Various Information Technology Positions CS-03

SELECTION PROCESS CANCELLED

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity has been cancelled.

Appointment Process Number: 18-DVA-EA-CH-333105
Position Title: Various Information Technology Positions
Group and Level: CS-03
Language Requirements: Bilingual Imperative (BBB/BBB, BBC/BBC, CBC/CB, CCC/CCC) and English Essential
Location: Charlottetown, PE

This is to inform you that the above-mentioned appointment process has been cancelled for administrative reasons.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you and would like to thank you for your interest in the appointment process.

Yours sincerely,

Brynn McCarthy
Human Resources Assistant

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

Navigating the Application Process
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GW7P3g9hhI.

***PLEASE NOTE***
There are 4 separate positions included in this process. They are as follows:
POSITION 1: Scrum Master
POSITION 2: Technical Advisor, IT Business Line Support Services
POSITION 3: Technical Advisor, Application Management
POSITION 4: Technical Advisor, Application Management (Database Administration Specific)
Please ensure the position(s) you are applying for is clearly stated in your cover letter.

All information must be provided through the "apply online" application process. Do not fax, mail, email or drop-off a hard copy application as these will not be accepted. To apply in an alternate format due to disability, you must contact the email address indicated in The "Contact information" section below PRIOR to the Closing Date.

Candidates may not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.

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

Intent of the process

This process will serve to create a group of qualified candidates which could be used to staff similar or identical positions with various tenures, various locations, various language requirements and/or various security clearance levels within Veterans Affairs Canada.

The intent is to staff positions in CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 9,999 words (maximum) "PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILED INFORMATION ON HOW YOU MEET THE ESSENTIAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION(s) ON WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING."

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

PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILED INFORMATION IN YOUR COVER LETTER ON HOW YOU MEET THE ESSENTIAL EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS.

Education:
ED1 - 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 position 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.

Degree equivalency

PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILED INFORMATION IN YOUR COVER LETTER ON HOW YOU MEET THE ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS.

Experience:
POSITION 1: Scrum Master
EX1 - Recent experience leading ‘agile’ or rapid information solution design and delivery.
EX2 - Recent experience leading project activities, including managing risk.
EX3 - Recent experience collecting, analyzing and presenting data from multiple sources to support the decision making process of management.
EX4 - Recent experience providing advice to Senior Management.
EX5 - Recent experience in a work environment related to Information technology (IT).

POSITION 2: Technical Advisor, IT Business Line Support Services
EX1 - Recent experience providing advice to management on IT issues.
EX2 - Recent and significant experience working with the business developing business requirements for IT solutions.
EX3 - Recent experience in providing technical solution alternatives and recommendations after gathering requirements and business needs from discussion with business representatives.
EX4 - Recent experience providing technical advice, guidance or assistance to client organizations on IT capabilities, requirements and plans in order to support the achievement of departmental objectives and foster innovative service delivery.

POSITION 3: Technical Advisor, Application Management
EX1 - Recent and significant experience in delivering IM/IT products and services using defined methodologies and best practices.
EX2 - Recent and significant experience in working with multi-disciplinary teams to develop complex IM/IT solutions to meet business needs.
EX3 - Recent and significant experience in gathering and analyzing business and technical requirements and providing technical advice to various stakeholders in the delivery of complex IM/IT applications.
EX4 - Recent and significant experience in providing application development services in the delivery of IM/IT applications for a minimum of two (2) of the following services:
• Analysis
• Design
• Programming
• Integration
• Software Testing (Unit, Integration, System and/or Regression)
• Data Warehousing
• Data Science
• Data Modeling
• User Experience (UX) design
• Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning

EX5 - Recent and significant experience in programming and/or supporting a minimum of two (2) of the following technologies:
• Java
• CSS
• Javascript
• jQuery
• .NET Framework
• Model-View-Controller Frameworks including Struts2
• Front-End Javascript Frameworks like React, Angular and ionic
• IBM Watson
• PL/SQL
• Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)
• Powerbuilder
• SQL
• Cognos Report Authoring v 11 or higher
• Cognos BI Administration v11 or higher
• Cognos Framework Manager v11 or higher
• Cognos Transformer Modeling v11 or higher
• CRM
• C#
• Web Services (REST and/or SOAP)
• C++ or Oracle Pro-C

