Epidemiologist/Biostatistician/Researcher: EC-04/EC-05

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

The official workplace for the position is in Halifax. Depending on the needs and requirements of the service, the possibility of a telework arrangement in the Atlantic could be considered. The request will be assessed in accordance with the provisions of the Directive on Telework.

Intent of the process

The immediate intent of this selection process is to staff one indeterminate position and one term position at the EC-04 or EC-05 level. A pool of fully or partially candidates can be established to staff similar or identical position at Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) or Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) with various tenure, location, linguistic profiles, conditions of employment and security requirements.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 3 references.

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

EDUCATION:
Graduation with a Master’s degree in Epidemiology from a recognized university with acceptable specialization in Economics, Sociology or Statistics*.

* 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:
Both streams (EC-04 and EC-05)
• Experience analyzing survey data.
• Experience in applied epidemiology (e.g., conducting or coordinating outbreak investigations, chronic or infectious/communicable disease surveillance or other applied epidemiological studies).

Stream 1 (EC-04)
• Experience working in Public Health or Epidemiology.

Stream 2 (EC-05)
• Experience working in Public Health or Epidemiology*.
• Experience providing recommendations to senior management.
• Experience working with external or internal stakeholders.
• Experience compiling, analyzing and interpreting epidemiological or surveillance information for technical reports or briefing materials.
• Experience planning, developing or delivering content used in public health training such as a workshop, in-person or online training course.
*Stream 2 (EC-05): Experience is defined as the depth and breath of experience normally associated with the performance of the duties for a period of two (2) continuous years within the past 5 years. Experience gained through a graduate degree program/research or volunteer work is not acceptable.

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

ASSETS EXPERIENCE:
Both Streams (EC-04 and EC-05)
• Experience in analysis related to First Nation population and/or their determinants of health.
• Experience in developing performance measurement indicators and assessing progress toward targets.

Stream 2 (EC-05)
• Experience conducting complex statistical analysis (e.g., statistical modelling, factor analyses, geospatial analyses, regression analyses, etc.).

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
Both Streams (EC-04 and EC-05)
• Knowledge of descriptive and analytical statistics.
• Knowledge of information sources for epidemiological research.

ABILITIES:
Both streams (EC-04 and EC-05)
• Ability to analyze, interpret and synthesize data as well as provide recommendations.
• Ability to use statistical software to manipulate datasets and perform analysis.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Stream 2 (EC-05)
• Ability to work under pressure.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
Both streams (EC-04 and EC-05)
• Attention to detail
• Judgment
• Reliability
• Respect for diversity
• Teamwork

Stream 2 (EC-05)
• Initiative

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

ASSETS KNOWLEDGE:
Both streams (EC-04 et EC-05)
• Knowledge of knowledge translation principles.

Stream 2 (EC-05)
• Knowledge of evidence synthesis methods (i.e. overview of reviews, systematic reviews, rapid reviews) with quantitative or qualitative evidence.

Organizational Needs:
Indigenous Services Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population its serve. In support of our strategy to achieve our employment equity goals, preference may be given to candidates who, at the time of application, indicate that they are belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups (self-declaration): Aboriginal peoples, Women, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disabilities.

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

Conditions of employment that may apply depending on the position to staff:
• Possession of a valid driver’s license or personal mobility to a degree normally associated with the possession of a driver’s license.
• Willing and able to travel.
• Willing and able to work overtime.

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

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.

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.