are interested in bringing in different perspectives and insights, let us know by completing the Employment Equity (EE) section in your application. Appointments of members of these EE groups could be made to ensure our workforce is inclusive and representative of the Canadian public we serve.

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willingness to work overtime.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other information

Our Departmental values guide us in everything we do. Service Canada is seeking candidates who identify with our Departmental values. Candidates are expected to read the Statements of Values in the Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector prior to submitting an application.
https://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=25049

We will only accept applications on-line, therefore your job application must be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. To submit an application on-line, simply click on the button “Apply Online” below.

Persons with disabilities who cannot apply online are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities:
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/information-candidates/accommodations.html

If you require any technical aid or accessibility requests, please inform us so measures can be determined to facilitate your full participation in the process. All information received will be kept confidential.

If you are currently employed with the Federal Public Service, please indicate in your resume your current group and level as well as your tenure and the organization you are working for.

The process could be used to offer acting appointments in order to protect employee's indeterminate status.

COMMUNICATION

Emails will be used for all communications, including invitations for assessment, so it is important to keep your information up-to-date and provide a valid email address. Make sure your email system accepts emails from unknown users. If you do not respond to our communications, we will interpret as your withdrawal from the process.

ASSESSMENT

A written test will be administered.

An Interview will be conducted.

Asset Qualifications may be assessed as a first phase in the process.

Reference checks may be conducted at any point in the process. Reference check information may also be used in the rating of other Essential or Asset Qualifications.

You are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of your choice. Please indicate your preferred official language in your application.

All information collected during the selection process, from the time of application to the end of the process, can be used to evaluate candidates.

Testing/interviews will be conducted at locations of the employer's choice and may require candidates to travel to the test/interview location. Candidates are responsible for their travel costs. Testing may be administered during the day, evenings and/or weekends.

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.