AS-05 (Various streams)

Update: Please note that the closing date has been extended to June 4th.

Important messages

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

STREAMS:

Stream A – Senior Business Analyst (GCcase) - Anticipatory
Stream B – IM Specialist (GCdocs) - Anticipatory
Stream C – Communications Senior Program Officer
Stream D – Business Planning and Reporting

***ONLY APPLICATIONS RECEIVED DIRECTLY VIA JOBS.GC.CA WILL BE ACCEPTED***
Applications submitted by email will not be accepted. You must apply on-line through www.jobs.gc.ca.

How to apply:
We’re taking a unique approach to finding top talent. To apply for this process:
• You don’t need to provide a cover letter (just a résumé);
• You must answer some screening questions online.

When answering the screening questions for the education, essential experiences and knowledge factors requirements listed under "essential qualifications" and "asset qualifications", you must provide two (2) specific examples to clearly demonstrate how you meet the qualification. Simply saying you have the required qualifications or listing your current duties is not enough. Instead, provide concrete and detailed examples that clearly explain where, when, and how you gained the experience. We’ll only use your résumé as a secondary source of information. If you don’t clearly demonstrate that you have the required experience, we won’t ask for additional information and you may be screened out. Also, note that the ability to communicate effectively in writing will be assessed using your answers in the screening question.

Reference checks will be conducted for candidates who pass the interview stage once screened in.

You must meet all essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. Asset qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some qualifications will be assessed throughout your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being screened out.

Work environment

Are you looking to put your skills to good use and contribute to an attractive, dynamic and high-performing organization? We are looking for the type of employee who can adapt, perform, and excel in the project management environment. We are looking for people who can identify and adapt to issues, resolve problems, and think outside the box with regard to meeting client expectations and advancing initiatives. If you are experienced in project management with a technical background or inclination, we want you to apply!

Who are we?

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is the engine that powers the Government of Canada. We support the daily operations of roughly 106 federal departments and agencies. By focusing on what we do best - providing innovative common services to the government - we help departments focus on what they do best: serving Canadians.
For more information on PSPC's People Management Philosophy and Our Commitments, please see the following link: http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/apropos-about/pe-pc-eng.html.
For more information about our organization consult: http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/comm/index-eng.html

Intent of the process

The immediate intention of this selection process is to fill positions on term or indeterminate basis. A pool of partially qualified* candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions. The pool could be used to staff positions with different tenures, linguistic profiles or security requirements. All the positions to be filled are in the Ottawa/Gatineau area. No position elsewhere in Canada will be staffed using this selection process.

* Partially qualified simply means that the candidates will be deemed qualified except for the linguistic and security profiles which will be evaluated at a later date should the candidate be considered for an appointment.

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:

All Streams

A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience related to the duties of the position.

The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are:
• A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or
• An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

All Streams

1. EX1. Significant* experience developing and maintaining collaborative working relationships with multiple clients or stakeholders.
2. EX2. Significant* experience in researching and analyzing information in order to prepare written material (such as but not limited to briefing notes, correspondence, presentations or reports) for clients or strategic recommendations to senior management.***
3. EX3. Experience in developing and coordinating business plans, work plans, projects or strategies.

Stream B:
B-EX1. Recent** and significant* experience in the implementation or maintenance of an Electronic Document and Records Management System (EDRMS).

Stream C:
C-EX1. Experience in digital communications monitoring, analysis and reporting .

Stream D:
D-EX1. Experience in developing integrated business plans including performance measurements.

* Significant experience is defined as a minimum of two (2) years.

** Recent experience is defined as experience acquired within the last five (5) years.

*** Senior management is defined as Director level (or equivalent) and above or private sector equivalent.

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

ASSET EDUCATION:

All streams

A post-secondary degree or certification directly related to the position, such as Business, Information Management, Library Sciences, Information Technology, Project Management, Graphic design or Communications.

Stream B:
B-AED1. Certification as an OpenText Content Server Business Consultant or as an OpenText Content Server System Administrator.

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCE:

All streams

AEX1. Recent** experience working within a multidisciplinary team or working collaboratively projects or initiatives.
AEX2. Experience in developing and implementing tools, procedures or processes to improve business delivery.
AEX3. Experience organizing and leading meetings (virtual or face-to-face) with clients.
** Recent experience is defined as experience acquired within the last five (5) years.

Streams A and B:
A-AEX1. Experience in providing contract management support, which includes preparing or reviewing statements of work and task authorizations.
A-AEX2. Experience in monitoring, review and analysis of budgets, revenues or financial activities.

Stream B:
B-AEX1. Experience participating in the planning, implementation or support of a project to implement GCdocs (OpenText Content Server).
B-AEX2. Experience leading teams or supervising.

Stream C:
C-AEX1. Experience in event planning.
C-AEX2. Experience in leading marketing activities or campaigns.

Stream D:
D-AEX1. Experience using corporate systems and tools such as GCdocs, SharePoint and the Information Technology, Project and Portfolio Management system.
D-AEX2. Experience in corporate planning and reporting, management accountability, risk management, performance measurement or results and delivery.
D-AEX3. Experience in Information Technology planning.

ASSET KNOWLEDGE:

All streams

AK1. Knowledge of any of the GCPS Programs (GCcase, GCdocs, GCshare, GCinterop).
AK2. Knowledge of project management principles.
AK3. Knowledge of change management principles.

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

Various language requirements
Various language requirements: Bilingual imperative CBC/CBC, Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB.

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

Streams A and B:
A & B-K1. Knowledge of trends or developments in Information Management and Information Technology (IM/IT) within the federal government.

Stream C:
C-K1. Knowledge of digital communication trends.
C-K2. Knowledge of the Policy on Communications and Federal Identity.

Stream D:
D-K1. Knowledge of the Government of Canada (GC) Policy on Service and Digital.
D-K2. Knowledge of GC Strategic Plan for Information Management and Information Technology.

ABILITIES:

All streams

A1. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A2. Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A3. Ability to work effectively under pressure with changing priorities.

PERSONAL SKILLS:

All Streams

C1. Working effectively with others ;
C2. Reliability;
C3. Initiative;
C4. Strategic thinking;
C5. Client Focus.

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Willingness and ability to work overtime, on occasion.
Willingness and ability to travel as required.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Secret or Reliability Clearance, depending on the position.

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

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Please identify clearly for which position(s) you are submitting an application.

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent will be considered for deployment. If no deployment is made, applicants from other groups and levels will be considered in the advertised appointment process.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. Candidates who apply on this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is the candidates' responsibility to provide any changes to their personal information to the contact indicated on this job advertisement.

Depending of the number of applications received, a selection of candidates based on assets may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration at any time during the assessment process.

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.