Director, Project Delivery

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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

Work environment

The Globe and Mail issued a special feature regarding Canada’s Top 100 employers for 2017 and 2018. Canadian Heritage is one of them for a second year in a row. It is not a surprise: services and programs that we offer to Canadians are about celebrating and commemorating our shared heritage through, sport, culture, arts, languages and our creativity. Canadian Heritage is very proud to be part of this select group. You will be working in an environment that supports work-life balance, in a downtown Gatineau location (Terrasses de la Chaudière), close to gyms, cafés, and bicycle trails.

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values. Diverse teams bring different perspectives and creative ideas that benefit our clients, the communities we serve and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from individuals with diverse abilities and from all backgrounds and identities.

Intent of the process

The intent with this process is to staff one (1) CS-05 position for a period of 2 years (Assignment, Secondment, Specified period or acting), with possibility of extension and/or indeterminate appointment.

A pool may be created and may be used to staff similar positions and all federal organizations may use this selection process to appoint a qualified candidate to a similar position within their organization. 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

- Degree* or higher in an acceptable post-secondary educational program in computer science, information technology, information management or another specialty relevant to the position to be staffed.

*Degree
Unless it is otherwise specified (e.g., Master’s degree), the term “degree” refers to a baccalaureate as established by educational authorities.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

- *Recent experience in providing recommendations to **senior management on ***complex issues related to the delivery of Information Technology (IT) projects or services.
- *Recent and ****significant experience managing complex projects involving significant change across a federal public service organization in the area of IM/IT.
- Experience establishing partnerships and collaborating with business stakeholders towards achievement of results.
- *Recent experience with financial management and human resource management.
- *Recent experience with procurement processes for professional services and the management of resulting contracts.

*Recent experience is defined as experience acquired within at least three (3) years
**Senior management is defined as Director-General level or above
***Complex issues are defined as issues having two (2) or more of the following characteristics. Multidimensional, sensitive, affecting many partners or stakeholders, precedent setting, or having a major impact on business operations
****Significant experience is understood to mean the depth and breadth of the experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of activities related to this task, which are acquired over a period of at least three (3) consecutive years prior to this process.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) certification.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

- Experience in managing a virtual team.
- Experience in managing a delivery organization that grows and shrinks based on project volume and complexity.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

COMPENTENCIES

- Create vision and strategy
- Mobilize people
- Uphold integrity and respect
- Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
- Promote innovation and guide change
- Achieve results
- Communication (oral and written)

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

- Willingness and ability to work overtime when required and on short notice.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

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

An exam may be administered;

Interview and reference checks will be conducted;

Performance agreement could be part of the evaluation; (example: Performance Management Agreement and Talent Management information may be used for the selection of candidates. Candidates must be prepared to provide their two (2) most recent performance appraisal ratings and reports as well as Talent Management information upon request. / Les ententes de gestion du rendement ainsi que l’information concernant la gestion des talents pourraient être utilisés pour la sélection des candidats. Les candidats doivent être prêts à présenter leurs deux (2) plus récents rapports d'évaluation du rendement ainsi que l’information relative à la gestion des talents sur demande.)

Applications submitted by email will not be accepted. You must apply through the "Apply online" link below. Should you have any questions about the application process, feel free to contact us at the Contact Information listed below.

We will contact you by e-mail and/or via your Public Service jobs account. Please ensure that your e-mail address is valid and accepts messages from unknown users. It is your responsibility to regularly check your e-mail and jobs account for communications regarding this selection process. Should we contact you and you fail to reply within the designated time frames, your application may not be considered further.

Volume Management strategies may be used.

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.