Bilingual Team Leads and Technical Advisors Needed @ StatCan!

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

Duties

This selection process includes 2 streams:

• Stream 1 for Team Lead
• Stream 2 for Technical Advisors

However, the poster will cover 4 domains of expertise:

➡️ Software Solutions: maintenance, development, and digital project delivery
➡️ Business Line Advisory Services: business analysis, elicitation/elaboration of business requirements, business relationship management
➡️ Enterprise Architecture: architecture management, solution architecture, business architecture, implementation methodology
➡️ IT Infrastructure: client services, tier 1-2-3 support, database management/administration, hosting, digital project delivery

Work environment

Statistics Canada is a world-renowned leader in its domain, and its employees are proud to fulfill its mission: to serve Canada with high-quality statistical information that matters. We want to help Canadians better understand their country, so they can make more informed decisions.

To learn more about us, we invite you to visit our website: https://www.statcan.gc.ca/eng/start

As the world around us is evolving, so too is StatCan. We are modernizing our digital ecosystem at lightning speed and staffing new roles to help us continue on this journey.

Positions to be filled: 30

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
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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.

At the manager’s discretion, an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience may serve as an alternative to the minimum education stated above. Whenever the minimum education is met using this alternative, it is met for the specific position only and must be re-assessed for other positions for which this alternative has been specified by the manager.

Note:
Please see qualification standards to confirm your eligibility according to your level of education:
https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/staffing/qualification-standards/core.html#it

Degree equivalency

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𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 :

EXP1: Recent* and significant** experience in one or more of the following fields (minimum of 1):
1) Software Solutions
2) Business Line Advisory Services
3) Enterprise Architecture
4) IT Infrastructure Operations

EXP2: Recent* and significant** experience analyzing and solving problems using a structured and analytical approach.

EXP3: Recent* and significant** experience providing support or services to clients

EXP4: Recent* experience providing recommendations to members of management (including managers, directors, directors general, or other types of executive roles)

*Recent = normally acquired within the last 5 years
**Significant = duration of 2 years or more (full time work)

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝟭 ONLY(Team Leader) :

EXP5: Experience in supervising and managing employees and/or contractors which could include “informal” supervision such as coaching junior resources, prioritizing work for junior resources, supervising students, or other related tasks

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual imperative CBC / CBC
Bilingual Non-imperative CBC / CBC

Note : * As part of Statistics Canada’s Official Languages Strategy, all supervisory & technical IT-03 positions are designated CBC/CBC imperative. Other linguistic profiles may be considered (Bilingual Imperative CBB / CBB, Bilingual Imperative BBB / BBB, Bilingual non-Imperative CBC/CBC, Bilingual non-Imperative CBB / CBB, Bilingual non-Imperative BBB /BBB).

Information on language requirements

KEY LEADERSHIP 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗘𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗘𝗦
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𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝟭 ONLY (Team Leader) :

C1: Mobilize people:
C2: Collaborate with partners and stakeholders;
C3: Achieve results;
C4: Promote innovation and guide change;
C5: Create vision and strategy;
C6: Uphold integrity and respect.

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𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝟮 ONLY (Technical Advisor) :

C7: Thinking things through
C8: Showing initiative and being action oriented
C9: Working effectively with others
C10: Demonstrating integrity and respect

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𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 :

A1: Ability to communicate effectively orally
A2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing
A3: Ability to meet work objectives

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝟮 ONLY (Technical Advisor) :

A4: Ability to analyze complex issues and provide recommendations in one or more of the following domains:
1) Software Solutions
2) Business Line Advisory Services
3) Enterprise Architecture
4) IT Infrastructure Operations

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

ASSET 𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡/Accreditations

AEd1: Business Relationship Management (BRM) Certification
AEd2: The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) Certification
AEd3: Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
AEd4: Certification from International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) in business analysis: ECBA, CCBA, or CBAP; or certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI): PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)

Degree equivalency

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𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 :

