Data Analyst

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Assessment accommodation

Work environment

Come work for the federal government’s first independent regulatory body: The Canadian Transportation Agency.

An important mission: The Canadian Transportation Agency is a small organization (about 300 people) with an important mission – to advance Canadians’ economic and social well-being by:

• Helping to keep the national transportation system running efficiently and smoothly;
• Protecting the fundamental right of persons with disabilities to accessible transportation;
• Providing consumer protection for air travelers.

A great place to work:
We are committed to creating a healthy and respectful workplace. Our small size encourages dialogue and collaboration – both between managers and employees, and through inter-branch networks and tiger teams. You will have the opportunity to get to know and collaborate with many colleagues across the Agency.

The Canadian Transportation Agency has a new workspace reflecting high standards of accessibility. We are located in the heart of Gatineau (60 Laval), with easy access to fitness facilities, public transportation and restaurants. We anticipate offering hybrid working arrangements (a mix of in-office and virtual work) in our new building. The precise work arrangements will be determined based on operational requirements and the tasks of the position. Some tasks may require in-office hours.

Intent of the process

This process is to staff an indeterminate position. A pool of qualified candidates could be created to staff future positions with various tenures (indeterminate, determinate, deployment, acting, and assignment/secondment) with similar requirements, various language requirements and profiles and various security requirements.

Results of this staffing process may be used for similar positions in the Agency and other departments and agencies in the federal government.

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)

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:
Graduation with a degree* from a recognized post-secondary institution in which statistics or data science was an integral component (may include but not limited to statistics, computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, computational biology, physics, economics).

NOTE:
*Degree refers to a baccalaureate as established by educational authorities.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Experience in at least two of the following activities:
- data collection;
- data extraction;
- data integration;
- data analyses.

Experience using programming languages R or Python with multiple data source, and large datasets.

Experience in working in at least three of the following data activities:
- data management;
- validation;
- cleaning;
- categorizing;
- database development;
- data mining;
- data visualization.

Experience in conducting analysis using statistical models to support evidence-informed decision-making.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

COMPETENCIES:
Working effectively with others and independently.
Problem solving.

ABILITIES:
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to interpret complex data and analysis to determine key findings, write appropriate conclusions and report findings.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
Judgement;
Reliability;
Initiative;
Adaptability.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:
Graduation with a Master’s degree from a recognized university with a specialization in statistics, mathematics, computer science or related field to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Experience in working with multiple data sources and large datasets using the programming languages SQL or SAS.

Experience in monitoring data quality as well as in developing and implementing practices to improve or maintain data quality.

Experience in documenting data exploitation solutions.

KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of visualization tools such as Microsoft Power BI or Tableau.

Conditions of employment

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

A written examination may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

Please ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) is included in your application (for internal candidates).

Please identify clearly your substantive group and level and your employment status on your resume and/or application form (for internal candidates).

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

VERY IMPORTANT NOTICE:

It is your responsibility, as an applicant, to clearly demonstrate how you meet each factor of the screening criteria (Experience) for all Essential and applicable Asset Qualifications and that adhere to the stipulated format. Please note that it is not sufficient to simply state that the qualification is "meet" or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. You must provide concrete examples which clearly demonstrate how you meet each factor of the screening criteria (Experience) for all Essential and applicable Asset Qualifications.

The Asset Qualifications contained in the Statement of Merit Criteria may be used as a screening tool. Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. A candidate may be appointed to a position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications or operational requirements. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

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, including users from outside the Public Service (some email systems block these types of email).

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent could be considered for deployment. If no deployment is made, applicants from other groups and levels will be considered in the advertised appointment process (for internal candidates).

Results of this staffing process may be used for similar positions in the Agency and other departments and agencies in the federal government.

Pass marks will be established for each qualifications. However, achieving the pass mark is not a guarantee of an appointment or that candidates will be put through the next stages of the assessment process. Cut-off scores and/or top-down approach may be used at any stage of the staffing process if there are a sufficient number of candidates to meet anticipated staffing needs.

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.