Junior Analyst

Important messages

Giving you the best chance to succeed!
At Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) we are committed to running inclusive and barrier-free recruitment processes.

If you have a limitation that may impact your performance at any steps of the assessment process (such as during a written test or an interview), you may request an accommodation. Assessment accommodations are designed to remove barriers, and to ensure that candidates with limitations can fully demonstrate their abilities. Should you wish to be accommodated, please direct your inquiry to the contact identified at the bottom of this poster. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

For more information on assessment accommodation visit the following website: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/assessment-accommodation-page.html

Duties

The Junior Analyst will play an important role within the Data and Reporting function at PSPC. This position will provide technical support, data analytics and communications support, in the production of a suite of reporting products related to Pay Administration to government and public audiences.

WHO YOU ARE:
You should possess the following attributes:
🡲 You have a passion for analyzing data to extract insights.
🡲 You are a good communicator exemplified through clearly written briefs and presentations.
🡲 You have creativity and skills in displaying data in a visually effective way.
🡲 You have sound knowledge of some data science practices and tools.
🡲 You are intellectually curious and use critical thinking in approaching problems.
🡲 You work well with others.
🡲 You relish the opportunity to work with and learn from a great team of skilled analysts.

Work environment

We are One PSPC!

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) helps the Government of Canada serve Canadians. With a strong focus on quality customer service, we provide innovative common services such as real estate and building management, purchasing, banking, pay and pensions, and translation to other government departments, agencies and boards. By providing these centralized services to departments and agencies, we enable them to focus on what they do best: providing their programs and services to Canadians.

At PSPC, we are committed to achieving a competent, representative workforce that reflects the diversity of the Canadian population. We work hard to create a welcoming, respectful and inclusive workplace through a variety of programs and initiatives. In fact, we have been named one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for the fifth year in a row and here is a list of some of our diversity and inclusion achievements:
• five diversity networks;
• a Task Force on Anti-racism, Workplace Culture and Equity;
• a national Reconciliation and Indigenous Engagement Unit;
• an Ombudsman for Mental Health (the first such position within the federal public service);
• an Accessibility Office and;
• a Gender-based Analysis Plus (GBA+) Centre of Expertise.

While many programs and initiatives have already been implemented in line with our commitments to diversity and inclusion, we aim to get better! That's why we invite you to be part of the change by joining an organization where individual differences are recognized, valued and respected. Be part of the solution!

Intent of the process

A pool of partially qualified candidates at the EC-03 level could be established from this process to staff similar positions within Public Services and Procurement Canada with various tenures, language requirements, work locations and security requirements. On a case-by-case basis, a telework arrangement could be considered from any location in Canada.

Positions to be filled: 3

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.

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

EXPERIENCES
🡲 Experience in organizing, reviewing, analyzing, and synthesizing information into written material;
🡲 Experience in analyzing large qualitative and quantitative data using datasets and recommending course of action to more senior colleagues and/or management and reporting on results;
🡲 Experience collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

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

Various language requirements
🡲 English Essential;
🡲 Bilingual Imperative - BBB/BBB.

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES
🡲 Client Service Competency Level 1: Delivers high-quality client service;
🡲 Thinking things through;
🡲 Working effectively with others;
🡲 Showing initiative and being action-oriented;
🡲 Demonstrating integrity and respect.

ABILITIES
🡲 Ability to communicate effectively in writing;
🡲 Ability to communicate effectively orally;
🡲 Ability to work effectively under pressure within tight deadlines;
🡲 Ability to analyze information and provide input to strategic documents (e.g. talking points, decks, briefing notes);
🡲 Ability to analyze data sets and effectively present findings.

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, who, at the time of application, self-declare* as belonging to one of the following designated Employment Equity groups: Women, Indigenous (Aboriginal) Peoples, Persons with Disabilities and Members of Visible Minorities.

* We therefore encourage you to self-declare during the online application process by selecting the appropriate box under the Employment Equity section.

For further details, please refer to the “Other information” section.

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENT
🡲 Be willing and able to work overtime on short notice.

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.

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 (https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/news/2021/10/backgrounder-covid-19-vaccine-requirement-for-the-federal-workforce.html) 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.

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

Communication for this process will be sent via email. 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).

The selection committee may use different methods to manage the volume of candidates. Also, various evaluation tools may be used.

WHEN YOU APPLY: Focus on screening questions and on your résumé.

It is the responsibility of the candidate to clearly outline that they meet each of the screening criteria in the screening questions. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities, rather the candidate must provide concrete, detailed examples that illustrate how and when they have met the requirement.

📢 Your evaluation will begin the moment you apply to the process.

📢 References will be requested later in the process.

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.