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Step 3: We will carefully review all of your qualifications. If your talent matches one of our immediate or upcoming opportunities we may contact you for further information or assessment.
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Work environment
The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers, offering over 70 types of civilian career opportunities. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. The civilian workforce is an essential part of the Defence Team. Your knowledge and expertise contribute to the overall mission. In this regard, the department fosters a work environment where you have opportunities to learn, to develop your talents, to progress in your career and have job satisfaction over the long-term.
Intent of the process
The intent of this process is to fill seven (7) indeterminate positions with the Corporate Secretary in Ottawa, Ontario. These positions are currently hybrid. Some in office presence will be required at 60 Moodie Drive, Ottawa ON.
As a result of this process, a pool of candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions with various employment tenures, language profiles, security requirements and conditions of employment.
Positions to be filled: 7
Information you must provide
Your résumé.
In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)
ED1. A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives.
Note
The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are:
A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or
An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience is defined least three (3) years’ experience working in the ATIP field. Level of autonomy must be demonstrated.
Degree equivalency
EX1. Experience in the interpretation and application of the Access to Information Act or the Privacy Act, and related policy instruments as an ATIP Analyst.
EX2. Experience in researching, analyzing and reviewing files for the purpose of making recommendations on the application of legislation and related policies on files.
EX3. Experience consulting and negotiating with applicants, Other Government Departments (OGD), third parties or internal partners.
EX4. Experience working on and resolving formal investigations received from the Office of the Information Commissioner or Office of the Privacy Commissioner.
The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)
Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB
Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC
English Essential
Information on language requirements
C1. Demonstrates integrity and respect
C2. Thinks things through
C3. Works effectively with others
C4. Shows Initiative and takes action
C5. Communication
The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)
AED1. Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.
Degree equivalency
AEX1. Experience in the use of ATIP-related software such as AccessPro Case Management and AccessPro Redaction.
AEX2. Experience providing advisory services relating to s. 4-8 of the Privacy Act; including, guidance relating to section 8(2) disclosures of personal information, developing privacy notices, interpreting, and updating Personal Information Banks, review of Information Sharing Agreements and third-party contracts.
AEX3. Experience engaging with departmental programs to manage and resolve Privacy Breaches or undertake Privacy Impact Assessments and privacy protocols.
ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
As a result of workforce adjustment, affected indeterminate DND employees within the Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment (AETE - UIC 2671) at 4 Wing Cold Lake or within the British Army Training Unit Suffield (BATUS – UIC 7777) at Canadian Forces Base Suffield will be appointed or deployed to positions for which they are qualified ahead of other candidates.
In support of Strong, Secure, Engaged (SSE) initiative #24, consideration may be given to the spouses or common-law partners of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.
The Department of National Defence is committed to providing an environment where justice, fairness and the elimination of barriers helps build a skilled, diverse and representative workforce reflective of Canada. We welcome diversity in all its forms, promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply. Please note that preference for hiring will first be given to candidates who are members of the following designated groups: Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and women.
Information on employment equity
Willingness and ability to work overtime on occasion.
If there are limitations or special circumstances preventing you from submitting your application via the PSRS online portal, you must contact us and receive approval to apply via an alternate means PRIOR to the closing date.
▶ Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
▶ A variety of assessment tools may be used. This may include application screening, interviews, role play scenarios, written assessments, reference checks, board knowledge, interactions with internal staff during the process, etc.
↪ Please note that your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, throughout the entire process may be used in the assessment of qualifications and competencies.
▶ Top down selection may be used during any stage of the selection process.
▶ Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
↪ Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team;
↪ Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed;
↪ Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience;
↪ Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications;
↪ Organizational Needs.
▶ All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the applicants.
▶ Our organization will only accept on-line applications for this opportunity. Please click “Apply online” to submit your application. Should you have a disability or an exceptional circumstance that requires an alternative application method, please contact us for guidance.
▶ Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.
Preference
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.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Armed Forces
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