IT Team Leader

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

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. 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. 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 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;
✔ 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 several positions on an indeterminate basis

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

Positions to be filled: 4

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.

Degree equivalency

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- EXPERIENCE -

• EXP1 : Recent experience* providing advice and guidance to management (manager or above).
▪ EXP2 : Recent* experience in leading, assigning or coordinating the work of Information Management/Information Technology (IM/IT) staff, students, consultants, or project team members.
▪ EXP3 : Recent* experience collaborating and building effective working relationships with various IM\IT stakeholders.

*Recent experience is defined as depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the performance of those duties on a regular basis for a period of approximately six (6) months or more. However, a shorter duration may be considered based on demonstrated complexity and diversity of work handled, scope of work, and/or level of direct responsibility for a wide variety of complex files and/or projects, acquired in the last three (3) years.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

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- ABILITIES / SKILLS -

▪ A1 : Ability to communicate effectively orally.
▪ A2 : Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
▪ A3 : Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
▪ A4 : Adaptability.
▪ A5 : Achieve results
▪ A6 : Promote innovation and guide change

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

💻 ASSET QUALIFICATIONS 💻

- EDUCATION -

• AETU1 : College diploma from a recognized academic institution in computer science, information technology, information management or another field relevant to the position to be staffed.
• AETU2 : University diploma from a recognized academic institution in computer science, information technology, information management or another field relevant to the position to be staffed.

Degree equivalency

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- ASSET EXPERIENCE -
▪ AEXP1 : Significant experience** in IT project management.
▪ AEXP2 : Significant experience** experience in leading the development or the implementation or support of IT systems.
▪ AEXP3 : Significant experience** to deliver IT services with a Business Intelligence system (e.g. Microsoft Power BI)
▪ AEXP4 : Experience working in the integration and administration of Commercial off-the-Shelf systems “COTS” to deliver IT services.
▪ AEXP5 : Experience to build, maintain and update hardware and software inventory, over and above to evaluate the organization's assets requirements and coordinate their acquisition.
▪ AEXP6 : Experience with the M365 platform to develop business solutions leveraging Power Apps, Power BI, and/or Power Automate.
▪ AEXP7 : Experience in Data warehousing design or Data modelling
▪ AEXP8 : Recent* experience managing a team or project team in an IM/IT environment of at least three (3) employees
▪ AEXP9 : Recent* experience providing IT security or cyber security guidance and recommendations to management (manager or above).
▪ AEXP10 : Significant** Information Technology (IT) professional experience in at least one of the following cyber / IT security areas:
- Application or system security configuration and hardening
- Application or system security testing
- Cyber security incident handling
- Cyber security event monitoring and response
- Security Assessment & Authorization.

*Recent experience is defined as depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the performance of those duties on a regular basis for a period of approximately six (6) months or more.
However, a shorter duration may be considered based on demonstrated complexity and diversity of work handled, scope of work, and/or level of direct responsibility for a wide variety of complex files and/or projects, acquired in the last three (3) years.

**Significant experience is defined as depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the performance of those duties on a regular basis for a period of approximately two (2) years or more.

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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 -

• Occasional travel may be required.
• Overtime may be required.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status 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.

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.)

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.