Expand your IM/IT Professional Career - Various Manager Positions

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Tips for candidates who wish to apply:
* The application process will take approximately 30 to 60 minutes to complete.
* A cover letter is not required for this selection process.
* When submitting your application, you will be asked for information about your education and experience. Some questions will prompt for “Yes/No” responses only, and other questions may also require that you provide additional details in a written text response. The system will prompt you with specific questions for each qualification, so ensure to answer the questions, if applicable.
* Please note that written communication may also be assessed through your application submission.

Duties

We are currently looking for dynamic, dedicated, and innovative leaders to be part of the growing team of Information Management and Information Technology (IM/IT) professionals that will directly support our future vision. The IM/IT specific depth of extensive experience we are typically looking for from candidates would be that normally acquired over a period of seven or more years, within the last ten years.

You will be responsible to manage your own group’s operations, as well as some projects under your responsibility and will be accountable for your results. The manager’s main duties include planning, organizing and prioritizing workload, as well as direct and indirect supervision (including setting up performance expectations for own employees, evaluating performance, approving leave and schedules, recommending overtime, labour relations matters, etc.).

Also, you will be directly contributing to the IM/IT vision and direction through your leadership and strategic advice and will be asked to provide effort and cost estimates, as well as to optimize work and processes through creative thinking.

Work environment

As the country’s leader for agriculture policies, services and programs, our mission is to provide leadership in the growth and development of a competitive, innovative and sustainable Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector. Working at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) offers an opportunity to be part of this exciting agenda.

AAFC’s main headquarters is located in the National Capital Region, at the edge of the Central Experimental Farm, near the Baseline Road and Merivale Road intersection. The complex is equipped with a full gym with access to showers and changing rooms. There are reserved spaces for bicycles which are ideal for those wishing to travel to work by bike using nearby bike paths and the wide-open spaces of the Central Experimental Farm. Also, the main headquarters is conveniently located within walking distance to restaurants, shopping, banking, pharmacy and numerous other services.

As one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, AAFC is proud to celebrate our achievement in creating a diverse, respectful, and positive workplace where all employees are valued and recognized for their unique qualities, ideas, voices and perspectives.

Intent of the process

Immediate Needs: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has multiple Manager position vacancies (permanent) to staff in various IT/IM specializations in locations across Canada. The majority of positions will be staffed in Ottawa, Regina, or Winnipeg.

Qualified candidates will also be placed in a talent pool to be used for staffing similar permanent or temporary positions. The work location, language profile, and security clearance requirements may vary according to the position being staffed.

All federal organizations may use this selection process to appoint a qualified candidate to a similar position within their organization.

Positions to be filled: 10

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION:
Successful completion of two (2) 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.

Note:
It is a 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. It is the candidate’s responsibility to obtain the appropriate documentation from the recognized educational institution, and to provide this documentation.

Indeterminate period 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.

Click on the link below ‘Degree equivalency’ if you were educated outside of Canada.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Note: When answering the application screening questions (for E1 to E5 below), you must be specific and provide concrete examples and details for each experience element, as applications will be screened on the information provided. Do not presume that the hiring board has any previous knowledge of your background, qualifications, or work history. Your résumé will only be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described.

E1: Extensive experience working in the field of IM/IT. "Extensive" refers to a depth that would normally be acquired over a period of seven or more years, within the last ten years.

E2: Recent experience, within the last five years, in at least one or more of the following areas:
o IM/IT Planning
o IM/IT Project Management
o Enterprise Architecture (Business, Data/Information, Technology/Infrastructure, Application and Security)
o IT Security
o Infrastructure & Operations
o Application Development
o Database and Data Administration
o Business Line Support

E3: Experience in an IM/IT leadership role, working with multi-disciplinary, cross-functional teams.

E4: Experience in human resource management and financial management.

E5: Experience in providing IM/IT advice, analysis and recommendations to senior management.

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

In addition to the above Essential Qualifications, there are other qualifications that could be an asset to possess for each distinct Manager position. You will also have the opportunity, in your job application screening questions, to identify your specialized depth of education and experience for various Asset Qualifications as these may be applicable to jobs in the following area(s) of work:

IM/IT Planning, IM/IT Project Management, Enterprise Architecture, IT Security, Infrastructure & Operations, Application Development, Database and Data Administration, Business Line Support

At a later date following the job application stage, you may be asked to provide a written or verbal summary explaining where, when and how you obtained this asset experience.

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

Bilingual - Imperative
You must be able to work in English AND in French (Reading, Writing and Oral proficiency).
Various bilingual profiles (BBB/BBB or CBC/CBC).

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of best practices and trends in the IM/IT industry.
Knowledge of Government of Canada wide initiatives affecting Information Management or Information Technology.
Knowledge of project management principles, practices and techniques.

COMPETENCIES:
Ability to Manage
Mobilize People
Uphold Integrity and Respect
Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
Promote Innovation and Guide Change
Achieve Results
Communication

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

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, Persons with a Disability, Visible Minorities and Women.

Ability and willingness to travel
Ability and willingness to work overtime
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours

Conditions of employment

Various Security Requirements depending on position being staffed - Reliability Status, Secret and Top Secret

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the targeted groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Applications submitted by email will not be accepted. You must apply through the "Apply online" link below. Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language(s) in their application.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

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

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

Depending on the number of applicants, volume management strategies such as random selection, top-down approach and/or establishing cut-off scores to determine who will continue in the staffing process, may be used for the purpose of managing applications. Please note that although you may attain the established pass mark on any of the assessments used in this staffing process, management may decide to use a higher cut off score.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to a 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, if applicable.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates. A written examination and an interview will be administered. Reference checks will be sought. Proof of your education credentials will be required at a later date.

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.