Analyst, Next Generation HR and Pay

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

SSC is committed to having a skilled, diversified workforce of Canadian society, and to the equitable representation of women (especially in non-traditional occupational groups), indigenous peoples, persons with a disability and members of the visible minority group. We encourage members of these designated groups to self-identify.

**Candidates must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Some essential qualifications will be assessed through your application. You must therefore provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification by responding to all the screening questions. Please note that failure to respond to the screening questions with the requested information could result in your application being rejected.**

Duties

As a member of multidisciplinary teams composed of government employees and, where necessary, private sector stakeholders:
i. participates in the conduct of analysis used to develop policy papers, briefing materials and business cases on Branch projects and initiatives, and obtains approval to implement proposals and activities;
ii. analyzes and assesses policies, directives and guidelines in areas relating to SSC’s programs and initiatives, and report on the results of the work done by these teams.
iii. performs statistical, sociological and economic analysis of issues relating to the SSC’s mandate generally, and Next Generation HR & Pay Initiative specifically.

Work environment

Shared Services Canada is modernizing how the Government of Canada manages its information technology (IT) infrastructure. The Department is mandated to deliver email, data centre and telecommunication services, including videoconferencing and Wi-Fi to partner organizations – and to deliver on the Next Generation HR & Pay Initiative.

We are building an environment that doesn't just have jobs, but valuable long-term careers. We provide a supportive and collaborative workplace with flexible work arrangements. We promote a positive work-life balance with a commitment to employee wellness.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff positions with similar qualifications, with various language requirements, various conditions of employment and/or various tenures within Shared Services Canada.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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.

1. Candidates 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.

2. An indeterminate incumbent of a former ES position on June 30, 1967 who became an EC on June 22, 2009, who does not possess the minimum level of education as indicated for Part A above is deemed to meet this minimum educational standard based on his/her education, training and/or experience

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

EX1: Experience in conducting research

EX2. Experience in the preparation of business cases, presentation decks, reports or other briefing materials for management with advice, options, potential risks or recommendations.

EX3: Experience in the development and delivery of strategies (including planning, organization, delivery, or review).

EX4: Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams or working groups.

EX5: Experience in using Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Powerpoint, Word, etc.)

ABILITIES:

AB1: Ability to communicate effectively in writing*.
*The ability to communicate effectively in writing will be assessed through your online application (i.e. your answers to the screening questions).

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:

PS1: Adaptability and reliability

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

Various language requirements
Official languages proficiency will not be assessed for entry to the pool. Candidates entered in the pool will have an opportunity for assessment of their official languages proficiency if and when they are considered for an appointment.

Candidates already possessing valid SLE results will be required to provide a copy when requested. A copy can be requested, with no charge to the candidate, at the following link: http://www.psccfp.gc.ca/ppc-cpp/test-examen-result/result-eng.htm

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES:

AB2: Ability to manage time and priorities, respect deadlines and deliver on multiple priorities with various timelines and unexpected changes in a demanding and high-pressure environment.
AB3: Ability to communicate effectively orally

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:

PS2: Results oriented
PS3: Strategic thinking
PS4: Client oriented

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

ASSET EXPERIENCE:

AE1: Experience in conducting Information Management / Information Technology (IM/IT) related research, analysis, advice and/or recommendations.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:

1. In support of achieving a diverse workforce, selection may be limited to candidates who self-declare as a member of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women.

2. SSC is committed to providing opportunities across Canada where feasible, and to increasing its regional presence.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance - Other security clearances may be required depending on the position to be staffed (i.e. Reliability or Top Secret).

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

1. Candidates 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.

2. All applications must be submitted online through GC Jobs (https://www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/opportunities/government.html). Do not email, fax or mail in applications as these will not be accepted.

3. Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent. Applicants who are screened in to this selection process will be sent further information by email regarding what to expect during subsequent phases of this selection process.

4. Various assessment tools may be used in this selection process such as a written exam, reference checks, an interview, etc.

5. Candidates will be asked to provide proof of their education credentials later in the process.

6. Depending on the number of applicants, volume management strategies such as, but not limited to, top-down approach, cut-off scores, random selection and/or assessment may be used for the purpose of managing applications/candidates.

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

We thank all those who apply.

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.