Various Analyst positions (EC-03, EC-04 and EC-05)

Important messages

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Our organization offers a healthy, inclusive and diverse workplace where respect, teamwork, and collaboration are part of our culture, and where innovation is valued.

Global Affairs Canada is committed to promoting and supporting values such as equitable treatment, accommodation and an environment free from harassment and discrimination as well as encouraging and supporting employees to work at their full potential.

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but for a collective staffing process to staff various EC-03, EC-04 and EC-05 positions.

Work environment

A career in the Department helps to shape Canada's place in the world. Global Affairs Canada is made up of professionals who work in the National Capital Region and around the world. Global Affairs Canada is also a global network of 178 missions in 110 countries that supports the international work of the Department and 37 partner departments, agencies and co-locators. With six regional offices across Canada and more than 11,000 employees supporting this network, Global Affairs Canada offers you the opportunity to pursue a broad career with challenging perspectives that enrich professional skills and broaden perceptions of other cultures.

Our organization offers a healthy, inclusive and diverse workplace where respect, teamwork, and collaboration are part of our culture, and where innovation is valued.

Global Affairs Canada is committed to promoting and supporting values such as equitable treatment, accommodation and an environment free from harassment and discrimination as well as encouraging and supporting employees to work at their full potential.

Intent of the process

We currently have various needs for positions at the EC-03, EC-04 and EC-05 level. Partially or fully qualified pools can be created to staff positions that are currently vacant and other future needs at GAC in the National Capital Region. The essential qualifications, the duration of employment and the linguistic profiles may vary depending on the position to be staffed.

In support of achieving a diversified workforce and our employment equity goals, qualified candidates who self-declare as members of Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and/or women may be selected for appointment to fulfill organizational needs including reducing representation gaps.🤝

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

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.
Students have to graduate before July 31, 2021.

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

​​​​Stream 1 Data Analyst EC-03
Stream 2 Data Analyst EC-04
Stream 3 Data Analyst EC-05
Stream 4 Policy Analyst EC-03
Stream 5 Policy Analyst EC-04
Stream 6 Policy Analyst EC-05
Stream 7 Grants and Contributions Analyst EC-03
Stream 8 Grants and Contributions Analyst EC-04
Stream 9 Senior Grants and Contributions Analyst EC-05

Experience is defined as following:
For the EC-04 level - the depth and breadth of experience generally acquired through the performance of the duties for a minimum period of one year.
For EC-05 level - the depth and breadth of experience generally acquired through the performance of the duties for a minimum period of three years.

EXPERIENCE:
ALL STREAMS:
👍EX1 - Experience in researching, synthesizing and analyzing information or data in order to draw conclusions.
👍EX2 - Experience in developing or contributing to briefing materials such as: graphs, briefing notes, presentations, placemats, trends and statistics reports, correspondence, etc.

👍Stream 1 Data analyst EC-03
EX3 - Experience in data analysis elements such as: data management, validation, cleaning, cataloguing or data visualization.
EX4 - Experience in extracting and integrating large datasets from a variety of sources using a variety of techniques and tools.
EX5 - Experience in conducting quantitative and qualitative data analysis, generating conclusions or recommendations.

👍Stream 2 Data analyst EC-04
EX3 - Experience in data analysis elements such as: data management, validation, cleaning, cataloguing or data visualization.
EX4 - Experience in extracting and integrating large datasets from a variety of sources using a variety of techniques and tools.
EX5 - Experience in conducting quantitative and qualitative data analysis, generating conclusions or recommendations.

👍Stream 3 Data analyst EC-05
EX3 - Experience in data analysis elements such as: data management, validation, cleaning, cataloguing or data visualization.
EX4 - Experience in extracting and integrating large datasets from a variety of sources using a variety of techniques and tools.
EX5 - Experience in conducting quantitative and qualitative data analysis, generating conclusions or recommendations.

👍Stream 4 Policy Analyst EC-03
EX6 - Experience providing or contributing to policy or operational advice to supervisor/manager.
EX7 - Experience in researching and analysing international policy issues.

👍Stream 5 Policy Analyst EC-04
EX6 - Experience providing or contributing to policy or operational advice to supervisor/manager.
EX7 - Experience in researching and analysing international policy issues.

