Principal Analyst / Supervisor

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Assessment accommodation

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 three dynamic individuals to fill the roles of Principal Analyst and Supervisors. The chosen analysts will be responsible to perform various duties such as those described below.

Survey and analysis stream:
• Conduct the biennial Staffing and Non-Partisanship Survey evaluating the staffing system of the federal public service. For more information on the survey see the Staffing and Non-Partisanship Survey webpage on Canada.ca.
• Lead the design of surveys and determining population samples.
• Writing analytical documents for publication and presentation of results to executive stakeholders.
• Conducting targeted surveys to respond to critical needs or address gaps in administrative data sources.

Data Systems stream:
• Link various raw data sources (administrative data) and improve linkage processes for the creation of analytical data files.
• Build pipelines that process and transform raw data from various sources and that control the quality of processed data.
• Evaluate various methods for releasing microdata and tables to the public 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.

As a result of the global pandemic, PSC employees are currently working from home. Should the current telework environment no longer apply, and contingent on the operating model adopted by the PSC, you may be required to report into and work onsite from our Gatineau office. However, as our telework arrangements are evolving, we encourage you to apply.

Intent of the process

To staff three (3) EC-06 positions with BBB/BBB and CBC/CBC language profiles; two (2) supervisor positions (CBC/CBC) and one (1) principal analyst (BBB/BBB).

A pool of qualified candidates could 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: 3

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 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
For all positions:
EX1: Recent* and significant** experience in transforming raw data into ready-to-use format for analysis using a statistical software (e.g., R, Python, Julia, SAS, etc.)

EX2: Recent* and significant** experience in analyzing large data sources using a statistical software (e.g., R, Python, Julia, SAS, etc.) to solve research, survey or data analysis challenges.

EX3: Experience collaborating and consulting with a broad range of stakeholders on complex*** issues

EX4: Required for Supervisor position:
Experience supervising staff or coordinating projects, including assigning work, determining priorities, and monitoring project progress

*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.
***Complex includes items that could refer to: having many elements or dimensions; having significant public visibility; featuring significant involvement by partners or stakeholders; being financially challenging, having potential risks to the department, etc.

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

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

ASSET EDUCATION
AED1 - Graduate degree in a related field.

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCE
AEX1 - Experience in applying advanced statistical methods in survey design and analysis.
AEX2 - Experience in using methods from operations research, system dynamics or dynamical systems to solve complex data problems.
AEX3 - Experience consulting and collaborating with a wide range of partners on complex or multidimensional data issues.
AEX4 - Experience in briefing senior management (director or superior) in writing on complex issues.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual - Imperative BBB/BBB
Bilingual - Imperative CBC/CBC

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

KNOWLEDGE
K1 - Knowledge of statistical methods for data analysis

ABILITIES:
A1 - Effective written communication
A2 - Effective oral communication
A3 - Data and information analysis and interpretation
A4 - Reasoning (problem solving)
A5 - Working effectively with others
A6 - Results-based planning and organizing (Supervisor)
A7 - Integrity and respect
A8 - Mobilize people

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

All employees of the core public administration are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and attest to their vaccination status unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground for discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

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.

Candidates may be asked to provide work/code samples as part of their assessment.

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

On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced details* of its plans to require vaccination across the federal public service. As per the new Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police,** federal public servants in the Core Public Administration and members of the RCMP must attest to their vaccination status. The requirement for employees to be fully vaccinated applies whether they are teleworking, working remotely or working on-site. This is a condition of employment and it applies to indeterminate (permanent), determinate (term), casual, and student hiring. Should you reach the point in the selection process where it is necessary to verify terms and conditions of employment then the hiring manager or a human resources representative will contact you in order to complete an attestation.
*Details on Vaccination Requirements : https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/news/2021/10/backgrounder-covid-19-vaccine-requirement-for-the-federal-workforce.html
**Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination : https://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=32694

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.