Senior Evaluation Analyst

Update: Closing date amended to January 25, 2021

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

Work environment

At the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), we are invested in our people, our communities, and our economy. Every single one of our employees contributes to our success – and the success of our region.

We work together to help businesses become more competitive, innovative and productive, to develop and diversify local economies in our communities, and to champion the strengths of Atlantic Canada.

ACOA is proud to have consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the federal government over the past decade.

ACOA has a team of dynamic and talented professionals who:
• Do Big things within a small organization.
• Take pride in the results of our work.
• Promote work/life balance.
• Provide an environment that encourages and supports continuous learning throughout your career.

That's who we are. If that's who you want to be, then ACOA could be the place for you.

Intent of the process

This process will be used to staff a temporary opportunity of approximately 1 year with a bilingual imperative profile of CBC/CBC. A pool of candidates may be created to staff similar temporary or permanent positions.

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 university with acceptable specialization in economics, sociology or statistics.

Note: The candidate must always have a university degree from a recognized university. The specialization may be acquired through an acceptable combination of education, training or work experience.

Degree equivalency

Essential experience:
• Significant* experience in planning, designing and conducting program evaluations or research projects
• Significant* experience in project management
• Significant* experience in specialized evaluation/research techniques including the collection, analysis and interpretation of both qualitative and quantitative data
• Significant* experience in providing advice and formulating recommendations to management, and preparing briefing materials, reports and planning documents

*« Significant » is defined as the depth and breadth of your engagement in the performance of these duties for a period normally associated with approximately two years (2) of experience.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual - Imperative
Various levels of bilingual imperative requirements. More information can be found on the following link:

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:
• Communication – both written and oral
• Analytical thinking
• Critical Judgment
• Relationship Building
• Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
• Adaptability

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

Asset education:
• A diploma or certificate in evaluation including the Canadian Evaluation Society Credentialed Evaluator (CE) designation

Degree equivalency

Asset experience:
• Experience in evaluating or delivering regional economic development policies or programs

Operational requirements:
• Willingness and ability to travel as required
• Willingness and ability to work irregular hours and overtime on short notice

Conditions of employment

Secret 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

APPLICANTS INFORMATION:
• We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free hiring process. If you require accommodation at any stages in the selection process, including technical aid to ensure an equitable assessment of your qualifications, please use the contact information below.
• You are encouraged to apply online via the jobs.gc.ca site. To submit an application, please select the button “Apply Online” below.
• You must meet all essential qualifications to be qualified. Asset qualifications, under the "other qualifications" sections, are not essential, but may be deciding factors at any stages of the process.
• When communicating with us, you may use the official language (English or French) of your choice.
• We will be reaching out via email. You must include a valid email address in your application. Be sure to check your spam folder.
• If you currently work in the Public Service of Canada, please state this in your application. Please indicate your substantive group and level and your employment status.

PROCESS INFORMATION:
• Random and/or top-down selection may be used to decide who will be assessed further.
• All communication during the process may be used to evaluate you.
• Various assessment tools may be used.

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.