IT Managers - Canadian Space Agency: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Operations (2 positions)

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We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Duties

Join the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) to advance space knowledge!

We are Canada's space agency with 825 employees and an annual budget of +560 million dollars. Our head office is located in Longueuil and we have employees and partners in Ottawa, Gatineau, Washington, Houston and Paris. The mission of the CSA is to plan and manage Canada's space programs, to increase and disseminate space know-how in Canadian industry and to promote the use of space applications.

⭐- IT Manager - IT SECURITY - CYBERSECURITY
As a manager within a very dynamic team, you will be responsible for the Information Technology (IT) Security service within the Canadian Space Agency. With your team of specialists, you will lead the cybersecurity activities and be involved in projects and space missions of the CSA.
You will also participate in national groups related to space security as well as the work of other space agencies collaborating on CSA space projects (NASA, European Space Agency, etc.).

⭐- IT Manager - INFRASTRUCTURE OPERATIONS
As a manager within a passionate team, you will be responsible for the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Information Technology (IT) operations. The teams you will lead have a direct impact on CSA employees by providing high quality service to users, proactively managing software and hardware assets, developing and integrating in-house and commercial software into our work environment, and coordinating all CSA IT infrastructure operations.
In this very dynamic and challenging position, you will be called upon to actively contribute to various IT initiatives, both internal to the CSA and interdepartmental.

If you like to innovate and if you have the ambition to be recognized as a business partner for the Canadian Space Agency and wish to join a dynamic team that puts people at the heart of its actions, the Information Management and Information Technology team is for you!

Apply now!

Work environment

The Canadian Space Agency offers a stimulating, inclusive and diverse work environment.

Our head office, is located in Longueuil and offers employees several benefits, including:
✔ Free parking;
✔ Free access to a complete gymnasium with cardio and weight training equipment, badminton and squash courts, changing rooms, showers, etc;
✔ A cafeteria as well as outdoor terraces with tables and umbrellas;
✔ An Early Childhood Center (CPE) on site;
✔ Access to public transport at the entrance to the site.

▶ Flexible work arrangements:
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 built on this experience and the Canadian Space Agency will adopt a hybrid and flexible work style as an integral part of its work environment.

Depending on the nature of the work required by the position and the operational needs, hybrid and flexible work arrangements, such as a combination of on-site and telework and compressed work schedules, are possible.

▶ Please note that the positions are located at the following address:
John H. Chapman Space Center, 6767, Route de l'Aéroport, Longueuil, Quebec, J3Y 8Y9

Intent of the process

The intent of this selection process is to staff two positions on an indeterminate basis:

⭐ IT Manager - IT Security - Cybersecurity;
⭐ IT Manager - Infrastructure Operations.

A pool of qualified candidates will be established to staff similar positions and with various tenures (indeterminate and term).

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

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- REQUIRED EXPERIENCE FOR BOTH POSITIONS -

• Significant** experience in providing advice and recommendations to senior management (Director and above) and stakeholders in the area of information management/information technology (IM/IT).
• Recent*and significant** experience in human resources management.
• Recent* experience in preparing and presenting briefing materials (briefing notes, presentations, etc.) for senior management.

- SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE - IT MANAGER, CYBERSECURITY -

• Experience in developing and implementing information technology (IT) operational or strategic plans in one or more of the following fields:

- Leading and supporting multidisciplinary teams in cyber security and putting in place technical and organizational safeguards.
- Implementing IT security on complex and distributed systems.

- SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE - 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 and cloud solutions.

*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.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBB/CBB)

Information on language requirements

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- ABILITIES / SKILLS -

• 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

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- ASSET EXPERIENCE FOR BOTH POSITIONS -

• Experience in managing financial resources, including forecasting expenditures.

- SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE - IT MANAGER, CYBERSECURITY –

• 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.
• Experience in managing IT Vulnerability Assessment & Compliance Management function incorporating vulnerability scanning, analysis, prioritization, compliance oversight.

- SPECIFIC ASSET - IT MANAGER, INFRASTRUCTURE OPERATIONS -

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

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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.

Information on employment equity

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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.

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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.)

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

You must indicate on your application if you require technical assistance or another assessment method.

Random or top-down screening may be used to determine who will advance to the next stage of the assessment process.

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.