Analyst

Update: Please note that the definition of significant experience has been added to the poster.

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Duties

The PSC, under the leadership of its Chief Data Officer, is instilling a data-driven culture in the organization. The PSC produces analytical research and statistical information on hiring and staffing in the public service to drive evidence-based decision making.

We are looking for two dynamic individuals to fill the roles of data analyst. The chosen analysts will be responsible to perform various duties such as those described below.

Macrosimulation modelling stream:
• Use data to model elements of the public service staffing system from a systems thinking perspective.
• Update and continuously improve the accuracy and ease of use of existing models.
• Use methods from statistics to validate projections we make about application and staffing trends in the public service.
• Standardize the way model simulations are run, validated, stored and shared.
• Share projections about staffing behaviours in the public service with a variety of stakeholders.
• Contribute to transparent and reproducible data analysis.

Data Systems stream:
• 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.
• Prepare analytical files and public use microdata files using linked administrative data.
• Evaluate 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.

We would love to hear about you if you:
• have a passion for data;
• enjoy working in a high-volume and fast-paced environment;
• are dedicated, focused on results and enjoy working in a team environment;
• excel in interpersonal and communication skills;
• value respect in the workplace and the use of both official languages; and
• take pride in understanding and addressing the needs of your clients.

Examples of our research studies and tools are available in the Public Service Commission of Canada’s 2019-2020 Annual Report and our other publications at the following link: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/publications.html

Work environment

The Public Service Commission (PSC) is a small organization with a large mandate: safeguarding a merit-based, non-partisan public sector. As such, we push for innovation in the staffing system so that all Canadians can be better served by their government.

At the Public Service Commission of Canada, we foster a healthy, modern, diverse and inclusive workplace. Our efforts to create and maintain an outstanding workplace have been recognized. According to Forbes magazine, we are one of Canada’s Best Employers in 2021. Apply for a job today to join a great team.

Intent of the process

To staff two (2) EC-05 positions with a BBB/BBB language profile.

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 within the PSC. The pool may also be used by other federal organizations subject to PSC’s agreement. By applying to this process, you consent to your personal application-related information being shared with other government departments that are interested in similar positions.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A response to a text question addressing the following:

• Clearly indicate which stream you are applying for. You may choose to apply to both streams.

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.

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

EXPERIENCE:
Macrosimulation Modelling stream:
Recent * and significant ** experience in manipulating and analyzing large or complex data using a statistical software (R, Python, Julia, SAS, etc.)

Recent * and significant ** experience in using methods from statistics, data science or statistical learning to solve complex analytical problems.

Data Systems stream:
Recent * and significant ** experience in manipulating and analyzing large or complex data using a statistical software (R, Python, Julia, SAS, etc.).

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

*Recent experience is usually defined as experience acquired in the last five (5) years.

**Significant experience is usually defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally acquired through the full-time performance of the activities related to a position for a period of at least twenty-four (24) months.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES:
• Effective written communication
• Effective oral communication
• Data and information analysis and interpretation
• Reasoning (problem solving)
• Working effectively with others
• Integrity and respect
• Results-based planning and organizing

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

These qualifications are not essential; however, we can use them to select candidates for assessment or appointment:

EDUCATION:
Graduate degree in a related field.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Experience using methods from operations research, systems dynamics or dynamical systems to solve complex data-related problems

Experience using version-control tools (git, Apache Subversion, etc.)

Experience creating reproducible reports with data authoring frameworks (R Markdown, Jupyter Notebook, etc.)

Experience collaborating with a broad range of stakeholders on complex or multifaceted data-related issues.

Experience with generalized statistical processing systems or metadata-driven applications that involve statistical data processing.

Experience in briefing senior*** audiences on complex issues in writing.

*** “Senior” is defined as director-level or above.

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

In support of our strategy to achieve our employment equity goals, selection may be limited to candidates who self-identify as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Women, Aboriginal Persons, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disability.

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.

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

The competencies will be assessed through an interview and a reference check. Interviews for the position available immediately will take place in September 2021.

Pass marks will be established for each competency. However, achieving the pass mark is not a guarantee of an appointment or that candidates will advance to the next stages of the assessment process. A cut-off score or a top-down approach may be used at any step of the process.

Written communication will be assessed using the candidate's application, which includes the résumé and answers to all screening questions.

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.

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent may be considered for deployment. Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

At a later stage, you will be required to submit proof of your education credentials and contact information for two references.

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.