Analysts Development Program - Social Statistics and Economics (EC)

Important messages

In your PSRS questionnaire responses, clarity, coherence, conciseness as well as appropriate attention to detail (spelling, grammar and relevance to the factor being substantiated) will be used to evaluate the essential qualifications.

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.

Duties

Economist/Sociologist/Analyst

Recruits in this stream start at the EC-02 level and graduate at the EC-04 level. The EC Recruitment and Development Program (RDP) at Statistics Canada combines practical, on the job experience (rotational assignments) with formal training. Recruits acquire the knowledge and skills to move from entry level to working/graduation level positions. Generally, recruits spend a minimum of 24 months in the program.

As an Economist/Sociologist/Analyst at Statistics Canada, you will have the opportunity to conduct analyses of socio-economic trends and developments, to assess the feasibility and impact of new or modified statistical program and to undertake the analysis of statistical programs. As an Economist/Analyst at Statistics Canada, your role is to undertake the analysis of statistical program data and assist in the preparation of analytical material for internal use and publication purposes. The nature of your work will depend on which program or survey you are placed with.

Work environment

There is more to a healthy workplace than you might think - it must be diverse, flexible, rewarding and supportive for employees to reach their full potential.

Fortunately for us, Statistics Canada is one of those environments.

Statistics Canada’s Recruitment and Development programs provide you with the tools you need to succeed. You will work with some of the best minds in the world, and they are the folks who will be your mentors and coaches. You will learn leading-edge techniques and gain a stronger understanding of survey methods, systems and processes. Through this program, you will have a unique opportunity to:

• expand your existing knowledge and know-how
• explore your analytical and quantitative capabilities
• strengthen your teamwork and project management skills
• propose innovative ideas
• and much more!

We support talent. Let your talents and interests shine. And even discover and grow new ones. If you’re looking for a place to build a career, you’ve found it!

Intent of the process

A pool of partially qualified candidates may be established from this process to staff EC-02 and equivalent positions within Statistics Canada across Canada. This process may be used to staff positions of various tenures, language requirements, security profiles and various work locations.

Additional qualifications may be required by the hiring manager(s). Applicants will be provided the opportunity to submit information or be assessed in relation to any additional qualifications that may be applied.

If you are an employee of the public service of Canada and are qualified through this process, you may be considered for acting, assignment, secondment or deployment opportunities and the proper approval will be sought.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A list of the courses you have taken as well as any courses that you are taking now, or that you will be taking this academic year

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 an acceptable specialization* in economics, sociology or statistics.

* An acceptable specialization must include at least two semester-based courses (or an equivalent of one year-long course) in one of the following areas: economics, sociology, or statistics.

These courses do not need to be part of a degree program in economics, sociology, or statistics. Equivalent courses in other programs for example, but not limited to: accounting, agriculture, criminology, commerce, data science /data analytics, demography/population studies, environmental sciences, education, epidemiology, finance, geography or health may be applicable.

Degree equivalency

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

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

* An acceptable specialization must include at least two semester-based courses (or an equivalent of one year-long course) in one of the following areas: economics, sociology, or statistics.

Degree equivalency

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

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

Thinking things through;
Judgement;
Working effectively with others;
Effective communication (written and oral);
Showing initiative and being action-oriented;
Application of analytical and statistical concepts, theories and techniques.

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

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.

COMMUNICATION METHOD: Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. Candidates must include in their application a valid email address and ensure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is the candidate's responsibility to ensure that any changes to their personal information be provided to the email address indicated on this job advertisement.

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.