Electoral Data and Systems Analyst / Electoral Data Officer (Geomatics)

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Assessment accommodation

Intent of the process

The intent of the process is to staff three (3) indeterminate positions.
A pool of fully or partially qualified candidates may be established to staff similar or identical positions within Elections Canada with various tenures (indeterminate, various specified periods) and various bilingual linguistic profiles (Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB, Unilingual English or French).

Positions to be filled: 3

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION
Successful completion of two (2) years of a post-secondary school program with an acceptable specialization in social science*, statistics, library or archival work**, or a law-related field.
At the manager’s discretion, an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience that is comparable to the minimum education standard may serve as an alternative***.

Notes:
*Social science includes economics, political science, sociology, anthropology, history, psychology, geography, criminology and other disciplines associated with social science.
**Library or archival work includes gallery- and museum-type functions.
***An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience that is comparable to the minimum education standard is defined as follows:
• A secondary school diploma, and
• Significant experience, which refers to the depth and breadth of experience associated with having performed one or more of the following work activities during a period of at least three years:
- the conduct of surveys, studies and projects in the social sciences
- the identification, description and organization of archival, library, museum and gallery materials
- the editing of legislation or the provision of advice on legal problems in specific fields
- the application of practical knowledge of a specialized field such as geography, economics, history, law or psychology to the use and modification or adaptation of related computer systems, utilities or software
- the performance of activities directly related to the systems development life cycle, such as business analysis, requirements definition, application development or structured application testing.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
*Recent experience in using ArcGIS software.
Experience in compiling and analyzing information with a spatial reference.

*Recent experience is defined as experience that was acquired within a minimum of 6 months in the last 7 years. Note: experience gained in school is accepted.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

ASSET/EDUCATION
A degree from a recognized university with an acceptable specialization* in geography, geomatics, political science, law, public administration or information technology.
Successful completion of two (2) years of a post-secondary school program with specialization in geography, cartography or geomatics.

*The courses for the specialization do not necessarily have to be part of a degree program in that specialization.

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCE**
Experience in testing software or systems.
Experience in using Microsoft Excel.
Experience in using a Database Management System.

**These assets may be used as screening criteria.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual imperative - BBB/BBB, English or French

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of the field of geomatics
Knowledge of the electoral geography in Canada

ABILITIES
Ability to analyze and make recommendations.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
Interpersonal skills
Judgment
Attention to detail
Dependability

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

ASSET KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of Structured Query Language (SQL).
Knowledge of addressing standards.

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 CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Willingness and ability to work overtime based on operational needs.
Willingness and ability to work flexible hours when needed.
Have an internet connection that allows working from home.

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

Due to the prevailing COVID-19 situation, the selected candidate will work remotely from his/her residence location until further notice. When the decision is made for Elections Canada employees to return to the workplace, the successful candidate is expected to work at the traditional workplace located at 30, Victoria Street, in Gatineau with a combination of remote work all while ensuring a flexible work schedule.

We will communicate with you about this process by email. As a result, you must update your Public Service Resourcing System profile if it changes. Applicants should use an email address that accepts messages from unknown senders (some email systems block such messages). If you do not respond to our communications, we will interpret this as your withdrawal from the process.

You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.

A test and interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

Candidates may be required to meet the *asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.
Note: *These assets may be used as screening criteria

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent may be considered for deployment.

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.