Research and Policy Officer - ANTICIPATORY

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Duties

The Research & Experimentation team is responsible for:
• Leading the development and delivery of the Agency’s Integrated National Research Plan and a Research Data Platform;
• Leading the development of foundational datasets and surveys (e.g., Canadian Financial Capability Survey, Financial Well-Being Survey, etc.) and key national assessments (e.g., Program for International Student Assessment);
• Leading the evidence-based development and implementation of experimental pilots and behavioural interventions; and,
• Analyzing and validating data, trends and issues to identify priority areas of research and policy.

Work environment

Located in downtown Ottawa (but fully equipped to work virtually), FCAC is a small separate agency subject to the Public Service Employment Act (PSEA). We offer the same pension and benefits plans as the core public administration. In addition you will benefit from a minimum of four (4) weeks of vacation leave per year, earn a competitive salary, and be eligible for performance pay. We are also pleased to offer flexible work arrangements and a broad range of learning opportunities to help
you grow and contribute your best. We have our own unique classification system (RE and REX) with relevant equivalences noted above. Our people are our strength and we're looking for highly engaged and talented individuals to join our team!

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to create a pool of qualified candidates for anticipatory needs within the Research and Policy team.

This selection process may be used to staff similar or identical positions with various linguistic profiles and requirements, security profiles and various tenures.

Preference may be given to applicants who are members of one or more of the following groups: women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of a visible minority group.

Volume management strategies may be used at any time during this selection process.

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)

EDUCATION

A Master’s degree from a recognized university in a field relevant to the position, such as Science, Cognitive Science, Social Science, Data Science, or Health.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

STREAM A (Behavioural Experiment Lead):
Recent* and significant** experience with designing, analyzing and reporting on true experiments (e.g., randomized control trials) with human participants.

STREAM B (Survey Analysis & Reporting Lead):
Recent* and significant** experience analyzing and reporting on large-scale surveys (1000+ respondents).

*Recent is defined as having acquired the experience within the last 5 years.

**Significant is defined as having acquired the experience over a minimum of 2 years, normally associated with full-time work or graduate study.

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

BOTH STREAMS:

EDUCATION

A PhD degree from a recognized university in a field relevant to the position, such as Science, Cognitive Science, Social Science, Data Science, or Health.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE - BOTH STREAMS

Experience with knowledge translation and presenting complex research findings to stakeholders in program development or policy areas.

Stream A (Behavioural Experiment Lead):

Experience with testing or applying behavioural insights, behavioural design or behavioural economics (e.g., nudges, biases, human decision making, etc.).

Stream B (Survey Analysis & Reporting Lead):

Experience creating visualizations of data (e.g., using PowerBI, Tableau, R, Python).

Stream A (Behavioural Experiment Lead):

Experience working directly with stakeholders in program development or policy areas to implement research finding and/or evaluate outcomes of program/policy changes.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Willingness and availability to travel.
Willingness and ability to work with tight deadlines.

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

Various language requirements
Various linguistic profiles (Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB, English/French Essential)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

STREAM A (Behavioural Experiment Lead):
Knowledge of experimental research design and quantitative analysis techniques (such as regressions, ANOVAs, factor analysis, etc.).

STREAM B (Survey Analysis & Reporting Lead):
Knowledge of survey design principles and quantitative survey analysis techniques (such as regressions, ANOVAs, factor analysis, etc.).

COMPETENCIES

Demonstrating integrity and respect
Thinking things through
Working effectively with others
Showing initiative and being action oriented

ABILITIES

Attention to detail
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to communicate effectively orally

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

KNOWLEDGE - BOTH STREAMS

Knowledge of survey design principles.

Knowledge of emerging trends in the financial sector and their implications for FCAC’s role and strategic priorities.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Various security profiles (Reliability, Secret)

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 identify clearly your substantive group and level and your employment status on your resume and/or application form. Please ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) is included in your application. Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent may be considered for deployment.

Various assessment tools may be used in this selection process such as: written tests, performance assessments, interview, reference checks etc. All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence may be used in the assessment of qualifications identified on the Statement of Merit Criteria.

Candidates must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.

Depending on the number of applicants, volume management strategies such as random selection, top-down approach and/or establishing cut-off scores to determine who will continue in the staffing process, may be used for the purpose of managing applications. Please note that although you may attain the established pass mark on any of the assessments used in this staffing process, management may decide to use a higher cut off score.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, 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.