Various IM/IT Director Positions

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

1. ALL JOB APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED USING THE WWW.JOBS.GC.CA WEBSITE. NO APPLICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED BY EMAIL.

2. All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

The Innovation, Information and Technology Branch (IITB) is a national organization, with a wide variety of work that can be performed regardless of geographic location. However, certain positions may require a physical presence at a specific location.

IITB's Hub locations outside of the NCR are located in: St. John's, Dartmouth, Charlottetown, Bathurst, Fredericton, Miramichi, Moncton, Boucherville, Jonquière, Laval, Montréal, Shawinigan, Belleville, Chatham, Cornwall, London, Toronto, Mississauga, Windsor, Vaughan, Winnipeg, Regina, Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver. In all cases, the location of the selected candidate's office will or could be accommodated according to the needs of the candidate and/or the employer.

Work environment

Working at ESDC will place you at the leading edge of information management (IM) and information technology (IT) in the federal government and will allow you to have a meaningful impact on the lives of Canadians.

The work we do involves creating, maintaining and innovating major systems and applications that enable the delivery of assistance to Canadians via millions of transactions. You will be part of a team tasked with keeping a vital business running while at the same time helping to innovate, streamline and keep secure information and interactions with Canadians.

You will be a great match for our organization if you are:
• interested in a fast paced, innovative work environment;
• a strategic thinker and adept at understanding the big picture;
• adaptable and flexible - able to shift gears quickly, refocus work and address emerging or urgent needs;
• a team player, motivational leader, and effective communicator.

As one of the largest IT organizations in government, we offer significant opportunity for professional growth and advancement. Come build a career with us!

Intent of the process

Your results may also be used for other jobs that may become available across the federal public service. These could be permanent positions or jobs for a specific time period (including acting appointments). If you have the skills we need, we will keep you informed of the opportunities.

Candidates occupying a position at the CS-05 level for an indeterminate period (or equivalent) may be considered for deployment opportunities. If you believe you are the ideal candidate for this position, are already at the CS-05 level (or equivalent) and are interested in a deployment opportunity, you can contact us by simply submitting your resume to .

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION
ED1- Successful completion of two years of an acceptable postsecondary educational program in computer science, information technology, information management, or another specialty relevant to the jobs being filled.

An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience may serve as an alternative to the minimum postsecondary education stated above.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
EX1- Experience leading the delivery of complex* IM/IT projects, solutions, products or services.

EX2- Experience in analyzing IM/IT challenges, developing innovative solutions and preparing recommendations, reports and briefing materials to support senior official
decision taking.

EX3- Experience in collaborating with stakeholder networks to advance work with consensus.

EX4- Experience in managing a team. This would include assigning work and managing performance. Indicate the number of staff directly managed.

EX5- Experience in managing a budget and contractual resources, costing IM or IT initiatives and providing input to major funding/expenditure submissions.

Definition:
*Complex issues must include at least two (2) of the following characteristics: multi-dimensional, classified, multi-stakeholder, setting a precedent or organizationally impactful. Applicants must clearly demonstrate the complexity of the issues.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION
AED1- Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in computer science, information technology, information management, or another specialty relevant to the positions being staffed.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
AEX1- Experience in one or more of the following IM/IT disciplines:
• Enterprise IM/IT architecture.
• Business-driven system transformations.
• Cloud technologies, and cloud-based application deployment and management.
• Cyber security management and operations. Please specify if your experience is in a cloud/multi-cloud environment.
• Distributed computing management and operations.
• Physical and digital information management.
• Service management.
• IM/IT infrastructure deployment and operation.
• IM/IT strategy planning and development.
• Management of aging IT and technical debt.
• Business continuity and IM/IT disaster recovery planning.

AEX2- Experience leading project delivery using an agile methodology.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES
CO1- Create Vision and Strategy
CO2- Mobilize People
CO3- Uphold Integrity and Respect
CO4- Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
CO5- Promote Innovation and Guide Change
CO6- Achieve Results

ABILITIES
AB1- Ability to communicate effectively orally.
AB2- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
Employment and Social Development Canada is committed to achieving employment equity. In order to ensure representation, selection may be based on qualified candidates self-identifying as belonging to one or more of the following Employment Equity Designated Groups: Women, Aboriginal Persons, Persons with Disabilities and members of Visible Minority Groups.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
For some positions, overtime and/or travel may be an operational requirement

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance - For some positions, overtime and/or the requirement to be readily available on standby during off-duty hours may be a condition of employment.

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

Information You Must Provide

Here’s how to apply: Once you click the “apply online” button, a series of questions will ask you about your education and experience qualifications. You are encouraged to click this button and review the questions before you begin to prepare your application.

Using bullet format, provide specific and concrete examples of your work history as it relates to each essential experience requirement and any applicable assets. Please demonstrate HOW, WHEN, and WHERE the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Really focus on what you did! Your resume will be used to validate your examples.

The content of your application will be used to assess your written communication skills should you advance in the selection process. We will evaluate how clear, concise and focused your written documents are and if you conveyed the requested information in an organized manner that can be understood by technical and non-technical readers.

You will need to meet all the essential qualifications in order to be offered a position. Asset qualifications will help us match candidates to job opportunities and could be a deciding factor when we choose to whom we will make an offer of employment.

Assessment

A multi-tier model may be used for screening or any other steps in the process.

Depending on the number of applicants, volume management strategies such as random selection, application of one (1) or more assets, top-down approach, and/or cut-off scores may be used for the purpose of managing applications/candidates.

Reference checks will also be sought.

Other assessment methods that are deemed appropriate to determine if an individual meets the essential/asset qualifications may be used throughout the 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.