Team Leader

Update: Extended

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

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.

Work environment

At the Public Service Commission of Canada (PSC), we foster a healthy, modern, diverse and inclusive workplace. We collaborate in a hybrid work environment. Apply to join our talented team!

Our IT Services are creating opportunities for dynamic people ready to positively impact and contribute to our mission: Build Tomorrow’s Public Service.

Like most IT organizations, we are at a turning point: Our legacy systems continue to support our business to provide services and value to our partners, departments, and Canadians. At the same time, we need to transform to better face future challenges in this digital age.

To name a few, we look towards continuing to upgrade our environments and systems such as using a new development stack, establishing our pipelines, and transitioning to the cloud, all this in a highly collaborative work environment.

We are looking for experienced, skilled, and inspiring Team Leaders to support our priorities. Your role will be at the center of our environment changes. You will be required to hire, mentor, and help your team members flourish while helping the PSC deliver service line support on business, IT-led projects, and products while balancing the day-to-day operational needs of the department.

Also, the PSC will begin its Transition Plan to Hybrid Work this fall. Employees will be required to report to a PSC office at least once a week, with the opportunity to telework the rest of the week, subject to operational requirements. This model offers interesting opportunities to combine the best of our traditions with new approaches to foster a diverse and healthy public service.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff two (2) Team Leader positions indeterminately.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions on an indeterminate or term basis with various linguistic profiles and/or security requirements within the public service.

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: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter ""COVER LETTER - VERY IMPORTANT Candidates must clearly demonstrate in their cover letter how they meet the education and experience factors listed in the essential and asset qualifications. Candidates must use the experience factors as a header and then write no more than two paragraphs demonstrating how they meet the experience required. You must provide clear and concrete examples and details of how you meet this requirement including WHEN, WHERE and HOW you obtained this experience. It is recommended that you describe the examples in specific terms, providing sufficient details so that the Screening Board can clearly understand the circumstances. Describe the situation/task, the action you took, what you accomplished and what you learned. Content of your response must be supported by your CV/résumé. Lack of examples and details MAY result in your application being rejected as the Screening Board will have insufficient information to determine if the requirement is met. Failure to provide the requested cover letter MAY result in your application being screened out of the process." Your ability to communicate effectively in writing will be assessed through this exercise"

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

•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.


Note:
1.Indeterminate incumbents in the IT group on December 9, 2021 who do not possess the education prescribed above, are deemed to meet the minimum education standard based on their education, training and/or experience. They must be accepted as having met the minimum education standard whenever this standard is called for when staffing positions in the IT group.
2.Indeterminate incumbents of positions in the CS group on May 10, 1999, who do not possess the education prescribed above, are deemed to meet the minimum education standard based on their education, training and/or experience. They must be accepted as having met the minimum education standard whenever this standard is called for when staffing positions in the IT group.
3.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.

Degree equivalency

Experience in the delivery of information technology projects using a software development lifecycle.

Experience in providing expert technical advice, recommendations, and guidance to fellow IT specialists at various levels (junior, intermediate, and senior).

Significant* experience developing web applications or software using object-oriented languages or software quality assurance or database administration.

Experience in communicating complex IT solutions to customers, stakeholders, or other non-technical professional partners.

* Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the performance of these duties for a period of three (3) years or more within the last five (5) years.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of project management principles and best practices.

Knowledge of current and emerging trends relating to new information technologies.

Ability to analyze and make recommendations.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to collaborate with teams that work in a hybrid environment.
Ability to manage human resources.
Ability to troubleshoot and solve complex technical issues.
Ability to be proactive, foster change and motivate a team.

Mobilize people: you are a leader who inspires and motivates people.
Innovative thinking: you innovate through analysis and ideas.
Teamwork: you collaborate effectively with your colleagues.
Results orientation: you are focused on achieving organizational results.
Decision making: you take initiative and are able to work in an environment with low supervision.

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

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in computer science, information technology, information management or another specialty relevant to the position to be staffed.

Degree equivalency

Experience in the delivery of projects/products using an Agile methodology.
Experience in supervising teams, including the planning, coordination and assessment of the work performed by employees and/or contractors.
Experience in a continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD).
Experience in staffing processes related to IM or IT positions.
Experience with the human resource management of a team which includes setting performance objectives, and managing and evaluating work performance.
Experience working and collaborating with IM/IT multidisciplinary teams.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status 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

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

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.