Information Technology (IT) Careers

Important messages

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to a process to fill various positions throughout Shared Services Canada (SSC).

An internal selection process is currently advertised simultaneously. Persons employed in the federal public service should apply to the internal process: 17-GSS-QC-IA--211339. The initial evaluation of candidates will be the same for the internal and external processes.

Are you a Royal Canadian Mounted Police civilian member? We encourage you to apply! Please note that a civilian member selected for appointment through this process may not have to convert to public servant status before deeming. Contact the Shared Services Canada Human Resources Service Desk at for more information.

We encourage applicants to identify any skills, competencies and/or experiences you have acquired through your employment with the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), if applicable.

Work environment

At SSC your job will matter. We are working hard to change the landscape of information technology for the Government of Canada. We are modernizing, securing, and supporting critical IT programs and services for Canadians. We are looking for dedicated employees that want to make a difference and that will be part of our exciting journey for years to come.

If you are an individual who wants a rewarding career with an innovative organization, we need you. If you are dedicated, creative, and motivated, we need you. If you are eager to provide modern shared services that improve government service delivery to Canadians, we need you.

We look forward to working with you in the coming years and will support your career while you support our business. We encourage you to be a part of our team for at least two to three years to ensure business continuity.

We are especially in need of people who excel in the following areas
- Computer science or engineering
- Information technology
- Information management
- Cyber intelligence

Intent of the process

Education requirements, experiences, competencies, additional qualifications, employment tenures, work locations, operational and linguistic requirements, security level as well as the conditions of employment may vary according to the position being staffed.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

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.

*You will be required to provide proof of your education credentials at the time of assessment.

Degree equivalency

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

Various language requirements
Note: The language requirements will vary according to the position to be staffed:
Bilingual Imperative (BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC), English Essential, French Essential, English or French Essential, Bilingual non-imperative.

*Non-imperative appointments may be considered once the bilingual pool of candidates has been exhausted.

Information on language requirements

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

We encourage women (especially in non-traditional occupations), Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups to apply and declare themselves as part of one or more of the above mentioned groups. Selection for some jobs may be limited to members of these groups.

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Depending on the job, operational requirements could apply such as:
- Willingness and ability to work overtime
- Willingness and ability to travel
- Willingness and ability to work shift-work
- Willingness and ability to work 24/7 on-call status
- Willingness and ability to work virtually

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - as a minimum or other levels of security up to Top Secret.

Other information

Random selection may be used when selecting candidates for further assessment.

A self-assessment questionnaire will be used to evaluate your behavioural and technical competencies.

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

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.