Registration Data Officer

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Intent of the process

The immediate intention of this process is to staff one (1) determinate position within the Voter Registration Services (VRS) division of the Electoral Data Services and Development Branch within Elections Canada.

A pool of fully or partially qualified candidates may be established to staff positions at the same group and level or equivalent within Elections Canada with various linguistic profiles on a temporary or permanent basis.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION:

• Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

1. Experience* in compiling and analyzing information.

2. Experience* in at least one of the following areas:

• Experience in using systems for the management of data of a large database (such as TOAD, Golden or SQL Developer) or writing structured query using SQL (Structured Query Language);

• or experience in updating records from a large database individually or by batch;

• or experience in writing and executing software test scripts;

• or experience in writing procedures and documenting technical systems and processes;

• or experience in using statistical software (such as SAS, Advanced MS Excel, Advanced MS
Access)

NOTE: * A minimum of 6 months experience is required.

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

ASSET EDUCATION:

1. Post-secondary degree with an acceptable specialization in social science or statistics.

NOTE:
• Social science includes economics, political science, sociology, anthropology, history, psychology, geography, criminology and other disciplines associated with social science.

2. Post-secondary degree with an acceptable specialization in computer sciences in the field of programming and databases.

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCE:

1. Experience in writing procedures and documenting technical systems and processes.

2. Experience in verification and correction of personal and address data.

3. Experience in testing software or systems.

4. Experience in using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access.

5. Experience using and programming SAS.

6. Experience in programming Structured Query Language (SQL) requests.

7. Experience in using geographic information systems (such as ArcGIS).

8. Experience working in an electoral context.

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

English or French

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of data manipulation methods.

• Knowledge of Canadian addressing standards.

ABILITIES:

• Ability to analyze, problem-solve and recommend solutions.

• Ability to organize and plan activities to meet deadlines.

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

• Working effectively with others

• Judgment

• Attention to details

• Reliability

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

ASSET KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of SQL.

• Knowledge of SAS programming language.

• Knowledge of MS Access programming.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:

• Elections Canada is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. Qualified candidates who self-identify as members of the Equity-seeking groups (a group of persons who are disadvantaged on the basis of one or more prohibited grounds of discrimination within the meaning of the Canadian Human Rights Act) may be selected for appointment to fill an organizational need.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Willingness and ability to work overtime based on operational needs.

• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours when needed.

• Consent to observe strict political impartiality and neutrality for the duration of employment.

• A working internet connection is required to perform the duties of the position.

• 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. Be able to certify that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior starting your functions.

• Elections Canada plans to move to a hybrid work arrangement in the near future where remote work will predominate for the majority of staff.

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

A written test may be administered.

An interview may be administered. If you receive an invitation, we expect you to make yourself available. If you do not attend, we may reject your application.

Reference checks will be sought.

You must provide proof of your education credentials and occupational certification if applicable.

Candidates may be required to meet the *asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.
*These assets may be used as screening criteria.

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.