Director, Information Technology – Information Management

Job title: Director, Information Technology – Information Management

Job description: City: Within a National Research Council Office across Canada

Organizational Unit: Knowledge, Information and Technology Services

Classification: MGT-2

Tenure: Continuing

Language Requirements: Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC

Notes: In the event that no qualified bilingual candidates are identified, NRC may consider unilingual candidates who will be required to commit to achieving these levels within two years.

The intent of this selection process is to staff one position and to establish a pool of qualified candidates to staff similar Director IT/IM positions within the National Research Council Canada. The eligibility list will remain active for a period of 24 months.

As an employer who values diversity in its workforce, we encourage candidates to self-identify as members of the following designated groups: women, visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. Priority may be given to candidates who self-identify.

The NRC Advantage

Great Minds. One Goal. Canada’s Success.

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is the Government of Canada’s largest research organization supporting industrial innovation, the advancement of knowledge and technology development. We collaborate with over 70 colleges, universities and hospitals annually, work with 800 companies on their projects, and provide advice or funding to over 8000 Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) each year.

We bring together the brightest minds to deliver tangible impacts on the lives of Canadians and people around the world. And now, we want to partner with you. Let your expertise and inspirations make an impact by joining the NRC.

At the NRC, we know that diversity enables excellence in research and innovation. We are committed to a diverse and representative workforce, a safe and respectful work environment, and contributing to a more inclusive Canadian innovation system. We welcome all qualified applicants and encourage you to complete the employment equity self-declaration questions during the job application process.

NRC welcomes all qualified applicants and encourages candidates to self-declare as members of the following designated employment equity groups: women, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities.

Please let us know of any accommodation measures required to help you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Please note that the information you provide will be treated confidentially.

Your Challenge

Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada’s largest research and technology organization.

We are looking for a Director, IT/IM – the successful candidate would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

Position Description

The Director, IT/IM is accountable for ensuring that NRC research is effectively enabled by information technology (IT) infrastructure, Information Management (IM) Data, tools, and services. This includes managing all IM/IT and Data elements of the CIO Organization for the NRC. The Executive should have a good understanding and experience leading various IM/IT and or Digital teams. The ability to develop and execute digital visions and strategies will be critical to this position.

The Director, IT/IM will also need to liaise with numerous external organizations, such as but not limited to Shared Services Canada (IT Infrastructure Partner), other GC Science Based Departments & Agencies, Academic institutions, Digital Research Alliance of Canada to name a few.

Screening Criteria

Applicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates.

Candidates must explicitly demonstrate each mandatory requirement individually and demonstrated by tangible evidence from their work experience. The reviewers will not interpret the resume. Failure to adhere to these instructions could remove your candidacy from being considered:

Education

University degree in computer science or related IT/IM field. A masters in this field may be considered an asset.

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Experience

• Significant experience in leading and managing human and financial resources.
• Significant experience leading a departmental IT or IM branch in a large and complex environment.
• Significant experience providing strategic advice on issues pertaining to organization-wide information and technology (IT/IM) functions such as: cyber security, enterprise architecture, client relationship management, IT project management, IT operations services, library services, information management.
• Significant experience collaborating and maintaining partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve organizational outcomes
• Experience managing complex multi-year projects that address sensitive and high-risk issues.
• Experience in providing strategic and operational direction to staff and in rolling out and facilitating multi-stakeholder initiatives.

The following experience elements could be considered an asset:

• Significant experience managing data assets in a complex multi-disciplinary context.
• Experience in Data Centre management, cloud migration.

Significant Experience is defined as having had 6 years experience in this field over the past 8 years.

Experience is defined as having had 4 years experience in this field over the past 6 years.

Condition of Employment

Secret (II)

Language Requirements

Bilingual Imperative CBC/

Assessment Criteria

Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:

Technical Competencies

• Knowledge of emerging federal government-wide direction on digital services and its impact on departmental IT/IM service organizations.
• Demonstrated broad understanding of relevant business and industry issues, and of internal and external factors that impact organizational operations;
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and synthesize information, assess risks and opportunities, and make recommendations on potential courses of action;
• Ability to direct and engage core capabilities to effectively lead and manage a multi-disciplinary team;
• Ability to lead and influence change while applying best practices in the management of human resources, finances and projects, and strategic planning;
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, to work cooperatively and effectively with a broad range of employees, colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.

Behavioural Competencies

• Inspirational Leadership (Level 4)
• Self-Awareness (Level 3)
• Strategic Outlook and Alignment (Level 4)
• Drive for Results and Efficiency (Level 4)
• Leverage Collaborative Relationships (Level 4)
• Client Relationship Management (Level 4)
• Service Orientation (level 4)
• Financial Management (Level 4)
• Human Resources Management (Level 4)

Competency Profile(s)

For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile:

Relocation

Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC’s directives.

Compensation

From $135,621 to $162,680 per annum.

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of including comprehensive health and dental plans, pension and insurance plans, vacation and other leave entitlements.

Notes

• A pre-qualified list will be established for similar positions for a one year period.
• Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. Please include citizenship information in your application.
• The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times.
• We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Please direct your questions, with the requisition number (18113) to:

E-mail:

: 613-993-1679

Closing Date: 31 October 2022 – 23:59 Eastern Time

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Company: National Research Council Canada

Expected salary: $135621 – 162680 per year

Location: Ottawa, ON

Job date: Tue, 04 Oct 2022 22:47:25 GMT

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