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(*) These positions are classified at the RE-04 and RE-05 (EC-06 equivalent) group and levels.
Rate of Pay for RE-04: $80,900 - $104,200
Rate of Pay for RE-05: $101,700 - $129,300
These positions are also eligible for performance pay.
How to Apply:
Please do not submit a covering letter. Screening will be based on responses to the screening questions, so read them carefully and provide complete answers that demonstrate the depth and breadth of your experience.
In order to be considered, your responses to the screening questions must clearly explain how you meet the essential education and experience requirements otherwise you will not be screened into the next phase of the process. Candidates will not be contacted to seek missing or incomplete information. Provide specific and concrete examples of your work history as it relates to each essential experience requirement and any applicable assets. Really focus on what you did! Your résumé will be used to validate your examples.
There are two distinct roles tied to this selection process. These two roles and their duties are:
1. Senior Researcher (RE-05 level): The Senior Researcher will lead key behavioural science research projects, lead research collaborations with partners or lead data collection and analysis for key datasets and surveys. The Senior Researcher will also provide support and mentorship for junior colleagues, provide advice to senior management on strategic research matters, lead projects and meetings with external stakeholders, and build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders and FCAC colleagues.
2. Researcher (RE-04 level): The Researcher will support the work of Senior Researchers and other colleagues, by providing advice on projects related to strategic or research matters, delivering progress reports, providing ongoing scanning, and monitoring of key financial literacy and consumer protection issues. The Researcher may also lead certain projects.
The successful candidates will join the Consumer Research and Experimentation (CRE) team in the Behavioural Finance Lab. The CRE unit is responsible for planning and conducting research on emerging trends and issues related to financial consumer protection and financial literacy, and designing and launching behavioural experiments to support better financial decision-making by consumers. The team leads the development and analysis of foundational datasets and surveys, experimental pilots, and behavioural interventions. The results are used to identify trends, strengthen the financial-wellbeing and resilience of individuals, and identify promising program and policy interventions. The team also represents FCAC at domestic and international research fora.
The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) is a separate agency established in 2001 to protect consumers by supervising federally regulated financial entities and strengthening the financial literacy of Canadians. Today’s financial marketplace is complex, global and constantly in flux. Likewise, FCAC must be innovative and agile to remain a trusted authority in financial consumer protection.
FCAC is a small separate agency subject to the Public Service Employment Act (PSEA). We have our own unique classification system (RE and REX) with relevant equivalencies noted above and we offer the same pension as the core public administration. In addition, as an FCAC employee, you will benefit from:
• a competitive salary;
• eligibility for performance pay at all classification levels within the organization;
• a comprehensive benefits package including: Health and Dental Plan; Disability benefits; Life insurance;
• a minimum of four (4) weeks of vacation leave per year;
• a hybrid workplace;
• a broad range of learning opportunities; and,
• a strong support for employee wellness and mental health including access to the confidential employee assistance program.
The designated workplace is located in downtown Ottawa, Ontario.
Our people are our strength and we're looking for highly engaged and talented professionals to join our team!
The intent of this process is to staff a total of two (2) positions on a determinate basis.
STREAM 1: SENIOR RESEARCHER (RE-05 LEVEL): There is an immediate need to staff one position of Senior Researcher on a determinate basis for eighteen months.
STREAM 2: RESEARCHER (RE-04 LEVEL): There is an immediate need to staff one position of Researcher on a determinate basis for one year.
Preference may be given to applicants who are members of one or more of the following employment equity groups: Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of a visible minority group.
This selection process may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates, which could be used to staff similar or identical positions for various locations, linguistic requirements, security profiles and tenures.
Indeterminate Government of Canada employees at the same group and level or equivalent may be considered for deployment.
Positions to be filled: 2
Your résumé.
EDUCATION (REQUIRED FOR BOTH STREAMS):
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization relevant to the position such as, but not limited to Economics, Psychology, Sociology, or Statistics.
NOTE: Candidates must always have a degree. 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. The specialization may also be obtained through an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR STREAM 1: SENIOR RESEARCHER (RE-05 LEVEL):
E1. Experience designing and leading research projects in a field relevant to the position such as, but not limited to social science (e.g., behavioural science, psychology), economic research, or statistical analysis.
E2. Experience in providing strategic advice to senior management (director or above) on complex research or policy issues.
E3. Experience in establishing and maintaining relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR STREAM 2: RESEARCHER (RE-04 LEVEL):
E4. Experience applying research methodologies to research projects in a field relevant to the position such as, but not limited to, social science (e.g., behavioural science, psychology), economic research, or statistical analysis.
E5. Experience leading research projects.
E6. Experience working with internal and external stakeholders.
Various language requirements
Bilingual imperative CBC/CBC
Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB
English or French Essential
Information on language requirements
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED FOR BOTH STREAMS:
Knowledge of research methodologies
Knowledge of quantitative analysis techniques, such as but not limited to regressions, ANOVAs (Analysis of Variance) or factor analysis
Knowledge of project management principles and practices
ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED FOR STREAM 1: SENIOR RESEARCHER (RE-05 LEVEL):
Knowledge of research dissemination strategies
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FOR STREAM 1: SENIOR RESEARCHER (RE-05 LEVEL):
Create Vision and Strategy
Mobilize People
Uphold Integrity and Respect
Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
Promote Innovation and Guide Change
Achieve Results
COMPETENCIES FOR REQUIRED FOR STREAM 2: RESEARCHER (RE-04 LEVEL):
Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
Thinking things through
Working effectively with others
Showing initiative and being action oriented
ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR BOTH STREAMS:
Attention to detail
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to communicate effectively orally
EDUCATION ASSET (APPLICABLE TO BOTH STREAMS):
Graduation with a Master’s degree or PhD from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field relevant to the position, such as but not limited to Psychology, Economics, Sociology, or Statistics.
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS BOTH STREAMS:
Willingness and availability to work overtime
Willingness and availability to travel
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
Unless a request for accommodation has been made, we will only accept on-line applications received via the jobs.gc.ca site. There are some benefits associated with applying online: applicants can create a profile and retrieve stored application(s) (personal information, covering letter and résumé) previously submitted and modify them, if necessary, before submitting the application.
Applicants can modify their application/résumé at any time BEFORE the closing date indicated on the job advertisement.
You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Candidates may be required to meet some or all the asset qualifications, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.
Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.
Depending on the number of applicants, volume management strategies such as random selection, top-down approach or establishing cut off scores to determine who will continue in the staffing process, may be used for the purpose of managing applications. Please note that although you may attain the established pass mark on any of the assessments used in this staffing process, management may decide to use a higher cut off score.
Screening of candidate applications will be completed anonymously.
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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.