IT Manager

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Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

The Government of Canada is committed to building a skilled workforce that is representative of Canada's diversity, which includes the recruitment of Canadian Veterans and releasing Canadian Armed Forces personnel: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-servicecommission/jobs/services/publicservice-jobs/canadian-armed-forcesmembers-veterans.html

We encourage applicants to identify any abilities, competencies, and/or experiences acquired through employment with the Canadian Armed Forces where applicable.

Duties

Assigns and manages multi-disciplinary project teams engaged in the planning, design, development, testing, implementation, integration, maintenance and support of software and database management solutions for clients.

Work environment

At Natural Resources Canada, a Federal government job means developing leadership skills, fostering teamwork, and supporting creativity and innovation. We know it takes people from diverse pools of talent to make this happen. That is why we are looking for people like you. As an employee at Natural Resources Canada you can enjoy diverse employment opportunities, a range of career development programs, and a learning culture that supports you to learn on an ongoing basis. We support balancing your work and private life by offering the benefits of flexible work arrangements: https://natural-resources.canada.ca/careers/why-work-us/20734

Intent of the process

The intent is to staff one (1) indeterminate position in Edmonton, Alberta.

A pool of qualified candidates WILL NOT be established. Applicants are advised to apply only if they wish to be considered for this Edmonton-based opportunity. Successful candidate must be willing to work in Edmonton.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Please indicate which one

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

Education:
E1. 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 speciality relevant to the position to be staffed.
Notes:
1. Indeterminate incumbents of positions 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
EX1.Recent* and extensive*** experience working in an IT delivery environment**** to meet external and internal client needs with demonstrated experience in at least one of the following areas: planning design, development, implementation, maintenance, delivery, support of IT services, project or solutions using best practices. IT projects to meet external and internal client needs.
EX2. Significant** experience in formulating and presenting advice, analysis and recommendations to senior management (director level and above) on IM/IT issues policies or standards.
EX3. Experience in human resource management including supervision and performance management.
EX4. Experience in financial management such as forecasting exercises, cost center budgeting, project costing, tracking burn rate of consulting resources, tracking employee time charged against projects or verifying financial system reports against funding.
EX5. Experience analyzing requirements and recommending solutions relating to software development and database management in a scientific setting.

Definitions
Recent* experience is defined as within the last five (5) years.
Significant** experience is defined as a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience.
Extensive*** experience is defined as a minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience.
IT delivery Environment**** the design, development, implementation, management, monitoring, security and access management, application planning, solutions development, technical support, user support, service management, quality assurance and testing, capacity and performance planning, work process and standards development, and problem management for the departmental/agency software and database management solutions and services.

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

Operational Requirements:
• Long periods of sustained attention to a computer screen.
• Willingness to work occasional overtime.
• willingness to occasionally travel.
• Must be willing and able to work on site, from our office.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
K1. Knowledge of application development, support and maintenance.
K2. Knowledge of database design and management.
K3. Knowledge of testing of software using a systematic approach.

Key Leadership Competencies
KLC1. Create vision and strategy
KLC2. Mobilize People
KLC3. Uphold Integrity and respect
KLC4. Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
KLC5. Promote innovation and guide change
KLC6. Achieve results

Abilities
A1. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A2. Ability to communicate effectively orally.

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

Asset Certifications Education:
AED1. Business Analysis certification – Certification of Competency in Business Analysis (CCBA) or any relevant certification.
AED2. Project Management certification – Project Management Professional (PMP) or any relevant certification.

Asset Experience:
AEX1. Experience managing a virtual team.
AEX2. Recent experience in the procurement process for IM/IT goods and/or services.
AEX3. Experience leading the development of technical standards. Experience leading a software development team.
AEX4. Experience with front-end User Interface architecture, design and frameworks such as CSS/SCSS, JavaScript, Angular, React, Bootstrap.
AEX5. Experience in cybersecurity threat analysis and coordinating mitigating threats. Experience analyzing, classifying and re-architecting systems.
AEX6. Ability to use version control systems (for example: Git, Mercurial).

Asset Ability:
AA1. Ability to use version control systems (for example: Git, Mercurial).

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. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Candidates may be required to meet the other qualifications.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

Candidates must meet the conditions of employment and continue to meet these same conditions during their employment.

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.