Advanced Arrangements Officer

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

**This position requires to travel across Canada approximately 24 – 26 weeks per year. This includes travel during weekends**

COVID-19: with the current pandemic, federal COVID safety protocols will be in place for the health and safety of employees.

Information about the CHMS and a video showing the Mobile Examination Centre you would be potentially working in, is now available for you in the links below :

www.statcan.gc.ca/en/survey/household/5071
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7w0avNMUtk
http://www.statcan.gc.ca/eng/sc/video/chms-mobile-centre

HOW TO APPLY?

👍 Step 1: Send us your interest
→ Apply now via this poster by clicking on 'apply online' at the bottom of the page.

😊Step 2: Let's learn more about you
→ Please respond to the screening questions

🎥 For tips on how to apply, check out this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GW7P3g9hhIl

🤝Step 3: Assessment & Matching
→ Your application will be carefully considered. If your education and experiences match a position, you may be contacted for the next assessment phase.

We are aware that there are many questions to answer during the application process. Please keep in mind that in answering all the questions for which you meet the criteria, you will significantly increase your chances to be referred to hiring managers for further consideration. Please describe how you possess this experience by providing detailed and concrete examples, including WHEN, WHERE and HOW it was acquired. Please note that your experiences may be verified through your references. Lack of examples and detail may result in your application being rejected as there will be insufficient information to determine if you have these experiences.

Candidates MUST complete the SCREENING QUESTIONS portion of your application provided under this selection process. Candidates must clearly demonstrate in these SCREENING QUESTIONS how they meet the EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE listed in the essential qualifications. Failure to do so will result in the rejection of your application.

Write one or more paragraphs demonstrating how you meet each of these qualifications. Please be sure to provide COMPREHENSIVE examples. Please describe how you meet the education criterion by including the name of the degree and the post-secondary institution you graduated from (as applicable). A job title alone, does not demonstrate that you have the requisite level of experience. Your answer should clearly identify your role and explain relevant responsibilities and/or actions that you took. Additionally, please be sure to provide sufficient information regarding dates & duration, scope of work, project or job complexities (as appropriate).

Work environment

WHO ARE WE?

Statistics Canada is a world-renowned leader in its domain, and its employees are proud to fulfill its mission: to serve Canada with high-quality statistical information that matters. We want to help Canadians better understand their country, so they can make more informed decisions. Be part of this mission by applying to this process!

To learn more about us, we invite you to visit our website: https://www.statcan.gc.ca/eng/start

WHY JOIN STATISTICS CANADA?

- Winner of Canada's Best Diversity Employers
- Winner of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers Award, yet again, in 2021
- Voted one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young Professionals
- Work/Life balance
- Career development opportunities
- Exciting and innovative projects and opportunity to apply leading edge data & methods
- Be part of a reputable statistical agency recognized worldwide for maintaining high quality data and information for Canadians
...and so much more!

Statistics Canada currently follows an hybrid working model to build connections that are important for networking, building team cohesion, trust and relationships while maintaining a strong organizational culture. We require employees to report to our offices 2 days per week or 8 days per month (or more if desired), while ensuring that the needs of people who may require accommodations and exceptions are taken into account, in accordance with the Duty to Accommodate Directive and at the discretion of management, in consultation with Labor Relations (if required). Our offices are located in the Tunney's Pasture in Ottawa.

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)

EDUCATION:
Successful completion of secondary school education according to provincial/territorial standards or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
EXP1. Significant** experience in providing client services.
EXP2. Significant** experience with Microsoft software; Word, Excel and Outlook in a Windows environment.
EXP3. Recent* and significant** experience with procedures related to acquisitions and inventory.
EXP4. Experience with use of power tools, drills, hand saw, basic fastening techniques with screws and glue for general repairs or installation.

*Recent experience is defined as within approximately the last two (2) years.

**Significant experience refers to the depth and breadth of the experience associated with having performed a broad range of related activities, which would have been acquired approximately on a period of one (1) year or more.

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

English or French

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES:
A1. Ability to resolve issues and provide recommendations.
A2. Ability to schedule and supervise.
A3. Ability to plan, organize, manage and prioritize project.
A4. Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A5. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
PS1. Dependability
PS2. Attention to detail
PS3. Initiative
PS4. Judgment
PS5. Effective interpersonal skills

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

Asset Qualifications:
AEX1. Experience or certifications with electrical, plumbing or contracting work.
AEX2. Experience or certifications related to RV vehicle/trailer.
AEX3. Experience or certifications with mechanics related to diesel and hydraulics.

KNOWLEDGE:
K1. Knowledge of the general principles related to government contracts and goods and services procurement.
K2. Knowledge of Statistics Canada’s policy on occupational health and safety and its application in a construction/warehouse environment.

Operational Requirements:

Willingness to accept workplace conditions and physical effort required such as:

1. Exposure to dust, toxic substances, excessive noise, and disagreeable weather conditions.

2. Obligation to be mobile including but not limited to work which requires climbing ladders, reaching, pulling and extending, and transportation of heavy equipment and material up to 25kg; lifting associated with loading and unloading delivery vehicles.

Willingness and ability to do overtime (including weekends, evenings, nights and statutory holidays).

Willingness to travel across Canada approximately 24 – 26 weeks per year. This includes travel during weekends.

Conditions of employment

Reliability status security clearance.
Valid driver's license.
Must wear and maintain CSA approved safety footwear and maintain job-related personal safety equipment

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

At Statistics Canada we recognize that a diverse and inclusive workplace that can harness the diverse backgrounds, talents and perspectives of its employees is essential to building a better, more productive and more innovative Canada. Statistics Canada promotes the advantages of diversity and inclusion in the federal government and offers interesting career opportunities and rewarding challenges for everyone.
Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.
Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.
The following evaluation tools may be used during this selection process:

1. Written exam
2. Interview
3. Reference check

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent. We will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

E-mail correspondence will be used as the main method of communication for this selection process. Candidates who do not wish to receive their results by e-mail must contact the human resources representative listed on this advertisement to inform them of their preferred method of communication. Please note that the onus is on the candidates to provide valid contact information and to update it, if required. Candidates must also ensure that their contact information is accurate and up to date as Statistics Canada will not be held responsible for errors related to the transmission of correspondence.

In order to determine if you meet the education requirement, your proof of education is required and needs to be provided as soon as requested.

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

Please note that any information provided through this selection process may be considered in the assessment of any of the essential or other qualifications, including the ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Candidates who have been assessed and found to have met all essential qualifications may update their Second Language Evaluation (SLE) results for as long as the pool is valid. Please note that candidates can undergo SLE testing only once within the context of a selection process; any update to a candidate’s linguistic profile must be as a result of subsequent SLE testing done outside of the scope of this selection process.

Statistics Canada is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and barrier free workplace. When completing your application and preparing for the evaluations, we encourage you to provide non-work-related examples if you consider them more relevant to the position being filled. Your examples may be from your professional experience or from your studies, volunteer work, hobbies or any other personal experience that is relevant to demonstrating how you meet the position’s essential criteria.

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.