Senior Researcher

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Assessment accommodation

Please note when submitting an application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer questions concerning the essential education and experience qualifications and, if applicable, other (essential and nonessential) qualifications.

Candidates may not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.

INSTRUCTIONS
When recording your examples, be sure you:
- Provide concrete, specific examples of actions that speak directly to the experience sought.
- Provide all examples in sentence format.

Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process.

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED!!!

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to establish a pool of qualified candidates which could be used to staff similar or identical positions with various tenures, workplace arrangements, language requirements, and/or security clearance levels in various locations.

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:
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, with an acceptable specialization* in economics, sociology or statistics.

*An acceptable specialization means at least three courses in the subject matter.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Recent and extensive** experience in conducting research in a social policy domain, including designing methodology, compiling and analysing data and writing up findings in reports.
Experience analysing complex issues by examining academic research and/or government documents such as legislation, regulations, policies, program or business processes and providing recommendations based on the analysis.
Recent and extensive** experience in preparing and presenting briefing material and/or reports that offer advice, recommendations, or conclusions on complex issues to senior management***
Experience in supervision and leading a project.


**Three of the last five years
***Senior management is defined as Director General or equivalent

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

Various language requirements
English Essential
French Essential
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC

Information on language requirements

Competencies:
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing **
Ability to conduct research, synthesize the research for incorporation into written documents such as briefing notes and/or reports.
Ability to provide advice and guidance to management.**
Ability to establish priorities and manage multiple deadlines.**

Effective interpersonal Relationships
Diplomacy
Initiative
Leadership**

** This competency will be assessed through the online application and a response is MANDATORY.

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

Asset Qualifications:
Experience as a member of the Canadian Armed Forces
Graduation with a Master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, with an acceptable specialization in the social sciences.
Graduation with a law degree (LLB,LLL or JD) from a recognized post-secondary institution with five years working experience
Experience conducting statistical analysis from large and/or complex data sets
Experience conducting academic research
Experience managing research projects
Experience in conducting investigations or administrative reviews
Experience in interpreting legislation, regulations and policies applicable to Veterans Affairs Canada client service programs
Experience using VAC’s program management software and databases such as the Client Service Delivery Network (CSDN) or GCCase
Experience working in an Ombud Office or Ombud-like environment
Experience conducting Gender Based Analysis Plus

Organizational Needs:
In support of achieving its commitment to a diversified workforce, the Office may consider candidates self-identifying as belonging to one (1) of the designated employment equity groups under the Employment Equity Act: women, Aboriginal peoples, members of a visible minority group, or persons with disabilities.

Operational Requirements:
Willingness to work overtime on short notice
Occasional travel may be required

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Some positions may require Secret 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

It is your responsibility to ensure that your email and contact information are maintained with the hiring board. All communication for this process will be sent by email and it is your responsibility to verify your messages regularly.

Education and Experience factors in the asset qualifications may be used for screening. Applicants should clearly demonstrate on their application if they meet any of the experience asset qualifications.

Various random selection methods may be used to manage the number of applications.

Candidates will be asked to provide proof of their education credentials, and proof of citizenship at a later date.

An interview and/or written exam may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought. The Assessment Committee reserves the right to contact references other than those provided by the candidates (within the Public Service only) in order to adequately assess the candidates.

Veterans Affairs Canada offers a variety of flexible work arrangements.

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.