IT Team Leader and IT Technical Advisor, Software Solutions

Update: **** Please note that this opportunity has been AMENDED. The Essential Experience (EXP3) was updated in the Statement of merit criteria. CANDIDATES WHO ALREADY APPLIED ARE NOT REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.****

Important messages

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At Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) we are committed to running inclusive and barrier-free recruitment processes.

If you have a limitation that may impact your performance at any steps of the assessment process (such as during a written test or an interview), you may request an accommodation. Assessment accommodations are designed to remove barriers, and to ensure that candidates with limitations can fully demonstrate their abilities. Should you wish to be accommodated, please direct your inquiry to the contact identified at the bottom of this poster. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

For more information on assessment accommodation visit the following website: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/assessment-accommodation-page.html

Duties

📢 The technical advisor (IT-03)
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Will be instrumental in providing specialized technical advice, support and guidance to improve data management and/or administration practices to build data analytics solutions for greater use, re-use, actionable insights, interoperability and efficiencies at the departmental level. The technical advisor will need to understand and be familiar with the Government of Canada business capability model, data capabilities and methodologies to ensure that the department has the appropriate data solutions and technologies in place to enable informed decisions and optimized services for users. The technical advisor will work closely with data stakeholders as well as be integrated into project teams to build on the current data ecosystem while adhering to the departmental data strategy and the data strategy roadmap for the Federal Public Service.

📢 The team leader (IT-03)
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Will have a crucial role in the supervision of a cross-functional work team and/or project team leadership to design and deliver data products and services at scale, while promoting a user-centered, open, and iterative culture. The team leader will collaborate with peers within the management team, data stakeholders and clients to build deep relationships and a strong foundation of trust, based on a shared understanding of their needs and realities. The team leader will contribute to the creation of data best practices and standards across the business unit in support of the departmental data strategy and the data strategy roadmap for the Federal Public Service.

Work environment

We are One PSPC!

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) helps the Government of Canada serve Canadians. With a strong focus on quality customer service, we provide innovative common services such as real estate and building management, purchasing, banking, pay and pensions, and translation to other government departments, agencies and boards. By providing these centralized services to departments and agencies, we enable them to focus on what they do best: providing their programs and services to Canadians.

At PSPC, we are committed to achieving a competent, representative workforce that reflects the diversity of the Canadian population. We work hard to create a welcoming, respectful and inclusive workplace through a variety of programs and initiatives. In fact, we have been named one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for the seventh year in a row and here is a list of some of our diversity and inclusion achievements:
• five diversity networks;
• a Task Force on Anti-racism, Workplace Culture and Equity;
• a national Reconciliation and Indigenous Engagement Unit;
• an Ombudsman for Mental Health (the first such position within the federal public service);
• an Accessibility Office and;
• a Gender-based Analysis Plus (GBA+) Centre of Expertise.

While many programs and initiatives have already been implemented in line with our commitments to diversity and inclusion, we aim to get better! That's why we invite you to be part of the change by joining an organization where individual differences are recognized, valued and respected. Be part of the solution!

Intent of the process

The immediate intent of this selection process is to staff IT-03 English Essential or Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB or CBC/CBC positions in the National Capital Region. However, various locations may also be considered in anticipation of future needs.

A pool of partially* or fully qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar or identical positions with different tenures, various linguistic profiles and/or security clearance within the Federal Public Service.

*Partially qualified simply means that the candidates will be deemed qualified except for the linguistic and security profiles which will be evaluated at a later date should the candidate be considered for an appointment.

Positions to be filled: 7

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

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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

EXPERIENCES - For the Team Leader and Technical Advisor positions
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EX1: Experience providing advice, support and guidance to management* in one or more data disciplines** (minimum of 1).

EX2: Significant*** experience in delivering or contributing in products, projects or services in at least 2 data disciplines** while using defined methodologies or best practices.

EX3: Experience collaborating with partners in support to data disciplines** (minimum of 1).

EX4: Experience providing support or services to clients.

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EXPERIENCE - For the IT Team Leader position (only)
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EX5: Experience supervising team(s), including planning, coordinating, and assessing the work performed by employees.

Definitions:

(*) Management is defined as managers, directors, directors general, or other types of executive roles.

(**) The list of the data disciplines in scope for this selection process is presented below:
• Data Management (including, but not limited to, Metadata Management, Data Quality)
• Data Governance
• Data Architecture
• Data Modeling or Data Design
• Data Storage and Application (including, but not limited to, database administration)
• Data Integration and Interoperability
• Data Warehousing or Business Intelligence
• Big Data or Data Science
• Data Security

(***) Significant experience is defined as experience acquired over a period of at least two (2) years within the last five (5) years.

KNOWLEDGE

➨ Knowledge of the Data Strategy Roadmap for the Federal Public Service. (Report to the Clerk of the Privy Council: A Data Strategy Roadmap for the Federal Public Service).

For more information on the Report to the Clerk of the Privy Council: A Data Strategy Roadmap for the Federal Public Service, visit the following website: https://www.canada.ca/en/privy-council/corporate/clerk/publications/data-strategy.html

COMPETENCIES

➨ Client Service Competency: level 2
➨ Demonstrating integrity and respect
➨ Thinking things through
➨ Working effectively with others

ABILITIES

➨ Ability to communicate effectively in writing
➨ Ability to communicate effectively orally

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

AE1: Experience managing projects using project management concepts and practice

AE2: Experience working in an Agile environment.

AE3: Experience in using or supporting Cloud infrastructure

AE4: Experience designing dimensional data models to support analytics requirements

AE5: Experience querying databases to analyze data integrity and quality

AE6: Experience using or supporting Business Intelligence (BI) software such as Microsoft Power BI

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

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

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates, who, at the time of application, self-declare* as belonging to one of the following designated Employment Equity groups: Women, Indigenous (Aboriginal) Peoples, Persons with Disabilities and Members of Visible Minorities.

* We therefore encourage you to self-declare during the online application process by selecting the appropriate box under the Employment Equity section.

For further details, please refer to the “Other information” section.

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

• Various security clearances

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

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📋 APPLICATION PROCESS - How to submit – 1st Step 📋
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📢 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗶𝗲𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗲’𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂:

✍ Highlight your achievements, and be clear about your experience and your education. This is the time to brag!
✍ Be specific about roles you've occupied and/or projects you’ve worked on.
✍ If you've had roles related to this position, tell us about it!
✍ Your evaluation will begin the moment you apply.

❗ Résumés may be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described in the screening questions.

❗The ability to communicate effectively in writing will be assessed using your application and screening questions.

❗ Lack of DETAILS may result in your application being rejected as the Assessment Board may have insufficient information to determine whether you meet the qualifications.
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📋 ASSESSMENT: Once your application has been retained – 2nd Step 📋
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A variety of assessment tools may be used in the assessment of candidates. All information collected throughout the selection process from the submission of the application until the end of the process could be used to assess the candidates.

Assessments will be conducted remotely.

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📌Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. The lack of response to communications may be interpreted as a withdrawal from this process.

📌Depending on the number of applicants and department needs, volume management strategies may be used for the purpose of managing candidate applications.

📌Depending of the number of applications received, a selection of candidates based on assets may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

📌Candidates invited for further assessment will be required to provide proof of their education credentials in the form of a diploma or official transcript (original documents only). Candidates with foreign credentials will be asked to provide proof of Canadian Equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at https://www.cicic.ca/2/home.canada?.

📌Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language(s) in their application.

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.