Are you an IT specialist? We need you in our team!

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

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.

Work environment

►Looking to contribute to some of the largest and highest-visibility projects at Statistics Canada?
► Looking to contribute to modern digital solutions that accelerate statistical research across Canada?
►Are you looking for new challenges that could provide you with the work experience and skills you need to further you career?
►Are you looking for rewarding opportunities?

We have THE job for you! ☺

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Why choose Statistics Canada?

At Statistics Canada, we believe in creating an environment that lets you be part of a dynamic team while continuing with your professional development. We are also committed to work/life balance. Above all, we offer you an opportunity to make a difference to Canadians. For further information on the agency, please visit Statistics Canada website (http://www.statcan.gc.ca).

Why Ottawa?

Ottawa ranks among the world’s most desirable cities to call home due to its high quality of life for its affordable housing, excellent education centers, unparalleled health services and sophisticated downtown urban lifestyle to planned family style communities to rural country atmospheres. A selection of parks, ski/snowboard hills, camping, boating and cottage destinations are within 60 minutes of downtown. Statistics Canada is conveniently located on the new O-Train Confederation line and transit way. Bike lane connections from Statistics Canada offers direct access to the National Capital pathways network.

Intent of the process

An inventory will be created to staff position within Statistics Canada with various language requirements, various security requirements and various tenure.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A response to a text question addressing the following:

• please elaborate.

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

Education:

EDU1 : Successful completion of two years of an acceptable post-secondary educational program in computer science, information technology, information management

Degree equivalency

Experience:

EXP1 : Significant* and **recent experience working in an IT environment.

*Significant experience is normally defined as the depth and breadth of experience associated with full-time performance of duties for a period of approximately of two (2) or more years.
**Recent: within the last 5 years

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

During the selection process you will be asked to respond to a series of questions about your experience, competency and abilities through detailed examples.

We are aware that there are many questions to answer, keep in mind that efforts are rewarded and these are yes or no questions. In answering all the questions for which you meet the criteria, you will significantly increase your chances for an opportunity and let hiring managers know what you bring to the table.

* Please note that providing false answers will result of the elimination of your application.

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

Competencies:

C1 : Thinking things through;
C2 : Working effectively with others;
C3 : Showing initiative and being action-oriented;
C4 : Demonstrating integrity and respect

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

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

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status 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

• Reference checks will be sought.

• An interview may be administered.

• A written examination may be administered.

• Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

• Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

• Persons are 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.

• Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email and PSRS. Candidates who apply on this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and to make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

• Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

• Only online applications will be considered in this staffing process.

• It is the candidate's responsibility to obtain the appropriate documentation from the recognized educational institution. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education (i.e. degree, diploma, and/or transcripts), wherever it is required, when submitting their applications.

• The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

• The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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.