Anticipatory - Manager

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Duties

The Data Services and Analysis Directorate (DSAD) develops innovative data products like interactive web visualizations, research papers, surveys and analytical reports that enable evidence-based decision-making about the public service staffing system. DSAD is a data-driven directorate, providing insight on the state of the public service staffing system. In DSAD you will regularly have the opportunity to provide advice and recommendations directly to senior management.

The manager will be responsible to manage a team of data analysts who improve the directorate’s data pipeline using open-source ELT (extract, load, transform) tools, and who maintain analytical data holdings for downstream use.

Work environment

The organization has implemented its Hybrid Work Model in accordance with the employer’s direction. As a result, persons working at the PSC are required to work from the office three days a week and have the option to telework the rest of the week, subject to operational requirements.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff identical or similar positions with various tenures and linguistic profiles within the Public Service Commission (PSC). The pool may also be used by other federal organizations subject to PSC’s agreement. By applying to this process, you consent to your personal application-related information being shared with other government departments that are interested in similar positions.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION:

Part A
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable* specialization in economics, sociology or statistics.
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. At the manager’s discretion, an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience that is comparable to the minimum education stated above, may serve as an alternative.

For more information on the EC qualification standard, please visit the Treasury Board Secretariat website.

OR

Part B
Successful completion of two years of a post-secondary program with acceptable* specialization in social science, statistics, library/archival work or a law-related field.
*Acceptable specialization is defined as having successfully completed at least four (4) courses in the specializations mentioned above.

There are different types of EC positions within our organizations. As a result, Part A or B qualifications for the EC group will be considered.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

E1 – Experience in analysing, processing or managing data from large datasets using R, Python, SQL, SAS, or a similar language to meet complex* demands, including analytical studies, statistical reports or survey development.

E2 – Experience in presenting analytical issues both orally and in writing to technical and non-technical audiences, such as peers, clients or senior management (Director and above).

E3 – Experience in managing or supervising a team of data analysts, including providing technical advice, managing employee performance and reviewing the work of a team of analysts.

E4 – Experience in leading or contributing to the production of complex* analytical documents for publication. Including but not limited to, providing technical oversight of analysis, writing and editing of documents, and coordinating the work of others.

*Complex includes items that could refer to: having many elements or dimensions; having significant public visibility; featuring significant involvement by partners or stakeholders; being financially challenging, having potential risks to the department, etc.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES:
C1: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
C2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:
PS1: Working effectively with others
PS2: Promote innovation and guide change
PS3: Thinking things through
PS4: Integrity and respect
PS5: Achieve results

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

EXPERIENCE:
AQ1: Experience with ETL, ELT, DevOps or DataOps.

AQ2: Experience with the data build tool (dbt).

AQ3: Experience with data matching, entity resolution, list washing or record linkage.

AQ4: Experience with Git.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
In support of our strategy to achieve employment equity goals, selection may be limited to candidates self-declaring as belonging to one or more of the following Employment Equity groups: Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Obtaining a reliability status.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Willingness and ability to occasionally work overtime.

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 it is not sufficient to only state that the experience qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. You must provide concrete examples which illustrate how you meet each of the essential qualifications, and any of the asset qualifications highlighted in your application.

Resumes may also be used as a secondary source to validate the education and the experiences described in your application.

Failure to provide this information will result in your application being rejected.

ASSESSMENT
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You may be assessed using a variety of tools, including your submitted application (resume and covering letter), an interview, reference checks, and/or work samples. Please note that asset qualifications may be used to identify which applications will be given further consideration.

The essential qualifications that are listed in the statement of merit criteria are mandatory. Pass marks will be established for each qualification. However, achieving the pass mark is not a guarantee of an appointment or that candidates will be put through the next stages of the assessment process. A top-down approach may be used at any step if there is a sufficient number of candidates to meet immediate and anticipated staffing needs.

Applicants may be appointed to the position even if they do not meet any or all of the asset qualifications. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to the closing of the process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

Written communication will be assessed using the candidate's application, which includes the résumé and answers to all screening questions.

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COMMUNICATION
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All communication regarding this process will be administered via e-mail. It is the candidate's responsibility to provide a valid e-mail address and update their personal information when it changes.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

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OTHER INFORMATION
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You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent may be considered for deployment. If no deployment is made, applicants from other groups and levels will be considered in the advertised appointment process.

Please clearly identify your substantive group and level and, if applicable, your acting group and level.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

At a later stage, you will be required to submit proof of your education credentials.

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.

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