IT Team Leader - Various Streams

IT Team Leader - Various Streams

Reference number : CEO24J-143395-000048

Selection process number : 24-CEO-EA-DT-27175-1 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer - Digital Transformation

Gatineau (Québec)

IT-03

BE at the heart of the Canadian democratic process, while working in a welcoming and flexible environment.

$99,108 to $123,137

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Closing date : 22 July 2024 - 23 : 59, Pacific Time

Who can apply : Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

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.

IMPORTANT

Candidates who have applied to Selection process 24-CEO-EA-DT-27175 on GC Digital Talent MUST reapply to this selection process in order to be considered.

When submitting your application, you MUST ANSWER questions regarding the education and experience requirements (both essential and asset qualifications).

You must CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE how you meet each of these requirements by answering the online questions. It is not sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to only provide a listing of current or past responsibilities.

Rather you must clearly demonstrate WHEN (month-year to month-year), WHERE and HOW you acquired each qualification by giving CONCRETE EXAMPLES.

Information provided in your answers related to your education and experience must be supported in your resume. Failure to provide the above information in the format required WILL result in your application being rejected from the process.

The information you provide in the questionnaire must be true.

Duties

Supervises work teams and leads project teams in the planning, design, development, testing, implementation, integration, maintenance, and support of various IT solutions and services for clients.

Conducts or coordinates business analysis, feasibility studies and impact analysis of various IT solutions requirements and produces supporting technical reports and documents.

Recommends alternatives and solutions to address opportunities for service enhancements that optimize business value.

Provides specialized technical advice and guidance to management, colleagues and clients on the design, development, integration, testing, implementation and maintenance of various IT solutions, services and tools.

Conducts cost-benefit analyses, prepares reports and develops documentation. Recommends and implements improvements to work processes, standards, procedures and services.

Represents the team in meetings with managers, clients, technical staff, and suppliers in order to obtain agreement on requirements for services or the resolution of technical issues.

Leads projects and provides advisory services and functional leadership to project teams composed of technical staff and contractors, on complex technological issues affecting the development, testing, implementation, integration or maintenance of various IT solutions and services;

and manages funds allocated to projects.

Supervises and provides leadership to analysts and technicians, and ensures their ongoing professional development.

Work environment

Come work with us and contribute to Canadian democracy!

At Elections Canada, you will have a rewarding career in a welcoming and principled environment that combines working from home and working on site.

Our agency also upholds diversity and inclusion as core values.

Did you know that, in its latest ranking, Forbes magazine ranked Elections Canada as the 4th best place to work in the country and 1st as a federal organization?

BALANCE

Elections Canada prioritizes work-life balance.

We use the hybrid work model implemented by the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat. There are some positions that require you to be on site full time.

But, in certain cases, other work models can be considered to accommodate you.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

At Elections Canada, you can spread your wings in an environment that encourages skills development through various training programs.

Whether you have professional experience or are a recent graduate, you can have a fulfilling career with us.

You will build positive work relationships and get the right training to flourish on your career path.

CENTRAL, MODERN AND UNIQUE OFFICES

Our building at 30 Victoria Street in Gatineau is in the heart of downtown. It has modern facilities, with collaborative work spaces, indoor parking and several restaurants nearby.

There’s also a locker room, shower room and secure indoor bike space that can be accessed from outside. You can take advantage of the 300-kilometre-long bike path.

Intent of the process

The immediate intention of this process is to staff three (3) positions.

A pool of fully qualified candidates may be established to staff similar positions with varying tenures (such as indeterminate, specified period, acting or casual) and of linguistic profiles of CBC / CBC or higher.

Positions to be filled : 3

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.

Note :

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.

EXPERIENCES

EXP1 : Significant experience* in one or more of the following IT / IM disciplines :

• Infrastructure / Operations
• Application Development, Database and Data Administration.
• Security
• Telecommunications
• Project Management
• IT business line support (client relations)
• IT Analyst (Enterprise Architecture)
• Business analyst
• Geomatics
• Scrum Master

EXP2 : Significant experience* implementing IM / IT plans to achieve the objectives of the organization.

EXP3 : Experience in writing and / or presenting materials for a senior audience (manager, director or above).

Significant experience is defined to mean the depth and breadth of experience associated with having performed a broad range of duties for a period of approximately three (3) years.

Your CV must confirm your work experience.

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

ASSET / PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION

Possession of a relevant professional certification that applies to this position.

ASSETS / EXPERIENCES

AEXP1 : Experience in the supervision or leadership of a team

AEXP2 : Experience in coaching

AEXP3 : Experience facilitating communications with stakeholders in support of IM / IT products or services. Stakeholders could include other teams in same directorate or business clients with an organization or other agencies.

AEXP4 : Experience representing a team or sector at meetings with internal / external clients; vendors; committee; or working groups.

AEXP5 : Experience in the design and the management of databases.

AEXP6 : Experience in change release and incident management

AEXP7 : Experience in the design and management of telecommunications

AEXP8 : Experience leading teams developing solutions on one or several established GIS platform(s), or dealing with geospatial data.

AEXP9 : Experience as Scrum Master

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

Bilingual - Imperative

Bilingual Imperative CBC / CBC

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

KC1 : Create Vision and Strategy

KC2 : Mobilize People

KC3 : Promote innovation and guide change

COMPETENCIES

C1 : Demonstrating integrity and respect

C2 : Collaborate with partners and stakeholders

C3 : Client focus

C4 : Results-oriented

DIGITAL COMPETENCIES

DC1 : Continuous improvement

DC2 : Cyber security vigilance

ABILITIES

A1 : Ability to analyze complex issues, formulate options and make recommendations

A2 : Ability to communicate effectively in writing

A3 : Ability to communicate effectively orally

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

Elections Canada is committed to meeting its employment equity objectives. In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups : Women, Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, Aboriginal Peoples.

Conditions of employment

SECURITY CLEARANCE

Varies according to the position staffed)

• Reliability Status
• Secret Clearance
• Consent to observe strict political impartiality and neutrality for the duration of employment
• Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice

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.

A test may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Please ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) is included in your application, if you have one.

Persons are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language of their choice.

The answers provided to the screening questions will be the main source of information. Failure to provide complete answers may result in job applications being screened out from further consideration in this process.

Should you indicate in your response "please refer to resume" we may be unable to assess you against the position’s essential qualifications which could result in a failure.

Lack of examples and details will result in your application being rejected. Applicants will not be contacted to clarify incomplete or missing information.