Manager, Information Management

Update: **Amendment to the closing 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 specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

Your ability to communicate effectively in writing will be assessed throughout your job application.

You will be invited to clearly demonstrate how you meet each of the screening criteria by answering the questions in the Screening Questions section of the application.

When providing your answers, please include concrete examples to illustrate how you meet each criterion identified in the questions. Please include WHERE, WHEN, and HOW the qualification is met. By providing the required information in the suggested format, you will ensure that the assessors are in a position to assess the depth, complexity and scope of your experience.

Résumés will be used as a secondary source to validate the education and/or experience described in the screening questions.

Work environment

A LITTLE SOMETHING ABOUT PPSC...
The Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC) prosecutes criminal offenses under federal jurisdiction. The organization has approximately 1000 employees who each play a key role in strengthening the Canadian criminal justice system.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR...
Are you passionate about information management? Are you looking for challenging work and a rewarding career? Now is an exciting time to work in Information Management (IM) at the PPSC. We are currently in the development of our corporate IM program, building our National service delivery model, team, and have launched our GCDOCS project. We are looking for a strong leader that will move forward our IM program, continue to grow our team and lead our GCDOCS implementation. Are you up for the task?

WHERE WE ARE LOCATED...
We are located at Place Bell situated at 160 Elgin Street, an office complex in downtown Ottawa and near the Rideau Canal and the Rideau Shopping Centre. This location offers easy access to restaurants, fitness facilities, walking/running paths, and parks. We are conveniently located close to major transit routes making it easy to commute from all points across the city.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be established from this process and may be used to staff similar positions at Public Prosecution Service of Canada, with varying tenures (such as indeterminate, specified period, acting, assignment/secondment), with a CBC/CBC bilingual imperative profile and with Secret security requirements. The pool may be used by other departments.

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:
- Graduation with an acceptable degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in Information Management or in a field relevant to the work to be performed OR an acceptable combination* of education, training and experience.

*An acceptable combination is defined as Secondary school graduation and ten (10) years of relevant progressively responsible professional work experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
- Experience developing and implementing information management policies, procedures, guidelines and processes.
- Experience leading information management projects and initiatives.
- Experience providing strategic advice or recommendations to senior management with respect to information management policy instruments.
- Experience managing financial and human resources.

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

Asset Qualification - Education:
- Graduation with a master's degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in Library and Information Science accredited by the American Library Associated (ALA) or equivalent OR graduation with a master's degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in Information Management.

Degree equivalency

Asset Qualification - Experience:
- Experience providing input for departmental reporting processes such as the Management Accountability Framework (MAF).
- Experience working with Electronic Document Management and Records Management Systems (examples: OpenText Content Server [GCdocs], OpenText eDOCS [RDIMS], Microsoft SharePoint, etc).
- Experience in providing advice on projects or practices to streamline operations, increase efficiencies, and improve program delivery.
- Experience leading project teams or working groups on information management or information technology related initiatives or projects (for example, implementation of GCdocs).
- Experience in managing and supervising.
- Experience in managing mail services and mailroom operations.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
- Knowledge of Government of Canada legislative and policy instruments related to the management of information.
- Knowledge of information and/or records management theories, principles, best practices and trends.

Abilities:
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally.
- Ability to analyze and make recommendations.
- Ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to consult and negotiate with various stakeholders.

Competencies:
- Client Service Orientation
- Effective Interpersonal skills
- Mobilize people
- Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
- Promote innovation and guide change

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

Organizational Needs:
The organization is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. Qualified applicants who self-declare as members of a visible minority group, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and/or women, may be selected for appointment to fulfill organizational needs.

Operational Requirements:
- Availability and willingness to work outside regular working hours including evenings and weekends based on operational needs.
- Availability and willingness to travel occasionally.

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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.