Statistics Canada How to Complete My Track Record

Statistics Canada has asked me to complete a TRACK RECORD as part of my job application! What is that?

A track record is an assessment instrument that asks you to describe your work-related accomplishments in terms of observable behaviours exhibited on the job.

What are observable behaviors that I can describe?

The instrument consists of a structured template for you to record descriptions of situations where you demonstrated behaviours associated with each qualification. Candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet each of the essential education and experience and competencies. For each qualification, you will be asked to provide one or more examples from your own experience that you feel demonstrates your proficiency in each qualification. Your example must also reflect your typical work performance that you demonstrate on an ongoing or regular basis.

Candidates must provide sufficient details in their track record to demonstrate:

1)that they possess the essential qualification (e.g. possess the experience or meet the competency);

2)that the quality of their work demonstrates sufficient mastery of that essential qualification to suggest readiness for the position to be staffed.