Passionate about data? Various opportunities with Department of National Defence

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Work environment

The Data, Innovation, Analytics (DIA) Group has the mission to provide strategic leadership, governance and guidance to successfully transition the Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) to a data-driven organization, where people manages data as an enterprise asset and uses it effectively in their decision making. Created in Summer 2018, DIA Group is instrumental in DND/CAF embracing a data-driven culture and harnessing data to drive deliberate decisions and measurable actions to create a more agile and innovative enterprise.

Working at Department of National Defence is for you, if you: ‎

• MAKE THINGS HAPPEN: Tackling complex challenges and problem-solving;
• TAKE RESPONSIBILITY: Based on confidence in your judgment and the service you provide;
• STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE: Committing to delivering results and continuous learning.

Come work for one of Canada’s most dynamic organizations, with a mission of protecting Canada and Canadian interests and values, while contributing to international peace and security. The Department of National Defence (DND) is a department like no other. DND and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) are together the largest federal government department, and the only department where military members work alongside civilians.

Intent of the process

• Fill 1 position: Data Quality Management Advisor, AS-06
• Fill 1 position (anticipatory): Master Data Management Advisor, AS-06
• Create at pool for anticipated positions at AS-06 and AS-05 levels in the fields of:
o Data quality management;
o Master and reference data management, and
o Metadata management

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION

AS-06 and AS-05 – All fields:
Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in business administration, commerce, data analytics, information (data) management or other specialty relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

AS-06 and AS-05 – All fields :
EX01. Significant** experience building and maintaining effective work relations and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

AS-06 only – All fields:
EX02. Recent* and significant** experience in providing analysis, advice and recommendations to executive team and other stakeholders on complex data issues.

AS-05 only – All fields:
EX03. Recent* and significant** experience in researching, analysing and identifying complex data issues.

*Recent experience is defined as experience normally gained within the last five (5) years
**Significant experience is defined as experience that was a core part of the applicant’s employment for a period of two (2) years

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

Various language requirements
• English essential
• Bilingual imperative: BBB/BBB
• Bilingual imperative: CBC/CBC

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

AS-06 and AS-05 – All fields :
KN01. Knowledge of Government of Canada policies, directives and standards related to data management and analytics.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES

AS-06 and AS-05 – All fields :
Result oriented;
Demonstration integrity and respect;
Thinking things through;
Showing initiative and being action-oriented;
Working effectively with others;
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

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

EDUCATION:
AS-06 only:
Graduate degree (graduate diploma or master) from a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in business administration, commerce, data analytics, information (data) management or other specialty relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
AS-06 and AS-05:
AEX01. Recent* experience delivering initiatives that have provided tangible efficiency or business value, in one or more of the following fields:
• Data quality management
• Master data management
• Reference data management
• Metadata management

AS-06 only:
AEX02. Recent* and significant experience in developing and implementing enterprise-wide frameworks, plans, standards or guidelines regarding one or more of the following fields:
• Data quality management
• Master data management
• Reference data management
• Metadata management

AEX03. Recent* and significant** experience managing employees, including preparing work plans, assigning work, assessing and managing performance, and training and coaching.

AS-05 only:
AEX04. Recent* experience in developing and implementing frameworks, plans, standards or guidelines regarding one or more of the following fields:
• Data quality management
• Master data management
• Reference data management
• Metadata management

KNOWLEDGE:
AS-06 and AS-05:
AKN01. Knowledge of principles, best practices and tools in the one or more of the following fields:
• Data quality management
• Master data management
• Reference data management
• Metadata management

AS-06 only – All fields:
AKN02. Knowledge of the current and emerging trends related to data management and analytics.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES:
AS-06 and AS-05 – All fields :
Conceptual thinking
Innovative thinking
Ability to plan and organize own work

Operational Requirements:
Willingness to travel
Willingness to work overtime, sometimes with short notice.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status 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

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.