Advisor, IT Assets Management / Analyst, Integration and Software

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

Once the posting period will be over, you will promptly receive an invitation to participate in an exam that will take place during the month of September and that will be used to assess the knowledge and some skills. You will have to make yourself available at that moment. Please note that we will proceed with the analysis of the essential qualifications (education and experience) following the exam. Thus, if you do not meet one of these mandatory requirements (education and experience), your application will be rejected despite successful completion of the exam.

Work environment

The Canadian Space Agency, a stimulating environment, is committed to leading the development and application of space knowledge for the benefit of Canadians and humanity.

Besides being a stimulating environment, the Canadian Space Agency offers several interesting amenities:
- gym (badminton, squash, exercices classes);
- library;
- daycare;
- cafeteria;
- free parking.

The Information Technology team at the Canadian Space Agency is a united, competent, multidisciplinary team at the heart of the organization.

We look forward to welcoming you to the team!

Intent of the process

The immediate intent of this selection process is to staff one Advisor, IT Assets Management position on an permanent basis (indeterminate).

A pool of qualified or partially assessed candidates will be established from this process and may be used to staff identical or similar positions with various language requirements, tenures and various 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

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.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

- Significant* and recent** experience in administration or technical support of workstations (Win7 +) and servers (Win2008 and +) in a Microsoft Windows network environment

- Significant * and recent ** experience in systems administration in a Linux environment

*Significant experience means the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of related activities for a period of approximately two (2) years.
** Recent experience is defined as experience that has been obtained within approximately the last five (5) years.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree successfully completed in computer science, information technology or another field related to the position to be filled

Degree equivalency

- Certification in project management

- Recent* and significant** experience in database administration

- Recent* and significant** experience in the management of a Linux computer park

* Recent experience is defined as experience that has been obtained within approximately the last five (5) years.
** Significant experience means the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of related activities for a period of approximately two (2) years.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

- Knowledge of computers, their software and peripherals, Local Area Networks (LAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN), IT telecommunications, IT security concepts and principles and the system architectures in client-server and web environments

- Knowledge of Windows Operating System 7 and more recent

- Knowledge of Windows Server 8 and more recent

- Knowledge of Linux Operating System

ABILITIES AND SKILLS

- Ability to analyze and to reason in a logical manner
- Client service orientation and priority Management
- Thinking Things Through
- Ability to communicate effectively in orally
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Willingness and ability to work overtime, as required

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

- Various Security Clearance: Reliability, Secret.

Note: Those selected must meet this condition on appointment and maintain it throughout their tenure in the position.

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

We will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System.

An exam will be administered.

An interview 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.

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.