Stream 1: Statistical Clerk Stream 2: Senior Statistical Clerk

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

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.

We are 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.

What are we looking for?

• Attention to details, creative problem solving, good judgment and effective interpersonal skills.
• Someone who thrives in a client service environment with an aptitude for learning.
• Someone who is a collaborative problem-solver who enjoys partnering with colleagues and clients and works well in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively in both official languages.

Work environment

Statistics Canada is a world-renowned leader in its domain, and its employees are proud to fulfill its mission: to serve Canada with high-quality statistical information that matters. Statistics Canada was a winner of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers Award for 2021 and is one of the Canada’s Top Employers for Young Professionals. We want to help Canadians better understand their country, so they can make more thoughtful decisions. Be part of this mission by applying for this position! We support talent. Let your talents and interests shine and come discover new ones. If you are looking for a place to build a career, you’ve found it!

During the pandemic, depending on the position to be staffed, employees may be required to work exclusively from home or employees may be required to work from an assigned workplace. However, telework will continue to be part of a flexible work arrangement that may be available to you.

It is important that candidates have a secure office space and a private area at their place of residence with reliable internet access.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff positions with various tenures at the CR-04 & CR-05 level within Census, Regional Services, and Operations Field of Statistics Canada. In addition, a pool of partially qualified candidates may be established and used to staff similar position with various tenures, security requirements and linguistic profiles, across Statistics Canada.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

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)

Application will only be accepted online.

In your PSRS 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 your ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Here is a suggestion to help you explain your examples, please ensure you provide concrete examples and dates:

S = what was the situation or context?
T = what were your tasks or responsibilities?
A = what actions did you take?
R = what was the result of your actions?

Education:

• Successful completion of two years of secondary school or employer-approved alternatives (see Note 1).

1. The employer-approved alternatives to two years of secondary school are:

◦ A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to two years of secondary school; or

◦ An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

Stream 1: CR-04

EXP1. Experience performing clerical activities related to the planning, development, testing, collection and\or processing of various statistical data. Examples may include data capture, registration activities, human resource or finance related tasks, client services, survey operations, conducting interviews, editing of survey data, enumeration tasks, etc.

Stream 2: CR-05

EXP1. *Significant experience performing clerical activities related to the planning, development, testing, collection and\or processing of various statistical data. Examples may include data capture, registration activities, human resource or finance related tasks, client services, survey operations, conducting interviews, editing of survey data, enumeration tasks, etc.

*Significant experience is defined as the breadth and depth of experience normally acquired in the performance of full-time work duties and/or in a post-secondary program, for an approximate period of two (2) years.

Abilities:

A1- Ability to use reasoning skills to solve problems (will be assessed through the application)

A2 - Ability to communicate effectively in writing (will be assessed through the application)

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

Various language requirements
-Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB
-English Essential
-French Essential
-English or French Essential

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

Ability:

A3 - Ability to communicate effectively orally.

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

Education:

AEDU1: – At least 2 years of a postsecondary diploma or a degree in Administration or Human Resources Management, Social Science or in a Business or Finance Field

Degree equivalency

Experience:

AEXP1 – Experience in working with Census or another Statistics Canada survey

AEXP2 – *Significant experience working with Microsoft Excel developing spreadsheets using formulas

AEXP3 – Experience working with Microsoft Office in at least two of the following: Word/Access/Outlook or PowerPoint

AEXP4 – Experience performing data entry or coding/classification

AEXP5 – Experience using online collaboration tools such as but not limited to: MS Teams, GcDocs, Confluence, Jira, Big Picture or Service Request Management (SRM (Heat).

AEXP6 – Experience in data quality assurance or quality control processes

AEXP7 – Experience working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines

AEXP8 – Experience engaging with various stakeholders in a professional and timely manner

AEXP9 – Experience in performing tasks related to human resources

AEXP10 – Experience working in a call center

AEXP11 – Experience working and collaborating in a remote work environment?

AEXP12 – Experience using high speed equipment such as inserters or printers as well as bindery equipment

*Significant experience is defined as the breadth and depth of experience normally acquired in the performance of full-time work duties and/or in a post-secondary program, for an approximate period of two (2) years.

Organizational needs:

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

Information on employment equity

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

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.