Senior Technical Advisor, Open Government Business Systems and Support

Important messages

Only applications received directly via the System (https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/public-service-jobs.html) will be accepted. If you require accommodation for any reason, you must contact the HR 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.

Work environment

The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS) is a central agency located in the National Capital Region. Working at TBS offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the work of a central federal agency, and to be part of cultivating the federal public service as a model workplace. With high-performing teams and innovative practices, TBS professionals in various fields serve Canadians by collaborating on government-wide initiatives, driving excellence in people management and taking initiative while effectively managing risks.

TBS’s new flagship facility at 90 Elgin Street, in the heart of downtown Ottawa, is the hub of its activities. The new building meets the government’s Workplace 2.0 concept, has Wi-Fi throughout, and has many fully equipped videoconference areas to support collaboration and innovation. Employees have access to amenities such as showers, change rooms and secure bicycle storage, allowing them to commute using Ottawa’s bike path system.

Intent of the process

The initial intent of this process is to offer an indeterminate position.

A pool of qualified persons resulting from this process maybe created and may be used to fill similar positions with linguistic profiles (English essential, French essential, bilingual imperative BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC, ) as well as tenures (indeterminate, deployment, acting, assignment, secondment, specified period) which may vary according to the position being staffed.

This pool may be used to staff similar positions in other organizations within the core public administration (http://www.psc-cfp.gc.ca/plcy-pltq/rfli-lirf/index-eng.htm).

By applying to this process, you consent to your personal application-related information being shared with other government departments interested in staffing similar positions.

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.

Degree equivalency

Experience
-Experience in the delivery of open source tools using for example, Drupal, Python, or PHP services within an organization;
-Significant* experience in developing supporting open source tools, services, or resources for use by organizations;
-Significant* experience with open source initiatives across Canada;
-Experience in implementing open source standards or guidelines;
-Experience in supporting, participating in, or leading open source committees and working groups.

Significant* is defined as depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the performance of those duties for a period of approximately two (2) years.

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

Various language requirements
English Essential
French Essential
Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC

Information on language requirements

Knowledge
-Knowledge of current open source national and international efforts for example, standards, tools, services, or key stakeholders;
-Knowledge of open source tools.

Abilities
-Ability to analyze and make strategic recommendations to management;
-Ability to communicate with team members to resolve relevant and related issues;
-Ability to develop consensus with colleagues, clients, or stakeholders in matters related to open source;
-Ability to plan projects with multiple dimensions and deadlines.

Personal Suitability
-Teamwork
-Results oriented
-Reliability
-Flexibility
-Adaptability

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

Organizational Need(s)
-In support of achieving a diverse workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and women.
-Treasury Board Secretariat employees affected by workforce adjustment may be appointed before persons employed by other government organizations.

Operational Requirement
-Required to work overtime on occasion and on short notice.

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.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

A situational exercise 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.