👍Stream 6 Policy Analyst EC-05
EX6 - Experience providing or contributing to policy or operational advice to *senior management.
*Senior management is defined as Director level and above.
EX7 - Experience in researching and analysing international policy issues.

👍Stream 7 Grants and contributions analyst EC-03
EX6 - Experience providing or contributing to policy or operational advice to supervisor/manager.

👍Stream 8 Grants and contributions analyst EC-04
EX6 - Experience providing or contributing to policy or operational advice to supervisor/manager.

👍Stream 9 Senior Grants and contributions analyst EC-05
EX6 - Experience providing or contributing to policy or operational advice to *senior management.
*Senior management is defined as Director level and above.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC, English essential
Some appointments could be non-Imperative.

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

Knowledge:
👍Stream 1 Data Analyst EC-03
K1 - Advanced** knowledge in MS Excel
**Advanced knowledge can include advanced formatting, formula development and/or the creation of graphs and pivot tables.
K2- Knowledge of data processing techniques to convert raw data into meaningful output information.

👍Stream 2 Data Analyst EC-04
K1 - Advanced** knowledge in MS Excel
**Advanced knowledge can include advanced formatting, formula development and/or the creation of graphs and pivot tables.
K2- Knowledge of data processing techniques to convert raw data into meaningful output information.

👍Stream 3 Data Analyst EC-05
K1 - Advanced** knowledge in MS Excel.
**Advanced knowledge can include advanced formatting, formula development and/or the creation of graphs and pivot tables.
K2- Knowledge of data processing techniques to convert raw data into meaningful output information.

👍Stream 4 Policy Analyst EC-03
K3- Knowledge of key global trends and developments, and Canadian foreign, trade and international assistance priorities.

👍Stream 5 Policy Analyst EC-04
K3- Knowledge of key global trends and developments, and Canadian foreign, trade and international assistance priorities.

👍Stream 6 Policy Analyst EC-05
K3- Knowledge of key global trends and developments, and Canadian foreign, trade and international assistance priorities.

👍Stream 7 Grants and Contributions Analyst EC-03
K4 - Knowledge of the Treasury Board Policy and Directive on Transfer Payments.

👍Stream 8 Grants and Contributions Analyst EC-04
K4 - Knowledge of the Treasury Board Policy and Directive on Transfer Payments.

👍Stream 9 Senior Grants and Contributions Analyst EC-05
K4 - Knowledge of the Treasury Board Policy and Directive on Transfer Payments.

All Streams

👍Competencies:
C1 - Working effectively with others.
C2 - Showing initiative and being action-oriented.
C3 - Demonstrating integrity and respect.
C4 - Thinking things through.
C5 - Focus on Quality and Details.

All Streams

👍Abilities and Skills:
AB1 - Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
AB2 - Ability to analyze data or policy information.
AB3 - Ability to plan, organize and prioritize while working under pressure.

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

All Streams

Education:
Master's degree in business, economics, sociology, commerce, international relations, political science, business administration, law or a related field.

Degree equivalency

Stream 1 Data Analyst EC-03
Stream 2 Data Analyst EC-04
Stream 3 Data Analyst EC-05
Stream 4 Policy Analyst EC-03
Stream 5 Policy Analyst EC-04
Stream 6 Policy Analyst EC-05
Stream 7 Grants and Contributions Analyst EC-03
Stream 8 Grants and Contributions Analyst EC-04
Stream 9 Senior Grants and Contributions Analyst EC-05

Experience is defined as following:
For the EC-04 level - the depth and breadth of experience generally acquired through the performance of the duties for a minimum period of one year.
For EC-05 level - the depth and breadth of experience generally acquired through the performance of the duties for a minimum period of three years.

👍Stream 1 Data Analyst EC-03
AE3 - Experience using Power BI or other analytical tools.
AE4 - Experience writing and applying R or Python scripts.
AE5 - Experience in developing performance indicators aligned with corporate objectives.
AE6 - Experience in reviewing and documenting business processes to identify areas for improvement and propose solutions.
AE7 - Experience in developing and assessing financial (cash flow) forecast models, for example for proposed investments.
AE8 - Experience in briefing and providing strategic advice to *senior management on a range of policy or program issues (both orally and in writing).
*Senior management is defined as Director level and above.

