Project Manager (Technology)

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Duties

As part of the Client Service team, reporting to Director, Client Services, the Project Manager provides proactive technical expertise and advice in the strategy, planning, development and management of initiatives related to the delivery of corporate services in Telecommunication, Collaboration Technology, Video Conferencing and Customer Care. The Project Manager develops business cases, manages technology projects in Client Services, and develops policies, procedures, standards and guidelines related to IM/IT.

Intent of the process

A pool of candidates may be created. Qualified candidates may be used to staff other similar positions at an equivalent or lower level on a term, indeterminate or acting basis. Appointment of qualified candidates will be based on the assessment results of the essential or essential and asset qualifications and with regard to breadth and depth of experience.

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:
Graduation from a recognized university with a minimum Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or in other related field.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

E1 **Recent and *significant experience in project management of complex, multifaceted and interrelated IM/IT projects.
E2 **Recent and *significant experience in providing technical advice, both verbally and in writing to management and clients on technologies and methodologies for delivery of designated services.
E3 **Recent experience in creating business cases, standards, policies or procedures of initiatives which are approved for implementation.
E4 Experience in managing internal and external stakeholder relationships.

*Significant experience will be assessed based on the extent, complexity and diversity of work performed in addition to the level of direct responsibility.
**Recent is defined as within the last 5 years.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Organization-wide and Business Competencies:

OC1 Leadership & Teamwork (Guide)
• Coaches others to make timely and effective decisions and removes barriers that impede improvement.

OC2 Initiative & Adaptability to Change (Guide)
• Recognizes areas requiring improvement;
• Makes Changes to facilitate the “Plan, Do, Measure, Improve” cycle

OC3 Oral Communication (Guide)
• Clearly articulates technical matters to senior level audiences.

OC4 Written Communication (Guide)
• Interprets complex messages and clearly articulates technical matters to senior level audiences

Technical Competencies:

TC1 Technical Knowledge (Guide)
• Technical problem-solving by systematic reduction of variables and issues to determine root-cause at a client issue level.

TC2 Information Technical Security (Apply)
• Incorporate IT Security principles in the creation of IT services or products.


Competency Level Definitions

Learn is defined as developing a basic knowledge of the competency and ability to apply.
Apply is defined as demonstrating sound understanding of the competency and ability to apply and contribute.
Guide is defined as thorough knowledge and capability of the competency. Able to influence and guide others in its application.
Shape is defined as recognized as an expert. Shapes direction of the CER with regards to the competency.

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

Asset Qualifications

AQ1 Professional designation from the Project Management Institute (PMP)
AQ2 Certification in ITIL
AQ3 Experience in the evaluation and recommendation of new technologies in the areas of collaboration technologies and video conferencing.
AQ4 10 years or more of experience in IM/IT field

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, visible minorities

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

1) Willingness to undergo, successfully pass and maintain a reliability status security clearance.
2) Compliance with the CER’s Code of Conduct is required. Note: It is strongly recommended that potential applicants read and consider the CER’s Code of Conduct prior to applying. This document is available on the CER Website http://www.cer-rec.gc.ca/code-of-conduct.
3) Must be willing and able to work overtime when required.
4) Must be willing to move within and between business units and teams, based on operational requirements and/or as individual development needs are identified.
5) Moving or troubleshooting computer equipment may require accessing confined areas (for example under computer desks) that are often dusty and dirty.
6) Require lifting of computer equipment and printers in up to of 10 kg.
7) Must be willing and able to travel for up to 2 weeks at a time, several times a year.

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

1. The CER has a classification system that differs from the greater public service. This NEB-10 position is similar to a CS-04 in terms of salary range only. The benefits offered, including relocation assistance, may be significantly different than those offered in the greater public service. This position is subject to CER’s Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada Collective Agreement.

2. Application Requirements: Applicants must submit, by the closing date, a resume clearly demonstrating how they meet the essential qualifications of education and experience in their application by the closing date. Applicants are strongly encouraged to demonstrate how they also meet the asset qualifications. Asset qualification(s) may be used at any point in the selection process (screening and/or assessment). Failure to provide sufficient information will result in applicants being screened out.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. Our intention is to communicate with applicants by e mail for assessment purposes including sending invitations for written tests, interviews and issuing selection process results.

3. Assessment: You may be assessed using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentation, interview(s), role play scenarios, performance appraisals, reference checks and interactions with internal staff during the process and personal knowledge. Top down selection may be used during any stage of the selection process.

4. Appointment Requirements: Candidates must meet each essential qualification and the conditions of employment to be appointed to the position. A person may be appointed to the position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications, organizational needs or operational requirements; however, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing right fit for appointment.

5. Salary: Effective 1 November 2017 NEB-10, $92,534 to $112,584 (subject to revision)

The CER has the following forms of additional compensation that are separate from base salary, the eligibility for which is determined, in accordance with the provisions in the collective agreement or terms and conditions of employment for the duration period specified:
• a Calgary Allowance in the amount of 4.95% of base salary may be paid on a bi-weekly payroll basis
• annual performance pay which includes elements of individual performance (60% of payout) and corporate performance (40% of payout)
• The Collective Agreement between the CER and PIPSC expired on 31 October 2018. Please note that all provisions – including the allowances remain in place until a new agreement has been signed and implemented.

6. Terms of Employment: This position has been allocated and apply to the bargaining unit represented by the CER Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada.

7. Proof of Education: Proof of education is required prior to appointment. If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. Please contact the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) for more information www.cicic.ca.
Equivalencies granted by the Canadian provincial authorities with respect to Applied (Bachelor's) Degrees by colleges and technical institutes (i.e. in Ontario, British-Columbia, Alberta & Manitoba) must always be accepted as equivalent to Bachelor Degrees granted by universities in the provinces concerned.

The Ontario Postsecondary Education Quality Assessment Board and the British Columbia Ministry of Advanced Education have confirmed in writing that four-year applied degrees granted by colleges and technical institutes are equivalent to four-year bachelor degrees granted by universities within their jurisdiction. As a result, any candidates applying on this process who have been granted a four-year applied degree from a college or technical institute in these provinces, will be deemed to have met the university education requirements as stated in the above essential qualification criteria.

8. Organization Future Needs: The CER is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population we serve. In support of our strategy to achieve our employment equity goals, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: *Aboriginal Persons, Visible Minorities.

We encourage Aboriginal persons to self-identify as preference may be given to this Employment Equity Group.

*An Aboriginal person is a North American Indian or a member of a First Nation, Métis or Inuit. North American Indians or members of a First Nation include treaty, status or registered Indians, as well as non-status and non-registered Indians. Please note that you will be required to complete an Affirmation of Aboriginal Affiliation Form.

9. Head Office Location – Calgary, AB: 210, 517 10th Avenue SW

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.