Data Analyst (EC-03) and Data Management Officer (EC-04)

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Assessment accommodation

Work environment

The Human Resources Branch’s Human Resources Business Transformation Directorate works in collaboration with all of the Department’s sectors to provide HR data services, including creating database structures, preparing and presenting results stemming from data analyses, developing and implementing data visualization reports and tools as well as software and tools for communicating data.

We are looking for individuals excited to work in a changing environment and willing to take challenges head on.

Intent of the process

The intent is to staff an EC-03 and an EC-04 position. It is also intended to create a pool of qualified or partially qualified candidates that could be used to staff similar positions at the same group and level, with various language requirements and different terms of employment (acting, assignment, secondment, deployment, term, indeterminate) within Environment and Climate Change Canada.

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)

EC-03 and EC-04

Education:
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in economics, sociology or statistics.

Degree equivalency

EC-03

Experience:
Experience working on large scale* projects related to database development.
Experience with data management and analysis, visualization, and data reporting tools.
Experience working with relevant programming languages such as Python and R.

* Large scale is based on data records numbering in the thousands

EC-04

Experience:
Significant* experience performing research and analysis on complex quantitative and qualitative data sets and making recommendations on findings
Experience in manipulating and analyzing data using software tools (such as but not limited to: SSAS, SSRS, R, Excel, Cognos 8, SPSS, DASH3)
Experience preparing a variety of documents for senior management (e.g., reports, briefing notes, memoranda, correspondence, and presentations).

*Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience working on a wide-range of activities, for approximately two (2) years.

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

Asset qualifications

EC-03

Education:
Post-secondary degree or certificate in Data Science

Degree equivalency

EC-03

Experience:
Experience using data visualization software such as Tableau Desktop, Tableau Server or Power BI

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

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

Information on language requirements

EC-03

Knowledge:
Knowledge of techniques and practices related to statistics as well as information research.
Knowledge of programming languages (JavaScript, R, Python, SAS, SPSS, STATA or SQL) and techniques used to present complex data to technical and non-technical audiences.

EC-04

Knowledge:
Knowledge of project management principles, technique and tools
Knowledge of SQL and Data Analysis & Visualization tools (such as but not limited to PowerBI)

EC-03 and EC-04

Abilities:
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

EC-03

Ability:
Ability to verify and validate diverse complex statistic data using visualization tools and reports.

EC-04

Abilitiy:
Ability to synthesize and interpret complex qualitative and quantitative information.

EC-03 and EC-04

Personal Suitabilities:
Initiative
Judgement
Effective Interpersonal Relations
Integrity and Respect
Thinking things through

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

Organizational Need(s)

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

Operational requirement:
Ability and willingness to do overtime on short notice.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence as well as conversations in person and by telephone, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

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

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

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.