Project Manager

Important messages

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

1. Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

2. You will be required to show how you demonstrate the essential qualifications (i.e. Education, Experience and/or Occupational Certification) for the initial screening through your resume and in answering online screening questions. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN, and WHERE the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Information on your described skills, experience, etc. provided in the screening questions should be supported by your resume. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process.

3. If you do not fully complete the screening questions as instructed, you may be screened out.

4. A random or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

5. Asset qualifications may be applied in this selection process.

6. Please identify clearly your substantive group and level and your employment status on your resume and/or application form.

7. Please ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) is included in your application (if applicable).

8. Please provide the contact information (including a valid email address) for two recent (within the past 2 years) references. One of them should be a current manager/supervisor.

Duties

Duties may include the following activities:
Conceptualizes and manages the delivery of programs and significant projects.
Conceptualizes project charters and manages project teams and working groups involved in the analysis and development of strategies, plans and policies.
Negotiates budget requirements, negotiates and manages service contracts.
Ensures that program risk management frameworks are applied for the assigned program elements and/or projects.
Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of programs, services and projects and contributes to the development of corporate policies and strategic directions.
Provides expert advice to senior management of the Department.
Delivers presentations to senior management committees, colleagues and clients/stakeholders on strategic issues.

Work environment

The Courts Administration Service (CAS) provides services to the Federal Court of Appeal, the Federal Court, the Court Martial Appeal Court of Canada and the Tax Court of Canada.

The CAS’s mission is to provide timely and accurate registry, judicial and corporate services to the four superior courts and to their clients in the most innovative and effective manner, while promoting a healthy workplace and encouraging employees’ ongoing contribution to service delivery excellence.

Join our team in a work environment that fosters creativity and new ideas to improve our business practices and the quality of our services.

*Supporting the delivery of justice for all Canadians*

Intent of the process

A pool of pre-qualified or fully qualified candidates may be created to staff similar or identical positions with various tenure, various linguistic profiles and security requirements within the Courts Administration Service.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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)

At minimum a baccalaureate or higher level degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field relevant to the position OR an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

Degree equivalency

Recent* and significant** experience in the management of projects consistent with the federal government Policy on the Management of Projects OR a recognized project management framework (e.g PMBOK), including the development and maintenance of required project documentation (e.g. proposals, charters, plans, etc.).

Recent* and significant** experience in writing briefing notes and project documentation such as project proposals, project charters, project management plans, risk management plans, lessons learned, etc.

Recent* experience evaluating proposals and developing recommendations for senior management (Director General level or above).

Recent* experience developing and maintaining cross-functional internal and external relationships with partners and stakeholders to attain objectives.

Experience in planning, coordinating and chairing meetings OR working groups.

*Recent experience is defined as experience acquired within the last 5 years.
**Significant refers to the breadth and depth of experience and is defined as a combination of time spent doing the activity, as well as type (range, scope, and complexity) of work handled related to the experience criteria. Clear and specific examples should be provided by candidates in their application.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

Project management certification (e.g., Project Management Professional).

Degree equivalency

Experience working in a judicial or quasi-judicial environment.

Experience managing projects within the public service.

Experience managing Information Technology (IT) projects within the public service.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CCC/CCC)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of theories, practices and techniques of project management.
Knowledge of the government Policy on the Management of Projects.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and set priorities.
Ability to develop work plans, to manage contracts and report on program results.
Ability to effectively work under pressure.

Effective interpersonal relationships
Judgement
Dependability
Initiative
Attention to detail
Integrity

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

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Operational Requirements:
Willingness to work flexible hours including overtime and to travel occasionally.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Other information

- A written exam may be administered.
- An interview may be administered.
- Reference checks may be administered.

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.