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• Participates in collection and operational project working teams to assist with the determination of client specifications, functionality, data input/output requirements, deliverables, etc…
• Assists with the feasibility, determination and assessment of administrative data sets to meet user requests, maintains and updates processing documentation, manipulates and processes data sets using various tools such as SAS to generate outputs
• Creates test data, sets up testing processes, identifies and corrects errors and problems, documents the inputs, validates outputs and presents the results for review.
• Assist clients / stakeholders by providing advice and support on the functionality, feasibility and/or design elements associated with various collection tools (electronic questionnaires, fillable PDF’s, customized reporting tools and electronic file transfers (EFT)).
• Performs routine data quality / assurance processes and procedures to ensure data integrity and validation throughout operational processes
• Reviews data sets / specifications to assess skip patterns, logic, workflow, inconsistencies and admissibility of data during processing and/or development
• Provides assistance and advice to users on methods, procedures, processes and/or requirements associated with the provision of operational services
• Assists operational activities through data extraction, manipulation, visualization or pre-processing of large data sets, provides and presents data to end user
The Government of Canada strives to be representative of the diverse population it serves. At Statistics Canada (Statcan) we are committed to creating a diverse environment where inclusion is a core priority. Therefore, we aim to provide an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the hiring process.
If you are facing barriers during any phase of the evaluation process and need accommodations or more information, please send a message to the person listed at the end of this posting. All information received in relation to accommodation needs will be kept confidential.
To achieve an inclusive workplace at Statistics Canada, preference may be given to qualified candidates who, at the time of application, indicate that they belong to the following Employment Equity groups (self-declaration): women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. Therefore, we encourage applicants to fill out the voluntary Employment Equity section of this application.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We are seeking innovative and adaptable individuals who enjoy and embrace challenges and who are passionate about continuous improvement.
Are you collaborative and curious? Are you flexible and ready to change course when necessary? Do you like to explore and investigate options to discover the path forward? Are you ready to put your ideas into action? If yes, expand your knowledge, and help us grow our organization.
DESIRED SKILLS:
• Problem solver with the ability to prioritize
• Able to collaborate with multiple stakeholders
• Understanding of technologies and trends
• Innovative with a focus on process improvement
Statistics Canada's approach is consistent with the direction of the Office of the Chief Human Resources Officer to implement a hybrid work model common to the entire federal public service concerning the prescribed presence in the workplace. Based on the Direction and in order to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, operational requirements and/or for reasons of collaboration, building team spirit, innovation and creating a culture of belonging, the appointee will be required to work onsite for a minimum of 60% of their regular work schedule. Prior to being appointed, the hiring manager will discuss with the successful candidate(s) the options and/or specifics as it pertains to the work arrangement.
The intent is to staff bilingual imperative positions at the EC-02 group and level within the Census, Regional Services and Operations Field of Statistics Canada.
However, a pool of qualified candidates may be established and used to staff similar positions with various linguistic profiles (BBB or CBC) across Statistics Canada with various tenures, various security requirements and various linguistic requirements upon approval from the Census, Regional Services and Operations Field.
Please note that you will need to pass the Second Language Tests. If you are unsure of your linguistic levels, please take the self-assessment test and confirm whether you want to be considered.
http://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/second-language-testing-public-service/self-assessment-tests.html
Some appointments of successful candidates will be made under the Statistics Canada Census and Survey Related Term Employment Exclusion Approval Order (EAO) and Regulations. Persons appointed under the EAO as a result of this process will be subject to the provisions of the Public Service Employment Act with some exceptions:
• You will not be eligible for internal appointment processes or deployments, except for acting appointments and deployments made to positions excluded by the Statistics Canada Census and Survey Related Term Employment Exclusion Approval Order (EAO).
• You will not be eligible for indeterminate status as a result of your employment in the Census program; time spent as an excluded employee will not count towards the three-year term to indeterminate conversion.
