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Closing Date

2025-12-05

Reference Number

25-968-09-056

Job Category

Experienced

Who Can Apply

Canadian Citizens

Location

Ottawa, Ontario

Salary Range

$120,638 - $146, 832

Status

Term and Indeterminate (permanent)

Language Requirement

Various

Job Summary

As Project Manager, you will be required to manage IT related projects in the Portfolio Management Office (PMO) of the Information Technology Solutions and Services branch. Guided by the principles of the Project Management Framework (PMF) and System Development Life Cycle (SDLC), you will be responsible for leading project teams, managing project budget, risks, deliverables and timeline while adhering to the established governance structures.

• Manage complex system development projects by planning, organizing, directing and controlling multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Analyse project assignments and propose project management processes to successfully deliver approved project scope.
• Prepare detailed project charters, project management plans based on Portfolio Management Office templates covering objectives, activities and resource requirements. Adhere to Branch’s project management methodology.
• Develop plans/objectives/costs and time frames for projects by discussing operational and technical requirements with clients and other areas of the Service.
• Manage all activities of the project by developing, organizing, maintaining and regularly updating project plans; controlling budgetary expenditures; directing/instructing human resources, managing change in scope and schedule.
• Resolve problems by analysing and following project management practices and standards; facilitating discussions and resolving conflicts internal and external to the project team; developing new approaches to resolve issues.
• Participate to the annual and multi-year planning activities by contributing to the Project Review Committee and Investment Review Committee processes, which evaluate initiatives against organizational priorities.
• Assist with business case development by developing preliminary project plans and resource estimates.
• Manage internal and contract project resource requirements by writing Statements of Work, contributing to Requests for Proposals, establishing evaluation criteria and weighing/reviewing responses against evaluation criteria.
• Manage projects related to the piloting/prototyping of new technologies by directing/instructing engineers/technologists/contractors responsible for performing the design/modification.

Education

An undergraduate degree or a technologist diploma from a recognized post secondary institution in the fields of Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Network Management, Cyber Security or Telecommunications.

The educational program must be from an accredited learning institution recognized in Canada.

If you completed a program outside of Canada, you will be required to obtain proof of a Canadian equivalency at your expense from an accredited learning institution recognized in Canada.

Note: Any higher level of education could be recognized as experience.

Experience

Undergraduate degree and seven (7) years of relevant experience; or technologist diploma and eight (8) years of relevant experience in a role where the core function was to lead and/or manage IT, R&D and/or Scientific projects using Project Management methodologies.

In addition, preference will be given to candidates who possess any one of the following certifications:

• Project Management certification (Project Management Institute (PMI), Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or Prince 2 Practitioner certification)
• A Master in Project Management

Competencies

• Thinking things through
• Client service orientation
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented
• Working effectively with others
• Communications

Official Language (OL) Proficiency

The immediate need is to staff positions with a linguistic profile of:

• CBC/CBC Imperative (Ottawa and Quebec Region)
• English Essential (British Columbia Region)
• BBB/BBB Impereative (Toronto Region)

This selection process may be used to staff anticipated vacancies or other similar positions with various language requirements. Therefore, we encourage all interested candidates to apply. Second language evaluations will be offered to candidates. For more information on language requirements: www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/language-requirements-candidates.

Assets

An asset qualification is a qualification which can enhance the ability to perform the work based on current and future business requirements, but which is not strictly required. Assets can help determine right fit in certain circumstances.

• Knowledge of System development lifecycle (SDLC) models
• Knowledge of Iterative development methodologies / frameworks
• Familiarity with the use of project management software tools and applications
• ITIL training or certifications
• Experience in Product Management
• Masters of Business Administration (MBA)+
• Knowledge of Data Science, Data Engineering
• Knowledge on Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
• Familiarity with Cyber security related initiatives

Notes

This position is eligible for the Technology Market Modifier, which is valued at 7% of the basic annual salary ($112,746 - $137,226). The above compensation package includes the 7% market modifier.

While we continue to explore opportunities for flexible work arrangements, the majority of work in our organization must be done in the office and cannot be performed at home.

If you need accommodations during the recruitment process, please mention it to the HR representative.

Employment Equity gaps have been identified among Persons with Disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, and women for this positon. You are invited to voluntarily self-declare in your cover letter if you belong to any of these groups, as this information may be considered in the selection process.

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• Provide concrete examples which illustrate how you meet each experience criteria.
• Include where, when and how each experience criteria were acquired.
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How To Apply

Security Requirements

Candidates must be eligible to receive an Enhanced Top Secret security clearance. The process involves a security interview, a polygraph, and a background investigation that includes credit and financial verifications. The use of illegal drugs is a criminal offense. Drug use is an important factor considered in your reliability and suitability assessment during the selection process. Therefore it is important not to use any illegal drugs from the time you submit your application.

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Important

Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their application how they meet each Education and Experience criteria. Failure to do so will result in the applicant being screened out of the career opportunity.

CSIS is a separate employer and is not subject to the Public Service Employment Act (PSEA). CSIS has its own classification, compensation system, and a different staffing regime. As such, we use a different staffing process and terminology.

CSIS is committed to building a workforce that is truly representative of the Canadians it serves by cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace environment. This will be achieved by increasing employment equity group representation (including persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, and women) at all levels within the organization through hiring and talent management practices. We will also ensure that appropriate accommodations are made (e.g., specialized equipment, changes to physical workspace) to provide employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. In support of achieving a greater, diverse and skilled workforce, we strongly encourage those individuals who belong to one or more of the employment equity groups to self-identify when applying.

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