AMENDEMENT TO CLOSING DATE Behavioural Scientist

Update: Amendment to closing date

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

Only applications received directly via the System (https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1710?toggleLanguage=en) will be accepted.

The ability to communicate effectively in writing will be assessed through the application process.

If you do not clearly demonstrate how you meet all essential screening criteria, your application will be rejected. Your application may also be rejected if it has incomplete information. We will not contact you to request information that is missing from your application.

SKILLS AND MINDSET

Do you thrive in environments that are strategic and results oriented? Do you understand the value and importance of being agile, flexible, and collaborative? Are you willing to take on big challenges, and work with others to achieve organizational goals to maximize value and impact? The Research and Experimentation Team is looking for motivated and energetic people seeking to contribute to a more forward looking and innovative public service.

Work environment

What we offer:

OCHRO’s Research and Experimentation Team was created in 2020 to help transform people management policies and practices, including advancing the future of work initiative, by experimenting with new approaches to complex challenges to deliver real impact for the public service.

TBS is a central agency located in the National Capital Region. Working at TBS offers a unique opportunity to:
• contribute to the work of a central federal agency
• be part of cultivating the federal public service as a model workplace
With high-performing teams and innovative practices, TBS professionals in various fields serve Canadians by:
• collaborating on government-wide initiatives
• driving excellence in people management
• taking initiative
• effectively managing risks

Although the current positions being filled are located in Ottawa, successful candidates residing outside of the NCR may not be required to relocate in order to be considered for a position at this time. Applicants should be able and willing to work remotely from their home.

Intent of the process

The initial intent of this process is to offer two (2) indeterminate appointments.

A pool of qualified persons resulting from this process MAY be created and MAY be used to fill similar positions with linguistic profiles (English essential, bilingual imperative BBB/BBB, bilingual imperative CBC/CBC, bilingual non imperative BBB/BBB, bilingual non imperative CBC/CBC) as well as tenures (indeterminate, deployment, acting, assignment, secondment, specified period) which may vary according to the position being staffed.

This pool may be used to staff similar positions in other organizations within the core public administration (http://www.psc-cfp.gc.ca/plcy-pltq/rfli-lirf/index-eng.htm).

By applying to this process, you consent to your personal application-related information being shared with other government departments interested in staffing similar positions.

Positions to be filled: 2

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 and a specialization in psychology.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
- Significant* experience leading and conducting qualitative and quantitative data synthesis and analysis;
- Experience leading the development, application and analysis of behavioural insights in academia, government (municipal, provincial/territorial or federal) or in private sector setting.
- Experience in successfully preparing briefing materials intended for management** or preparing reports or presentations for the purpose of providing information to an audience.

Definitions:
* Significant experience is defined as experience associated with having performed a broad range of related activities which could normally be acquired over a one (1) year period.
**Management defined as Director level and above

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual imperative - BBB/BBB
English Essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of methods, techniques and practices for conducting data analysis;
- Knowledge of applied research design.

COMPETENCIES:
- Integrity and respect;
- Thinking things through;
- Working effectively with others;
- Initiative and action-oriented.

ABILITIES:
- Ability to work under tight timelines;
- Ability to translate complex concepts, research and results into plain language for senior management* or non-experts;
- Ability to communicate effectively orally;
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Definition:
*Senior management is defined as Executive level and above.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
- Flexibility;
- Innovation.

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

EDUCATION:
- Graduation with an acceptable masters or doctoral (Ph.D.) degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a behavioural science (e.g., psychology, sociology, behavioural economics).

Degree equivalency

KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of people management practices, trends and issues.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS :
-Treasury Board Secretariat employees affected by workforce adjustment may be appointed before persons employed by other government organizations;
- In support of achieving a diverse workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-declaring as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and women. We invite candidates to voluntarily self-declare in their application or resume.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance - A valid secret security clearance is a condition of employment required for an appointment at the Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS). Failure to obtain this security clearance means either the candidate will not receive a job offer or the conditional offer will be rendered null and void. A thorough security clearance process will be applied to all candidates considered for an appointment; this process includes inquiries, verifications and assessments regarding matters such as, but not limited to:

• criminal record checks
• length of time living in Canada
• reference checks
• previous employment
• open source checks
• credit/financial status

Individuals must have lived in Canada for a sufficient period of time to enable appropriate inquiries, verifications and assessments to be conducted. For a secret security clearance, the verification of background information over a period of 10 years is typically required. Many of the verifications require support from third parties whose timelines are outside of TBS’s control. Overall, the process may take several weeks or months to complete. For further information, you may wish to review the TB Standard on Security Screening and the Policy on Government Security.

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.

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

Reference checks will be sought.

An interview will be administered.

A test will be administered.

An assignment, secondment, or acting appointment requires approval of your supervisor.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

We will communicate with you about this process by email. As a result, you must update your Public Service Resourcing System profile if it changes. Applicants should use an email address that accepts messages from unknown senders (some email systems block such messages).
If you do not respond to our communications, we will interpret this as your withdrawal from the process.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

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.