Analyst and Senior Analyst Positions

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

The Federal Public Service is stronger and most effective when we reflect the diversity of the Canadian population we serve. Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) is dedicated to building and promoting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, representative of Canadian society. All candidates who believe they are qualified are encouraged to apply, including Indigenous peoples, Black, other racialized peoples, women, persons with disabilities and persons of the LGBTQ2+ community.

With respect to the transition to a flexible work model, our branch is committed to a flexible approach that is consistent with ESDC's departmental direction. Thus, we are acting with caution in implementing this new approach for all of our staff. We will do the same to measure our progress to ensure we can adjust along the way, as needed.

Work environment

What the Income Security and Social Development Branch (ISSD) can offer you:

• Our leaders strongly believe in the importance of building links between social and economic policy in government decision-making, the power of quantitative and qualitative evidence, and inclusivity as a key policy and program objective. They understand and value the importance of diversity in the public service and encourage both physical and mental well-being of employees.

• Our overarching Branch strategy is to create a workplace that is healthy, fully inclusive, well-equipped, and enables employees to realize their full potential.

• We offer a people-centered environment that builds on excellence in management. We stand firm behind our values of diversity, inclusion, accessibility, innovation, and creating a true sense of belonging for everyone who works here.

• We have a dedicated team of Branch Networks, Champions, and Committees who work together to shape the culture of our workplace and foster a better understanding of employees’ experiences.

As an EC-05 or EC-06, you would lead or support the modernization and creation of policies that have an impact on the lives of millions of Canadians. You would be contributing to policies and programs like:
• Old Age Security
• Canada Pension Plan
• Canada Pension Plan Disability
• Canada Disability Savings Program
• Social Innovation and Social Finance Strategy
• Social Development Partnerships Program
• New Horizons for Seniors Program
• Enabling Accessibility Fund

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to establish a pool of partially qualified candidates at the EC-05 or EC-06 level that can be used to staff multiple positions within the Income Security and Social Development Branch (ISSD). This pool could also be used to fill similar positions within the other branches of Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC).

As innovation is one of the main values of our Branch and is always at the heart of decision-making, it is not surprising that this selection process follows the same tangent. We're trying a whole new formula where you won't have to apply for a particular level: Candidates with the essential qualifications of a certain group and level will be placed in the respective pool.

Positions to be filled: 10

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.

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

EXPERIENCE

Significant* experience in researching and extracting information from various sources to produce a synthesized document such as, but not limited to, research paper, presentation, report, briefing note or one-pager to a supervisor**.

Significant* experience analyzing information from various sources to provide strategic*** advice to a supervisor** on complex**** socio-economic issues.

Significant* experience supporting policy management, analysis OR development. This could include, but isn’t limited to, data management, performance measurement, writing Memoranda to Cabinet or Treasury Board Submissions.

DEFINITIONS

EC-05:
*Significant is defined as continuous experience acquired over a period of 12 months.
**Supervisor is defined by a person or group of people that oversees your work.

EC-06:
*Significant is defined as continuous experience acquired over a period of 24 months.
**Supervisor is defined by a person or group of people that oversees your work and makes decisions.

EC-05 and EC-06:
***Strategic is defined by the identification of long-term or overall goals and interests and the means of achieving them.
****Complex is defined as referring to at least one (1) of the following characteristics: having many related elements or dimensions, having significant public visibility, featuring significant involvement by partners or stakeholders, being financially challenging, having potential risks to a community, organization, or economic sector, having a potential for a significant socio-economic outcome or other similar characteristics.

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
Bilingual imperative CBC/CBC

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

ABILITIES

Ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with stakeholders (e.g., clients, representatives from other organizations, vendors, partners, non-profit organization, etc.)
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Ability to orally debrief effectively within a reasonable amount of time

EC-06 only:
Ability to negotiate and problem solve
Ability to storytell

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

Judgement
Diplomacy

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

Operational need

Willing and able to work overtime on short notice, as needed only.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Secret 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

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DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
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Employment and Social Development Canada is committed to Employment Equity (EE). In order to achieve a representative workforce, selection may be based on qualified candidates self-declaring as belonging to one or more of the following EE designated groups: Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, women and visible minorities. We encourage you to indicate if you belong to one or more of the designated groups by completing the EE section in your application.

The term “Indigenous peoples” aligns with international usage and, in this job advertisement, replaces the legislative term “Aboriginal peoples” that appears in the Employment Equity Act and the Employment Equity Regulations. Prior to appointment, Indigenous peoples who self-declare will have to complete and sign the Affirmation of Aboriginal Affiliation Form (AAAF). (https://www.canada.ca/fr/commission-fonction-publique/services/cadre-nomination/etablissement-fonction-publique-representative/affirmation-affiliation-autochtone.html)

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EVALUATION
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You must demonstrate how you meet the education criteria by answering the online pre-screening questions. If you indicate in your response "please refer to my resume" your application will be rejected. If you do not provide the required information, you will not be considered.

All the experiences listed above will be evaluated through an interview. The Ability to orally debrief effectively within a reasonable amount of time and the ability to communicate effectively orally will also be assessed during the interview.

The following abilities and personal suitabilities will be assessed by means of an exam:
Ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with partners
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Ability to storytell
Ability to negotiate and problem solve
Judgment
Diplomacy

In order for your application to be retained, you must meet all the essential qualifications of at least one group and level.

Note: Volume management strategies could be applied at any stage of the process to identify applications for further consideration. In addition, only applications submitted online will be accepted.

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PROOF OF EDUCATION
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Applicants will be required to provide proof of education at the time of an appointment. Original diplomas or certified transcripts may be required and must be provided, if applicable. If you have studied outside of Canada, certificates and/or diplomas obtained outside of Canada must be assessed against Canadian educational standards. Visit the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) (https://www.cicdi.ca/)

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COMMUNICATION
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All communication regarding this process will be done by email. It is the applicant's responsibility to provide a valid e-mail address and to update their personal information when it changes.

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OTHER INFORMATION
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Our Departmental values are at the heart of everything we do, and Employment and Social Development Canada seeks to build a workforce that is representative of these values. Candidates are expected to read the Statements of Values in the Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector prior to submitting an application.

Statements of Values in the Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector (https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=25049)

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

Applications will not be acknowledged.

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.