Reference Number
IMC19J-019660-000368
Selection Process Number
2019-IMC-EA-FINP-CS-C-30202-A
Organization
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Year
2019-2020
Days Open
4
Classification
CS01
City
MULTIPLE
Type
External
Total
83
Employment Equity
51
(61.4%)
Screened out
20
(24.1%)
Screened in
63
(75.9%)
Employment Equity 61.4% 51
Screened Out 24.1% 20
Screened In 75.9% 63
Women 41% 34
Visible minority 41% 34
Indigenous 0% 0
People with disabilities 0% 0
English 78.3% 65
French 21.7% 18
Citizens 39.8% 33
Permanent Residents 0% 0
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.
Useful Information:
• Please note that to be eligible for the FIN Program, applicants must be successfully screened for employment readiness by a partnering Immigrant Serving Organization (ISO) no later than April 5, 2019. Please see the FIN Program webpage in IRCC's website for more details (https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/new-immigrants/prepare-life-canada/prepare-work/federal-internship.html).
• When you apply, you must have been a permanent resident or a Canadian citizen for 10 years or less counting from the date you became a permanent resident to the date you apply.
• For candidates with education earned outside Canada, assessment of foreign credentials is not a mandatory requirement for participation in the FIN Program but it is highly recommended.
You must provide the following information when submitting your application:
• Please ensure that you select the temporary employment type when submitting your application: Employment Tenure
• In your application, you must indicate which Immigrant Serving Organization (ISO) screened you for employment readiness for the Federal Internship for Newcomers Program.
To provide paid internships (as Casual employment*) to qualified newcomers. A pool of candidates will be used to staff positions in the above-mentioned locations within various departments within the federal government. Appointments may also be made in the provincial and municipal sector.
*Casual Employment- contracts limited by 90 working days per federal government department, per calendar year.
Positions to be filled: Number to be determined
A response to a text question addressing the following:
ESSENTIAL 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.
EXPERIENCE
EX1. Experience as a Programmer/Analyst in a systems development environment using programming languages such as: Visual Basic, JAVA, C or C++, SQL, .Net (VB.NET, C# and/or ASP.NET) and/or Oracle involving object oriented development, coding and testing
EX2. Experience in gathering, analysing and documenting IM/IT requirements
ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
ASSET EDUCATION
AED1. A degree or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in one of the following: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Programming, Computer Technician, Information Management, Information Systems, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Software Development and Engineering, Systems Science and Analysis or Web Development and Design
AEX1. Experience in web content management and development
AEX2. Experience in development and maintenance of web applications
AEX3. Experience in leading activities on a multidisciplinary IM/IT project team
AEX4. Experience in developing, querying or interacting with Web Services (REST or SOAP)
AEX5. Experience with the UNIX/Linux operating system
AEX6. Experience with the following languages: JavaScript, HTML/XML, Cobol, and/or Siebel
AEX7. Experience in the development of technical requirements to meet business or client needs
AEX8.Experience in the application of IT security guidelines to compute systems architecture
AEX9.Experience with statistical processing, methods, analysis or systems, using tools such as SAS, SPSS or R
AEX10.Experience in applying the methods, practices and policies used in the design and management of databases using software such as oracle and/or Microsoft SQL Server database management systems
AEX11. Experience with OpenText CS2010/GC Docs or Livelink
AEX12. Experience in Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
AEX13. Experience in working with clients
AEX14. Experience with User Experience Design
AEX15. Experience with UX
AEX16. Experience with business analysis
AEX17. Experience in working in a mainframe or distributed environment
Various language requirements
• English Essential
• French Essential
• Bilingual Imperative - Level: BBB/BBB
• Bilingual Imperative - Level: CBC/CBC
Information on language requirements
KNOWLEDGE
K1. Knowledge of design, development and implementation of application software on one or more platforms
COMPETENCIES
CO1. Initiative
CO2.Cooperation and Collaboration
CO3. Adaptability and Flexibility
CO4. Judgment/Analytical thinking
ABILITIES
AB1. Ability to prioritize, work under pressure and meet deadlines
AB2. Ability to communicate effectively in writing
AB3. Ability to communicate effectively orally
ASSET COMPETENCIES
ACO1. Values and Ethics
ASSET PERSONAL SUITABILITY
AP1. Dependability
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Availability, willingness and ability to work overtime, often on short notice
Note: Operational requirements may vary depending on the position that is being staffed. Other requirements or qualifications may be considered by hiring organizations.
Reliability or Secret security clearance depending on the requirement of the position. This factor is not used at the preselection stage. The hiring organization is responsible for the security clearance process.
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
The Application Process:
• All job applications must be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS).
• Persons with a disability preventing them from applying on-line should contact the FIN Team at .
• An e-mail address must be provided. The Selection Board will communicate with candidates by e-mail to provide/request information and to invite candidates to attend any portion of the assessment. Please include a valid e-mail address that you check frequently. Please ensure that your email settings are set appropriately. If your email settings are too restrictive, emails from the FIN team or the hiring department may be detected as spam and automatically deleted.
• When answering the pre-screening questions, you must provide specific examples to clearly demonstrate how you meet the qualifications (education and experience, essential and asset). During the initial screening process, the Screening Board will be reviewing the applications to assess if the required qualifications have been demonstrated by candidates. Invitations to interviews will be based on the screening results.
• Receipt of applications will not be sent; only candidates successful in the screening process will be contacted.
The Assessment Process:
• It is your responsibility to ensure that, during the life of this selection process, you communicate any changes related to your e-mail address to the contact provided in this advertisement.
• You cannot submit your resume with your application. You will be asked to submit your resume at the assessment stage.
• A written exam may be administered in some cases.
• Interviews and tests will be conducted at the location of the employer's choice during June, July and August. If you do not attend assessments at the scheduled date and time, your application might be rejected. Candidates will be given at least 48 hours’ notice of interview and must be available.
• Tests may be administered during the day and evening.
• References could be sought by employer for candidates who are successful in the process.
• Please note that travel or relocation expenses will NOT be reimbursed by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada or any other hiring departments/organizations.
• The Immigrant Serving Organization indicated in your application will be contacted to verify that you were screened.
• Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada's management may choose one or more Asset Qualifications at the pre-screening stage to determine the number of applicants who will advance to the following stage of the selection process.
The Hiring Process:
• Please note that even if you qualify to be placed in a pool, there is no guarantee that you will be offered a position. The number and types of positions available in a given Program year are subject to the demand of partnering organizations.
• If successful, your application may be shared within IRCC and may be shared with other hiring Federal Government departments, agencies and crown corporations, and other participating provincial and municipal sector organizations for potential employment opportunities.
• This selection process will be used by various departments, agencies and organizations.
Required Documents:
• You may have to provide proof of your educational credentials.
• You will be asked to provide your proof of permanent residency or Citizenship.
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.