Manager, IM/IT & CIO position at CanNor – Join Us in Iqaluit!

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CanNor is looking to fill its Manager, IM/IT & Chief Information Officer (CIO) position at its headquarters in Iqaluit, Nunavut. This full-time position is perfect for someone with a strong technical background and a track record for working effectively with partners and colleagues to deliver results. CanNor is a small but exciting organization that has offices in all three territories and a small office in Ottawa.

The salary range for the IT-04 position is: $101,541 to $126,390. In addition, the selected candidate will also be entitled to:

- Northern allowances (approximately $22,000/ year to $38,000/year*).

-Vacation travel assistance of approximately $1,500 per person* (i.e. for employee and eligible dependents, including spouse/common-law partner), twice per year.

-Federal government housing is also available for this position.

-Financial assistance is also available to cover the costs of relocation to Iqaluit. Applicants may wish to review the Relocation Directive for information at http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/nrd-drc/index-eng.php.

*Please note that rates and conditions are subject to change.

Duties

As the Manager, IM/IT and CIO, you will be responsible for all IMIT activities in this small but important Agency of approximately 110 employees. This unique opportunity will allow you to expand your technical experience and knowledge of IMIT in the federal government and in the three Territories and Ottawa.

You would supervise a small team of two employees:

• The IT Support Technician (IT-01) position provides technical support in the development, implementation, integration and maintenance of components of IT infrastructure and operations, in support of service delivery to internal and external clients and stakeholders.

• The Information Management Officer (AS-03) coordinates, plans, develops and delivers a corporate wide information and records management service throughout the Agency.

As a small agency, you will get a broad range of experience to grow and develop in your field. It would also offer an unparalleled opportunity to expand your network of contacts across the North.

Work environment

***What can you expect working at CanNor? ***

As the Manager, IM/IT and CIO at CanNor, you and your team would work in partnership with other government departments such as Shared Services Canada to deliver IM and IT services to all of CanNor’s offices across the North, and a satellite office in Ottawa. If you’re looking for challenges, you will have an opportunity to gain valuable work skills with experienced team members.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill one (1) full-time permanent, Manager, IM/IT & CIO (IT-04) position in Iqaluit, Nunavut.

A pool of qualified candidates may also be established and may be used by other federal organizations operating in the North.

Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement who are found qualified in this staffing process will be appointed ahead of other qualified applicants.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF

We are using a question format in the application to make it easier for you to provide detailed answers about the experience criteria that are important for this position. Please take the time to tell us and show us, through examples, how you meet these criteria. We will use this information to assess the breadth, depth and scope of your experience. We may use a top down selection to invite people for interviews.

Education:

ED1 : Graduation from a two-year program of study from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in computer science, information technology, information management or another specialty relevant to the position to be staffed OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience may serve as an alternative to the minimum post-secondary education stated.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

E1- Recent* and significant** experience in formulating and presenting advice, analysis and
recommendations to senior management (Director level and above) on ***complex IM/IT issues, policies or standards.

E2- Significant**experience in planning and delivery of IM/IT projects, or IT services.

E3 – Experience establishing and maintaining working relationships with clients (such as business, portfolio or service management) and other IT stakeholders

E4- Experience in human resource management including capacity planning, staffing, supervision and performance management.

E5- Experience formulating and implementing IM/IT plans and strategies (short and long term) to achieve the objectives of the client or management.

E6. Experience in financial management related to managing a program or significant project budget preferably related to information technology.


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

** Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience associated with having performed a broad range of complex activities related to this task, which are normally acquired over two (2) years.

*** Complex projects / issues are with at least two (2) of the following characteristics: large dollar value, sensitive, confidential, affecting many partners or stakeholders, precedent setting, having a major impact on the public service

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES

C1- Analytical Thinking;

C2- Team Leadership;

C3- Visioning and Strategic Direction;

C4 - Partnering.

C5 – Judgment.

Abilities:

A1- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

A2- Ability to communicate effectively orally.

A3- Ability to influence and negotiate.

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

Education

Professional certification in areas such as ITIL; Project Management Professional (PMP); Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP), PRINCE2, TOGAF, or Cloud Technologies.

Degree equivalency

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS :

EXPERIENCE

AE1. Experience in the Government of Canada procurement process for IM/IT goods and/or services.

AE2. Significant** experience in planning, managing, delivering, or implementing complex*** IT projects.

AE3. Experience in consultation, negotiation and strategic partnerships and collaborations with internal and external stakeholders.

AE4. Experience working in the North preferably in Nunavut, the Yukon, or the Northwest Territories.

** Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience associated
with having performed a broad range of complex activities related to this task, which are
normally acquired over two (2) years.

*** Complex projects / issues are with at least two (2) of the following characteristics:
multidimensional, sensitive, confidential, affecting many partners or stakeholders,
precedent setting, having a major impact on the public service.

KNOWLEDGE

AK1. Knowledge of Inuit culture, society and/or economy

COMPETENCIES

AC1- Client-focus

AC2 Creative Thinking

ABILITY

AA1. Ability to communicate in Inuktut.

CURRENT AND/OR FUTURE ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:

-Preference given to Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement.

CanNor is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population we serve. In support of our strategy to achieve a representative workforce, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following groups: Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement, Indigenous, women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. Preference will be given to Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willingness and ability to work overtime, often on short notice, as required.

• Willingness and ability to travel on occasion.

• Willingness and ability, carry and place heavy objects of up to 20 kg in a safe manner.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Medical Clearance: The incumbent and his/her dependents (including incumbent’s spouse or common-law partner and children) may be required to obtain Health Canada medical clearance in accordance with the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive.

Vaccination Attestation: 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.

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

Please note that the Computer Systems (CS) group changed to a new occupational group called Information Technology (IT), with a new qualification standard, effective December 9, 2021. This new IT Qualification Standard applies to this process.

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.

-Top down selection may be used at any point during the assessment phase.

-Proof of education will be required prior to the start date of the offer of employment.

-Any communication with the candidates through this staffing process may be used to evaluate qualifications listed and other qualifications.

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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.