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Statistics Canada Analyst Interview Questions
& Process

Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.

Based on 15 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

1.8 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
73.3% Positive experience

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Statistics Canada.

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Analyst

Analytics · more than a year ago

Senior Easy Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral

They asked me how my experience was a good fit for the job. Then asked what I am looking for in terms of career development. Then asked a bunch of questions about my bilingualism proficiency.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • What makes you want this job?
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Statistics Canada

Analyst

Analytics · more than a year ago

Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

The process was pretty chill. The manager asked me to go over my resume. We talked a lot about my past experience with coding and doing data analysis. After about two months, I got an offer.

Confirmed questions3 questions
  • Can you tell me about your CV?
  • Describe a time you performed data analysis.
  • How do you collaborate with team members?
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Statistics Canada

Analyst

Analytics · more than a year ago

Mid Average Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

I had a phone interview with a senior analyst and a supervisor. They were both really nice and respectful during the call. They said they'd let me know about their decision, but I didn't hear back. I had to reach out myself and then they told me someone else got the job.

Confirmed questions2 questions
  • Can you introduce yourself?
  • Describe the projects you have worked on.

Statistics Canada Analyst Interview Questions

Quoted word for word from Statistics Canada interview reports.

Given a chart and numerical data, please analyze it to identify any emerging trends.

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What would you do if an employee was engaging in behavior that could negatively impact morale?

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What is your motivation for seeking employment at StatCan?

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Do you have experience with data analytical software such as SAS?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 15 Statistics Canada interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 48.4%
Technical 38.7%
Presentation 6.5%
Coding 3.2%
Case 3.2%

Interview difficulty

Easy 20%
Average 53.3%
Difficult 26.7%

Candidate experience

Neutral 26.7%
Positive 73.3%