Statistics Canada / Statistique Canada

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Statistics Canada / Statistique Canada is Canada's central statistical agency, providing information on population, resources, economy, society and culture.

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Statistics Canada / Statistique Canada
The master of ceremonies at Statistics Canada's annual awards ceremony  

Recognized as one of National Capital Region's Top Employers (2023):

Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Feb 6, 2023)

Here are some of the reasons why Statistics Canada / Statistique Canada was selected as one of National Capital Region's Top Employers (2023):

  • Statistics Canada supports ongoing employee development with no-limit tuition subsidies for courses at outside institutions and even provides financial bonuses for the completion of some accreditations, to $800
  • Statistics Canada established a Workplace Wellness Committee back in 2001 that is managed by employee volunteers who design and host programs and initiatives in support of their colleagues
  • Statistics Canada offers retiring employees long-term stability with generous contributions to a defined benefit pension plan -- along with shared premium costs to a health benefits plan that extends to retirees, with no age limit
Statistics Canada employees during the organization's Coffee with the Assistant Chief Statisticians event  

Highlights

Industry Federal government, national statistics agency
Established in Canada 1918
Parent company The Government of Canada
Parent company head office Ottawa ON
Major Canadian hiring locations Ottawa ON, Gatineau QC, Vancouver BC, Edmonton AB, Winnipeg MB, Toronto ON, Sturgeon Falls ON, Montréal QC, Halifax NS, Regina SK, Sherbrooke QC
Full-time employees in Canada 6,506
Part-time employees in Canada 439
Average age of employees in Canada 42 years
Longest serving employee 50 years
Benefits note Statistics Canada / Statistique Canada has multiple employee groups, the following programs and policies may vary by position
Hybrid work adopted a formal new strategy called 'A Modern and Hybrid Environment' strategy which encourages employees to be onsite two days per week
Flexible work options flexible work hours, shortened work week (fewer hours with less pay), compressed work week, telecommuting, defined-benefit (DB) pension
Health plan premium as part of the health plan, the employer pays up to 100% of the premiums
Mental health practitioner benefit up to $2,000 each year
Maternity top-up (mothers) up to 93% of salary for 18 weeks
Parental top-up (mothers) up to 93% of salary for 34 weeks
Parental top-up (fathers) up to 93% of salary for 37 weeks
Adoption top-up up to 93% of salary for 37 weeks
Vacation allowance new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job
Employee performance reviews apprenticeship/skilled trades programs, in-house training, online training, mentoring, paid internships
Tuition subsidies (related to job) yes, employees are involved in selection of charities, employees receive paid time off to volunteer, (up to 1 paid day)

Recognized as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People (2023):

Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Jan 23, 2023)

Here are some of the reasons why Statistics Canada / Statistique Canada was selected as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People (2023):

  • Statistics Canada invites students to participate in the CANDEV Data Challenge, where participants are tasked with solving a current Government of Canada problem over the course of 48 hours with support from employees -- the program recently moved to a virtual format and allows participating students to expand their programming and analytical skills while showcasing their potential to the organization
  • Statistics Canada manages a variety of recruitment and development programs for new and recent graduates in various disciplines, including computer systems, economics and social sciences services, financial management, mathematics and methodology, and human resources -- as part of these programs, recent grads are required to complete various in-house training courses
  • The StatCan Professionals Network manages a "Living Library" to encourage students and new professionals to collaborate and learn from experienced managers, and build intergenerational partnerships within the organization -- workplace leaders submit a short biography about their expertise and experiences, interested students seek out leaders with careers that inspire them, and ask questions about their journey
Statistics Canada employees participated in a volleyball tournament as part of the Government of Canada's workplace charitable campaign  

Highlights

Industry Federal government, national statistics agency
Major Canadian hiring locations Ottawa ON, Gatineau QC, Vancouver BC, Edmonton AB, Winnipeg MB, Toronto ON, Sturgeon Falls ON, Montréal QC, Halifax NS, Regina SK, Sherbrooke QC
Full-time employees in Canada 6,506
Student opportunities summer jobs, co-op opportunities, paid internships
In-house training programs orientation program, in-house training, online training, in-house career planning services, online employee skills inventory, mentoring, leadership training, apprenticeship/skilled trades programs
Tuition subsidies (related to job) yes
Unique training and development opportunities online orientation through Klick, in-house training programs include language training and statistical training, learning road map for new employees lists learning and training resources, manages a "Living Library" to connect workplace leaders with students and new professionals (leaders submit a short biography about their expertise and experiences, students seek out leaders with careers that interest and inspire them)
Additional highlights hires students through the Federal Student Work Experience Program and Co-operative Education and Internship Program, recruits post-secondary students that need experience in research related to their program through the Research Affiliate Program, recruits participants to write a statistical paper for the International Association for Official Statistics, speed mentoring (with senior managers), CANDEV student data challenge (48-hour challenge to solve current Government of Canada business problems)
Dedicated employee resource group StatCan Professionals Network (SPN) provides general and student memberships, with opportunities to participate in internal events as well as multiple external Young Professionals Network events
Vacation allowance new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job

Recognized as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers (2023):

By Kristina Leung and Stephanie Leung, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Mar 6, 2023)

Here are some of the reasons why Statistics Canada / Statistique Canada was selected as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers (2023):