POSITION 4: Technical Advisor, Application Management (Database Administration Specific)
EX1 - Recent and significant experience in Oracle Database Administration 11G and 12C and at least one (1) of the following technologies:
• Oracle SQL
• MS SQL
• UNIX or AIX
• SQLLoader
• UNIX Shell scripting
• Scheduling Concepts
• Export/Import – Data Pump
• Oracle Enterprise Manager
• RMAN
• Oracle Data Guard

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB, BBC/BBC, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC and English Essential

Information on language requirements

Abilities:
AB1 - Ability to communicate orally
AB2 - Ability to communicate in writing
AB3 - Ability to assist clients to validate and prioritize requirements when conducting initial assessment of scope of work. (i.e. Business Requirements).
AB4 - Ability to analyse complex problems and develop practical technical solutions to solve these problems and make informed recommendations.

Personal Suitability:
PS1 - Client Service Orientation
PS2 - Effective Interpersonal Relationships
PS3 - Judgement
PS4 - Initiative

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

NOTE - You are not required to provide information on the asset qualifications at this time. They may be assessed at a later date and we will seek more information at that time.

Experience:
POSITION 1: Scrum Master
AEX1 - Significant experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment
AEX2 - significant experience leading ‘agile’ or rapid information solution design and delivery

POSITION 2: Technical Advisor, IT Business Line Support Services
AEX1 - Experience working with Human Centered Design Techniques.
AEX2 - Recent experience in preparing reports for Management on IT issues.
AEX3 - Experience leading Agile or Rapid application development projects.
AEX4 - Experience working with CRM dynamics software to develop business solutions.
AEX5 - Recent experience writing IT strategies

POSITION 3: Technical Advisor, Application Management
AEX1 - Recent experience working with Eclipse / RAD
AEX2 - Recent experience working with Maven
AEX3 - Recent experience working with MQ Series / JMS / Oracle advanced queueing
AEX4 - Recent experience working with web experience toolkit (WET)
AEX5 - Recent experience working with Team City
AEX6 - Recent experience working with Artifactory
AEX7 - Recent experience working with NuGet
AEX8 - Recent experience working with Powershell
AEX9 - Recent experience working with Selenium
AEX10 - Recent experience working with SpecFlow
AEX11 - Recent experience working with Gitlab
AEX12 - Recent experience working with Gherkin
AEX13 - Recent experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment
AEX14 - Recent experience in development, configuration, and administration of the Adobe LiveCycle (or AEM Forms)
AEX15 - Recent experience working with Cognos Framework Manager
AEX16 - Recent experience working with Cognos Analytics
AEX17 - Recent Experience working with IBM Rational Testing Tools

Asset and Experience Qualifications Definitions
- “Experience” is defined as the depth and breadth of experience that is normally associated with approximately two (2) years or more.
- “Recent experience” is defined as experience gained within the last five (5) years.
- “Significant experience” is defined as the depth and breadth of experience that is normally associated with approximately three (3) years or more.
- Management is defined as Manager level and above.
- Senior Management is defined as Director level and above.

Operational Requirements:
- The operational requirement to work non-standard/traditional work hours and/or On-Call will be used for selection for some positions and may become a condition of employment when used.
- Willingness to travel.
- Willing and able to work overtime.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Some positions could require a Secret security level.

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

***NOTE***
It is your responsibility to ensure that your email and contact information are maintained with the hiring board. All communication for this process will be sent by email and it is your responsibility to verify your messages regularly.

Candidates will be asked to provide proof of their education credentials, and proof of citizenship at a later date.

An interview and/or written exam may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought. The Assessment Committee reserves the right to contact references other than those provided by the candidates (within the Public Service only) in order to adequately assess the candidates.

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent may be considered for assignment, deployment or secondment opportunities before other candidates.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

INSTRUCTIONS
When recording your examples, be sure you:
• Provide concrete, specific examples of actions that speak directly to the experience sought.
• Choose examples with sufficient complexity, impact and degree of difficulty that will allow you to illustrate to what extent and depth you have shown the behaviours expected for each qualification.
• Focus on what you did. In referring to an experience achieved in the context of a team, set your role apart from the role(s) of others.
• Please describe the achievements in the past tense. This will help to ensure that you are providing concrete examples, rather than making general statements (e.g.instead of saying “I work well within a team….” you can say “I worked well with a team when….”).
• Use action verbs when describing your experience i.e. lead, managed, organized, planned, prepared, informed, determined, etc.
• Provide all examples in sentence format.
• Each example must include when the example took place, background of each situation, what you did, how you did it, what your role was in the situation, and what was the outcome.

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.