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 Thank you for your participation in the Careers in Data Science process. As of September 15, 2023, we are no longer updating this page. If you passed the exam and were placed in the pool, be sure to check your e-mail often, including your junk folder, to make sure you don’t miss any opportunities. If you were not selected to write the exam, you will only be contacted in the future if you are 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.

March 2023

• 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 the link above.

April to May 2023

• An at-home written exam will be sent by email to candidates whose profiles are matched with immediate hiring needs. 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.

Summer 2023

• Candidates who pass the written exam will be placed in a pool that can be used to staff Data Scientist positions in the Government of Canada. As positions become available, hiring managers may submit requests to access candidates in the pool. If a request is received, candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration, based on the requirements of the position.

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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