Junior Analyst

Update: Updated link for Assessment Accommodation

Important messages

𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗲𝗱!
At Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), we are committed to running inclusive and barrier-free recruitment processes.

If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please submit your request through the contact person identified below. All information received related to accommodations is confidential.

For more information: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/assessment-accommodation-page.html

Please note that only those applicants who meet the education and experience criteria will be invited to the next stage of evaluation. We thank all applicants for your interest in this selection process.

Duties

Procurement Assistance Canada (PAC) within Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) in the Atlantic Region provides a diverse and inclusive work environment, often in a virtual context backed by a small yet strong and integrated team. PAC is responsible for delivering an effective outreach and engagement strategy in Atlantic Canada to provide information to businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises, about how to navigate the federal procurement system and how to do business with the Government of Canada in order to create a more open, fair and inclusive procurement process. To learn more about federal government procurement click here: https://buyandsell.gc.ca/for-businesses/selling-to-the-government-of-canada/the-procurement-process

We work collaboratively to ensure our senior management has the best policy advice we can give to support decision making and excellent client service to all of our stakeholders. If you join our team, we’ll count on your analytical skills, and self-direction to explore opportunities to reach under-represented groups in federal procurement and support various procurement priorities of the Government of Canada including innovation and green and social procurement initiatives (green businesses, businesses owned or led by women, businesses owned by Indigenous peoples, businesses in minority official language communities, and businesses in multicultural communities).We’ll also depend on your interpersonal skills to build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.

This position offers a modern and exciting workplace – productive, collaborative and flexible.

Work environment

𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗣𝗦𝗣𝗖!
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) helps the Government of Canada serve Canadians. With a strong focus on quality customer service, we provide innovative common services such as real estate and building management, purchasing, banking, pay and pensions, and translation to other government departments, agencies, and boards. By providing these centralized services to departments and agencies, we enable them to focus on what they do best: providing their programs and services to Canadians.

At PSPC, our approach to inclusion is simple: we are committed to achieving a competent and representative workforce that reflects the diversity of the Canadian population we serve, and strive to create a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment that enables collaboration and innovation. When you succeed, we all succeed.

PSPC Network of spaces in the common hybrid work model* (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSWu8NKG5HY)

* PSPC offers hybrid work arrangements, a mix of in-office and virtual work. View the PSPC Network of spaces (link above) to learn about our vision! Specific work arrangements will be discussed with your manager based on the position and operational needs.

Intent of the process

The intent of this anticipatory staffing process is to establish a pool of qualified candidates to staff future vacancies in one of the following locations: Halifax, NS, Moncton, NB, Charlottetown, PE, or St. John's, NL. The pool may also be used to staff similar positions with various linguistic requirements, tenures, security profiles or locations at Public Services and Procurement Canada.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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 an acceptable specialization in economics, statistics or sociology.

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.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE :
EX1: Experience in conducting research and analyzing data from multiple sources and using that information to make recommendations to more senior colleagues and/or management either verbally or in writing.

EX2: Experience working on a project or an initiative within a multidisciplinary team and reporting on results.

EX3: Experience developing collaborative relationships with stakeholders (e.g., other branches or directorates, other federal departments, other levels of government, or private and/or public sector organizations).

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

EDUCATION
AQ1 - Master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
AE1 - Experience in procurement or contract management of goods, services or construction.

AE2 - Experience in preparing, coordinating, and analyzing client feedback.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES :
Demonstrating integrity and respect
Thinking things through
Working effectively with others
Showing initiative and being action-oriented
Client Service Competency – Level 1

ABILITIES :
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to plan and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration will only be given to candidates, who, at the time of application, self-declare* as belonging to one of the following designated Employment Equity groups: Women, Indigenous (Aboriginal) Peoples, Persons with Disabilities and Members of Visible Minorities.

* We therefore encourage you to self-declare during the online application process by selecting the appropriate box under the Employment Equity section.

For further details, please refer to the “Other information” section.

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Willing and able to work overtime occasionally on short notice

Willing and able to travel to various locations throughout the Atlantic region which may require overnight stays.

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

Please note that only those applicants who meet the education and experience criteria will be invited to the next stage of evaluation. We thank all applicants for your interest in this selection 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.