Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) is looking for an additional member to join our Business Systems team! Now is your chance to be a part of an organization that thrives on new challenges, dynamic relationships, and innovative solutions to complex problems.
We are looking for individuals who are highly motivated, have excellent organization skills, and are interested in supporting the PrairiesCan team on our mission to help businesses and communities facing economic challenges.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need accommodation during any phase of the process, please contact Ken Chiang by email at . All information received in relation to accommodation is confidential.
About the role:
At PrairiesCan, we are true believers in advancing information management (IM) systems, policies and tools that are user-centric and truly make a difference. We are moving forward with a vibrant culture that is committed to modernizing the way that our department creates, uses and manages its information.
In this position, you will provide analysis, interpretation, guidance and support of information/records management services. You will be a source of advice in IM for senior management and employees, carry out taxonomy development to support collecting, classifying, cataloging and retrieving information, as well as perform research and evaluation work.
Our ideal candidate is professional, detail-oriented, and eager to share their ideas and talents - if this sounds like you, we hope you apply!
PrairiesCan is one of Western Canada’s best employers and one of the highest rated departments by employees in the federal government because of its support for employees, innovative workplace and ability to make a difference in the lives of Western Canadians.
At PrairiesCan, we care about what we can accomplish as a team and we also care about each other. To sustain this high-performing culture, we hire top talent and provide an employment experience that brings out the best in people. We want to achieve great results for Canadians and we want to be the best at what we do.
Why Choose PrairiesCan:
• Work with amazing people who support each other
• Meaningful work that makes a difference to the country
• Excellent compensation package
• Flexible work arrangements
PrairiesCan is currently following the direction from the Office of the Chief Human Resource Officer on the introduction of a common hybrid work model across the federal public service. This common hybrid work model will consist of work on site at least 3 days each week. You may find more information here: https://www.canada.ca/en/government/publicservice/staffing/common-hybrid-work-model-federal-public-service.html
PrairiesCan offices are open environments with well-regulated air quality, ergonomic sit- stand workstations, and a combination of natural and fluorescent lighting. The physical demands of this position include spending a significant amount of screen time on a computer or equivalent, as well as reading documents in digital and/or print media.
Number of positions to be filled: 1 Indeterminate position
A pool of qualified candidates (fully assessed or partially assessed) will be established and may be used to staff similar positions at this group and level. This process may be used for various positions and tenures (including but not limited to term and indeterminate appointments, internal assignments, secondments, deployments, acting appointments, casual) as well as various locations, security requirements, language requirements and conditions of employment. The pool of qualified candidates may also be shared and accessed with other federal government departments.
Positions to be filled: 1
Your résumé.
A covering letter
Education:
A post-secondary school diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in information management, information science, library science, archival science or another specialty relevant to the position to be staffed.
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.
Experience:
1. Experience developing recommendations and providing advice and guidance to clients and management
2. Experience in adapting, implementing or maintaining electronic document management systems throughout information lifecycle including retention and disposal matters
3. Experience performing quality assurance in the context of information management.
4. Experience in tracking, monitoring or reporting of information related to various administrative records keeping and information management activities such as document and records management, retention and disposition, budget, correspondence, projects and work in progress.
Knowledge:
1. Knowledge of the concepts, practices and trends associated with the management of information in the Government of Canada (GC).
Competencies:
1. Communication: Oral and Written
2. Teamwork
3. Strategic Thinking
4. Initiative
5. Reliability
6. Attention to detail
Abilities:
1. Ability to evaluate and test electronic records management tools and resources; make recommendations based on findings; track standards and technologies.
Education:
• Professional accreditation related to information management.
• Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization relevant to the position.
Experience:
1. Experience working in an information management (IM) unit.
2. Experience participating on project teams, working groups or departmental and inter-departmental committees pertaining to program delivery administration and information management issues
3. Experience with SharePoint
Organizational Needs:
• Prairies Economic Development Canada is committed to having an inclusive and diverse workforce that is representative of the population we serve. Consideration may be given to candidates who self-identify as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and women.
Operational Requirements:
• Willingness and ability to work overtime when required.
English essential
Information on language requirements
Reliability Status security clearance
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
TIPS FOR APPLICANTS: When answering the screening questions ensure that you provide complete and thorough details of your experience. Do not assume that the screening board has any previous knowledge of your background, qualifications, or work history. You must be specific and provide concrete examples/details for each experience element, as applications will be screened only on the information provided. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being screened out of the competition.
Communication for this process will be sent via email. Applicants MUST check their email accounts frequently as there may be a deadline for responses. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. 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).
Depending on the number of applicants, the needs and/or Human Resources plans, volume management strategies such as random selection, top-down approach and/or establishing cut-off scores to determine who will continue in the staffing process, MAY BE USED for the purpose of managing applications.
We thank all those who apply!
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.