Senior Director

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

The Government of Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population it serves. In support of our strategy to achieve our employment equity goals, preference may be given to candidates who, at the time of application, indicate that they are belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups (self-declaration): Aboriginal peoples, Women, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disabilities.

Only applications received directly via the System (https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1710?toggleLanguage=en) will be accepted.

If you do not clearly demonstrate how you meet all screening criteria, your application will be rejected. Your application may also be rejected if it has incomplete information. We will not contact you to request information that is missing from your application.

In the Federal Public Service, Senior Management is referred to as the Executive group. This group is divided into five levels: EX-01, EX-02, EX-03, EX-04 and EX-05. The EX-05 and EX-04 are the Assistant Deputy Minister; EX-03 is the Director General/Executive Director level; EX-02 is the Senior Director level; and the EX-01 is the Director level. This advertisement is for positions at the EX-02 group and level.

As this process may be used to staff various roles across multiple departments, this opportunity may provide the successful candidate with the flexibility of working remotely (virtually) from anywhere in Canada where high Internet connectivity is offered. Candidates from coast to coast are therefore encouraged to apply.

We will be hosting an industry day where applicants can hear from current executives about what it means to be working in digital government. We will also be sharing tips and tricks on what we are looking for from applications, to help those who might not have applied to government competitions before. There will be a question and answer period at the end of the session.

INDUSTRY/INFORMATION DAY:
Industry/Information Day in French: November 9th 2pm- 3:30PM EST.
Industry/Information Day in English: November 10th 1:30-3PM EST

To enroll in either of these events, please email with your name, and preferred session to attend and we will send you a calendar invite for the event.

VACCINATION:
On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced details of its plans to require vaccination across the federal public service.

As per the new Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, federal public servants in the Core Public Administration and members of the RCMP must attest to their vaccination status. The requirement for employees to be fully vaccinated applies whether they are teleworking, working remotely or working on-site. This is a condition of employment and it applies to indeterminate (permanent), determinate (term), casual, and student hiring. Should you reach the point in the selection process where it is necessary to verify terms and conditions of employment then the hiring manager or a human resources representative will contact you in order to complete an attestation.

Duties

Working for the Government of Canada in #GCDigital

Join #GCDigital.

Are you a senior leader in the public or private sector?
Passionate about transforming government to better serve citizens and residents?
Want to work across federal departments to implement more agile, open and user-focused solutions to improve the lives of Canadians?

Now, more than ever, we’re witnessing a shift to digital ways of working across the public sector. Become a senior executive with #GCDigital and lead teams that exemplify our Digital Standards, working in the open, designing for the user and making services more accessible. Implementing our Digital Operations Strategic Plan, you will work across federal departments to make government more effective and to simplify the services that Canadians rely on.

We are striving to build a public service that is reflective of Canada. To this end, we welcome applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, Veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or family commitments.

Intent of the process

ANTICIPATORY COMMUNITY COLLECTIVE PROCESS - A pool of qualified persons resulting from this process may be created and may be used to fill similar positions with linguistic profiles at the CBC level (See note below*). Tenures (indeterminate, deployment, acting, assignment, secondment, specified period, Interchange Canada) may vary according to the position being staffed.

*Note that the intent is to do bilingual imperative CBC/CBC appointments from this pool. However, at the manager's discretion, some appointments could be done bilingual non-imperative CBC/CBC.
-For more information on language requirements, please see the section 'information on language requirements'

This pool may be used to staff similar positions in other organizations within the core public administration (http://www.psc-cfp.gc.ca/plcy-pltq/rfli-lirf/index-eng.htm).

By applying to this process, you consent to your personal application-related information being shared with other government departments interested in staffing similar positions.

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:

EDU - Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in a field related to the position or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

EXP1 -Significant experience* in setting direction and providing leadership in the planning, delivery and management of digital products or services with significant technology components.

EXP2 -Significant experience* in providing advice to senior management at the Director General level (EX-03) or equivalent (one level below Assistant Deputy Minister or Vice-President for a large organization) on digital products or services with significant technology components.

EXP3 -Significant experience* managing at least one or more of the following programs or business units:
• Product Development and or Management
• Application Testing/Quality Assurance
• Infrastructure/Operations
• Database Administration
• Cyber Security/Information Security/IT Security
• Digital Identity
• IT Business Analysis/ IT Project Management
• Enterprise Architecture (EA)
• Data Science/Business Intelligence/Analytics
• Information Management (IM)

EXP4 -Significant experience* managing a budget.

EXP5 -Significant experience* leading multi-disciplinary teams or experience leading a team working cross functionally with other teams. Management experience must include managing managers of teams, with various reporting levels.

Definition: *Significant experience being assessed as 3 or more years performing the task.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:

K1 -Knowledge of present and future government-wide direction on digital services, including the Digital Standards, the Policy on Service and Digital, and the Digital Operations Strategic Plan;
K2 -Knowledge of social and ethical impacts of emerging technologies related to digital transformation.

Key Leadership Competencies:

KLC1 -Create Vision and Strategy;
KLC2 -Mobilize People;
KLC3 -Uphold Integrity and Respect;
KLC4 -Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders;
KLC5 -Promote Innovation and Guide Change;
KLC6 -Achieve Results.

Abilities:

A1 -Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.

Character traits:

CT1 -Grit: Perseverance and passion for long-term goals; ability to maintain one’s determination and motivation over long periods despite experiences with failure and adversity; stamina required to stay the course amid challenges and setbacks;
CT2-Entrepreneurial spirit: attitude and approach to thinking that actively seeks out change, rather than waiting to adapt to change while embracing critical questioning, innovation, service and continuous improvement;
CT3-Emotional Intelligence: Self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy and proficiency in managing productive relationships.

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

Education:

Asset/EDU - Master degree and or a certification related to digital government.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

Asset/EXP1 - Experience in a central agency function such as Treasury Board submission review, policy development, or community engagement.

Organizational Needs:

-In support of achieving a diverse workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and women.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance - Note to Applicants:
Please be advised that all appointments and deployments (except acting appointments) to and within the Executive (EX) Group within the core public administration that take place on or after April 1, 2020 are subject to the Agreement to be Deployed provision as a mandatory condition of employment. Further information on conditions of employment for executives can be found in the Directive on the Terms and Conditions of Employment for Executives.

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

- An exam, an interview and references WILL BE ADMINISTRATED
- Other assessment tools MAY BE USED

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, 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.