Women in Technology

Important messages

**Please note that the closing date of this opportunity is January 19, 2021. Another advertisement under Reference number PSC20J-009837-000930 will be open shortly and will be used to qualify candidates for similar opportunities.**

Although women make up 60 per cent of all graduates in Canada, they are still underrepresented in IT positions globally and seem to be declining – according to the Canadian Labour Force Survey, women represented almost 30 percent of the IT workforce in 2011, whereas they represented just slightly over 27 per cent in 2016.

The Government of Canada would like to help attract and develop women to grow their careers within the technology landscape, with jobs and opportunities for career advancement across a broad range of specializations, throughout Canada and internationally.

The Government of Canada offers meaningful and influential careers with opportunities to work on social, technological and economic topics that matter to Canadians. We also believe in continuous learning through onboarding, on-the-job training, coaching, mentoring, interdepartmental placements, and other opportunities. We offer a collaborative and horizontal work culture facilitated by the Government’s digital collaboration tools.

The technology industry needs more women – submit your application today!

Need help with your application? View our video link for tips and advice. www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GW7P3g9hhI

Work environment

The Public Service of Canada is committed to workplace inclusion. A workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated and respected, and where each person's talents and strengths are developed and utilized.

Creating an environment where diverse perspectives are valued begins with self-identification. Help us to achieve this goal by identifying your appropriate employment equity group.

Intent of the process

This inventory will be managed by the Public Service Commission (PSC) in collaboration with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, Office of the Chief Information Officer of Canada, and used by various federal government organizations. Candidates may be contacted to be further assessed.

This process is open to candidates with all levels of experience who meet the education criteria or have equivalent experience, from candidates just starting their career to seasoned professionals with several years of work experience. Job opportunities may range from entry to mid-level positions.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

If you have experience in one or more of the areas listed below, please make sure to fully answer the screening questions and provide details as the information you provide may be shared with hiring managers. Resumes will only be used as a secondary source to validate the experience. If you need tips and advice on completing your application, please see our video. www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GW7P3g9hhI

Experience in:

Application Development
Application Testing
Infrastructure/Operations
Database & Database Administration
Cybersecurity
IT Business Analyst/ IT Project Management
Data Science

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

Successful completion of two years of post-secondary education in computer science, information technology or another specialty relevant to the position; or
Equivalent experience: If you have on-the-job learning or other non-conventional training that you believe is equivalent to the 2 year post-secondary requirement, put it forward for consideration. Managers may accept a combination of education, training and/or experience in a related field as an alternative to the minimum post-secondary education stated above.

Degree equivalency

Analytical Thinking
Client Focus
Teamwork

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

Give yourself the best chance to succeed!

If you have a limitation that may impact your performance during an assessment, such as a test or interview, you may require an accommodation. Assessment accommodations are designed to remove the obstacles without altering the criteria being assessed so candidates with limitations can fully demonstrate their abilities.

If you have any question or would like more information pertaining to accommodation measures, contact us at .

For more information about assessment accommodation, please visit our website at https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/assessment-accommodation-page.html

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.