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Closing Date

2025-010-18

Reference Number

25-968-08-039

Job Category

Experienced

Who Can Apply

Canadian Citizens

Location

Ottawa, Ontario

Salary Range

$106,349 - $129,381

Status

Term and Indeterminate (permanent)

Language Requirement

Various

Job Summary

As Project Leader, you will be required to lead 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.

• Lead the project and team through the development and delivery activities ensuring effective tasking, scheduling, coordination and monitoring of project activities and resources that may span multiple branches and divisions of the organization.
• Oversee, assist, or prepare detailed project documentation, potentially including charters, project management plans, business cases, or other project documentation based on Portfolio Management Office templates.
• Oversee, or lead activities of the project by developing plans/objectives, organizing, updating project plans; controlling budgetary expenditures; directing/instructing human resources, managing change in scope and schedule, and communicating with stakeholders, including reports and presentations to senior management.
• Resolve problems by analysing and following practices and standards and by developing new approaches to resolve issues and risks.
• Contribute to project business case development by developing preliminary project plans and resource estimates.
• Coordinate internal and contract project resource requirements by writing Statements of Work and establishing evaluation criteria and evaluating responses.
• Lead projects related to the piloting/prototyping of new technologies by planning project level activities for project teams
• Apply SDLC best practices and potentially utilize agile methodologies in development projects.

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 obtained 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 (i.e.: Masters, Doctorate) in a related field of study could be recognized as experience.

Experience

Undergraduate degree and three (3) years of relevant experience; or technologist diploma and four (4) years of relevant experience is in a role where the core function was to lead 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

• Behavioural Flexibility
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Risk Management
• Results Oriented

Official Languages Proficiency

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

• CBC/CBC Imperative and BBB/BBB Imperative
• English Essential

Offers will be made to qualified candidates who meet the linguistic requirements.

For positions identified as imperative, the person being appointed to the position must meet the language requirements of the position, as demonstrated by valid second language evaluation (SLE) results, at the time of appointment.

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

Conditions of Employment

Not Applicable

Notes

This position is eligible for the Technology Market Modifier, which is valued at 7% of the basic annual salary ($99,392 - $120,917). 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.

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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