Policy and Research Analyst

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Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one (1) temporary position immediately until March 31, 2021. A pool of fully or partially qualified candidates may be established to staff similar positions within Elections Canada with various linguistic profiles: bilingual imperative BBB/BBB, CCC/CCC and various tenures (temporary, permanent).

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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.

Note: Candidates must always have a university degree. The courses for the specialization do not necessarily have to be part of 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 conducting research or analysis.

Experience in writing reports on complex** issues.

Experience in providing advice and recommendations to senior management***.

* Significant experience will be assessed in regard to depth and diversity of work handled, level of analysis conducted and the level of autonomy demonstrated, and is normally associated with having performed the function for at least two (2) years. Candidates MUST provide clear and specific examples.
** Complex is defined as having one or more of the following characteristics: involving horizontal collaboration; involving multiple players; sensitive in nature; with competing interests; requiring considerations or management of risk. Candidates MUST provide clear and specific examples in their application.
***Senior management is defined as the director level or above

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 research methods used in the Social Sciences.

Knowledge of Elections Canada’s mandate.

ABILITIES :
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to analyze complex information and provide recommendations.

Ability to manage multiple priorities with tight deadlines.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
Thinking things through
Demonstrating integrity and respect
Working effectively with others
Showing initiative and being action-oriented

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

ASSETS:
Master’s degree from a recognized university in a field related to the position.

Courses in program evaluation taken as part of an undergraduate or graduate degree or of a certificate/diploma.

Experience in developing and analyzing surveys and questionnaires.

Experience in conducting statistical analysis with software such as SPSS, STATA or SAS.

Experience in conducting advanced quantitative analysis, such as multivariate regression, cluster analysis, trend analysis, or missing data imputation.

Experience in developing performance measures and indicators.

Experience in developing discussion guides or interview guides.

Experience in conducting qualitative analysis with text analytics software.

Experience in planning, designing or conducting program evaluations.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Willingness and ability to travel across Canada and/or abroad as needed, including by plane.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Reliability

Consent to observe strict political impartiality and neutrality for the duration of employment.

Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice.

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

A test may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks will be sought- 1 (one) present supervisor and 1 (previous) supervisor.

You must provide proof of your education credentials or occupational certification.

Please note that asset qualifications may be used at the screening stage or any stage during the process.

Each candidate is entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Candidates whose applications are retained for further consideration may be required to travel to attend an interview or the administration of a test. Candidates from outside the federal public service will be required to pay for their own travel and relocation expenses.

PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews). Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

We will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Services Resourcing System (PSRS).

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.