Senior Project Officer

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

Duties

WE WANT TO WORK WITH YOU!
In this role, you will take the lead on projects from start to finish alongside key partners such as universities, aboriginal communities as well as various government partners in the information technology field. You will have the opportunity to influence the work of tomorrow by bridging the gaps, creating new paths and breaking down existing barriers. You will work with a dynamic team in close collaboration with others to develop common objectives and start new initiatives that will change the way things are done in the future. This will enable you to help build an internal culture and support the current digital workforce of today and tomorrow.

Work environment

The PSC is located in a brand new building at 22 Eddy Street, in the heart of downtown Gatineau. Our location is easily accessible and is located near Terrasses de la Chaudière and just a few kilometers away from downtown Ottawa. Our facilities meet the new 2.0 office concept and is WI-FI ready throughout the building. Our employees also have access to showers, changing rooms and reserved spaces for bicycles, which is ideal for those wishing to travel to work by bike, running or walking while using the nearby bike paths. Moreover, the PSC launched in March, a pilot project for active workstations, which now enables our employees to work while walking on treadmill or pedaling on stationary bike.

Intent of the process

The results of this process will initially be used to staff this position on a two-year term basis. A pool of qualified candidates may be established to staff identical or similar positions on an indeterminate or term basis with various linguistic profiles within the Public Service Commission in the National Capital Region.

IMPORTANT: This pool may be used to staff similar positions in other organizations within the core public administration. By applying to this process, you consent to your personal application-related information being shared with other government departments interested in staffing similar positions.

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
• A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives.

Degree equivalency

Experience
• Experience in preparing presentations, briefing notes or reports.

• Experience in liaising and collaborating with stakeholders and colleagues.

• Experience in reviewing and updating materials for management.

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

Education
• Successful completion of two years of an acceptable post-secondary educational program.

• Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

• Experience working with information technology professionals.

• Experience working in human resources management.

• Experience providing advice to managers on policies and procedures relating to complex, sensitive or confidential matters.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Competencies
• Leadership
• Judgment
• Initiative
• Teamwork
• Results oriented
• Interpersonal communications

Abilities
• Ability to conduct research, analyse et provide recommendations.
• Ability to manage priorities to meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.

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

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - The initial position to be staffed requires a reliability level. In the event of subsequent appointments, some positions may 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

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.