Principal Analyst

Update: Please note that the selection process has been amended to extend the closing date to April 1, 2021 - 23:59.

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MANDATE
The Public Service Commission (PSC), through collaboration with departments and agencies, is dedicated to building tomorrow’s public service that is based on excellence and is representative of Canada’s diversity. It safeguards non-partisanship and promotes and protects merit and the use of both official languages in a staffing and recruitment context. It supports departments and agencies in recruiting talented people from coast to coast to coast through the use of innovative and modern services, tools and practices.

Duties

The PSC, under the leadership of its Chief Data Officer, is in the process of instilling a data-driven culture in the organization. The position to be filled is within the Data Services and Analysis Directorate (DSAD) of the PSC. DSAD supports the PSC’s mandate by producing analytical research and statistical information on hiring and staffing in the public service. DSAD is also leading the implementation of PSC’s Data Management Strategy and Open Government agenda.

We are looking for a strong analyst at the EC-06 level to help the PSC achieve its mandate. The primary responsibilities for the analyst position include one or more of the following:

• Evaluate various data sources for use in the creation of analytical data files.
• Develop and improve linkage processes that prepare analytical files from administrative data.
• Develop and improve edit and imputation processes, develop quality assurance and control procedures for data processing and analysis.
• Lead the development of analytical files and public use microdata files using linked administrative data.
• Lead the evaluation of various methods for releasing microdata and tables to the public to provide detailed data without disclosing sensitive information (e.g., synthetic data, differential privacy).
• Research imputation methods and their impact on estimates.
• Provide effective project management and technical oversight for research and improvements to data systems that enhance data quality.
• Collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders.

The role of the Principal Analyst involves research and delivery of new and innovative solutions to meet our ever increasing data needs.

o Examples of our research studies and tools are available in the Public Service Commission of Canada’s 2019-2020 Annual Report Anonymized Recruitment Pilot Project: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/publications/Name-blind-recruitment-pilot-project.html

You would be a good fit with our team(s) if you:
• enjoy working on concrete problems that make data useful and meaningful;
• are dedicated, focused on results and enjoy working in a team environment;
• are able to achieve team objectives through your interpersonal and communication skills;
• know that bringing about organizational change is never easy but that it is possible;
• value respect in the workplace and the use of both Official Languages; and
• take pride in understanding and addressing the needs of your clients.

Work environment

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Intent of the process

To staff one indeterminate EC-06 position (Principal Analyst: Bilingual).

A pool of qualified candidates will be established and could also be used to staff similar positions with various tenures (acting, assignment, deployment, indeterminate, secondment, specified period) and various linguistic profiles in DSAD. The pool may also be used by other sectors of the PSC and by other federal organizations subject to the DSAD's agreement. By applying to this process, you consent to your personal application-related information being shared with other government departments interested in similar 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)

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in economics, sociology or statistics.

Note:
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

Exp-1: Experience in researching and analyzing complex information (quantitative) from a variety of sources such as databases, registries, etc.*

Exp-2: Experience in developing processes to clean data (e.g. edit and imputation) or link data (e.g. exact matching without a key) producing data files, and assessing the impact of processing on data quality.

Exp-3: Experience in preparing reports and writing various materials to communicate messages to technical and non-technical audiences on a specific issue/topic (such as briefing notes, reports, PowerPoint presentations, or other communication vehicles).

*The complexity should be demonstrated by elements such as the scope, the team, the methodologies, the client position, the budget, etc.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

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

• Effective written communication
• Effective oral communication
• Data analysis and interpretation
• Analytical thinking
• Working effectively with others
• Results-based planning and organizing
• Integrity and respect

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

Graduate degree in a related field.

Degree equivalency

AExp-1: Experience with generalized statistical processing systems or applications that involve statistical processes such as data integration and linkage, automated data coding, editing outlier detection, imputation or weighting.

AExp-2: Experience performing statistical analysis using one or more of the following languages or business intelligence applications: SAS, R, Python, SPSS and Stata.

AExp-5: Experience in the use of record linkage techniques.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: persons with disabilities, women

Information on employment equity

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

Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the experience qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. You must provide concrete examples which illustrate how you meet each of the essential qualifications, and any of the asset qualifications.

Please note that only applications submitted via the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) will be accepted.

Résumés may also be used as a secondary source to validate the education and the experiences described in your application.

All communication regarding this process will be administered via e-mail. It is the candidate's responsibility to provide a valid e-mail address and update their personal information when it changes.

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

A top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

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.