Manager, IT Applications

Important messages

In order for candidates to have their application considered, all screening questions must be answered. Candidates must provide concrete examples which illustrate how they meet each qualification including where and how they obtained the experience as well as the period(s) in which they performed the functions of the position(s) (M-Y to M-Y). The candidate's application must adhere to the stipulated format stated in the Job Opportunity Advertisement.

CANDIDATES WHO FAIL TO CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE IN THE SCREENING QUESTIONS HOW THEY MEET THE SCREENING CRITERIA (Education and Experience Essentials) WILL RESULT IN THE REJECTION OF THEIR APPLICATION.

Resumes will be used as a secondary source to validate the education and/or experience described in the screening questions.

On-line applications are strongly encouraged in order to take advantage of the many benefits of using the electronic recruitment system. Some of the benefits for applicants are as follows:
- modify your application at any time BEFORE the closing date;
- when applicable, answer screening questions highlighting the expected qualifications to the hiring manager;
- verify the status of your application and notifications, at any time; and
- obtain information through electronic notification of your assessment details and results.

If you are unable to apply on-line or require accommodation for any reason, you must contact the Senior Human Resources Advisor listed below, before the closing date.

If you do not clearly demonstrate how you meet all screening criteria, your application will be rejected. Your application may also be rejected if it has incomplete information. We will not contact you to request information that is missing from your application.

Intent of the process

The initial of this process is to offer one indeterminate appointment.

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent may be considered first for deployment.

A pool of qualified persons resulting from this process may be created and may be used to fill similar positions with a linguistic profile of CBC/CBC.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION:
- Successful completion of two years of an acceptable post-secondary educational program in computer science, information technology, information management or another specialty relevant to the position to be staffed.

NOTES:
1. Indeterminate incumbents of positions in the CS group on May 10, 1999, who do not possess the education prescribed above, are deemed to meet the minimum education standards based on their education, training and/or experience. They must be accepted as having met the minimum education standard whenever this standard is called for when staffing positions in the CS group.
2. It is the recognized educational institution (e.g. community college, CÉGEP or university) that determines if the courses taken by a candidate correspond to two years of a post-secondary program at the institution.
3. At the manager’s discretion, an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience may serve as an alternative to the minimum post-secondary education stated above. Whenever the minimum education is met using this alternative, it is met for the specific position only and must be re-assessed for other positions for which this alternative has been specified by the manager.


***An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience is defined as: High School diploma AND a minimum of two (2) years of relevant IM/IT experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Extensive* and recent*** experience meeting with clients to solicit and document business requirements in support of the development/enhancement of IT systems.

Extensive* and recent*** experience in leading an IT application development team through all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle.

Extensive* and recent*** experience in developing database-driven web applications using the .NET platform.

Extensive* and recent*** experience in managing the publication of proactive disclosure reports to Government of Canada web sites.

Significant** and recent*** experience in managing numerous (i.e. 3 or more) web or software development projects.


* Extensive is defined as the depth and breadth of work associated with having at least 5 years' experience.
** Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of work associated with having at least 2 years’ experience.
*** Recent is defined as being within the last 2 years.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of general Project Management principles, tools and techniques.
- Knowledge of all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle.
- Knowledge of recent trends in IT.

ABILITIES:
- Ability to manage multiple changing priorities.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
- Strategic Thinking: Analysis and Ideas.
- Judgement.
- Client-Service Oriented.

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:
- University degree in computer science, engineering or other specialty relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
- 2-3 years of experience in the development and customization of GCDOCS (by OpenText).
- 2-3 years of experience in the development and configuration of FirstClass software, by OpenText.
- Experience developing .NET web applications using the MVC (Multi View Controller) architecture.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Willingness to do overtime on a regular basis, both evenings and on weekends.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Other information

We will communicate with you about this process by email. As a result, you must update your Public Service Resourcing System profile if it changes. Applicants should use an email address that accepts messages from unknown senders (some email systems block such messages).

If you do not respond to our communications, we will interpret this as your withdrawal from the process.

An interview will be administered.

Reference checks will be sought.

A written exam may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.