Data Analyst jobs in Ottawa, ON

Reference number
EXT26J-177008-000047

Selection process number
26-EXT-EA-KL-1046986

Location
Ottawa (Ontario)

Salary
$83,862 to $131,375

Level
EC-04, EC-05, EC-06

Who can
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Duties
As a Data Advisor (EC-06), the selected candidate will be responsible for:

• managing and guiding projects, developing advice, policy briefs and briefing materials related to foreign information threats;
• writing and delivering reports and presentations that include data visualization techniques;
• collaborating across GAC, with other federal departments and agencies and international partners;
• managing a team.

As a Senior Data Analyst (EC-05), the selected candidate will be responsible for:

• writing and delivering reports and presentations that include data visualization techniques related to foreign information threats;
• processing and managing large datasets using data analytic, programming or scripting languages;
• collaborating across GAC and with other federal departments and agencies.

As a Data Analyst (EC-04), the selected candidate will be responsible for:

• identifying and collecting information from a broad range of publicly available sources;
• processing and managing large datasets using data analytic, programming or scripting languages.

Work environment
Global Affairs Canada (GAC) is committed to advancing equity and embracing diversity and inclusion by implementing meaningful actions that are founded in respect, collaboration and accountability. GAC is committed to ensuring that its workforce both at home and abroad is representative of Canada’s current and evolving population. GAC’s dedication towards advancing equity diversity and inclusion is exemplified through the various efforts and initiatives in place that aim to ensure representation at all levels, provide equitable career opportunities, provides a safe and accessible workplace and to strengthen the inclusivity of the workplace so that all employees have the possibility to be authentic. All candidates who believe they are qualified are encouraged to , including Black, other racialized and Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities and persons of the 2SLGBTQI+ community. We invite you to be part of the change by joining an organization where your voice is heard, valued, respected and amplified. Knowing that diverse teams foster innovation we strongly encourage you to complete the Employment Equity (EE) section in your application.

Intent of the process
Number of positions to be filled: to be determined. Immediate needs for fiscal year 2026-2027 include: EC-04: 3 positions
English or French Essential
Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB EC-05: 5 positions
English or French Essential
Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB EC-06: 1 position
Bilingual imperative CBC/CBC This selection process aims to create a pool of fully or partially qualified candidates to meet the current and future operational needs of the Cyber, Critical Technology and Democratic Resilience Bureau (IOD), with a particular focus on the Rapid Response Mechanism Canada Division (IOL). The positions to be staffed may require various language profiles, different security requirements, and varying employment tenures. This pool may also be used to staff similar positions within Global Affairs Canada.

Important messages
When you to this selection process, you are not ing for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

The positions to be staffed immediately require a full-time on-site presence in Ottawa. This inventory will remain open for one (1) year and may be extended for an additional year. Applications received may be searched periodically for assessment purposes, generally on a monthly basis. However, several searches may be conducted during the first few months of the posting period. Subsequent searches will be conducted based on operational requirements. The frequency and timing of searches may be modified at any time. Applications eliminated during the first year this inventory is posted will not be reconsidered for search, screening, assessment or appointment purposes before August 1, 2027. Please note that the ability to communicate effectively in writing (COM1) may be assessed using the application. As a result, when answering the screening questions, we ask that you do not use point form. Asset qualifications may be applied at any time during the process, including for screening, assessment or appointment purposes. For the purpose of staffing within the federal public service, the term Aboriginal person is used, as per the Employment Equity Act, to define a person who is a member of First Nation, Inuit or Métis. North American Indigenous peoples or members of First Nations include treaty, status or registered individuals, as well as those non-status and non-registered individuals. However, please note that the terms Aboriginal and Indigenous are used interchangeably within this job advertisement. Both terms include First Nations, Inuit and Métis.

