Data Services Specialist

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Assessment accommodation

Duties

What would you do as a Data Services Specialist?

• Plans and conducts the analysis of statistical program data; writes and edits analytical material for internal use and publication purposes.
• Conducts analysis of socio-economic trends and developments to assess the feasibility and impact of new or modified statistical programs.
• Provides feedback on collection, processing, editing, compilation and presentation methods and procedures following data analysis and makes recommendations for improvements to established survey methods and activities.
• Provides advisory and consultative services as well as subject matter advice to data users within and outside StatCan.
• Represents subject-matter divisions on development projects, task forces or committees in various roles such as Project Manager, Task manager and Task Force Leader.
• Leads project teams involved in the conduct of subject matter studies/reviews

Intent of the process

Our immediate need is to staff in the Western Region (Edmonton, Winnipeg or Vancouver), candidates interested in working in either of these locations may be assessed first.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established to staff similar positions of various tenures, with various linguistic profiles in various locations based on operational needs.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

EDUCATION:

Successful completion of two years of a post-secondary program with acceptable specialization in social science*, statistics, library/archival work* or a law-related field.

* "Social science" includes: economics, political science, sociology, anthropology, demography/population studies, history, psychology, geography, criminology, and other disciplines associated with social science such as (not limited to) finance, accounting, commerce, business administration, agriculture, environment sciences, data science/data analytics, education, epidemiology or health. "Library/archival work" includes gallery and museum type functions.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

EXP1 : Recent* and significant** experience using SAS software manipulating data to achieve and deliver on results
EXP2 : Experience using advanced functionalities in Microsoft Excel for data processing
EXP3 : Minimum one year experience extracting data from large databases or datasets

*Recent experience is usually defined as experience acquired in the last three (3) years.
**Significant experience is usually defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally acquired through the full-time performance of the activities related to a position for a period of at least twelve (12) months

COMPETENCIES:

C2- Working effectively with others
C3- Showing initiative and being action oriented
C5- Leadership

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

EDUCATION:

Bachelor degree or higher with specialization in demography, economics, sociology, criminology, business administration, statistics or data science.

Degree equivalency

These qualifications are not essential for the position but could be an asset. If you possess any of the qualifications listed below, please ensure you include them in your application.

- Experience managing a project or leading a business process
- Programming experience in Power BI, R, Python or VBA macros
- Experience creating custom maps using ArcGIS
- Experience in preparing and delivering training
- Experience in extracting Census data
- Experience using programming language to develop Windows applications (e.g., C++, Visual basics etc.)

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

Various language requirements
English Essential
Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB
Bilingual imperative CBC/CBC

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES:

Ability to plan, implement and manage projects with concurrent deadlines.
Ability to review data and identify anomalies or errors.

COMPETENCIES:

C1- Thinking things through
C4- Demonstrating integrity and respect

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:

Statistics Canada is committed to hiring and promoting a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population it serves. In order to achieve this representative workforce, preference may be given to candidates who, at the time of application, indicate that they are belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups (self-declaration): Indigenous peoples, Women, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disabilities.

At Statistics Canada we recognize that a diverse and inclusive workplace that can harness the diverse backgrounds, talents and perspectives of its employees is essential to building a better, more productive and more innovative Canada. Statistics Canada promotes the advantages of diversity and inclusion in the federal government and offers interesting career opportunities and rewarding challenges for everyone.

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Have a secure office space and a private area at your place of residence to make confidential phone calls.
Have reliable internet access at your place of residence.

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

In your 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.

Internal reference contacts are not restricted to the list of names given by the candidate. The Selection Committee reserves the right to contact other references within the federal public service.

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.

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.