IT Director

About the position

Duties
Our digital leaders are helping transform the way Canada delivers international programs, supports Canadians abroad, and engages with partners around the world. From cloud and AI to cybersecurity, data, and modern digital products, we are building the next generation of capabilities that will define the future of government. We are looking for forward-thinking leaders who bring technical depth, strategic vision, and a passion for innovation to help shape a modern, secure, and digitally enabled department in support of the Government of Canada's Digital Ambition.

Work environment
For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.

Intent of the process
The immediate need is to staff 1 position on an indeterminate basis with CBC/CBC linguistic requirement.
Future needs: This selection process may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates for the purpose of staffing similar or identical positions with various linguistic profiles, various security requirements and/or various tenures in various locations within Global Affairs Canada.

Positions to be filled
1

Important messages
Candidates must submit their application using the "Apply online" function. Only applications submitted via the portal will be considered.
As of January 13, 2025, Canadian citizenship is a requisite for obtaining Secret security clearance at Global Affairs Canada. Permanent residents are welcome to participate in this staffing process. However, since Secret security clearance is a condition of employment for this position, they will not be eligible for appointment unless they become Canadian citizens.
Permanent residents who apply should contact the e-mail address below should their immigration/citizenship status change during the staffing process.

Operational Requirements

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Willingness and ability to work overtime, on short notice.
- Willingness and ability to travel when required.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

EDUCATION
ED1 - Successful completion 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, or an acceptable combination of training and information technology related experience.

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EXPERIENCE

EX1 - Demonstrated* experience in leading complex** digital solutions or complex digital operations.EX2 - Demonstrated* experience in preparing and delivering presentations, and recommendations for senior management*** involving complex** digital issues.EX3 - Experience in human and financial resource management. (Note 1)EX4 - Demonstrated experience at the manager level or above in establishing and managing strategic relationships with various stakeholders, including government partners and external organizations, to achieve results.* Demonstrated ability to identify, scope, undertake, and deliver on tasks of significant complexity with wide areas of impact, even in challenging circumstances. Demonstrated ability to lead the development of tasks, and potentially teams, for the organization in this area. Usually associated with manager or technical lead roles.** Complex projects involving three or more of the following: high-impact to the clients, high media visibility, involving external stakeholders, department-wide multiple clients, coordinating multiple teams, new product introduction or high technology risks. *** Senior management is defined as EX-01 (or equivalent) and above OR private sector equivalent. Note 1: • Human resources management is defined as managing and supervising personnel including the management of day-to-day activities, training and staffing plans, performance management and leave approval. Applicants must indicate the number of employees they supervised directly. • Financial resource management is defined as budget planning, resource tracking and financial prioritization activities. Applicants must indicate the size of the financial resources they directly managed.

Applied / assessed at a later date

KNOWLEDGE
K1 - Knowledge of current government-wide information technology (IT) initiatives, IT best practices, digital capabilities such as cyber security and data management, and other emerging digital trends that affect the management of IT and program delivery in the Government of Canada.

K2 - Knowledge of relevant policy instruments related to procurement and financial expenditure management.

COMPETENCIES
COM1 - Create Vision and Strategy
COM2 - Mobilize People
COM3 - Uphold Integrity and Respect
COM4 - Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
COM5 - Promote Innovation and Guide Change
COM6 - Achieve Results

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

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You may need (asset qualifications)

May be applied / assessed at a later date

EDUCATION
AED1 - Graduation with an undergraduate or graduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in computer science, software engineering, mathematics, data science, artificial intelligence, or another relevant STEM discipline.

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AED2 - Possession of industry-recognized certifications in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data, enterprise architecture, DevOps, or application development.

EXPERIENCE
AEX1 - Experience leading digital transformation initiatives involving modernization of legacy applications.

AEX2 - Experience delivering digital services directly to Canadians, businesses, or international partners.AEX3 - Experience managing projects or programs with budgets exceeding $5M annually.AEX4 - Demonstrated* experience leading initiatives that strengthen and enable the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI), cloud, or other emerging technologies through the implementation of appropriate security, privacy, and risk management controls.* Demonstrated ability to identify, scope, undertake, and deliver on tasks of significant complexity with wide areas of impact, even in challenging circumstances. Demonstrated ability to lead the development of tasks, and potentially teams, for the organization in this area. Usually associated with manager or technical lead roles.

KNOWLEDGE
AK1 - Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative AI implementation in government.

ABILITIES
AA1 - Ability to establish and sustain strategic partnerships across departments and jurisdictions.

Our commitment

We're 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 contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

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Equity, diversity and inclusion

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

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The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.

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How to apply

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Information you must provide

• Your résumé

We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Hiring organization contact

Name: Mariana Mendonca - Human Resources Advisor
Email address: [email protected]

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