IT Analysts (IT-02) in different domains of interest needed @ StatCan!

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

Duties

This selection process covers four (4) streams of work :

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝟭 – IT Programming
𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝟮 – IT Client Services
𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝟯 – IT Analysis and UX Research and Design
𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝟰 – Cyber Security

Stream 1: Analysts in the IT Programming domain will work on development projects of all kinds – from maintaining solutions already in production within our on-prem and cloud digital environment, to the development of new solutions and products to be used by StatCan employees and our external partners.

Stream 2: Analysts in the IT Client Services domain are responsible to provide first and second level support to employees across Statistics Canada – this could include working at our national IT Help Desk, providing desktop support, etc.

Stream 3 : Analysts in the IT Analysis and Design domain will typically work in roles such as Business Analyst, elaborating business requirements for the development of new IT solutions, or in roles pertaining to user experience research and design.

Stream 4: Analysts in the Cyber Security domain are responsible for monitoring for anomalies and IT breaches, analyzing data, investigating and incidents in order to prevent cyber threats and attacks.

Work environment

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Intent of the process

A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions in the Digital Solutions Field with various tenures, various linguistic requirements, various security requirements, various conditions of employment and for various locations.

Positions to be filled: 60

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

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Graduation from a two-year program of study from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in computer science, information technology, information management or another specialty relevant to the position to be staffed.

Note:
1) Indeterminate incumbents in the IT group on December 9, 2021 who do not possess the education prescribed above, are deemed to meet the minimum education standard based on their education, training and/or experience. They must be accepted as having met the minimum education standard whenever this standard is called for when staffing positions in the IT group.
2) Indeterminate incumbents of positions in the CS group on May 10, 1999, who do not possess the education prescribed above, are deemed to meet the minimum education standard based on their education, training and/or experience. They must be accepted as having met the minimum education standard whenever this standard is called for when staffing positions in the IT group.
3) At the manager’s discretion, an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience may serve as an alternative to the minimum education stated above. Whenever the minimum education is met using this alternative, it is met for the specific position only and must be re-assessed for other positions for which this alternative has been specified by the manager.

Degree equivalency

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𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 :

EXP1: Recent* experience in working in an IT environment
EXP2 : Experience in multi-disciplinary teams with the objective of delivering digital products or services
EXP3 :Experience participating in the elaboration of client requirements

*Recent: Within the last five (5) years

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative, BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC
English Essential
French Essential
English or French Essential

Information on language requirements

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𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝟭 – : IT Programming

EXP4: *Recent experience in computer programming

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝟮 – IT Client Services

EXP5: *Recent experience in preparing technical documentation such as user guides, training guides, support documentation or process reference material

*Recent: Within the last five (5) years

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝟯 – IT Analysis and UX Research and Design

EXP6: Experience in either:
- developing, maturing and/or supporting new IT solutions or services in response to project deliverables and milestones; or
- conducting end-user/customer experience research for digital solutions; or
- Interaction design and/or user interface design

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝟰 – Cyber Security

EXP7: Experience developing or implementing IT cyber security solutions.

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𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀:
C1 - Thinking things through
C2 - Working effectively with other
C3 - Demonstrating integrity and respect
C4 - Showing initiative and being action-oriented
C5- Cyber security acumen
C6- Agile mindset
C7- Design thinking

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𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀:
A1: Ability to communicate effectively in writing
A2: Ability to communicate effectively orally
A3: Ability to meet work objectives

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝟭 – IT Programming
A4: Ability to analyze and find IT technical solutions and solve IT problems

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝟮 – IT Client Services
A5: Ability to analyze/troubleshoot installation and configuration issues and other technical issues

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝟯 – IT Analysis and UX Research, Design and Development
A6: Ability to produce project documentation that could include templates, procedures, schedules, plans, reports, specifications, diagrams and presentations
A7: Ability to present recommendations and/or research to clients
A8: Ability to promote user-centred design practices within the organization

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝟰 – Cyber Security
A9: Ability to analyze IT security issues and make recommendations.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Secret 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

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.

Applicants MUST submit their application online. No other mediums will be accepted. Failing to do so will result in your application being rejected. Candidates in situations preventing them from applying online and needing special accommodations must advise the selection board prior to the closing date (see Contact section below).

ASSESSMENTS:
• A written examination may be administered.
• An interview may be administered. All exams and interviews will be conducted virtually.
• Reference checks will be sought.
• A Public Service Commission standard exam may be administered.

It is your responsibility, as a candidate, to provide CONCRETE AND DETAILED EXAMPLES to clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience requirements listed in the Essential Qualifications section. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process.

Your work experience must include the following information:

1. WHERE: (Name of the employer where the experience was acquired)
2. DURATION: (The period of time in which you have gained the experience; You must include the date format of Month/Year to Month/Year, for example March 2012 to May 2013 (15 months).
3. BACKGROUND: (The title of the position held)
4. ACTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES: (Provide concrete examples of the tasks you have completed.)
5. RESULTS: (Show how the experience was acquired.)

Candidates are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice (French or English).

VOLUME MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES:
Depending on the number of applicants and the human resources needs and/or plans, volume management strategies may be used for the purpose of managing applications to determine the candidates who will continue in the next steps of the staffing process. Such volume management strategies might include: screening of applications based on the Asset Qualifications, random selection, top-down approach and/or establishment of cut-off scores.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to the conclusion of the process, may be used for evaluation purposes.

FOREIGN EDUCATION:
Candidates with foreign education credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Foreign certificates and/or diplomas must be assessed against Canadian education standards. The federal public service will accept any Foreign Educational Credentials as long as they are deemed comparable to Canadian standards, determined by a recognized credential assessment service.
You can access the CICIC website at: https://www.cicic.ca/. This website provides links to a number of Canadian organizations that provide equivalency assessments.

COMMUNICATION:
Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.

PLEASE NOTE: Our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes. 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). Candidates are strongly encouraged to check their email on a regular basis. It is entirely your responsibility to inform us at all times of any changes regarding your contact information.

DIVERSITY AND ACCOMODATION :
Statistics Canada is committed to employment equity (EE). In order to achieve a representative workforce, selection may be based on qualified candidates self-declaring as being a member of one or more of the following EE groups: Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, women and visible minorities. If you are selected for further consideration, please advise the person who will contact you of any accommodations you may require during the selection process.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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.