👍Stream 2 Data Analyst EC-04
AE3 - Experience using Power BI or other analytical tools.
AE4 - Experience writing and applying R or Python scripts.
AE5 - Experience in developing performance indicators aligned with corporate objectives.
AE6 - Experience in reviewing and documenting business processes to identify areas for improvement and propose solutions.
AE7 - Experience in developing and assessing financial (cash flow) forecast models, for example for proposed investments.
AE8 - Experience in briefing and providing strategic advice to *senior management on a range of policy or program issues (both orally and in writing).
*Senior management is defined as Director level and above.

👍Stream 3 Data Analyst EC-05
AE1 - Experience providing coaching or supervision of junior staff.
AE2 - Experience in managing human resources.
AE3 - Experience using Power BI or other analytical tools.
AE4 - Experience writing and applying R or Python scripts.
AE5 - Experience in developing performance indicators aligned with corporate objectives.
AE6 - Experience in reviewing and documenting business processes to identify areas for improvement and propose solutions.
AE7 - Experience in developing and assessing financial (cash flow) forecast models, for example for proposed investments.
AE8 - Experience in briefing and providing strategic advice to *senior management on a range of policy or program issues (both orally and in writing).
*Senior management is defined as Director level and above.

👍Stream 4 Policy Analyst EC-03
AE9 - Experience in building and maintaining partnerships with internal or external stakeholders.
AE10 - Experience in the management of international development projects or analysis of international development project proposals.
AE11 - Experience providing strategic advice and recommendations to supervisor/manager.
AE12 - Experience in the development or review or the interpretation of government of Canada policies and directives.
AE14 - Experience with blended finance structures by performing due diligence of fiduciary risks, including identification and development of mitigation measures for related risks.
AE15 - Experience in supporting negotiations.

👍Stream 5 Policy Analyst EC-04
AE9 - Experience in building and maintaining partnerships with internal or external stakeholders.
AE10 - Experience in the management of international development projects or analysis of international development project proposals.
AE11 - Experience providing strategic advice and recommendations to supervisor/manager.
AE12 - Experience in the development or review or the interpretation of government of Canada policies and directives.
AE14 - Experience with blended finance structures by performing due diligence of fiduciary risks, including identification and development of mitigation measures for related risks.
AE15 - Experience in supporting negotiations.

👍Stream 6 Policy Analyst EC-05
AE1 - Experience providing coaching or supervision of junior staff.
AE2 - Experience in managing human resources.
AE9 - Experience in building and maintaining partnerships with internal or external stakeholders.
AE10 - Experience in the management of international development projects or analysis of international development project proposals.
AE11 - Experience providing strategic advice and recommendations to *senior management.
*Senior management is defined as Director level and above
AE12 - Experience in the development or review or the interpretation of government of Canada policies and directives.
AE13 - Experience participating in and contributing at multi-stakeholder forums (such as pan-departmental committees, working groups, etc.).
AE14 - Experience with blended finance structures by performing due diligence of fiduciary risks, including identification and development of mitigation measures for related risks.
AE15 - Experience in supporting negotiations.

👍Stream 7 Grants and Contributions Analyst EC-03
AE9 - Experience in building and maintaining partnerships with internal or external stakeholders.
AE10 - Experience in the management of international development projects or analysis of international development project proposals.
AE11 - Experience providing strategic advice and recommendations to supervisor/manager.
AE12 - Experience in the development or review or the interpretation of government of Canada policies and directives.
AE13 - Experience participating in and contributing at multi-stakeholder forums (such as pan-departmental committees, working groups, etc.).
AE14 - Experience with blended finance structures by performing due diligence of fiduciary risks, including the identification development of mitigation measures for related risks.
AE15 - Experience in supporting negotiations.
AE16 - Experience directly related to transfer payments**, such as: reviewing or developing calls for proposals, reviewing project proposals, analyzing project risks, reviewing or negotiating financial instruments, managing transfer payment projects.
**Transfer Payment is defined as a transfer of goods, services or assets made to a third party that does not result in the acquisition of any goods, services or assets. Transfer payments are usually categorized as grants, contributions and other transfer payments.

