Statistician / Statistical Coordinator / Policy Analyst

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Assessment accommodation

WHEN YOU APPLY: Focus on the screening questions and on your résumé.

The information listed in this advertisement is there to help you determine which stream interests you and if these positions fit your background and aspirations, so pay close attention—recruiters review applications with this in mind.

Ensure you answer all the screening questions related to the stream that you want to be considered for. Screening questions and your résumé will be the first pieces of information we’ll see about you, so be sure to highlight your achievements, be clear about your experience and education and be specific about roles you've occupied, projects you’ve worked on.

▻ Recruiters cannot make assumptions about your experience.

The 3 streams are:

Stream 1: Statistician (EC-03)
Stream 2: Statistical Coordinator (EC-04)
Stream 3: Policy Analyst (EC-04)

📢 Your evaluation will begin the moment you apply to the process.

Work environment

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is the engine that powers the Government of Canada. We support the daily operations of roughly 106 federal departments and agencies. By focusing on what we do best - providing innovative common services to the government - we help departments focus on what they do best: serving Canadians.

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Intent of the process

The Pension Excellence Sector of the Receiver General and Pension Branch of Public Service and Procurement Canada is looking to staff various EC-03 and EC-04 positions.

This process could also be used to staff similar positions within the Public Service.

Employees of the federal public service may be considered for deployments, assignments, secondments or actings.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered for bilingual positions you will need to complete second language evaluations or have valid SLE results.

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

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Common to all Streams - Education
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- Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in economics, sociology or statistics.

Candidates must 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

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

Various language requirements
• Bilingual Imperative (BBB/BBB or CBC/CBC)
• English Essential
• French Essential

Information on language requirements

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Stream 1: Statistician (EC-03) - Essential Experience
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1. Experience in analyzing and interpreting information from various statistical sources.
2. Experience in producing and validating statistical information using large datasets.

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Stream 2: Statistical Coordinator (EC-04) - Essential Experience
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1. Significant* experience conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis.
2. Experience in compiling, maintaining or managing various databases supporting organizational policies, plans or activities.

* Significant experience is defined as 2 years or more.

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Stream 3: Policy Analyst (EC-04) - Essential Experience
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1. Significant* experience in conducting research OR analysis and interpretation OR preparing documents on complex** policy issues.
2. Experience providing policy advice and recommendations, orally or in writing (i.e. briefing documents, scans, position papers, reports, speaking notes, presentations) to senior executives (Directors and above).
3. Experience engaging with stakeholders (i.e. other federal government departments, provincial or local governments, non-governmental, public or private sector organizations) on policy-related issues.

Significant* experience is defined as 2 years or more.

Complex** is defined as diverse, multi-dimensional, multi-stakeholder or inter-related policy issues.

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Stream 1 & 2: (Statistician (EC-03) and Statistical Coordinator (EC-04)) - Knowledge
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1. Knowledge of statistics and data analysis methods.

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Common to all Streams: Competencies
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1. Client Service - Level 1: Delivering high-quality client service
2. Judgment
3. Dependability
4. Initiative
5. Adaptability
6. Thoroughness
7. Effective Interpersonal Relationships

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Common to all Streams: Abilities
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1. Ability to communicate effectively orally.
2. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
3. Ability to work effectively under pressure, manage priorities and meet tight deadlines.
4. Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.

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Stream 1 & 2 (Statistician (EC-03) and Statistical Coordinator (EC-04)) - Abilities
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5. Ability to analyze, provide recommendations and resolve issues.
6. Ability to review, analyze and interpret large data sets.

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Stream 3: Policy Analyst (EC-04) - Abilities
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7. Ability to analyze and synthesize information to develop policy options and recommendations.
8. Ability to develop strategic advice on policy issues.

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

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Stream 1 & 2 (Statistician (EC-03) and Statistical Coordinator (EC-04)) - Asset Experience
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1. Experience conducting benchmarking or performance measurement analysis.
2. Experience in conducting risk assessments or contributing to the development of risk management frameworks.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - .
• Willingness and ability to work overtime, often on short notice for some positions.

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

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

The assessment of candidates could take the form of one or more of the following:
- Reference checks may be sought.
- An interview may be administered.
- A test may be administered.
- A situational exercise may be administered.
- You must provide proof of your education credentials.

All written and verbal communication obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate candidates.

We will contact you by email or through your GC Jobs account. Please ensure that your email is valid and accepts messages from unknown users. It is your responsibility to regularly check your email, junk mail and your GC Jobs account to find out about all the information regarding this process.

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.