Senior Portfolio Officer, Senior Officer, Senior Officer Business Strategies * AMENDMENT END DATE

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

***NOTE: Only the candidates who qualify for the pre-screening and other assessments will be contacted for the next steps.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualification 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.

All applicants have to submit their applications on-line. Following are some of the benefits associated with applying on-line:
• Applicants can create and manage their accounts and apply to job opportunities as long as an internet connection is available.
• Applicants can create a profile and retrieve stored application(s) (personal information, covering letter and résumé) previously submitted and modify them, if necessary, before submitting the application.
• Applicants can modify their application/resume at anytime BEFORE the closing date indicated on the job advertisement.

Work environment

If you’re looking for an exciting, challenging and dynamic career then we are looking for you!

The Principal Publisher (PP) is the central governing body overseeing the design, structure, analytics and quality of Canada.ca. PP is responsible for the daily operation of the website including the provision of support services for approved GC initiatives, including but not limited to: Managed Web Services, Hosted Internet Search Solution, Social Media Account Management, Web Analytics, and mobile applications.

Located in downtown Gatineau, the PP is where people who are passionate about the Web come to make a difference. We offer an environment that is intellectually stimulating and supportive. We offer a wide range of exciting career opportunities that incorporate an array of benefits and flexible work arrangements that can help you easily balance your work and private life. The PP is an environment for personal and career development.

Intent of the process

A fully or partially qualified pool of candidates may be created and may be used to staff vacancies as well as to fill identical or similar positions within the Citizens Services Branch, Employment and Social Development Canada Department and other Federal Public Service Organizations.

Positions to be filled: 7

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 years of an acceptable post-secondary education program from a recognized educational institution in computer science, information technology, information management, business administration or another specialty relevant to the position(s) being staffed, OR an acceptable combination of education, training and experience*.

*For example, two years of Web-related experience on a continuing basis with a secondary school diploma and training relevant to the position to staff.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES

Experience in developing and providing advice to managers or above.

Experience participating in and maintaining collaborative working relationships with clients, partners and/or stakeholders.

Experience in the identification and analysis of government and/or private sector business-related Web and/or IT requirements of clients, partners and/or stakeholders.

Experience in consulting with managers or above to develop Web and/or IT related approaches and strategies.

Experience in preparing, planning and briefing materials such as briefing notes, reports, and/or business cases.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

Degree from a recognized university

ITIL certification.

Project management certification/PMP.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES

Experience in project management.

Experience in coordinating and overseeing technical testing activities of technical/publishing platforms.

Experience in social media account management and/or mobile technologies.

Experience in product management and/or vendor management.

Experience in coordinating or leading communities of practice and/or working groups.

Experience customer service management (e.g. managing a service desk).

Experience in supervising employees and managing employees’ performance.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

Employment and Social Development Canada is committed to employment equity (EE). In order to achieve a representative workforce, selection may be based on qualified candidates self-declaring as being a member of one or more of the following EE groups: Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, women and visible minorities.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual imperative CBC / CBC
Bilingual imperative BBB / BBB

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES

Ability to analyze and provide advice.

Ability to identify business requirements and manage expectations of clients, partners or stakeholders.

Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

Ability to work effectively under pressure and within tight time constraints.

Ability to establish successful working relationships with clients, partners or stakeholders.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES

Client focus
Judgment
Analytical thinking
Initiative
Teamwork

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

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of web and/or digital analytics

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Willingness to work overtime including weekends, sometimes on short-notice.
Willingness to travel.
Willingness to carry a Blackberry.

Conditions of employment

Various levels of security:

Enhanced reliability
" 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

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.

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

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.