Director General, Information Management Project Delivery (DGIMPD)

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request special accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities

Candidates should be aware that the evaluation process will be conducted under tight deadlines. As such, applicants are required to provide requested information promptly and make themselves available for assessment.

Please note that interviews will be held during the week of June 4, 2018. Applicants must ensure that they are available during this period. We anticipate that this process will be completed by the end of June 2018.

All applications must be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) To submit an application on-line, please select the button "Apply Online" below.
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.

You will be required to demonstrate how you meet the education and each of the experience criterion listed in the essential (mandatory) qualifications AND any of the applicable asset (desirable) qualifications for the initial screening by answering the online screening questions. Be sure to include substantiating details that clearly outline the breadth of experience as well as relevant timelines. Please provide concrete examples demonstrating HOW, WHEN, and WHERE the qualification was met. Resumes will only be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in your application.

Work environment

We do IM/IT differently at the Department of National Defence.

Canada’s Armed Forces rely on secure networks and up-to-the-minute data to plan and carry out missions. Much of what gives the Forces their technological and tactical advantage stems from space-enabled systems, and agile information management and technology tools to collect and manipulate large quantities of data.

The use of cyberspace has also become crucial to the Canadian Forces’ C4ISR systems (command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance).

Our team delivers the IM/IT capabilities that enable successful Canadian Armed Forces operations and the achievement of DND and Government of Canada objectives to defend Canada and Canadians and contribute to international peace, security and stability efforts. Strong at home, secure in North America, and engaged in the world.

Are you up to the challenge of leading in this environment? Then we need to talk!

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff the position of Director General Information Management Project Delivery (DGIMPD) on a permanent full time basis. A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures and security requirements within DND as well as other government departments within the core administration, with the approval of the delegated manager and in consultation with Executive Services.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 1,000 words (maximum) "A covering letter in 1,000 words (maximum) "A short cover letter outlining why you are interested in this/these positions and are the right candidate. The intention is not to use the cover letter to assess the merit criteria, but rather as an opportunity to get to know candidates. The cover letter may be used as a deciding factor in the selection of candidates for appointment and assigned duties. Your ability to communicate effectively in writing will be assessed through the cover letter and how you demonstrate that you meet qualifications.""

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

ESSENTIAL (MANDATORY) EDUCATION

ED01. Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

ESSENTIAL (MANDATORY) EXPERIENCE

EX01: Significant (1) and recent (2) executive-level experience in providing strategic advice and recommendations on complex (3) Information Management/Information Technology (IM/IT) issues to senior executives (4).

EX02: Executive-level experience in initiating and managing change in complex (3) environments.

EX03: Significant (1) and recent (2) executive level experience in the development, management and delivery of IM/IT projects.

EX04: Executive-level experience in building relationships, negotiating and maintaining partnerships and networks with stakeholders such as federal government departments, Central Agencies or other private sector organizations.

EX-05: Significant (1) and recent (2) experience in managing human and financial resources (5).

NOTE:
(1) Significant experience means the depth and breadth of the experience associated with having performed a broad range of activities which are normally acquired over a period of at least three (3) years in an executive level position or equivalent or above.

(2) Recent experience is defined as experience acquired within the last five (5) years.

(3) Complex is defined as serving multiple functional authorities in a medium to large organization; including complex end-to-end business processes; supporting a broad user community at multiple levels of the organization; and potentially dispersed across multiple geographical locations.

(4) Senior executive is defined as Assistant Deputy Minister/Vice-President level and above, or equivalent.

(5) Managing human resources is defined as exercising delegated authority of human resources over the course of a period of approximately five (5) years and may include supervision of staff; establishing vision, priorities, work plans; establishing performance objectives; conducting performance assessments and feedback; approving training. Applicants must also indicate the number of staff they have managed.

Financial management is exercising financial authorities at the executive level, including direct accountability for a budget. You are asked to indicate the size of the budget.

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

ASSET (DESIRABLE) EDUCATION

AED1: Master's degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field relevant to the position being filled.
AED2: Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.

Degree equivalency

ASSET (DESIRABLE) EXPERIENCE

AEX01: Experience in defining, planning and managing projects in one or more of the following fields of information:
- Information Management/Information Technology (IM/IT)
- Command
- Control
- Communications
- Computers
- Intelligence
- Surveillance and Reconnaissance (CRISR) using established project management methodologies.

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

Various language requirements
-Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)
-In the event that the organization is unable to fill the position with a person who meets the official languages requirements, other candidates may be considered for a non-imperative bilingual appointment. Therefore, we encourage all candidates interested in this position to complete the Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment to assess your writing skills in your second official language.

Information on language requirements

ESSENTIAL (MANDATORY) KNOWLEDGE

K01: Knowledge of Government of Canada priorities, policies, and direction as they relate to IM/IT.
K02: Knowledge of the management of major projects and corporate initiatives.
K03: Knowledge of the role of Central Agencies in major project delivery.

ESSENTIAL (MANDATORY) KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

KLC1: Create vision and strategy
KLC2: Mobilize people
KLC3: Uphold integrity and respect
KLC4: Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
KLC5: Promote innovation and guide change
KLC6: Achieve results

Definitions of the key leadership competencies can be found at the following link:
https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/topics/professional-development.html

ESSENTIAL (MANDATORY) ABILITY

A01: Ability to communicate effectively orally.

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

Conditions of employment

Top Secret security clearance - Top secret or secret with the ability to obtain top secret security clearance.

There is a need to work overtime, often on short notice.

There is a need to travel.

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

LINGUISTIC PROFILE
If you are a federal public servant, you be asked to provide proof of their current Second Language Evaluation (SLE) results from the Public Service Commission.

If you already have results and meet the language requirements, you are asked to provide us with your latest SLE results as soon as possible by email at:
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You can find the procedure to request a confirmation of previous test results at the following link:
http://www.psc-cfp.gc.ca/ppc-cpp/test-examen-result/result-eng.htm

If you have expired results or have not yet been evaluated by the Public Service Commission, you may be scheduled to have your second language evaluation updated or completed. In order to do so, please advise us as soon as possible by email at:


PROOF OF EDUCATION
Candidates will be asked to provide proof of education credentials at the time of assessment. Candidates with foreign credentials will be asked to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/.

TOP DOWN APPROACH
Selection decisions may be based on the level, breadth or degree of qualifications achieved in one or more qualifications; for example, preference may be given to the candidate that has scored highest on a specific qualification or combination of qualifications.

A cut-off score screening approach may be undertaken. Applicants who meet the essential experience criteria may be ranked according to the depth and breadth of experience they possess. Only the top ranking applicants may be invited to the next phase of assessment. Asset criteria and/or organizational needs may also be applied at the screening stage.

ASSET (DESIRABLE) CRITERIA
Asset (desirable) qualifications may also be applied at the screening stage to ensure a more appropriate number of candidates to further assess in this process.

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Recent and past performance evaluations may be used as part of the assessment. Accordingly, you may be asked to submit a copy of your last two Performance Ratings/Evaluations/Reports as part of this selection process. Please be prepared to provide this documentation should it be requested.

COMMUNICATIONS
Communication for this process will be sent via email and/or their jobs.gc.ca applicant profile. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required in their jobs.gc.ca applicant account.

ACCOMODATION
If you require accommodations for any reason, please contact the Executive Services Team as soon as possible by email at :
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IDENTIFICATION
Should you be an employee of the public service, we request that you clearly identify your substantive group and level as well as your employment status on your resume and/or application form. In addition, please ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) or Service Number is included in your resume and/or application form.

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.