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.
When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.
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Statistics Canada is the winner of Canada's Best Diversity Employers, Winner of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers Award in 2023 and voted one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young Professionals. Statistics Canada promotes career advancement for data collection clerks and encourages continued learning and training. Statistics Canada employees have access to mentorship and sponsorship opportunities.
PLEASE APPLY ONLY FOR LOCATONS WHERE YOU HAVE A GENUINE INTEREST IN WORKING.
Please note that relocation will not be offered.
!!! HOW TO APPLY !!!
• Click on "Apply Online" and complete all sections within the job advertisement.
• Ensure that your personal information is complete and accurate.
• Upload the latest version of your résumé.
• Respond to Screening Questions.
Candidates are not required to submit a cover letter. Instead, candidates will be asked to answer screening questions for each essential and asset criteria (education and experience) through the electronic application. Candidates will have to provide concrete examples for each screening question demonstrating how they have acquired the education and experience criteria in one or two paragraphs.
Statistics Canada conducts over 2.5 million interviews with Canadians every year. The Data Collection Clerk is part of a team supporting the collection of survey data covering a variety of topics such as health, labor, housing, environment, culture, business and economic. They help produce key information that provides a solid foundation to governments, businesses, unions and non-profit organizations, as well as individual Canadians for making informed decisions
In this job you will:
Be responsible for data collection related activities involving Statistics Canada survey participants across Canada. Daily activities could involve, but are not limited to, the following tasks:
• Collecting, documenting, and organizing data
• Verifying and safeguarding data
• Communicating with respondents
This inventory is for casual employment. Casual employment is temporary employment of 90 working days or less in a calendar year, to meet needs for temporary vacancies arising from vacation, sick leave, training, special projects, etc.
NOTE: Casual employees are not eligible to apply to internal appointment processes.
The intent of the process is to staff Data Collection Clerk positions in various locations.
Positions to be filled: Number to be determined
Your résumé.
EDUCATION
Successful completion of secondary school according to provincial standards or approved alternatives. An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience may be accepted.
An acceptable combination is defined as: Successful completion of 2 years of secondary school and a minimum of 2 years of working experience obtained through the private or public sector, community work, volunteer work, self-employment or other.
EXPERIENCE
Experience in dealing with the public, either by telephone or in person (e.g., call center, front line customer service responding to requests for information, helpdesk, technical support, etc.)
Experience in the utilization of various computer software packages and applications to perform daily tasks such as launching applications, performing research, opening/closing/locating/editing of documents and/or files, uploading information and running software programs. This may include specialized software & applications, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.), word processing and various research tools.
Operational Requirements
• Willingness and ability to travel as required
• Willingness and ability to work overtime as required
• Reliable telephone service/cellphone coverage at your place of residence
• Mobility normally associated with the possession of a valid driver’s license and the unrestricted use of a vehicle*
*For local work assignments, travel via available transportation (for example, public transit, personal vehicle, etc.) may be required.
Various language requirements
Information on language requirements
Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women
Information on employment equity
Reliability Status security clearance
• Willingness and availability to work variable hours, including days, evenings and weekends on a rotating shift basis
• Have reliable internet access at your place of residence.
• Have a secure office space and a private area at your place of residence.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required
Any conditions of employment that are required for the position, must be met before an appointment is made and maintained throughout the employment. All costs associated with meeting the conditions of employment are the candidate’s responsibility.
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
Statistics Canada is committed to hiring and promoting a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population it serves. Preference may be given to candidates who, at the time of application, indicate that they belong to one of the Employment Equity groups (self-declaration): Indigenous peoples, Women, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disabilities.
Reference checks may be sought.
An interview may be administered.
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.
All communication relating to this process, including e-mail correspondence and responses to screening questions, may be used in the assessment of qualifications, including the ability to communicate effectively in writing.
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.