Officer, Project Services

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

We strongly encourage candidates to submit their applications on-line.

Following are some of the benefits associated with applying on-line:
• Candidates can create and manage their accounts in the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) and apply to job opportunities as long as an internet connection is available.
• Candidates 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.
• Candidates can modify their application/resume at any time BEFORE the closing date indicated on the job advertisement.

NOTE: In order to have your application considered, all screening questions must be answered for a maximum of 4000 characters per question. Candidates must provide CONCRETE EXAMPLES which demonstrate how they meet the education requirement and the experience factors listed in the essential qualifications and asset qualifications. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities.

Work environment

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Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one position on a determinate basis (12 months with a possibility of extension).

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions within ESDC across Canada with various position titles, language and security requirements.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION

Secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Experience managing project scheduling using Microsoft Project

Experience in preparing Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

Experience in the coordination of activities and reporting on project costing

Experience in preparing project documents for presentation to Senior Management

Experience using Microsoft Office

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of project management life cycle

Knowledge of Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) Project Gating for IT-Enabled Projects

ABILITIES

Ability to set priorities, organize work and meet deadlines

Ability to search for information and identify and resolve problems

Ability to communicate effectively orally

Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Ability to coordinate and monitor the flow of information and documents

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

Judgement

Initiative

Teamwork

Thinking things through

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in an area of relevance to the position

EXPERIENCE

Experience in performing quality assurance

Experience using Microsoft Project Server

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of Agile methodology within a project management environment

Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics

Degree equivalency

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

At Employment and Social Development Canada, diversity is our strength. If you’re a woman, an Indigenous person, a person with a disability or a visible minority and are interested in bringing in different perspectives and insights, let us know by completing the Employment Equity (EE) section in your application. Appointments of members of these EE groups could be made to ensure our workforce is inclusive and representative of the Canadian public we serve.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

May be required to occasionally work overtime

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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 written examination may be administered.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

An assignment or an acting appointment is a temporary resourcing option. The approval of your substantive supervisor may/will be required before an offer can be made.

Candidates must provide a VALID EMAIL ADDRESS. You may be informed of the following steps of the process by e-mail if successful. Please take the necessary actions in order to have access to your e-mail service for the duration of the process.

Top-down selection may be used during the assessment phase which means that only candidates who achieve the pass mark and are among top ranking scores may be given further consideration in this selection 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.