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Campaign Information and Latest Updates
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Latest UpdatesThe application period is open from November 2 to 30, 2022. Apply here: Careers in Data Science Careers in Data Science Info SessionsAll sessions are from 1:00 - 2:00 pm Eastern Time. Sign up to one of our upcoming info sessions in the official language of your choice! After registering, you will receive a Microsoft Teams link for the session. Info sessions are now over. Do not forget to apply by November 30, 2022, 23:59, Pacific Time! |
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 (YouTube)
Estimated Timeline for Data Scientist Post-Secondary Recruitment Process
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 here.
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
If you require accommodation due to a disability or a personal situation at any step during the assessment process, please contact cfp.rpadaptation-psraccommodation.psc@cfp-psc.gc.ca. 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.
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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
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