IT Manager – multiple positions

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

Only the applications submitted via the GC Jobs Website will be considered as part of this appointment process. All requests presented otherwise (ex: fax, email, mail) will not be accepted.

When submitting your application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer screening questions concerning the education and experiences requirements listed in the essential qualifications and asset qualifications section. It is your responsibility to provide clear and concrete examples in your responses to each question. It is recommended that you describe the experience examples in specific terms, providing sufficient details so that the Assessment Board can clearly understand. Describe the situation/task, how, when and where you acquired these experiences by giving examples. Content of your response must be supported by your CV/resume as your responses to these questions will be used as a primary source of information and your CV/resume will only be used to validate this information. Should you indicate in your response "please refer to CV/resume" your application will be rejected. Lack of examples and details will result in your application being rejected as the Assessment Board will have insufficient information to determine if the requirement is met.

Work environment

The Canadian Space Agency is an exciting place to work and is at the forefront of the development and application of space knowledge for the benefit of Canadians and humanity. The Canadian Space Agency has its own departmental compensation service. Here are some benefits of working at the John H. Chapman Space Centre, which is located in Longueuil:

• Free parking
• Free access to the gym (changing room and showers available free of charge)
• Cafeteria
• Outdoor terrace with tables and umbrellas
• Early childhood center "La Voie Lactée"
• Larkin-Kerwin Library.

FLEXIBLE WORK MODE
During the COVID-19 pandemic, federal employees demonstrated their ability to adapt to new ways of working both on-site and remotely, while delivering results for Canadians. We have therefore taken inspiration from experience and the Canadian Space Agency will adopt a hybrid and flexible work mode as part of its work environment.

Intent of the process

The intent of this selection process is to staff two positions on an indeterminate basis. A pool of qualified candidates will be established to staff similar positions with various tenures (indeterminate, specified period, acting, secondment or assignment).

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)

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION

• 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.

An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience may serve as an alternative to the minimum education stated above.

(N.B. 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.)

Degree equivalency

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS - COMMON EXPERIENCE FOR ALL POSITIONS:

• Recent*and significant** experience in human resources management
• Experience in managing financial resources, including forecasting expenditures.
• Significant** experience in providing advice and recommendations to senior management (Director and above), stakeholders, project teams or technical staff in the area of information management/information technology (IM/IT).
• Recent* experience in preparing and presenting briefing materials (briefing notes, presentations, etc.) for senior management .

*Recent is defined as an experience having been acquired within the last five (5) years.
**Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with full-time performance of duties for a period of approximately two (2) years.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE FOR IT MANAGER, INFRASTRUCTURE OPERATIONS:

• Experience in developing, implementing and executing information technology (IT) business/operational or strategic plans in one or more of the following fields:
- managing the IT application and computer parks
- managing an IT service center
- development of software aimed at automating operations and database management
- integration of software products

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE FOR IT MANAGER, ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE:

• Experience in developing, implementing and executing information technology (IT) business/operational or strategic plans in one or more of the following fields:
- managing and/or carrying out IT transformation projects, including change management.
- the exploitation of large volumes of data.
- enterprise architecture

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE FOR IT MANAGER, IT SECURITY:

• Experience in developing, implementing and executing information technology (IT) business/operational or strategic plans in one or more of the following fields:
- leading and supporting multi-disciplinary teams to support enterprise computing and cloud-based infrastructure (e.g., cloud platforms) in the provision, management, storage, operation, scheduling, support and maintenance of the infrastructure.
- leading and supporting multidisciplinary teams in cyber security and putting in place technical and organizational safeguards.
- implementing IT security on complex and distributed systems.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBB/CBB)

Information on language requirements

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS - ABILITIES/SKILLS

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a rapidly evolving environment
• Ability to communicate in writing
• Ability to communicate effectively orally
• Create vision and strategy
• Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
• Promote innovation and guide change
• Achieve results
• Mobilize people
• Uphold integrity and respect

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION

• Bachelor or higher degree from a recognized university in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Management or another specialty relevant to the position being staffed.

Degree equivalency

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE FOR IT MANAGER, INFRASTRUCTURE OPERATIONS:

• Experience with Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) and Shared Services Canda (SSC) procurement processes.

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE FOR IT MANAGER, ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE:

• Experience with geographic information systems (GIS).
• Experience in Government of Canada (GC) enterprise architecture practice.

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE FOR IT MANAGER, IT SECURITY:

• Experience in managing IT Vulnerability Assessment & Compliance Management function incorporating vulnerability scanning, analysis, prioritization, compliance oversight.
• Experience in managing and/or conducting IT & Cyber Threat analysis & reporting function in support of IT Governance.
• Experience in the development and implementation of IT security policies, procedures, and standards based on Government of Canada (GC), best practices, and compliance requirements.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

In our efforts to achieve a representative workforce, and in accordance with the Employment Equity Act, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following designated groups: Women, Aboriginal people, members of visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Willingness and availability to travel occasionally
• Willingness and ability to work overtime

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance - Note: Those selected must meet this condition on appointment and maintain it throughout their tenure in the position.

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

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

A variety of assessment methods can be used, such as interviews, written exams, achievement records and references.

By applying to this process, you consent to your personal application-related information being shared with other government departments in the event that they would ask for it, in order to consider your application.

All information pertaining to the process will be sent by email. It is therefore your responsibility to verify your email account for new communication regarding this selection process on a regular basis. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email.)

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.