Senior Project Manager

SELECTION PROCESS CANCELLED

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

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

Duties

Responsible and accountable for the management of resources, budget, risks, schedule and scope of work for horizontal projects with IT components across CIPO operations. Lead the development of templates and standards as they relate to project management.

Work environment

Would you like to be part of the largest IT modernization initiative of the Innovation, science and economical development Canada Department within the last 20 years?

Would you like to work within one of the most mature project management office within the Federal government?

Would you like to work with an experienced team of project and program managers?

Would you like to have the opportunity to lead large transformation projects including artificial intelligence?

Would you like to participate in fostering economic development for the country?

If your answer is YES to any of these statements, be sure to apply on this opportunity.

We are located at promenade du Portage, Gatineau, Quebec (walking distance to downtown Ottawa). The building is located in downtown Gatineau, with restaurants and boutiques close by. There is also easy access to public transportation and various paid parking options available. Like to exercise? There are two gyms close by, as well as some great walking and biking trails. Showers and change rooms facilities are available for your convenience.

Positions to be filled: 3

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Education
EDU1: A secondary school diploma.

Degree equivalency

Experience
EX1: Extensive* experience as a Project Manager;
EX2: Experience in managing teams** of project managers;
EX3: Significant*** experience in providing strategic advice and recommendations to management****;
EX4: Experience in managing projects throughout their life cycle (planning, organization, monitoring, implementation and evaluation of activities);
EX5: Recent***** experience leading projects / portfolios worth more than $2 million (for a minimum of 1 year) in a matrix environment.

* Extensive is defined as 5 years of experience.
** Team is defined as a minimum of 5 individuals.
***Significant is defined as approximately 2 years.
**** Senior management is defined as Director and above.
***** Recent is defined as having been acquired within the last 5 years.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative and Non-Imperative - CBC/CBC

Information on language requirements

Knowledge
K1: Knowledge of the theories, methods, techniques and practices of project management;
K2: Knowledge of project management cycle including the IT portion (Software Development Life Cycle);
K3: Knowledge of the organizational change management principles and methods.

Abilities
AB1: Ability to work under pressure;
AB2: Ability to manage priorities;
AB3: Ability to communicate effectively orally;
AB4: Ability to communicate effectively in writing;
AB5: Ability to apply the theories, methods, techniques and practices of project management.

Personal Suitability
PS1: Judgement
PS2: Leadership
PS3: Initiative

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

Asset Education
AED1: Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in a field relevant to the duties of the position.
AED2: Graduation with a master's degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in project management.

Degree equivalency

AED3: Project Management Certification such as: PMP and Prince2.

Asset Experience
AEX1: Experience implementing a Project Management Office.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - A Secret security clearance may be require for some positions.

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

Only on-line applications received via the Jobs GC site will be accepted. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact the Public Service Commission at 1-800-645-5605.

The selection decision(s) may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
• Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team.
• Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed;
• Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience;
• Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications;
• Asset qualifications.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

You will be required to show how you meet the EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE requirements for both the ESSENTIAL and ASSET QUALIFICATIONS, if applicable, for the initial screening through your résumé and in answering online screening questions. It is your responsibility to PROVIDE CLEAR AND CONCRETE EXAMPLES. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN, and WHERE the qualification was met through substantiation by examples.

Resumes may be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the online screening questions. As such, information on your described experience, etc. provided in the screening questions should be supported by your résumé.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Depending on the number of candidates, the department's needs and it's Human Resource plans, volume management strategies such as, but not limited to, top-down selection process, cut-off scores, random selection and/or assessment may be used for the purpose of managing applications/candidates. Preference may be given to candidates based on the depth and breadth of their experience.

Our means of communication with applicants is via e-mail. Please ensure to include a functional e-mail address, which will accept messages from unknown users (some e-mail systems block these types of e-mails). It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

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.