Central Information Repository (CIR) Data Processing Officer

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Assessment accommodation

Intent of the process

To staff vacant positions within the Voter Registration Services (VRS) division of the Electoral Data Services and Development Branch within Elections Canada. A pool of fully or partially qualified candidates may be established to staff similar positions within Elections Canada with various linguistic profiles and tenures (various specified periods or indeterminate).

Positions to be filled: 2

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/diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Experience* in compiling and analyzing information.
Experience* in at least one of the following areas:
• using systems for the management of data of a large database (such as TOAD, Golden or SQL Developer) or writing structured query using SQL (Structured Query Language);
• updating records from a large database individually and/or by batch;
• writing and executing software test scripts;
• writing procedures and documenting technical systems and processes;
• using statistical software (such as SAS, Advanced MS Excel, Advanced MS Access)

Note:
* A minimum of 6 months experience is required

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

ASSET EDUCATION
• Post-secondary degree with an acceptable specialization in *social science or statistics.
• Post-secondary degree with an acceptable specialization in computer sciences in the field of programming and databases.

Note:
*Social science includes economics, political science, sociology, anthropology, history, psychology, geography, criminology and other disciplines associated with social science.

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCE
• Experience in writing procedures and documenting technical systems and processes.
• Experience in verification and correction of personal and address data.
• Experience in testing software or systems.
• Experience in using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access.
• Experience using and programming SAS.
• Experience in programming SQL requests.
• Experience in using the geographic information system ArcGIS.
• Experience working in an electoral context.

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

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

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of data manipulation methods.
Knowledge of Canadian addressing standards.

ABILITIES
Ability to analyze, problem-solve and recommend solutions.
Ability to organize and plan activities to meet deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
Working effectively with others
Judgment
Attention to details
Reliability

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

ASSET KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of SQL
Knowledge of SAS programming language
Knowledge of MS Access programming

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: 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.

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 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.
*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.