IM/IT Director

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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

****Please take note that this appointment process (2018-CSD-EA-NHQ-17408-1) and the appointment process (2018-CSD-EA-NHQ-17408) are combined. The same assessment tools will be used.****

IITB is a national organization, with a wide variety of work that can be performed regardless of geographic location. However, certain positions may require a physical presence at a specific location.

IITB’s Hub locations outside of the NCR are located in: St-John’s, Dartmouth, Charlottetown, Bathurst, Fredericton, Miramichi, Moncton, Saint John, Boucherville, Jonquière, Laval, Montréal, Québec, Shawinigan, Belleville, Chatham, Cornwall, London, Toronto, Mississauga, Windsor, Vaughan, Winnipeg, Regina, Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver.

*** VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: Your application MUST include a covering letter that clearly outlines how you meet the EDUCATION and each of the EXPERIENCE criteria listed in the ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND any of the applicable ASSET QUALIFICATION of the Statement of Merit Criteria. Please use each of the education/experience factors as a header and provide relevant and concrete examples from your work history that clearly demonstrate how you acquired the experience. Be sure to include substantiating details that clearly outline the breadth of experience as well as relevant timelines. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualification is met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities - you must also provide concrete examples. Resumes will only be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the covering letter.

The length of time can be important – please include how many months or years you did this work.

FAILURE TO CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE ON YOUR COVERING LETTER HOW YOU MEET THE SCREENING CRITERIA WILL RESULT IN THE REJECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION. CANDIDATES WILL NOT BE SOLICITED FOR INCOMPLETE OR POSSIBLE MISSING INFORMATION.

Please note that the ability to communicate in writing will be assessed in your cover letter and application.

The Government of Canada is committed to building a skilled workforce that is representative of Canada's diversity, which includes the recruitment of Canadian Veterans and releasing Canadian Armed Forces personnel.

We encourage applicants to identify any skills, competencies and/or experiences they acquired through a career with the Canadian Armed Forces.

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/public-service-jobs/canadian-armedforces-members-veterans.html

FAQ:
1. How do I prepare my application?
• When you apply you will asked to provide information about your education and experience. Read the definitions of significant, recent, extensive as they generally have time indicators of how long you’ve done this work. Please include the what and time as it how it applies to each one of the experiences and education criteria.
• If you have the essential education and experience, you will move on the next phase.
• Knowledge, competencies, abilities, and personal suitabilities listed will be assessed through written exams, interviews, performance agreements and/or reference checks.

2. How do I prepare for the assessment?
• It’s a good idea to read the Departmental Plan as it outlines the priorities and plans of a department.
o ESDC’s can be found at
https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/corporate/reports/departmental-plan.html

• Leadership competencies in federal government – the effective behaviours give you an indication of what we are looking for in leaders and can be found at
https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/professional-development/key-leadership-competency-profile/examples-effective-ineffective-behaviours.html

There are tons of sites that offer advice on what to expect and how to prepare, I recommend you check out a few before your interview.

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/information-candidates.html

Work environment

The Innovation and Information Technology branch (IITB) is looking for you, if you are a leader and interested in making a difference serving Canadians and improving Government of Canada services and programs.

IITB provides innovative solutions which power ESDC digital services to the citizens and employers. We are a diverse, national organization powered by innovative thinking and approaches, delivering efficient, reliable and secure services and solutions.

You will work with a talented and engaged team to bring creative solutions to employees of ESDC and the public.

Do you enjoy tackling complex problems or coming up new solutions?
Do you want to help create and sustain a culture of innovation and experimentation?
Do you have a knack for facilitating partnerships with diverse stakeholders?
Do you have a strong interest in supporting the digital agenda of the Government of Canada and helping bring about change in delivering services?

If you answered YES this opportunity may be for YOU!

Intent of the process

A pool of partially qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions within the Innovation, Information and Technology Branch with various tenures and/or various language requirements and/or locations.

Positions to be filled: 3

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 9,999 words (maximum)

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 educational program in computer science, information technology, information management or another specialty relevant to the position to be staffed.

Notes:
1. 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. They must be accepted as having met the minimum education standard whenever this standard is called for when staffing positions in the CS group.
2. It is the 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.
3. At the manager's discretion, an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience may serve as an alternative to the minimum post-secondary education stated above. Whenever the minimum education is met using this alternative, it is met for the specific position only and must be re-assessed for other positions for which this alternative has been specified by the manager.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
1. Recent* and significant** experience in managing at least one of the following: IM/IT projects, IM/IT solutions, IM/IT products and/or IM/IT services.
2. Recent* experience in providing strategic advice to executive management*** related to IM/IT.
3. Recent* and Extensive**** experience in managing financial, human, and/or contractual resources
4. Recent* experience, at the Manager level or above, in establishing and managing strategic relationships with internal stakeholders and/or external stakeholders for the achievement of results.

Definitions (for essential qualifications):
* Recent is defined as experience normally acquired within the last five (5) years.
** Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the performance of the duties for a period of approximately 3 years.
*** Executive management: Director, Executive Director, Director General (DG), Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Operation Officer (COO), Chief Information Officer (CIO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM), Deputy Minister (DM), Vice-President, Senior Vice-President or President.
**** Extensive: is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the performance of duties normally acquired over a period of five (5) years, with at least 3 years in the capacity of Manager or higher.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
1. Knowledge of ESDC's priorities.
2. Knowledge of technology trends related to the public sector.

ABILITIES
1. Ability to communicate effectively orally.
2. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
3. Ability to lead organization-wide initiatives

COMPETENCIES
1. Create Vision and Strategy
2. Mobilize People
3. Uphold Integrity and Respect
4. Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
5. Promote Innovation and Guide Change
6. Achieve Results

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
1. Effective interpersonal skills
2. Flexibility

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

EDUCATION
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in computer science, information technology, information management.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
1. Significant** experience in managing the overall Security posture of IM and IT systems.
2. Experience in developing IM/IT systems and/or integration of commercial off-the-shelf software (COTS) as part of the solution.
3. Extensive**** experience in planning, developing, managing, engineering and operating an enterprise-wide technical infrastructure, network and computing platform environment.
4. Experience in designing and maintaining architectures such as Business Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Information Architecture, Systems Architecture, Technology Architecture, Security Architecture and Data and Information Architecture..
5. Experience in negotiating agreements, working with, and managing IM or IT service contracts.
6. Experience in management of technical environments such as .Net and Java.
7. Experience in IT Service Management
8. Experience providing and/or leading business relationship management services.
9. Ability to manage complex projects using recognized project management practices

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Willingness to travel within Canada.
- Willingness to work overtime.

Conditions of employment

Secret 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.

Recent and past performance agreements may be used as part of the assessment. Please be prepared to provide such documentation should it be requested from the selection board.

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

The essential qualifications that are listed in the statement of merit criteria are mandatory. A pass mark will be established for each. Applicants may be appointed to the position even though he/she does meet any or all of the asset qualifications. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. In the event that there are as many applicants who meet the essential qualifications as there are vacancies, the manager may decide not to assess some or all of the asset qualifications.

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

All communication regarding this process will be administered via e-mail. It is the candidate’s responsibility to provide a valid e-mail address and update their personal information when it changes. If special circumstances prevent you from having access to your e-mail, please contact the HR contact noted above.

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.

The hiring organization will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. To submit an application on-line, please select the button “Apply Online” below.

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

Please note that within the context of this selection process, travel costs or travel expenses will not be reimbursed.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

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.