AEXP1: Experience in managing cyber security incidents
AEXP2: Experience in writing operational procedures and the use of a Service Management tool
AEXP3: Experience in using or supporting Cloud infrastructure;
AEXP4: Experience in leading/advising a technical team in a development environment;
AEXP5: Experience in providing solutions for the development/maintenance of multi-tier data centric applications/solutions following Object-Oriented and/or Service Oriented Architecture concepts and methods using any of the following: .NET, Drupal, Python, SOLR, SAS, Java, Spring Framework, Jenkins CI, HTTP, SOAP, REST, Common Software Engineering Design Patterns, C#, R, Power Platform
AEXP6: Experience with digital accessibility
AEXP7: Experience in IT Service Management
AEXP8: Experience in writing technical documentation such as detailed specifications, concept of operations, installation and configuration guides, or procedures.
AEXP9: Experience in gathering and documenting business and technical requirements
AEXP10: Experience in deployment of the applications in the Azure cloud infrastructure, migrating the source code into GitLab, and using/configuring the CI/CD pipeline (Git, GitLab, Jenkins, JFrog (Artifactory & Xray), Octopus) and Azure Windows Virtual Desktop.

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝟭 ONLY (Team Leader) :

AEXP11: Experience leading IT projects using agile project management methodologies

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝟮 ONLY (Technical Advisor) :

AEXP12: Experience creating 1 or more of the following cyber security documents: Threat and Risk Assessment (TRA), Statement of Sensibility (SOS), Security Awareness and Training material, or other risk assessment material used in the IT domain.
AEXP13: Experience in the analysis of business requirements, developing IT solution options and producing supporting documentation
AEXP14: Experience working with middleware technologies
AEXP15: Experience with database management
AEXP16: Experience with computer networking
AEXP17: Experience managing Linux or Windows servers
AEXP18: Experience with desktop engineering or managing a virtual desktop platform
AEXP19: Experience in Quality Assurance and Quality Control Testing of IM/IT Solutions
AEXP20: Experience managing SAS (Statistical Analysis Software) Servers

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Secret security clearance

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

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
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.

Applicants MUST submit their application online. No other mediums will be accepted. Failing to do so will result in your application being rejected. Candidates in situations preventing them from applying online and needing special accommodations must advise the selection board prior to the closing date (see Contact section below).

ASSESSMENTS:
• A written examination may be administered.
• An interview may be administered. All exams and interviews will be conducted virtually.
• Reference checks will be sought.
• A Public Service Commission standard exam may be administered.
• Your application may be used to assess your written communication competency.

It is your responsibility, as a candidate, to provide CONCRETE AND DETAILED EXAMPLES to clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience requirements listed in the Essential Qualifications section. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process.

Your work experience must include the following information:

1. WHERE: (Name of the employer where the experience was acquired)
2. DURATION: (The period of time in which you have gained the experience; You must include the date format of Month/Year to Month/Year, for example March 2012 to May 2013 (15 months).
3. BACKGROUND: (The title of the position held)
4. ACTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES: (Provide concrete examples of the tasks you have completed.)
5. RESULTS: (Show how the experience was acquired.)

Candidates are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice (French or English).

VOLUME MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES:
Depending on the number of applicants and the human resources needs and/or plans, volume management strategies may be used for the purpose of managing applications to determine the candidates who will continue in the next steps of the staffing process. Such volume management strategies might include: screening of applications based on the Asset Qualifications, random selection, top-down approach and/or establishment of cut-off scores.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to the conclusion of the process, may be used for evaluation purposes.

FOREIGN EDUCATION:
Candidates with foreign education credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Foreign certificates and/or diplomas must be assessed against Canadian education standards. The federal public service will accept any Foreign Educational Credentials as long as they are deemed comparable to Canadian standards, determined by a recognized credential assessment service.
You can access the CICIC website at: https://www.cicic.ca/. This website provides links to a number of Canadian organizations that provide equivalency assessments.

COMMUNICATION:
Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.

PLEASE NOTE: Our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes. It is imperative that you provide a current email address that accepts e-mail from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Candidates are strongly encouraged to check their email on a regular basis. It is entirely your responsibility to inform us at all times of any changes regarding your contact information.

DIVERSITY AND ACCOMODATION :
Statistics Canada is committed to employment equity (EE). In order to achieve a representative workforce, selection may be based on qualified candidates self-declaring as being a member of one or more of the following EE groups: Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, women and visible minorities. If you are selected for further consideration, please advise the person who will contact you of any accommodations you may require during the selection process.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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.