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Campaign Information and Latest Updates
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Where We Are At
Now open for applications!
Apply online HERE (link to poster)
Need help with your application? Check out our video for tips and advice!
DEADLINE: November 30, 2022.
Our Recruitment Process: What To Expect
(YouTube)
Our accommodation process. For you to perform at your best
If you require accommodation due to a disability or a personal situation at any step during the assessment process, please contact [[1]]. Accommodations can be provided for the testing environment, the test format, the response format of tests and scheduling/timing. Here are some examples of accommodations that can be provided: wheelchair accessible environment, live reader, speech-to-text software, extra time, etc.
Estimated Timeline for Data Scientist Post-Secondary Recruitment Process*
November 2022
- Candidates apply online HERE (link to poster) between November 2 and 30, 2022.
- Four information sessions during the month of November 2022 (see above for dates and links to registration forms).
December 2022 to January 2023
- Pre-screening phase: answers to screening questions will be evaluated (must meet all essential qualifications).
February to March 2023
- Take-home written exam will be sent to candidates who were successful in the pre-screening phase. The exam will evaluate technical competencies related to data science and behavioral competencies. · The following four competencies will be assesses: o Ability to communicate effectively in writing; o Ability to work effectively with others; o Analytical thinking; o Ability to uphold privacy standards and code of ethics;
April to May 2023
- Candidates who passed the written exam will be invited to matching events with hiring managers. Hiring managers will conduct interviews during these matching events.
*The timeline is only an estimate and can be subject to change during the course of the assessment process.
Our Goals
The Public Service Commission is launching a Canada-wide selection process that aims to recruit the very best talent in data science. As a data scientist in the Government of Canada, you will:
- Participate in the definition, development and implementation of a data science program that clearly establishes the opportunities for the use of internal and scientific data; design and implement projects to enhance and facilitate the use of internal and scientific data by internal and external users.
- Provide advice and mentoring to GC staff on internal and scientific data analysis and related activities in support of the mandate; maintain industry and academic data science practices and standards documents.
- Conduct studies to identify strengths, opportunities, weaknesses and areas for improvement in the GC’s use and management of data and make recommendations to management or other stakeholders on new data exploitation approaches, initiatives and projects.
- Lead or participate on project teams to develop and implement new or modified programs, services or products for data exploitation.
Our workplaces have temporary or permanent measures in place to ensure the health and safety of employees as well as the continuity of operations. You will be able to discuss these measures and other workplace flexibilities such as telework and work location with the hiring manager for a specific job opportunity.
Our Values
The Government of Canada is committed to fostering a public service culture grounded in diversity, inclusiveness and accessibility. An inclusive workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated and respected, and where each person’s talents and strengths are fully developed and utilized. (YouTube)
Contact Information
Would you like to receive more information on something we did not cover on this page?
Please reach out to us at:
GC Recruitment Team: cfp.rp-psr.psc@cfp-psc.gc.ca
#EmploisGC / #GCjobs
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