Regional Chief(s): Security; Accommodation and Material & Information Management Senior Officer

Important messages

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Duties

• Regional Chief, Security; You will be overseeing the implementation and integration of policies, programs and initiatives to strengthen the Region’s security of its information, assets, services and people. This is to ensure that they are aligned with the departmental security officer’s (DSO) priorities; the departmental security plan (DSP), and the Government Security Policy.

• Regional Chief, Accommodations and Material: You will be overseeing accommodation planning and project management, low dollar value (LDV) material contracting and professional services contracting, LDV procurement, fleet management, material life cycle management and surplus assets disposal services, parking administration, telecommunications administration and related advice for the Region.

• Senior Regional Information Management Officer; You will provide strategic advice and expertise in the analysis, development, adjustment, monitoring and reporting of a Regional Information Management (IM) program including the planning and coordination of related strategies and plans, the monitoring and measurement of business rules, protocols and best practices with regards to IM information holdings and security levels attached to information products of all Regional Directorates.

Work environment

We are One PSPC!

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) helps the Government of Canada serve Canadians. With a strong focus on quality customer service, we provide innovative common services such as real estate and building management, purchasing, banking, pay and pensions, and translation to other government departments, agencies and boards. By providing these centralized services to departments and agencies, we enable them to focus on what they do best: providing their programs and services to Canadians.
At PSPC, we are committed to achieving a competent, representative workforce that reflects the diversity of the Canadian population. We work hard to create a welcoming, respectful and inclusive workplace through a variety of programs and initiatives. In fact, we have been named one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for the fifth year in a row and here is a list of some of our diversity and inclusion achievements:
• five diversity networks with a national coordinator;
• a Task Force on Anti-racism, Workplace Culture and Equity;
• a national Reconciliation and Indigenous Engagement Unit;
• an Ombudsman for Mental Health (the first such position within the federal public service);
• an Accessibility Office and;
• a Gender-based Analysis Plus (GBA+) Centre of Expertise.

We invite you to join an organization in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated and respected.

Intent of the process

This process will serve to staff a variety of supervisory positions in the Corporate Services branch within Public Services Procurement Canada in the following disciplines:
• Stream 1: Regional Chief, Security;
• Stream 2: Regional Chief, Accommodations and Material:
• Stream 3: Senior Regional Information Management Officer;
The immediate need is to staff the Regional Chief Accommodation’s and Material and Senior Regional Information Management Officer positions in Edmonton.
As a result of this process, a pool of partially or fully qualified candidates will be established to staff similar or identical positions with various linguistic and security profiles within Public Services Procurement Canada. Persons employed by the federal government of Canada whose substantive group and level are at the above mentioned or equivalent group and level may be considered first.
On a case-by-case basis, a telework arrangement could be considered. Please note that IT equipment (laptop, monitor, keyboard and/or mouse etc.) would be provided.

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:

► All Streams
Secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives*

*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

Essential Experience:

► All Streams
EX1: Experience* in supervising human resources (minimum 1 year of performance management)
EX2: Experience* in managing a budget (including forecasting and reporting)
EX3: Experience* in at least two (2) of the following: gathering, analyzing and/or reporting on complex** information from multiple sources

Notes:
* Experience is defined as the depth and breadth normally associated with having performed a broad range of various complex activities which would usually be gained within a one year period.
** Complex issues are issues with at least two (2) of the following characteristics: sensitive, confidential, affecting many partners or stakeholders, have an impact on operational service delivery. Candidates need to clearly demonstrate the complexity.

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

Education:

Successful completion of two (2) years of a post-secondary program from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in a field related to the position to be staffed.

Degree equivalency

Asset Experience:

AEX1: Experience in providing advice and recommendations to clients and senior management* (in writing and in person)
AEX2: Experience in strategic planning and/or implementing initiatives in Security Operations;
AEX3: Experience in strategic planning and/or implementing initiatives in Accommodations
AEX4: Experience in strategic planning and/or implementing initiatives in Material Management;
AEX5: Experience in strategic planning and/or implementing initiatives in Information Management.
AEX6: Recent** and significant*** experience in using an enterprise wide information system such as:
• Security Management System ie. OLISS or other
• Information Management System ie. GCDocs, EDRM, RDIMs, OpenText, or other
• Financial Management Information System ie. Sigma, System, Applications and Products (SAP), or other
• Human Resource Management System ie. My GCHR, PeopleSoft or other

* Senior management is defined as Director or equivalent level or higher.
**Recent experience is acquired within the last five (5) years
***Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of the experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of related activities in the field over a two-year period or greater.

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

Various language requirements
Various linguistic requirements: English Essential and Bilingual Imperative
• Regional Chief, Security
Western Region – English Essential
• Senior Regional Information Management Officer
Western Region – Bilingual (proficiency level – BBB/BBB)
Quebec Region – Bilingual (proficiency level – BBB/BBB)
• Regional Chief, Accommodations and Material
Western Region – English Essential

Information on language requirements

Core Competencies:

C1: Values and ethics – Serving through integrity and respect
C2: Strategic Thinking – Innovating through analysis and ideas
C3: Engagement – Mobilizing people, organizations, partners
C4: Management Excellence – Delivering through action management, people management, financial management
C5: Client Service level 2– Ensures high-quality client service

Abilities:

A1: Ability to analyze and resolve complex problems
A2: Ability to present to management
A3: Ability to communicate effectively in writing
A4: Ability to communicate effectively orally

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

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates, who, at the time of application, self-declare* as belonging to one of the following designated Employment Equity groups: Women, Indigenous (Aboriginal) Peoples, Persons with Disabilities and Members of Visible Minorities.

* We therefore encourage you to self-declare during the online application process by selecting the appropriate box under the Employment Equity section.

For further details, please refer to the “Other information” section.

Information on employment equity

Operational Requirements:

• Willing and able to work overtime on short notice or to change their work schedule occasionally
• Willingness to travel

Conditions of employment

• Various security requirements could be required, depending on the position being staffed.
• Other conditions of employment may apply, depending on the position being staffed.

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

In assessing candidates, assessment boards may use a variety of tools and methods including, but not limited to written and oral tests, interviews, reference checks, etc.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
Public Services and Procurement Canada is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. This organizational need may be identified as part of the appointment decision. In such cases, qualified candidates who self-declare as members of visible minority group, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities or women (in non-traditional occupations) would be considered.

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.