Performance Measurement Analyst

Important messages

Are you strategic, results oriented and a great team player? Would you enjoy serving western Canadians and helping improve the quality of life for people in the West? If you answered yes, then Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) has an exciting opportunity for you.

Duties

As a Performance Measurement Analyst, you will work in a great team on a mix of short, medium, and long-term assignments. You will learn about how WD’s work influences and improves western Canada’s economy. You will support the development and coordination of planning, reporting, performance measurement, and evaluation products for internal and external audiences. You will help prepare briefings and reports for senior management, the public, and Parliamentarians such as Program Evaluations, the Departmental Plan, the Departmental Results Report, and the Departmental Results Framework.

Work environment

Western Economic Diversification Canada develops the economy of western Canada by delivering grants and contributions programs to businesses, communities, and not-for-profit organizations. WD also advocates and does policy work on behalf of the West.

WD is a great place to work. Our employee survey results for the last two years place us at the top of all federal departments. We encourage experimentation and innovation to continuously improve how we do business. WD is recognized as a top employer because of its support for employees, innovative workplace and ability to make a difference in the lives of western Canadians.

Why Choose WD:
• Work with great people who support each other
• Meaningful work that makes a difference to the country
• Excellent compensation package
• Flexible work arrangements
• Modern work tools and technology
• Supports for training and development

Intent of the process

Create a pool of qualified candidates that may be used to staff similar EC-04 positions in various locations and tenures (including but not limited to term and indeterminate appointments, internal assignments, secondments, deployments, acting appointments, casual) as well as various security requirements, language requirements and conditions of employment. The pool of qualified candidates may also be shared and accessed with other federal government departments

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter

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.

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:
• Experience writing or editing documents for senior management.
• Experience in business planning, reporting, performance measurement or evaluation.
• Experience with databases, advanced Excel, or applications such as Power BI.

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

Asset Qualifications

Education:
• A master’s degree with acceptable specialization in a field relevant to the position.

Experience:
• Depth, breadth, and scope in any one or combination of the experience factors.
• Experience in government planning, reporting, performance measurement or evaluation.

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
• Knowledge of planning, reporting and performance measurement.
• Knowledge of Excel advanced formulas and pivot tables, Power BI, or other Microsoft Suite Products.

Competencies:
• Thinking Things Through
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented
• Working Effectively with Others
• Demonstrating Integrity & Respect
• Communication (Oral and Written)

Ability
• Ability to analyze information.
• Ability to provide advice or reports to senior management.

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

Organizational Needs:
• In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Indigenous peoples, persons with a disability, visible minorities and women.

Conditions of employment

• Reliability security clearance
• Willingness to work overtime occasionally if required.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

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.