Secret security clearance - Managers may establish conditions of employment (e.g.: Top Secret security clearance, variable hours or fixed) specific to the position being staffed. As of January 13, 2025, Canadian citizenship is a requisite for obtaining Secret security clearance at Global Affairs Canada. Permanent residents are welcome to participate in this staffing process. However, since Secret security clearance is a condition of employment for this(ese) position(s), they will not be eligible for appointment unless they become Canadian citizens.
Permanent residents who should contact the e-mail address below should their immigration/citizenship status change during the staffing process.

Willingness and ability to work on-site five (5) days per week in Ottawa.
Willingness and ability to travel within Canada and abroad for short periods at a time.
Willingness and ability to work overtime, on short notice.

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

EDUCATION
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in economics, sociology or statistics.
NOTE: Candidates must always have a degree. The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and may have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization. The specialization may also be obtained through an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

EXPERIENCE For EC-04, EC-05, EC-06: EX1 – Significant* experience using Open Data Analytics** and/or open-source intelligence (OSINT) techniques on issues related to foreign information threats, intelligence or national security. EX2 – Significant* experience processing and managing large datasets using various analytical methods and statistical techniques including: working with one or more data analytic, programming or scripting language (for example: Python, R, or Java), and using various analytics tools, dashboards and business intelligence platforms and integrated development environments (IDE). EX3 – Significant* experience working on foreign information threats, intelligence or national security, specifically focused on at least one of the following geographic regions: Indo-Pacific, Middle East and North Africa (MENA), West Asia, Russia, Central and Eastern Europe, Latin America, or Sub-Saharan Africa.

• Significant experience is defined as relevant, recent experience generally acquired within the last seven (7) years and of a minimum duration of:

one (1) year for the EC-04 level;
three (3) years for the EC-05 level; and
four (4) years for the EC-06 level.
**Open Data Analytics: collect, process, analyze, investigate and visualize open source (including various digital information environment and social media platform) data. For EC-05 and EC-06: EX4 – Significant* experience communicating data-informed analysis, writing reports and designing and delivering presentations, including utilizing data visualization techniques.

• Significant experience is defined as relevant experience generally acquired over a period of at least two (2) years within the last seven (7) years.

For EC-06: EX5 – Significant* experience developing briefing materials or policy briefs and providing advice to senior management** on issues related to foreign information threats, intelligence or national security. EX6 – Experience leading a team on a project related to foreign information threats, intelligence, or national security issue.

• Significant experience is defined as having performed complex activities related to these tasks in a wide variety of situations over a period of approximately three (3) years within the last seven (7) years.

**Senior management refers to executives at the Director level (EX-01 or equivalent) or above.

Applied / assessed at a later date

ABILITIES AND SKILLS For EC-04, EC-05, EC-06: COM1 – Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
COM2 – Ability to think critically and strategically.
COM3 – Ability to handle sensitive issues and to exercise judgement. For EC-06: COM4 – Leadership
COM5 – Problem Solving

Applied / assessed at a later date

Various language requirements - English or French essential; Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC.

May be applied / assessed at a later date

A qualified candidate may be offered the position even though they do not meet any or all of the asset qualifications. However, asset criteria are desirable and may be applied at any point of the staffing process by the hiring manager, including as a deciding factor in choosing the candidate. ASSET KNOWLEDGE AK1 – Knowledge of the political systems and foreign policies of at least one of the following regions:

• Indo-Pacific (including China);
• Russia;
• Central and Eastern Europe;
• Middle East and North Africa (MENA);
• West Asia.

AK2 – Knowledge of key analytic frameworks and concepts for understanding the digital information environment and emerging technology, including but not limited to: data feminism, algorithmic accountability and bias, digital divides and inequality, or identity-based disinformation (IBD), etc.

ASSET SKILL ACOM1 – Ability to read and communicate orally in one of the languages* used in the following regions:

• Indo-Pacific;
• Middle East and North Africa (MENA);
• West Asia;
• Latin America;
• Sub-Saharan Africa;
• Russia;
• Central and Eastern Europe.

• Proficiency is defined as at least level 2 on the Interagency Language Roundtable scale (ILR). Candidates indicating a working ability in another foreign language may be tested by the Department as part of the hiring process.

Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.

Learn more about preference to veterans.