  • Statistics Canada is testing ways to remove barriers during the evaluation of staffing, including introducing name-blind evaluations to reduce bias in certain types of staffing and conducting exams and interviews before certain screening questions are reviewed (in response to an audit that found minority and Indigenous candidates were ruled out at higher rates during the screening phase), as well as the feasibility of equity-deserving representation of 50 per cent on hiring assessment boards
  • Statistics Canada maintains a women's subcommittee to provide employees with a forum to discuss and create change related to workplace issues specific to gender -- the subcommittee's role is to investigate issues raised in employee opinion surveys or identify new obstacles, study the options and recommend initiatives that promote an inclusive workplace to senior management
  • Statistics Canada also manages a visible minority consultative group tasked with generating greater awareness of initiatives and issues relating to visible minorities -- the group acts as a consultative body to senior management on issues affecting the employment, retention, career development and advancement of visible minority employees
Statistics Canada's choir sings the national anthem at the organization's annual awards ceremony  
I am a proud member of the Métis Nation of Alberta with ancestral roots from the Red River settlement in Manitoba. I want to highlight the agency’s ardent support of the Government of Canada’s Indigenous Career Navigator program, a government-wide, coast to coast to coast program that has been established to help Indigenous talent with tangible, practical, and culturally appropriate advice and guidance. The navigators are available to help people along their career journeys and to make meaningful contributions to their success. Each of the dedicated navigators — from every department and agency — has the same goal. We work alongside existing Indigenous employees, potential new recruits, and Indigenous students to help them succeed. While the program is still relatively new, Statistics Canada is seeing immediate results that have flowed from this customized career development and support service for Indigenous peoples. Thanks to the support of our Chief Statistician and of managers from across the agency, we are regarded as a leader in Indigenous retention from coast to coast to coast. I am grateful to be a part of this wonderful initiative. Michèle Anderson, Manager, Centre for Indigenous Statistics and Partnerships

Highlights

Industry Federal government, national statistics agency
Major Canadian hiring locations Ottawa ON, Gatineau QC, Vancouver BC, Edmonton AB, Winnipeg MB, Toronto ON, Sturgeon Falls ON, Montréal QC, Halifax NS, Regina SK, Sherbrooke QC
Full-time employees in Canada 6,506
Management of diversity and inclusion initiatives chief statistician champions employment equity and diversity, women's subcommittee (to create change related to workplace issues specific to gender), persons with disabilities committee (helps to identify and communicate issues faced within the workplace), visible minority consultative group (to create greater awareness of initiatives and issues), Indigenous Advisory Circle (advises on recruitment and retention initiatives), LGBTQ2+ inclusion diversity group
Performance management and accountability tracks employment equity data by occupational category and occupational group, executive and executive feeder groups, and mobility analysis of hires, separations and promotions, benchmarks workforce availability data for employment equity representation
Recruitment initiatives hiring managers must demonstrate that they considered all workforce requirements when making staffing and promotional appointments, testing ways to remove barriers during staffing evaluation
Retention and development programs Gender-based Analysis+ (GBA+) team also supports internal development of awareness and expertise, Lean In program to facilitate professional development for women
Training and awareness initiatives mental health training, language buddy system matches learners with mentors, Lean In book club, various articles published in @StatCan newsletter
Diversity highlights Positive Space initiative to maintain and enhance an accountable, welcoming, affirming and inclusive work environment for all employees
Highlights from the past year 30-day champion-led challenge for employees to self-identify to strengthen information used to understand recruitment and retention of diverse groups, worked to provide key social media posts in Indigenous languages, new diversity report shared with senior managers weekly on representation in four core equity groups

The Career Directory

Statistics Canada / Statistique Canada has been selected for The Career Directory, our guide to entry-level recruitment for recent college and university graduates.
Statistics Canada employees participate in a group fitness session during the organization's Wellness Day

Highlights for New Grads

Industry Federal government, national statistics agency
Full-time employees in Canada 5,001 to 10,000
Parent company The Government of Canada
Parent company head office Ottawa ON
Major Canadian hiring locations Ottawa ON, Gatineau QC, Vancouver BC, Edmonton AB, Winnipeg MB, Toronto ON, Sturgeon Falls ON, Montréal QC, Halifax NS, Regina SK, Sherbrooke QC
Student opportunities paid internships, summer jobs, co-op opportunities
Training subsidies for professional accreditation, orientation program, online training, in-house training, mentoring, in-house career planning services, leadership training
Other info for new grads Statistics Canada's recruitment and development programs include a combination of training sessions, workplace rotations, mentoring, on-the-job training and off-site training. The department also maintains a formal network for young employees, called the StatCan Young Professionals Network, which acts as a forum to discuss and take on initiatives to promote positive change within the agency.
Typical new grad positions Economist, Financial Analyst, Methodologist, Computer Programmer, Software Developer, Junior Human Resources Officer, Junior Financial Officer
Starting salary $40K to $50K
Work benefits health benefits for new employees, flexible work hours, telecommuting, employees receive paid time off to volunteer, (up to 1 paid day)
Vacation allowance new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job

Academic fields recruited

  • Bachelor of Arts
    • Economics
    • Geography
    • Sociology
  • Bachelor of Commerce / Business Administration
    • Accounting
    • Finance
    • Human Resources
  • Bachelor of Science
    • Computer Science
    • Mathematics
  • Community College Diploma
    • Computer Science
    • Information Technology
  • Master of Business Administration

Recruits at these schools

  • Acadia University
  • Carleton University
  • Concordia University
  • McGill University
  • McMaster University
  • Queen's University
  • Simon Fraser University
  • St. Mary's University
  • Toronto Metropolitan University
  • Université Laval
  • University of Alberta
  • University of British Columbia
  • University of Guelph
  • University of Manitoba
  • University of Ottawa
  • University of Toronto
  • University of Victoria
  • University of Winnipeg
  • York University

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