👍Stream 8 Grants and Contribution Analyst EC-04
AE9 - Experience in building and maintaining partnerships with internal or external stakeholders.
AE10 - Experience in the management of international development projects or analysis of international development project proposals.
AE11 - Experience providing strategic advice and recommendations to supervisor/manager.
AE12 - Experience in the development or review or the interpretation of government of Canada policies and directives.
AE13 - Experience participating in and contributing at multi-stakeholder forums (such as pan-departmental committees, working groups, etc.).
AE14 - Experience with blended finance structures by performing due diligence of fiduciary risks, including identification and development of mitigation measures for related risks.
AE15 - Experience in supporting negotiations.
AE16 - Experience directly related to transfer payments**, such as: reviewing or development of call for proposals, reviewing project proposals, analyzing project risks, reviewing or negotiating financial instruments, managing transfer payment projects.
**Transfer Payment is defined as a transfer of goods, services or assets made to a third party that does not result in the acquisition of any goods, services or assets. Transfer payments are usually categorized as grants, contributions and other transfer payments.

👍Stream 9 Senior Grants and Contributions Analyst EC-05
AE1 - Experience providing coaching or supervision of junior staff.
AE2 - Experience in managing human resources.
AE9 - Experience in building and maintaining partnerships with internal or external stakeholders.
AE10 - Experience in the management of international development projects or analysis of international development project proposals.
AE11 - Experience providing strategic advice and recommendations to *senior management.
*Senior management is defined as Director level and above
AE12 - Experience in the development or review or the interpretation of government of Canada policies and directives.
AE13 - Experience participating in and contributing at multi-stakeholder forums (such as pan-departmental committees, working groups, etc.).
AE14 - Experience with blended finance structures by performing due diligence of fiduciary risks, including identification and development of mitigation measures for related risks.
AE15 - Experience in supporting negotiations.
AE16 - Experience directly related to transfer payments**, such as: reviewing or development of call for proposals, reviewing project proposals, analyzing project risks, reviewing or negotiating financial instruments, managing transfer payment projects.
**Transfer Payment is defined as a transfer of goods, services or assets made to a third party that does not result in the acquisition of any goods, services or assets. Transfer payments are usually categorized as grants, contributions and other transfer payments.

Knowledge

Stream 4 Policy Analyst EC-03
KA1 - Knowledge of Canadian international trade agreements, negotiations or policy instruments or measures.

Stream 5 Policy Analyst EC-04
KA1 - Knowledge of Canadian international trade agreements, negotiations or policy instruments or measures.
KA2 – Knowledge of blended finance structures and principles.

Stream 6 Policy Analyst EC-05
KA1 - Knowledge of Canadian international trade agreements, negotiations or policy instruments or measures.
KA2 – Knowledge of blended finance structures and principles.

Stream 7 Grants and Contributions Analyst EC-03
KA2 – Knowledge of blended finance structures and principles.

Stream 8 Grants and Contributions Analyst EC-04
KA2 – Knowledge of blended finance structures and principles.

Stream 9 Senior Grants and Contributions Analyst EC-05
KA2 – Knowledge of blended finance structures and principles.

Operational Requirements
• Work overtime on short notice.
• Travel occasionally within Canada or internationally.

Conditions of employment

Conditions of Employment
• Secret security clearance

NOTE: A Reliability security clearance may be sufficient in certain circumstances.

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 ensure that your email address is on your application for correspondence. Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is your responsibility to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts emails from unknown users (some email systems block these types of emails.) If you do not respond to certain communications, it might result in your application being considered as voluntarily withdrawn from the process.

Any communication, orally and in writing, can be used as part of the assessment of various criteria, throughout the selection process.

Resumes will be used as a secondary source of information and strictly to validate the concrete examples you will have described in the pre-screening questionnaire.

You must provide proof of your education credentials. You will be advised to provide the documents later in the process. For foreign credentials, the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) assists persons who wish to obtain an assessment of their educational, professional, and occupational credentials by referring them to the appropriate organizations. The CICIC can be contacted at www.cicic.ca

As this is a collective process, it is possible that some positions require other essential qualifications. Some qualified candidates may be contacted for further assessment(s).

The information you provide throughout this selection process must be true and could be verified. Any false or fraudulent information could result in:
1. The rejection of your request;
2. The revocation of your hiring to the public service, if any;
3. Any corrective action deemed appropriate by the employer;
4. In case of fraud, in addition to the consequences mentioned above, you could be the subject of a criminal investigation.

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.