Reference number
PCO26J-068297-000148
Selection process number
26-PCO-EA-457629
Location
Ottawa (Ontario)
Salary
$101,343 to $125,914
Level
IT-03
Who can
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
Organization information
For further information on the organization, please visit Privy Council Office.
About the position
Conditions of employment
Operational Requirements
You need (essential for the job)
Language requirements (essential for the job)
You may need (asset qualifications)
Our commitment
Equity, diversity and inclusion
Preference
How to
Hiring organization contact
Work environment
About the Privy Coucil Office (PCO)
The Privy Council Office (PCO) is the hub of non-partisan, public service support to the Prime Minister and Cabinet and its decision-making structures.
Led by the Clerk of the Privy Council, PCO helps the Government implement its vision and respond effectively and quickly to issues facing the government and the country.
Positions to be filled
1
Secret security clearance
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OR1: Willingness and ability to work overtime on weekend and evenings occasionally, sometimes with short notice.
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
Education
ED: 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:
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.
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.
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.
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Experience
EX1: At least five (5) years of experience ing business analysis methodologies and practices (e.g., BABOK). Including but not limited to:
- Gathering and validating business needs through structured techniques (e.g., interviews, workshops, surveys).
- Analyzing, documenting, and decomposing business, functional, and non-functional requirements.
- Using models such as process flows, use cases, user stories, and data models to clarify requirements.
- Translating organizational objectives into business requirements and initiatives.
- Communicating complex* information effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
EX2: Experience providing strategic IT advisory services to clients and stakeholders, including analyzing business needs, recommending technology solutions, and supporting decision-making for IT initiatives.
EX3: Experience conducting financial analyses for IT initiatives (e.g., feasibility studies, cost-benefit analyses, budgeting/forecasting in support of project requirements).
- Complex refers to the following characteristics: multidimensional, sensitive, involving many stakeholders and competing requirements.
Applied / assessed at a later date
Knowledge
K1: Knowledge of the project management life cycle.
K2: Knowledge of the IM/IT lifecycle methodologies.
Competencies
PS1: Analytical Thinking
PS2: Client focus
PS3: Business Analysis
Abilities
A1: Strong verbal communication skills (i.e. deliver presentations)
A2: Strong written communication skills (i.e. producing briefing materials, reports, etc.)
A3: Strong organizational, prioritization and time management skills.
A4: Building and maintaining excellent relationships with stakeholders.
Applied / assessed at a later date
Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)
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May be applied / assessed at a later date
Education
AED: Successful completion of a formal business analysis training or certification program and/or holding an active business analysis designation.
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We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you may benefit from accommodation during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All accommodation information received is confidential.
For more information on assessment accommodation visit the following website: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/assessment-accommodation-page.html
The Privy Council Office wants to ensure you have the best chance to succeed! Our goal is to fairly assess abilities in order to find qualified candidates. The assessment criteria stays the same, but the barriers are reduced when accommodations are provided.
Help us create an inclusive and barrier-free environment by letting us know if assessment accommodation measures may help you at any stage (including the application process). Accommodations are available so all candidates can show their capabilities equitably.
Please note that you may request accommodation measures for reasons that relate to one or more of the grounds of discrimination prohibited under the Canadian Human Rights Act:
- Race;
- National or Ethnic Origin;
- Colour;
- Religion;
- Age;
- Sex;
- Sexual Orientation;
- Gender Identity or Expression;
- Marital Status;
- Family Status;
- Disability;
- Genetic Characteristics; and,
- A conviction for which a pardon has been granted or a record suspended.
If you are interested in ing for this job opportunity but are not able to online, please contact INFOTEL at 1-800-645-5605. The INFOTEL number for persons using a TTY/TDD is 1-800-532-9397.
The Privy Council Office is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population it serves. In support of our strategy to achieve our employment equity goals, preference may be given to candidates who, at the time of application, indicate that they are belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups (self-declaration): women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.
How to complete a self-declaration:
1- Click Online;
2- Complete the Employment Equity section;
3- Click on I want to complete the Self-Declaration Form for Employment Equity Groups; and,
4- Fill out the form. In order to allow the organization to use the information for staffing purposes, you must select purpose 1 - selection processes and statistics related to selections and EE workforce representation.
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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 .
Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.
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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Information you must provide
We'd like to thank all those who . However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Name: Véronique Carrière - Senior Human Resources Advisor
Email address: [email protected] 