Support Analyst (CS-02) - IT Infrastructure Operations

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Assessment accommodation

**Only applications submitted online on jobs.gc.ca website will be taken into consideration.**

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The objective of this selection process is to assess qualifications needed for the position(s) to be staffed. Let us know if you have a functional limitation or disability, which may affect your performance. Contact us if you need assistance in completing and submitting your application. Should you then proceed to the next assessment stage, such as an exam or interview, we will send you an e-mail with additional information on the assessment format so that you can determine if you may require an accommodation (such as a different test format, an adaptive technology, or additional time). Assessment accommodations are designed to remove the obstacles without altering the criteria being assessed, so candidates with functional limitations can fully demonstrate their abilities.

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Are you a RCMP civilian member assigned to Shared Services Canada (SSC)? We encourage you to apply! As per the memorandum of understanding with the RCMP, members assigned to SSC since December 1 2018 who accept an appointment from this selection process will not be required to convert to public servant status. All other members who apply, including those working with SSC through an Interchange Canada agreement, will need to convert to public servant status upon appointment. If you have questions, please email the address indicated in the Contact information section below.

SSC welcomes applications from Veterans. We recognize their contribution to Canada and would like to offer the opportunity to continue their career in an environment where multi-talented employees with diverse skills sets are appreciated and supported.

Duties

IT Infrastructure Operations (IO)
Employees of the IO work stream deploy and manage the portions of computing infrastructure which are not provided by external service providers and Shared Services Canada such as:
• networks
• mainframes
• servers
• storage devices
They provide IT help desk support to clients and in smaller organizations may be responsible for the client and supplier interface as well.

Work environment

Shared Services Canada is modernizing how the Government of Canada manages its information technology (IT) infrastructure. The Department is mandated to deliver e-mail, data centre and telecommunication services, including videoconferencing and Wi-Fi, to partner organizations.

At SSC, we are building an environment that doesn't just offer jobs, but valuable long-term careers. We provide a supportive and collaborative workplace with flexible work arrangements. We promote a positive work-life balance with a commitment to employee wellness.

Intent of the process

The intent of this selection process is to establish a pool of partially qualified candidates that will be used to staff Support Analyst positions or similar positions with various tenures, various security requirements and various language profiles. In the interest of the greater public service, pools created as a result of collective selection processes at SSC may be shared with other government departments.

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)

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to obtain an appointment to a position. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification within your application. We can’t make any assumptions about your experience. Simply saying you have the required essential qualifications (education and experience) or listing your current duties is not enough. Provide concrete and detailed examples that clearly explain where, when, and how you gained the necessary experience. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

EDUCATION

ED1. Successful completion of two years of an acceptable post-secondary educational program in computer science, information technology (IT), information management (IM) or another specialty relevant to the position to be staffed.
OR
At the manager’s discretion, an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience may serve as an alternative to the minimum post-secondary education stated above.

NOTES :
1.Foreign educational credentials must be assessed by a recognized credential assessment service. Should you have completed your studies outside of Canada, it is your responsibility to have your certificates and/or your diplomas assessed against Canadian educational standards. You will need to submit proof of education (i.e. degree, diploma, and/or transcripts), when requested. Please visit the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) site at http://www.cicic.ca/ for more information.

2.You will be required to submit proof of education (i.e. degree, diploma, and/or transcripts), whenever it is required.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

EX1. Recent* and significant** experience in IT Infrastructure Operations***.

* Recent is defined as experience that has been acquired within the last five (5) years.
** Significant is defined as a depth and breadth of experience that would normally be associated with the performance of the duties as a major function of the candidate’s employment for a period of approximately one (1) year.
***For the complete definition of IT Infrastructure Operations, please refer to the Duties section above.

IMPORTANT: If you have **Significant experience, that has not been acquired in the last 5 years, we invite you to submit your application to this selection process and provide us with all the information related how you meet this experience . Your application may be considered as part of this selection process.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB
Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC
English Essential
French Essential

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application. For more information, please consult:
Self-assessment tests - Canada.ca
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/second-language-testing-public-service/self-assessment-tests.html

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES:
C1. Analytical Thinking
C2. Client Focus
C3. Team Work
C4. Results Orientation
C5. Continuous Learning
C6. Communication

Please note that if you have submitted you application to one or more of the selection processes listed below you will only be evaluated once for the common qualifications (Education and Competencies).Being unsuccessful on any of the these essential qualifications will automatically result in your elimination from these processes :

