About the available positions

Number of positions: From 20 to 25
Location: Ottawa
Salary: $43,117 to $56,356 depending on education and experience
Deadline: October 12, no later than 11:59 p.m. (Pacific daylight-saving time)

As a mathematical statistician, your duties essentially will include the design, development and evaluation of survey and data-analysis methods in a technologically advanced environment, working with experienced staff possessing expertise in various areas. You may also be asked to work on research projects in various areas related to statistical methods. Throughout your career, you will be given a wealth of training and career development. This training could include topics such as advanced statistical methods, survey methodology, informatics, communications and management. You will also be able to further pursue your university education. You will gain valuable practical experience that will enhance your professional skills and will allow you to advance to senior positions.

Who can apply

Canadian citizens can apply. Permanent residents living in Canada can also apply.

Qualifications and other requirements

have completed by August 2007 a university degree from a recognized university with specialization in mathematics, statistics or operational research (including statistics/computer science and mathematics/computer science) or with specialization in one of the physical, life or social sciences combined with an acceptable number of courses (normally 20 one-term courses/approximately 60 credits) in mathematics or statistics, of which at least 5 must be in statistics;
have a good knowledge of mathematics and statistics (for example probability theory, mathematical statistics, data analysis, sampling theory, survey methodology);
demonstrate the ability to identify methodological problems associated with survey development and data analysis;
demonstrate the ability to resolve statistical and methodological problems and to apply statistical methods to practical problems associated with survey development and data analysis;
communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English or French;
show effective interpersonal relationships and tact, motivation, initiative, reliability and good judgment.

How to apply

Apply online (available on September 5, 2006 until October 12, 2006)
- by visiting the Public Service Commission Web site at http://jobs.gc.ca (this is the only way to apply)
- Select the Mathematical statisticians career choice (STC05J-005755-000059)
- Provide the following information:
  - your résumé
  - your grades for university courses already taken (with complete codes and titles)
  - a list of university courses that you are taking or will be taking during this academic year (with complete codes and titles).
- Register for the knowledge and ability test for mathematical statisticians
Do not wait until the last minute to apply!
Write the knowledge and ability test
Date: The test will be held on Thursday, November 2, 2006, at 6:30 p.m. (local time)
- Find the test location nearest you at http://jobs.gc.ca
- Reminders will not be sent
- Candidates must supply a photo ID at the exam
Upon request provide the following documents:
- your official university transcripts;
- proof of Canadian equivalency if you have a foreign degree or degrees.

If you meet the basic entry-level requirements and the results of each part of your written test results are high enough, you will be invited to an interview in December 2006.

Job offers will be made from March to September 2007.

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