Recruitment Campaign for Data Scientists – Information Page for Candidates

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Process Information and Latest Updates

Data Science in the Government of Canada

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Campaign Information and Latest Updates

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Latest Updates (February 7th 2023) Interested in learning more about the use of data across the Government of Canada? You are invited to the virtual GC Data Conference 2023 on February 22nd and 23rd 2023. The theme this year is "Leveraging Data to Advance Innovation”. This event is open to the public service and to members of the general public. The conference is not part of the Data Science process and there is no obligation to attend. If you are interested in participating, you will find all the details to register by clicking on the link above. (February 21st, 2023) - The first phase of assessment is now complete. Due to the high number of applications remaining in the process, we are proceeding with assessing candidates whose applications have been matched with immediate hiring needs. If your application was selected for further assessment, you received an invitation to complete the Second Language Evaluation today. Please check your emails and junk mail. Your action is required quickly. If you did not receive the invitation today, it means that your application has not been selected for further assessment at this time. You may still be contacted in the future if your application is matched with a job opportunity.

Our Goals

The Public Service Commission is launching a Canada-wide selection process that aims to recruit the very best talent in data science.

Are you interested in a job where you will be responsible for improving the lives of Canadians? If you are, look no further! Join the federal public service to work on deriving meaningful and actionable insights from the vast amount of collected data. Here in the Government of Canada, we work on projects ranging from artificial intelligence, machine learning and Big Data analytics to initiatives that assess, modernise and improve the efficiency of services we provide to Canadians.

Your options in the Government of Canada are vast - Chief Data Office, experimentation teams, cyber defence or policy, learning teams and more. Here you will have an opportunity to deliver country-wide change by working on inspiring projects and with amazing, intelligent professionals, while growing in your career.

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.

Our Recruitment Process: What to Expect

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Check out this video for tips on how to complete the online application. It is possible to view the embedded video from the source page.

Estimated Timeline for Data Scientist Post-Secondary Recruitment Process

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Note: The timeline is only an estimate and can be subject to change during the assessment process.

November 2022

• Candidates apply online between November 2 and 30, 2022.
• Information sessions are offered 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 by human resources advisors and subject matter experts. Candidates must meet all essential Education and Experience qualifications.

February to March 2023

• An at-home written exam will be sent to candidates by email who were successful at the pre-screening phase. The following four competencies will be assessed:
  • Ability to communicate effectively in writing;
  • Ability to work effectively with others;
  • Analytical thinking;
  • Ability to uphold privacy standards and code of ethics.

• Candidates who wish to be considered for bilingual positions will be required to undergo second language evaluation. More specifically, candidates will have to do the Unsupervised Test of Written Expression, the Unsupervised Test of Reading Comprehension, and the Oral Language Assessment. You can learn more about second language evaluation in the federal public service by clicking .

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.

Accommodation Measures: For You to Perform at Your Best

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If you require accommodation due to a disability or a personal situation at any step during the assessment process, please contact us. Accommodations can be provided for the testing environment, the test format, the response format of tests and scheduling/timing. Some examples of accommodation that can be provided: live reader, speech-to-text software, extra time, bigger font, etc. Note that all accommodation requests remain confidential.

It is possible to view the embedded video from the source page.

Contact Information

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