Evaluation Officer

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Assessment accommodation

INSTRUCTIONS TO FOLLOW

► A complete application must be submitted, consisting of a résumé and screening questions which clearly demonstrates how they meet the education and experience factors listed under the essential qualifications, as well as any of the asset qualifications that may apply.

► The screening questions will be used as the primary tool in the screening process and the résumé will be used to substantiate the information provided.

► Applications that do not clearly demonstrate how the screening criteria are met WILL be eliminated from consideration.

► Only applications received directly via the Public Service Resourcing System will be accepted. If you require accommodations, please contact the HR Advisor listed below before the closing date.

► Candidates must make themselves available during the different phases of this selection process.

► All correspondence or interactions throughout the process will be subject to evaluation.

Intent of the process

The intent is to staff one (1) position on an indeterminate basis at Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC). A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates may also be established to staff similar or identical positions at Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) and Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) with various linguistic profiles as well as tenures (term or indeterminate), location across Canada and/or security clearance, which may vary according to the position being staffed.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION:

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

NOTE: 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.

NOTE: The term “degree” refers to a baccalaureate or a higher level degree, as established by educational authorities.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

• Significant* experience in conducting program evaluations and/or research projects employing the use of both quantitative and qualitative research techniques.
• Experience in the design and development of research methods and instruments and in analyzing various types of socio economic data.
• Experience working with and leading aspects of work undertaken by a team.
• One year (1) experience with supervising the work of students and/or guiding more junior team members.
• Experience in writing and reviewing research and/or evaluation reports.

* Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with a minimum of full time performance of duties for approximately two (2) years within the last five (5) years.

KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge of the mandate of Crown- Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada and the major issues and trends facing the Department.
• Knowledge of the federal government’s Policy and Directive on Results.
• Knowledge of evaluation methodologies and approaches, and of statistical analysis methodologies.

ABILITIES:

• Ability to conduct research and share information.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data, synthesize information and make recommendations and provide advice.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally.
• Ability to effectively communicate in writing.
• Ability to identify problems and propose solutions.
• Ability to organize workload and meet tight deadlines under pressure.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

• Judgment
• Teamwork
• Reliability
• Initiative
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Demonstrating integrity and respect (including valuing diversity and inclusion)

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

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in program evaluation as per the Treasury Board Policy on Results.
• Experience in contributing to performance measurement projects.
• Experience with Indigenous and/or Northern issues and research.
• Experience in interacting with a broad range of stakeholders, including Indigenous and/or Northern peoples.
• Experience in preparing and/or contributing to major reports.
• Experience using statistical analysis software such as SPSS, NVIVO or other similar analytical software packages.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willingness and ability to work overtime on a short notice.
• Willingness and ability to travel within Canada, including to remote communities.

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

Various language requirements
The position to staff is Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB.

The pool could be used to fill positions with various linguistic profiles such as: Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB, Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC, Bilingual Imperative CCC/CCC, English Essential, French Essential, English or French Essential.

*In exceptional circumstances, Bilingual non-imperative appointments (with various levels) may be approved.

Information on language requirements

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

► All communication related to this process, including email correspondence, telephone and videoconference conversations, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

► For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews). 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 (some email systems block these types of email). We will mostly communicate by email, so be sure to keep your contact information up-to-date. It's your responsibility.

► Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.

► An assignment, secondment, or acting appointment requires approval of your supervisor.

► You must be able to provide proof of your education credentials.

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

► A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

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.