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Economist/Sociologist/Analyst
As an Economist/Sociologist/Analyst at Statistics Canada, you will have the opportunity to conduct analyses of socio-economic trends and developments, to assess the feasibility and impact of new or modified statistical programs and to undertake the analysis of statistical programs. Your role is to undertake the analysis of statistical program data and assist in the preparation of analytical material for internal use and publication purposes. The nature of your work will depend on which program or survey you are placed with.
Do any of the following fields pique your interest? Accounting, Agriculture, Criminology, Commerce, Data Science/Analytics, Demography/Population Studies, Environmental Sciences, Economics, Education, Epidemiology, Finance, Geography, Health, Sociology, or Statistics.
If yes, expand your knowledge, and help us grow our organization. Our work supports Canada's economy, environment, and social programs, and assists decision makers in formulating needed policies, as well as keeping Canadians informed about the state of our economy and society.
Recruits in this stream start at the EC-02 level and graduate at the EC-04 level. The EC Recruitment and Development Program (RDP) at Statistics Canada combines practical, on-the-job experience (rotational assignments) with formal training, including language training. Recruits acquire the knowledge and skills to move from entry level to working/graduation level positions. Generally, recruits spend a minimum of 24 months in the program.
Are you ready?
🌍 Statistics Canada’s Recruitment and Development programs provide you with the tools you need to succeed. You will work with some of the leading economists, sociologists and statisticians in the world, some of whom will be your mentors and coaches. You will learn leading-edge techniques and gain a stronger understanding of statistical methods, systems and processes. Through this program, you will have a unique opportunity to:
• expand your existing knowledge
• explore your analytical and quantitative capabilities
• strengthen your teamwork and project management skills
• propose innovative ideas
• use analytical tools (e.g. open-source software, data visualizations, geospatial, etc.)
• contribute to the creation of timely, high-quality data on the Canadian economy and society
• and much more!
As well, the development program offers a unique opportunity for employees and managers alike to invest in language development for recruits to fulfill future linguistic requirements. Employees within a development program are also offered priority enrolment for language training.
📌 Looking for a modern and flexible workplace? We offer a *hybrid work environment that combines remote and on-site work, as well as a modernized work environment.
*Based on the Direction on prescribed presence in the workplace 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 appointment, the hiring manager will discuss with the successful candidate(s) the options and/or specifics as it pertains to the work arrangement.
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LOCATION:
We have regional offices across Canada:
Vancouver, British Columbia
Edmonton, Alberta
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Sturgeon Falls, Ontario
Toronto, Ontario
Montréal, Québec
Sherbrooke, Québec
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Our head office is in Ottawa, Ontario.
Current Needs: The immediate need is to staff EC-02 positions within the agency.
Future Needs: This selection process could be used to create a partially qualified pool to staff similar positions with various tenures, various linguistic profiles, and/or security clearances within Statistics Canada across Canada.
Positions to be filled: Number to be determined
Your résumé.
Contact information for 2 references.
EDUCATION:
Graduation by June 30, 2025 with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization* in economics, sociology or statistics.
*All applicants must have a degree. The specialization is obtained by completing a minimum of two semester-based courses (or an equivalent of one year-long courses) in one of the following: economics, sociology, or statistics. These courses do not need to be part of a degree program in economics, sociology, or statistics. The specialization could be acquired in degree programs such as but not limited to: accounting, agriculture, criminology, commerce, data science/data analytics, demography/population studies, environmental sciences, education, epidemiology, finance, geography or health may be applicable.
If the specialization is not obtained by the completion of the two courses, it may also be obtained through an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience. Please refer to the definition of an acceptable combination in the “Other information” section of the poster.
EXPERIENCE:
Please note that relevant experience can be gained from your school or university work or projects, volunteer activities, and/or paid work.
EXP1. Experience in analyzing and interpreting business or socio-economic data
EXP2. Experience in using analytical software such as Python, SAS, SPSS, STATA, R or other similar analytical software packages
EXP3. Experience in using quantitative methods.
Various language requirements
Are you likely to meet official language requirements for bilingual positions? Do the self-assessment tests: http://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/second-language-testing-public-service/self-assessment-tests.html
Unilingual: English Essential; French Essential
Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB
Bilingual imperative CBC/CBC
Information on language requirements
COMPETENCIES:
C1. Thinking things through
C2. Working effectively with others
C3. Showing initiative and being action-oriented
C4. Demonstrating integrity and respect
C5. Application of analytical and statistical concepts, theories and techniques
ABILITIES:
AB1. Ability to communicate effectively in writing
AB2. Ability to communicate effectively orally
AB3. Ability to identify and present policy-relevant analytical findings based on business or socio-economic data.
ASSET EDUCATION
AEDU1. Master’s degree from a recognized university with a specialization in economics, statistics, finance or sociology.
ASSET EXPERIENCE
Please note that relevant experience can be gained from your school or university work or projects, volunteer activities, and/or paid work.
AEXP1. Experience using data visualization tools (e.g., PowerBI, Tableau, R Shiny, etc.).
AEXP2. Experience using open source management software (e.g., GitLab and GitHub).
AEXP3. Experience using Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or Big Data.
AEXP4. Experience doing survey development or implementation, or using administrative data to produce statistics.
AEXP5. Experience using advanced statistical methods (e.g., regression, factor analysis, longitudinal analysis, etc.).
AEXP6. Experience planning, conducting, writing, editing, publishing, or presenting quantitative studies.
AEXP7. Experience in working collaboratively with various stakeholders (e.g., internal partners, academics, central agencies, federal, provincial or territorial partners, or advocacy or interest groups, etc.).
AEXP8. Experience in analyzing data in social-related fields such as sociology, demography, public health, health sciences or criminology.
AEXP9. Experience in analyzing data in the fields of finance, accounting, data science, statistics or economics.
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
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
ASSESSMENTS:
All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates including their ability to communicate effectively in writing.
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.
A good way to proceed with the development of your example would be to use the STAR model:
S – Situation: Describe the situation and provide all relevant details.
T – Task: What tasks did you have to perform? What needed to be done to resolve the situation?
A – Actions: What did you do to resolve the situation and why did you choose this action plan? Did you consider other options? Why weren’t those options chosen?
R – Results: What was the outcome of the actions you took? What could you have done differently? Did you achieve your goals?
Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. Candidates should check their emails regularly, as there may be new communications regarding this process. Candidates must include a valid email address, and make sure that this address is functional and accepts messages from unknown users.
Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed. Other qualifications may be taken into consideration in the selection decision.
A random selection and/or top-down selection may be used at any moment of the process to manage the number of candidates; and/or a volume management strategy may be used at any point during the process, in order to determine the number of candidates to be further considered.
SELECTION OF WORK LOCATION(S)
Please note that your selection of the work location(s) may be used to filter candidates based on available job locations. Therefore, we encourage you select the work location(s) that you are interested in.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON EDUCATION
If the specialization is obtained by the completion of two courses:
The courses do not need to be part of a degree program in economics, sociology, or statistics but they must all be from the same discipline. For example, two semester-based courses in economics would count as a valid specialization, but one semester-based course in economics and one in statistics would not count.
If the specialization is obtained through a combination of education, training and/or experience:
Example of acceptable combination for the specialization is defined as having a degree (bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate) from a recognized post-secondary institution AND a minimum of 1 year of full-time work experience where the primary tasks involved work in sociology, economics, or statistics.
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.