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Important messages

**Applications will be considered and assessed at regular intervals. The candidates who meet the Essential Qualifications will be deemed qualified after each round and will be placed in a pool for immediate consideration for CS-01 or CS-02 positions being staffed. Asset qualifications will be assessed as required depending on the positions being staffed.**

In your PSRS questionnaire responses, clarity, coherence, conciseness as well as appropriate attention to detail (spelling, grammar and relevance to the factor being substantiated) will be used to evaluate the essential qualifications.

Work environment

Are you looking for an organization where there is constant action and where challenges abound? An organization where your thirst for innovation will be valued and encouraged? Are you looking to put your skills to good use and contribute to an attractive, dynamic and high-performing organization?

Then we have a job for you!

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is continuing to build a vibrant team of professionals who will play an integral part in the efforts to advance digital solutions for the Government of Canada human resources and pay systems.

A wide range of opportunities exist for individuals seeking new challenges in a highly dynamic and fast-paced work environment. We value the contribution of employees who are adaptable to change, are eager to contribute to our commitments in our day-to-day activities, and who are constantly seeking new opportunities to challenge themselves all while serving their fellow Canadians.

Who are we?

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is the engine that powers the Government of Canada. We support the daily operations of roughly 106 federal departments and agencies. By focusing on what we do best - providing innovative common services to the government - we help departments focus on what they do best: serving Canadians.

Did you know that Public Services and Procurement Canada was selected as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers in 2018 for a second year in a row? We invite you to join an organization that is committed to ensuring an inclusive workplace and respect for all!

We look forward to hearing from you!

Prior to applying, we invite to watch the following video as it includes helpful tips on the application process: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GW7P3g9hhI

Intent of the process

A pool of partially qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff similar positions with various tenures within Public Services and Procurement Canada.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Have you successfully completed 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? That's what we are looking for!

Degree equivalency

Are you someone who:

- Has experience working in an IM/IT field
- Has experience programming or testing applications
- Is an excellent communicator, gives excellent client service and values integrity!

Does this sound like you? Well APPLY NOW!

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

During the selection process you will be asked to respond to a series of questions about your experience, competency and abilities through detailed examples.

We are aware that there are many questions to answer, keep in mind that efforts are rewarded. In answering all the questions for which you meet the criteria, you will significantly increase your chances for an opportunity and let hiring managers know what you bring to the table.

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

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 travel
• Willingness and ability to work overtime

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - - as a minimum or other levels of security up to Top 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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Be sure to let us know if you are already a CS-01 or CS-02, you could be eligible to be deployed!

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.

COMMUNICATION METHOD: Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. Candidates must include in their application a valid email address and ensure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users
(some email systems block these types of email). It is the candidate's responsibility to ensure that any changes to their personal information be provided to the email address indicated on this job advertisement.

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.