Junior Data Analyst

Office of the Chief Electoral Officer- Digital Transformation Selection process number25-CEO-EA-DT-30029 Salary$70,338 to $80,642 LevelEC-02 Who can applyPersons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad. Work environmentCome work with us and contribute to Canada’s democracy Elections Canada prioritizes work-life balance. We follow the federal public service’s common hybrid work model, which allows most employees to work remotely a few days a week. Some positions require to work on site full time due to operational requirements. Professional developmentAt Elections Canada, you will work in an environment that provides the training you need to fulfill your job well. Whether you have professional experience or are a recent graduate, you can have a fulfilling experience with us. Central, modern and unique officesOur building at 30 Victoria Street in Gatineau is in the heart of downtown, with several restaurants nearby. It has modern facilities featuring collaborative workspaces. There’s also a locker room with showers and secure indoor bike storage. Intent of the processThe immediate intention of this process is to staff two (2) specified period (term) positions. A pool of qualified candidates may be established to staff similar positions with varying tenures (such as indeterminate, specified period, acting) and various linguistic profiles (English Essential, French Essential, English or French Essential, Bilingual - Imperative BBB/BBB). Positions to be filled2 Important messagesCandidates must meet all the essential criteria in order to be appointed. All information gathered during the selection process, from the moment of application to the end of the process, may be used to assess candidates. Information relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially. We will communicate with you regarding this process by email, so please update your profile in the Public Service Resourcing System if any changes occur. Candidates must use an email address that accepts messages from unknown senders. If you do not respond to our emails, we will consider that you are voluntarily withdrawing from the process. During the process, you will be asked to provide a proof of citizenship or permanent residency and a proof of education (diploma, certificate, degree). If you obtained your diploma outside of Canada, you must already have received your Canadian equivalency at the time of submitting your application, or have already initiated the official process to obtain a recognized equivalency in Canada. For more information, consult the Canada.gc.ca page on degree equivalency. Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice. The use of Generative Artificial Intelligence to answer questions at any stage of this process is prohibited. If such use were proven, this could result in elimination from this process. Elections Canada will also inform the Public Service Commission of any case where a candidate is suspected of fraudulent or deceptive practices. This process includes several assessment steps. At each stage, only candidates who achieve the passing score will proceed to the next step, including: Test to assess attention to detail Validation of citizenship and education Assessment of essential experiences and assets (writing ability assessed during this step) Structured interview to assess key competencies and abilities, including working effectively with others, initiative, action-orientation, critical thinking, integrity, respect, and oral communication Other condition of employmentConsent to observe strict political impartiality and neutrality for the duration of employment. Operational Requirements Willingness to work overtimeWillingness and ability to work overtime as needed and on short notice. You need (essential for the job) Applied / assessed at a later date EDUCATIONGraduation 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 may 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. EXPERIENCES Experience* in the application of various data management principles and practices, in a minimum of two (2) of the following areas including, but not limited to: data collection, processing and validation; data governance, stewardship, and standards; access, security and interoperability; data sharing. Experience* writing reports, designing and delivering presentations. Experience* collecting and analyzing large amounts of information and data from various sources. We consider all forms of experience, whether acquired through studies, internships, jobs, or projects, equivalent to performing tasks for a minimum period of approximately four (4) months. KEY COMPETENCIES1) Working effectively with others 2) Showing initiative and being action-oriented 3) Thinking things through 4) Demonstrating integrity and respect ABILITIES1) Ability to communicate effectively orally 2) Ability to communicate effectively in writing 3) Attention to detail Language requirements (essential for the job) Applied / assessed at a later date May be applied / assessed at a later date ASSET EXPERIENCES1) Experience* developing data visualization tools (Power BI, Denodo, Tableau, RShiny, D3 or other); 2) Experience* in application of research principles including hypothesis formulation and validation, data source identification or collection design, and model design/interpretation; 3) Experience* in data science, machine learning or AI methods; 4) Experience* using statistical software or query languages (SAS, SPSS, STATA, Python, R or SQL/MS Access). We consider all forms of experience, equivalent to performing tasks for a minimum period of approximately four (4) months. ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDSIn support of achieving a diversified workforce, candidates self-declaring as belonging to certain employment equity groups may be selected for appointment to fill an organizational need: Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities and women. Our commitment We’re committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need accommodation during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact the hiring organization to request specialized accommodation. All information received will be kept confidential. The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce. We promote employment equity and encourage self-declaration if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply. 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. We’d like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr