Analyst

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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 three dynamic individuals to fill the roles of Analyst. 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.
• Contribute to the design of surveys and determining population samples.
• Write analytical documents for publication and presentation of results to executive stakeholders.
• Conduct targeted surveys to respond to critical needs or address gaps in administrative data sources.

Data systems stream:
• Build and maintain code to process and integrate raw data from various sources.
• Transform data into aggregated datasets fit for use by data analysts and BI developers.
• Collaborate with data analysts across the directorate by gathering requirements and evaluating product fit.
• Contribute to development of processes that transform business rules and requirements into code.
• Ensure that the PSC’s data pipeline serves client and customer needs.
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-04 positions with different language profiles, French or English essential, BBB/BBB and CBB/CBB language profile.

A pool of qualified candidates may 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:
Recent experience with statistical software or programming language used to interact with data (R, Python, Julia, SAS, SQL, Scala, etc.) to conduct analysis on large or complex** datasets.

Survey and Analysis stream:
Recent* experience in designing, conducting, and analyzing surveys.
Recent* experience in contributing to the production of complex** analytical documents for publication.

Data systems stream:
Recent* experience in processing, cleaning or transforming raw data for use by analysts or end users.
Recent* 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.
**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.

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
English or French essential

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

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

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

EDUCATION:
Graduate degree in a related field.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Experience applying statistical methods in survey design and analysis.

Experience applying methods from operations research or dynamical systems to data issues.

Experience translating business rules into code.

Experience collaborating and consulting with stakeholders on data-related issues.

Experience in briefing senior audiences (director or above) on complex issues in writing.

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.

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

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.

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.