Data Scientist / Data Engineer / Data Analyst / Statistician

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

Are you a motivated Canadian looking to make a difference? Are you interested in the data that describes our country, our government and how we interact with citizens? Do you want to be involved in shaping new, more timely, interactive, and accessible approaches to:
· Public Health Data – timely data has been key to combating COVID for the past two years
· Parliamentary Data – our democracy depends on Parliamentarians getting easily understood data about how the federal government is functioning
· Federal Real Property Data – the Canadian Government is the largest landholder in the country
· Labs Canada Data – supporting innovation in the advancement of science

What we’re offering:

Agile teams: Work alongside experts from many disciplines and join teams that promote a high-performing, inclusive development culture.
Challenging, meaningful work: Make an impact on day one and lead on files important to Canadians by contributing to the design, build, and operation of critical systems
Work environment: Get access to the tools you need to do great work in a modern tech-enabled workspace
Learning and career development: Get lots of feedback from your team to learn and improve and be in the room when decisions are made so you can see how your work is being used.
Flexible employment: Competitive pay and benefits. Flexible work arrangements that help ensure a strong work-life balance.

You will fit right in if:

•You engage well with others.
•You have a passion and skill for delivering high-quality code, in languages such as R, SAS, JavaScript, PHP, Python and Go, and may have worked with technologies like NodeJS, React, Angular, Serverless, etc.
•You create structure out of ambiguity and forge a path in new environments.
•You're curious and your humility helps you learn and grow.
•You love solving problems and transforming complex data into simple stories using the right tools to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences alike.
•You have strong data analysis and/or performance measurement chops.
If you like what we're offering and think you’ll fit in, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) and Public Service and Procurement Canada (PSPC) are all excited to talk to 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 evaluation process, please use the contact information below to request special accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in THEIR SCREENING QUESTION RESPONSES and resume, how they meet the essential qualifications related to the required education and experience. Please note that you must provide concrete examples which illustrate how you meet each education and experience qualification, including the date range (in MONTHS and YEARS) that demonstrate where and when these qualifications were acquired. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information. Failure to provide the above information may result in your application being rejected from the process.

Work environment

ABOUT PHAC & OUR WORK

We are looking to staff in our Data Management, Innovation and Analytics Directorate, the Hub. This is a new unit that was launched on September 5, 2018 within the Corporate Data and Surveillance Branch at PHAC.

The Hub’s vision is to ensure that health professionals, policy practitioners and the public have access to timely and high-quality public health data that can be used to inform decision-making and action. It also seeks to ensure that public health data is cutting-edge, by using data visualisations, leveraging big data, and harnessing technology like artificial intelligence.

To realize these objectives, the Hub plans to pursue a series of actions, in partnership with other government departments, provincial and territorial jurisdictions, external organizations and academia to enhance accessibility of public health data. Building on this, the Hub plans to supplement the data with innovative pairings, such as artificial intelligence, syndromic surveillance, behavioural economics, nudge theory, multi-sectoral partnerships, and more!

Our mission is to set a new path forward in how we approach public health data and how we use it to enhance the lives of Canadians.

We are building a team to deliver this vision. Join us!

ABOUT TBS & OUR WORK

Come join us as we work to transform complex Government of Canada (GC) concepts into clear and understandable stories for Canadians! Are you interested in working with government-wide financial, people, and results data? We are the Expenditure Analysis team in the Expenditure Management Sector at Treasury Board Secretariat; a small, multi-disciplinary team of data experts, web developers, economists, and policy analysts who are enabling Government of Canada (GC) decision-making and transparency through tools including GC InfoBase (visit us on GitHub). Ideally you have experience and enjoy working in a team environment with strong analytical skills and enjoy working with complex datasets.

ABOUT PSPC & OUR WORK

The Infrastructure, Data and Analytics team was launched in January 2021 within the Science and Parliamentary Infrastructure Branch. We are a small but mighty team working on creating rich interactive dashboards, single-page applications and data collection tools using modern frameworks such as Django, React and D3. We are expanding, and looking for talented, detail-oriented data-lovers looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to science.

Intent of the process

Although the immediate intent of this Job Opportunity Advertisement is to staff indeterminately, applicants should be aware that a pool of qualified candidates (fully assessed or partially assessed) may be established and may be used to staff similar positions at this group and level with various language requirements listed in the Language Requirements section.

In addition, this process may be used for various tenures (acting appointments, assignment, deployment, indeterminate, specified period, secondment), security requirements and conditions of employment within Public Health Agency of Canada, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat and Public Services Procurement Canada. As a result of the potential and possible use of the selection process and subsequent pool by hiring managers, we encourage anyone seeking this type of opportunity to apply.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in Economics, Sociology or Statistics, obtained OR that will be obtained by June 30, 2022.

Notes:
E1: 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.
E2: An indeterminate incumbent of a former ES position on June 30, 1967 who became an EC on June 22, 2009, who does not possess the minimum level of education as indicated for Part A above is deemed to meet this minimum educational standard based on his/her education, training and/or experience.
E3: Unless it is otherwise specified (e.g., Master’s degree), the term “degree” refers to a baccalaureate as established by educational authorities.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR EC-03 STREAM:

E1: Recent+ experience in database development, data management, data analysis (such as validation, cleaning, categorizing, forecasting, visualization)
E2: Recent+ experience in using programming languages (Python, R, SQL or SAS)
E3: Experience in undertaking research and analysis and producing reports summarizing empirical findings.