• You will be entitled to seven days' notice if you are rejected on probation.
• You will be entitled to seven days' notice when your employment ends, should your services no longer be required by reason of lack of work, the end of the census cycle or the transfer of work to other staff
Positions to be filled: Number to be determined
Your résumé.
Successful completion of two years of a post-secondary program with acceptable specialization in social sciences, statistics, library/archival work, a law-related field, or computer sciences.
Candidates with foreign educational credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency.
ESSENTIAL - EXPERIENCE
Experience in at least two (2) of the following five (5) essential experiences.
1. Recent (*) and significant** experience developing, using or maintaining data manipulation software such as, but not limited to, R, Python, SPSS, SQL.
2. Recent (*) and significant** experience in any of the following domains: data collection, data processing, data integration, process automation.
3. Recent (*) and significant** experience in customer/client interactions to identify needs, discuss requirements and propose solutions. (e.g. subject matter and systems specialists, clients, service providers).
4. Recent (*) and significant** experience in any of the following activities supporting the development of tools and/or processes: determination of user requirements, development of specifications, developing workflows, the creation of test/use cases, and/or participation in end-to-end testing activities.
5. Recent (*) and significant** experience with unstructured data (interpreting, analyzing, manipulating, e.g., systematically extracting information from text or graphics to create a dataset).
*Recent experience would normally be defined as experience gained within the last five (5) years.
**Significant experience would normally be defined as full time duties for a minimum period of approximately 12 months.
***Experiences can be demonstrated through professional or academic activity.
CORE COMPETENCIES
-Thinking things through
-Working effectively with others
-Showing initiative and being action-oriented
-Demonstrating integrity and respect
ABILITIES
A1: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A3: Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work in order to meet tight deadlines.
ASSETS
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in economics, sociology or statistics, Administration or Human Resources Management, in a Business or Finance Field.
ASSETS
-Experience working with any Microsoft Power Platform tools (Power BI, Power Automate, PowerApps, etc.).
-Experience working for the Census or another Statistics Canada survey.
-Experience in development and design of electronic questionnaires.
-Experience preparing survey information manuals, training packages, monitoring procedures and management reports in support of collection processing requirements.
-Supervisory experience.
-Experience leading a working group, business process, and/or project team.
Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)
Information on language requirements
Reliability Status security clearance
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 dedicated to building and promoting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, representative of all Canadians regardless of race, ethnicity, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic background or lived experience. By embracing diversity and inclusion, our department ensures broader discussions, better decisions, and a more positive workplace. We welcome all candidates to apply and strongly encourage candidates to self-declare if they belong to an Employment Equity designated group: Aboriginal Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, Women or Visible Minorities (Black people and other racialized groups).
* The term “Aboriginal” is used within this job advertisement as it relates to the Employment Equity Act and other legislative frameworks. The term “Indigenous” is used where possible, in alignment with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Indigenous refers to North American Indigenous people as members of First Nations, Inuit, or Métis. North American Indigenous people or members of First Nation include treaty, status or registered Indigenous people, as well as those non-status and non-registered.
Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the screening questionnaire how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the Essential Qualifications and Asset Qualifications. Please note that stating that the requirement has been met or listing past or current responsibilities does not represent adequate substantiation. Rather, you must provide concrete examples that clearly illustrate how you meet the requirement.
Failure to clearly demonstrate in your responses how you meet the screening criteria (Education, Essential Experience and Asset experience) could result in the rejection of your application.
Inconsistencies in the application package may result in your submission being rejected.
Your résumé will only be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in your answers to the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) screening questionnaire and will not be used as the source document for candidate screening. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.
All job applications must be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) at (jobs.gc.ca).
A variety of tools and methods may be used to assess candidates, including, but not limited to, written tests, interviews and/or reference checks.
Any information that you provide throughout the process may form part of the assessment.
Asset qualifications may be used at any point during the process, in order to determine the number of candidates to be further considered.
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice (English or French).
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.