Senior Research Analyst

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Assessment accommodation

Intent of the process

A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates may be established to staff similar or identical positions at Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) and Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) with various linguistic profiles (French essential, English essential, BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC.) and/or requirement as well as tenures and/or the security clearance (reliability or secret), which may vary according to the position being staffed.

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.

NOTES:

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.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

Significant* experience planning, conducting and managing complex** research, data or survey projects related to demographic, socio-economic or health topics.

Experience in researching or analyzing quantitative and qualitative data, integrating information from numerous sources and verifying records and/or documents for accuracy and completeness.

Experience providing written advice and recommendations to senior management (Director level and above) concerning research, or evaluation or data projects.

Experience representing your organization in multilateral settings, involving participants such as: federal departments, other levels of government, non-governmental organizations, or Indigenous organizations or communities.

Experience building, maintaining or improving working relationships with internal and external partners.

Experience planning and managing research or survey projects.

“*Significant” experience is defined as the breadth and depth of experience associated with completing the duties of the position for period of at least two (2) years.

“**Complex” projects are deemed to have one (1) or more of the following characteristics:
Many variables;
Many partners or stakeholders;
Potential for major impact on policy or program delivery;
Potential for broad and/or intense public scrutiny.

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

(Not essential, but preference may be given to candidates who possess asset qualifications)

EDUCATION:

Graduation with a master's degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in economics, sociology, geography, anthropology, Indigenous studies, political science, demography, public management and public health management or statistics.

Graduation with a doctoral degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in economics, sociology, geography, anthropology, Indigenous studies, political science, demography, public management and public health management or statistics.

Degree equivalency

(Not essential, but preference may be given to candidates who possess the organizational needs)

EXPERIENCE:

Experience in writing or publishing research or survey information on Indigenous issues.

Experience in reviewing and providing input into strategic documents, including but not limited to Memoranda to Cabinet, Treasury Board submissions and Business Plans.

Experience in the planning, negotiation and management of contracts with contractors.

Experience supervising staff assigned to projects or tasks (e.g., staff may include: students, support staff, or research staff).

Experience conducting micro-simulation modelling and/or developing detailed demographic or economic forecasts.

Significant experience* using one (1) or more statistical software packages or computer programing language to perform advanced statistical analysis of data using techniques such as: multiple regression; logistic regression; difference-in-difference models; multi-level modeling; analysis of variance, analysis of covariance, or cluster analysis.

*“Significant” experience is defined as the breadth and depth of experience associated with completing the duties of the position for period of at least two (2) years.

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

Various language requirements
Various linguistic profiles/requirements: English essential, French essential, English or French essential, Bilingual Imperative: BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC or CCC/CCC.

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of social, demographic or economic research methodologies and analytical techniques.

Knowledge of the social, demographic and economic conditions of First Nations, Inuit or Métis of Canada.

ABILITIES:

Ability to effectively communicate orally the results of research or survey activities that are appropriate to intended audiences.

Ability to effectively communicate in writing the results of research or survey activities that are appropriate to intended audiences.

Ability to work under pressure in a complex environment with competing priorities and tight deadlines.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

Effective interpersonal relationships;
Thoroughness;
Showing initiative;
Showing Judgement.

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

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of research challenges particular to working with Indigenous populations including ethical and information governance concepts.

ABITILIES:

Ability to lead projects and teams.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Willing and able to work overtime on an occasional basis.

Be willing and able to travel within Canada, including to remote areas.

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Security clearance at “SECRET” level

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) An assignment, secondment, or acting appointment requires approval of your
supervisor.

(2) You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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

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

(5) Please ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) is included in your
application.

(6) Please note that asset qualifications may be used at the screening stage or any
stage during the process.

(7) All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence and
telephone conversations, may be used on the assessment of qualifications. It is the
responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and
updated as required.

(8) Please ensure that your email address is on your application for correspondence.
Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the
candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as
required.

(9) Please note that candidates are responsible for submitting their application by the
closing date in order to be considered. No applications will be accepted once the
deadline has passed

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Persons who are unable to apply on-line must contact the person listed below prior to the closing date.

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.