Team Leader, Application Development

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

1. Our intention is to communicate with candidates through email. Candidates participating in this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and that their system accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block the receipt of these types of email).

2. ALL JOB APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED USING THE WEBSITE: www.canada.ca/government-jobs. NO APPLICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED BY EMAIL

3. Candidates references should include : three (3) supervisors or two (2) supervisors and one (1) client.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be established in order to staff similar positions with various tenures and various linguistic profiles at Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 3 references.

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

EDUCATION
Successful completion of two (2) years of an acceptable post-secondary educational program in computer science, information technology, information management or another specialization relevant to the position being staffed OR at the manager’s discretion, an acceptable combination* of education, training and/or experience.

*The acceptable combination is defined as having a secondary school diploma in addition to a minimum of five (5) years of experience in Information Technology (IT) and is actively in process of completing 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. The candidate MUST identify on his or her application if he or she is grandfathered, as such.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 8 years cumulative experience in the field of IM/IT.
- Extensive* experience providing Application Development and Support services to clients.
- Recent** and Significant** experience in the analysis of stakeholder needs to document IM/IT requirements.
- Recent** and Significant** experience in contributing to the development of IT-related documents at the level of, but not restricted to, business cases, cost or effort estimates, project plans, project schedules, or procedures.
- Experience in leading a team including assigning and coordinating the work of technical staff or contractors.
- Experience in leading an IM/IT project or having been responsible for a key deliverable throughout the project or initiative.
- Experience providing strategic advice and recommendations on IM/IT issues to management (CS-04 Level or equivalent or above).

Extensive* is defined as the breadth and depth of experience associated with having performed a broad range of various, complex related activities over a period of at least 5 years.
Recent** is defined experience within the last 5 years.
Significant** is defined as the breadth and depth of experience associated with having performed a broad range of various, complex related activities over a period of at least 3 years.

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

EDUCATION (ASSET)
- Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in computer science, engineering, information technology, information management, business administration or any other field related to the positions to be staffed.
- Having obtained one or more of the following certifications:
• Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Certification.
• Recognized project management certification such as Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE2.
• Business Analysis certification from IIBA endorsed program.
• Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) Certification.
• Certification in organization change management such as PROSCI or APMG.
• Certification or a diploma in IT or Cyber Security.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE (ASSET)
- Experience in planning, developing and managing IT projects using a formal project management methodology.
- Experience in planning, developing and managing IT projects using Agile Scrum.
- Experience in the development of statements of work or requests for proposals for professional services.
- Experience providing support to the management of business transformation initiatives in the Government of Canada.
- Recent and Significant** experience in developing the technical design of an initiative including the analysis of stakeholder needs to document requirements.
- Experience in selecting, installing or configuring Commercial off the Shelf (Software) (COTS).

Recent** is defined experience within the last 5 years.
Significant** is defined as the breadth and depth of experience associated with having performed a broad range of various, complex related activities over a period of at least 3 years.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)
Other bilingual imperative profiles may be used to staff other positions.

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of current and emerging IM/IT trends and priorities in the Government of Canada.
Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of the central agencies as related to IM/IT in the Government of Canada.
Knowledge of project management principles and practices.
Knowledge of Quality Assurance management principles and practices.
Knowledge of GC IT Security policy instruments.

ABILITIES
Ability to analyze technical and business requirements and provide recommendations.
Ability to communicate technical information to a variety of audiences.
Ability to supervise technical staff.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a rapidly evolving environment.
Ability to effectively communicate in writing.
Ability to effectively communicate orally.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY/COMPENTENCIES
Effective Interpersonal Skills
Judgment
Values and ethics
Leadership
Analytical Thinking
Client Service Orientation
Adaptability
Results Oriented

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Willingness and ability to work overtime.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance - Some positions may require 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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

You will be required to provide proof of your education credentials.

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

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

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.