+ Recent is defined as experience normally acquired within approximately the last three (3) years.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THE EC-04 STREAM:

E1: Recent+ experience in large scale** and complex*** database development, data management, data analysis (validation, cleaning, categorizing, forecasting, visualization), or experience in implementing cloud data analytical solution.
E2: Recent+ experience in using programming languages (Python, R, SQL or SAS)
E3: Experience in undertaking research and analysis and producing reports summarizing empirical findings and presenting the results to stakeholders and/or management (ex. team lead / Director level / professor).
E4: Experience working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders (internal and external stakeholders).

**Large scale is based on data records numbering in the thousands or more.
***Complex defined as dataset comprised of multiple sources such as structured databases (2+ related files, or multiple document/object linkages), excel flat files, APIs, web scraping, etc.).
+ Recent is defined as experience normally acquired within approximately the last three (3) years.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THE EC-05 STREAM:

E1: Significant* experience in large scale** and complex*** database development, data management, data analysis (validation, cleaning, categorizing, forecasting, visualization), or overseeing the setup of a cloud data analytical solution.
E2: Experience in using programming languages (such as Python, R, SQL, or SAS).
E3: Experience in undertaking research and analysis to produce reports summarizing empirical findings that are provided to senior management (Director level and above) as technical advice and/or recommendations.
E4: Experience developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with internal and/or external stakeholders.
*Significant is defined as depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the performance of these duties for a period of at least four (4) years.
**Large scale is based on data records numbering in the thousands or more.
***Complex defined as dataset comprised of multiple sources such as structured databases (2+ related files, or multiple document/object linkages), excel flat files, APIs, web scraping, etc.).

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THE EC-06 STREAM:

E1: Significant* experience in large scale** and complex*** database development, data management, data analysis (such as validation, cleaning, categorizing, forecasting, visualization), or overseeing the setup of a cloud data analytical solution.
E2: Experience in using programming languages (such as Python, R, SQL, or SAS).
E3: Significant* experience in leading projects or teams doing research and analysis to produce reports summarizing empirical findings that are provided to senior management (Director level and above) as technical advice and/or recommendations.
E4: Experience developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with internal and/or external stakeholders, representing diverse interests (for example, interdisciplinary, stakeholders with conflicting goals, multiple organizations, etc..).
*Significant is defined as depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the performance of these duties for a period of at least four (4) years.
**Large scale is based on data records numbering in the thousands or more.
***Complex defined as dataset comprised of multiple sources such as structured databases (2+ related files, or multiple document/object linkages), excel flat files, APIs, web scraping, etc.

Knowledge:

K1: Knowledge of statistical methods
K2: Knowledge of programming languages (such as such as Python, R, SQL, or SAS) and techniques used to analyze and present complex data to non-technical audiences.

Competencies:

-Demonstrate integrity and respect.
-Thinking things through.
-Working effectively with others.
-Showing initiative and being action-oriented.

Abilities:

A1: Ability to communicate effectively in writing
A2: Ability to communicate effectively orally
A3: Ability to analyze and present complex data to non-technical audiences using programming languages and/or related techniques.

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

Various language requirements
English essential
French essential
Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB
Bilingual imperative CBC/CBC

Information on language requirements

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Depending on the position.

Secret security clearance - Depending on the position.

As per the 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 (temporary), 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.

https://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=32694&utm_campaign=tbs-sct_vaccination-fps_21-22&utm_medium=email&utm_source=employee-message&utm_content=vaccination-fps-policy

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

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.

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 have further questions on how to apply or experience technical difficulties with your application, please visit the following website: http://www.cfp-psc.gc.ca/contact-jobs/index-eng.php

■ We will only accept on-line applications received via the Public Service Jobs site. Persons with disabilities or residing in locations that prevent them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

// Assessment //
- Reference checks may be sought.
- A test may be administered.
- An interview may be administered.
- An assignment, secondment, or acting appointment requires approval of your supervisor.
- You must provide proof of your education credentials.

■ When candidates are invited to the assessment stage, they will be notified of the qualifications being assessed and the assessment method (interview, written take home test, etc.). To help you prepare for assessment, you should think about examples that will best highlight how you meet the qualifications being assessed. During the assessment, use the “STAR” method to best explain your example. STAR stands for the following:

▪ Situation: Think of a situation in which you are/were involved.
▪ Task: Describe the tasks involved in the situation.
▪ Action: Specify what actions you took to achieve your results.
▪ Results: What results followed due to your actions? List them and describe each one briefly.

■ Each board will have specific criteria to assess and each pull from the inventory may be treated separately, therefore if you are referred for more than one opportunity you may be re-assessed on the same criteria.

■ Based on the hiring needs, additional essential qualifications, asset qualifications, organizational needs, operational requirements and/or conditions of employment may be identified and applied during the assessment and/or selection of candidates.

■ In assessing candidates, assessment boards may use a variety of tools and methods including, but not limited to, reviews of past performance and accomplishments, written tests, interviews, simulations, PSC tests, reference checks, board member knowledge etc. In addition, all information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

■ Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

■ Depending on the number of applicants, needs and/or plans, volume management strategies such as, but not limited to, top-down approach, cut-off scores, asset selection, random selection and/or assessment may be used for the purpose of managing applications/candidates and/or determining which candidates will continue in the staffing process. Should a volume management strategy be used, communication regarding the application of the strategy will be provided to those candidates who are impacted.

■ Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

// Important Notes //

▪ Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.

▪ Candidates will be contacted by email and it is imperative that you provide a current email address that accepts e-mail from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is also the candidate's responsibility to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required.

▪ Candidates are strongly encouraged to check their email on a regular basis. It is your entire responsibility to inform us at all times of any changes regarding your contact information.

▪ An assignment/secondment or an acting appointment is a temporary resourcing option. The approval of your substantive supervisor may/will be required before an offer can be made.

Proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent residence will be required.

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 (https://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=32694). 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.
We thank all those who apply.

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.