Western’s Statistics Canada Research Data Centre is looking to hire a part-time statistical assistant.
Salary: approximately $20/hour; fixed schedule 9 hours per week and variable schedule as needed
Language requirement: English essential
Job description
– Maintaining the integrity of the security systems
– Preparation and review of contracts
– Maintenance of administrative databases
– Administrative duties (preparing reports, correspondence with users, ordering supplies, etc.)
– Provide basic assistance on the use of the computer network and statistical software
– Other computer and administrative tasks as assigned
Qualifications
– Completed Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or sciences (such as business, economics, demography, geography, psychology, sociology, statistics, epidemiology, biostatistics or a related field)
– Experience using Word and Excel
– Experience in the use of statistical software packages: SAS, SPSS, and STATA
– Ability to be detail-oriented
– Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Assets
-Masters or PhD
-Experience in the processing and analysis of microdata from Statistics Canada social surveys
-Experience with Windows operating system (Windows 7 or newer), MS Access
-Knowledge of the major social surveys or administrative data sources maintained by Statistics Canada, or comparable surveys or administrative data.
Personal suitability: Client Service Orientation, Initiative, Reliability, Thoroughness, Judgement
Security clearance: Enhanced Reliability Check is a condition for employment
Preference given to Canadian citizens and Permanent residents of Canada. Please indicate your citizenship status on your cover letter and/or resume.
Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining how your education and experience relate to the position to rdc@uwo.ca by December 15, 2017.
Successful candidates will be contacted for an interview.
For any further questions contact Nathalie Goodwin at nathalie.goodwin@uwo.ca or Glenda Babe at gbabe@uwo.ca.
