Performance Measurement Analyst

Important messages

Are you strategic, results oriented and a great team player? Would you enjoy serving western Canadians and helping improve the quality of life for people in the West? If you answered yes, then Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) has an exciting opportunity for you.

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 process, please contact Allison Higgins by email at . All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Duties

As a Performance Measurement Analyst, you will work in a great team on a mix of short, medium, and long-term assignments. You will learn about how PrairiesCan work influences and improves western Canada’s economy. You will support the development and coordination of planning, reporting, performance measurement, and evaluation products for internal and external audiences. You will help prepare briefings and reports for senior management, the public, and Parliamentarians such as Program Evaluations, the Departmental Plan, the Departmental Results Report, and the Departmental Results Framework.

Work environment

Prairies Economic Development Canada develops the economy of western Canada by delivering grants and contributions programs to businesses, communities, and not-for-profit organizations. PrairiesCan also advocates and does policy work on behalf of the West.

PrairiesCan is a great place to work. Our employee survey results for the last two years place us at the top of all federal departments. We encourage experimentation and innovation to continuously improve how we do business. PrairiesCan is recognized as a top employer because of its support for employees, innovative workplace and ability to make a difference in the lives of western Canadians.

Why Choose PrairiesCan:
• Work with great people who support each other
• Meaningful work that makes a difference to the country
• Excellent compensation package
• Flexible work arrangements
• Modern work tools and technology
• Supports for training and development

PrairiesCan is excited to be able to return to our offices through a hybrid working model. As such, fully virtual working arrangements may not be considered.

Intent of the process

Create a pool of qualified candidates that may be used to staff similar EC-04 positions in various locations and tenures (including but not limited to term and indeterminate appointments, internal assignments, secondments, deployments, acting appointments, casual) as well as various security requirements, language requirements and conditions of employment. The pool of qualified candidates may also be shared and accessed with other federal government departments.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter

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.

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:
• Experience in business planning, reporting, performance measurement or evaluation.
• Experience with databases, advanced Excel, or applications such as Power BI.
• Experience in the analysis of performance metrics.

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

Education:
• A master’s degree with acceptable specialization in a field relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
• Depth, breadth, and scope in any one or combination of the experience factors.
• Experience in planning, reporting, performance measurement or evaluation for government.
• Experience writing or editing documents for senior management.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
• Knowledge of planning, reporting and performance measurement.
• Knowledge of Excel advanced functions including formulas and pivot tables;
• Knowledge of Power BI functionality.

Competencies:
• Thinking Things Through
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented
• Working Effectively with Others
• Demonstrating Integrity & Respect
• Effective Written Communication
• Effective Oral Communication

Ability
• Ability to analyze information.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical information based on quantitative data in plain language.

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

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Indigenous peoples, persons with a disability, visible minorities and women.

• Willingness to work overtime occasionally if required.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Fully vaccinated for COVID-19 unless being accommodated based on a certified medical contraindication or a 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

TIPS FOR APPLICANTS: Your written communication will be assessed through all communications including the screening questions, any correspondence you have with our office and a written exercise.

When answering the screening questions ensure that you provide complete and thorough details of your experience. Do not assume that the screening board has any previous knowledge of your background, qualifications, or work history. You must be specific and provide concrete examples/details for each experience element, as applications will be screened only on the information provided. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being screened out of the competition.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. Applicants MUST check their email accounts frequently as there may be a deadline for responses. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

Depending on the number of applicants, the needs and/or Human Resources plans, volume management strategies such as random selection, top-down approach and/or establishing cut-off scores to determine who will continue in the staffing process, MAY BE USED for the purpose of managing applications.

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.

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.