Support Analyst (CS-02) - IT Enterprise Architecture - 21-GSS-ON-EA-CorpServ-321943
Support Analyst (CS-02) - IT Software Solutions - 21-GSS-ON-EA-CorpServ-324428
Support Analyst (CS-02) - IT Database Management - 21-GSS-ON-EA-CorpServ-324429
Support Analyst (CS-02) - IT Infrastructure Operations - 21-GSS-ON-EA-CorpServ-324430
Support Analyst (CS-02) - IT Business Line Advisory Services - 21-GSS-ON-EA-CorpServ-324431
Support Analyst (CS-02) - IT Security - 21-GSS-ON-EA-CorpServ-324432
Support Analyst (CS-02) - IT Project Portfolio Management - 21-GSS-ON-EA-CorpServ-324433
Support Analyst (CS-02) - IT Planning & Reporting (P&R) - 21-GSS-ON-EA-CorpServ-324434
Support Analyst (CS-02) – Planning & Design - 21-GSS-ON-EA-CorpServ-324435

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
- In support of achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce, selection may be limited to candidates who self-declare as a member of one of more of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities and/or women.
- A first wave of candidates interested in being considered for bilingual positions could be selected.
- SSC is committed to providing opportunities across Canada where feasible and to increasing its regional presence.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Depending on the position being staffed, operational requirements could apply such as:

• Availability, willingness and ability to work overtime as required.

• Availability, willingness and ability to work 24/7 on-call status.

• Availability, willingness and ability to work shift-work.*
*Shift-work positions requires willingness and ability to work shift rotations sometimes on evenings and weekends and offering additional financial incentives.

• Availability, willingness and ability to travel as required.

• Availability, willingness and ability to work virtually.

• Availability, willingness and ability to relocate.

• Availability, willingness and ability to transport, lift and set down equipment weighing up to 20kg.

• Must possess a valid driver's license or have the required mobility normally associated with possession of a valid driver's license.

Conditions of employment

What are conditions of employment? Conditions of employment are any requirements, other than qualifications, that must be met or complied with before being appointed to a particular position, and are to be maintained throughout the employment while being the incumbent of this position. Conditions of employment may be the same criteria as for operational requirements or organizational needs.

All employees of the core public administration are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and attest to their vaccination status unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground for discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Depending on the position being staffed, conditions of employment could apply such as:
- Availability, willingness and ability to work overtime as required.
- Availability, willingness and ability to work shift-work.*
- Availability, willingness and ability to work 24/7 on-call status.
- Availability, willingness and ability to travel as required.
- Availability, willingness and ability to work virtually.
- Availability, willingness and ability to relocate.
- Availability, willingness and ability to transport, lift and set down equipment weighing up to 20kg.
- Must possess a valid driver's license or have the required mobility normally associated with possession of a valid driver's license.

*Shift-work positions requires willingness and ability to work shift rotations sometimes on evenings and weekends and offering additional financial incentives.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:
Reliability Status - as a minimum or other levels of security up to Top Secret.

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

On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced details (https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/news/2021/10/backgrounder-covid-19-vaccine-requirement-for-the-federal-workforce.html) 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 (https://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=32694), 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.

***VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: It is YOUR responsibility to clearly outline that you meet each of the screening criteria (i.e. Education and Experience Qualifications) by RESPONDING TO THE SCREENING QUESTIONS IN THE ONLINE APPLICATION. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a list of current responsibilities. You must provide concrete examples that illustrate how you meet the requirements. Lack of EXAMPLES and DETAILS may result in your application being rejected.

→ Meeting the asset qualifications, the operational requirements and/or the conditions of employment may be required depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed. Meeting one or many of the asset qualifications may be a deciding factor in appointing a qualified candidate from this selection process.

→ Additional qualifications may be applied/assessed, whether or not these qualifications have been listed on this job advertisement, depending on the position(s) to be staffed.

→ In order to manage the number of applications in this selection process, management may choose to use top-down or random selection at various steps in the selection process.

→ Various assessment tools may be used in this selection process such as: written tests, an interview, a situational exercise, reference checks, etc.

→ Please note that the assessment methods used in this selection process may be administered virtually.

→ Please note that candidates occupying a position at the same group and level or equivalent may be considered first for a deployment, an assignment or a secondment.

→ Communication pertaining to this selection process will be sent by e-mail and/or will be indicated in your Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) account. It is your responsibility to verify your e-mail account and your PSRS account for new communication regarding this selection process on a regular basis and to advise of any change of address, phone number and/or e-mail address. You must provide a valid e-mail address and ensure that it is always functional. You must also ensure that their system accepts e-mails from unknown users (some e-mail systems block these types of e-mails) and frequently check your inbox and JUNK/SPAM folders.

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.