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Digital Talent
Help grow digital talent and skills in the government of Canada
Building a workforce for digital-first delivery
Canada’s Digital Ambition is the Government of Canada’s north star to design, deliver, and maintain digital services. Canadians expect that government digital services are simple, secure and efficient. To make this a reality, the public service requires:
- Modern tools;
- Data-enabled services and programs;
- Action-ready policy; and
- Strong digital talent and digital leadership
At the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS)’s Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) Digital Talent and Leadership team, we focus on attracting, retaining, and developing digital talent. This community includes technology specialists, data specialists including analysts and scientists, product managers, UX designers, cybersecurity experts, library services professionals, digital policy advisors, and other professionals who contribute to the development or delivery of a GC digital initiative, service or product. Beyond talent development, we focus on creating the conditions—like strong leadership, useful tools, and a supportive culture—that enable teams to build and run great digital services.
We want your input
You will see initiatives that we are developing for and with the digital community, links to evolving materials, and opportunities to contribute.
This is an open call for feedback to the digital community. We want to understand your perspective to help improve OCIO’s initiatives to support digital talent in the federal public service.
How we work
1. Discovery
Involves understanding the key problem and the most important needs of the people impacted. By the end of Discovery, we know what is worth addressing first.
2. Alpha
Includes prototyping ways to address the key problem and most important needs. By the end of Alpha, we should have a scalable solution to address the problem.
3. Beta
Involves testing and iterating on the solution. By the end of Beta, we may share the solution in a public environment so we can continue to improve it.
4. Live
We are ready to share the solution. Since Live is ongoing, the solution needs regular review and maintenance based on user, policy, service, and other key metrics. These metrics will determine if we are effectively supporting digital talent in the public service.
How you can get involved
There are currently no initiatives available for participation.
This section will be updated as new pilot initiatives are shared. Please check back later for ways to get involved.
Our team
Enterprise Strategy and Skilling
Defines the Government of Canada’s direction and priorities for building and supporting digital talent. We provide training opportunities to support the professional development of digital practitioners and leaders across the GC.
Talent Management
Supports digital practitioners in developing their skills and reaching their full potential, with a focus on aspiring and current digital leaders.
Organizational Readiness and Analytics
Supports human resources advisors and managers by providing tools, resources, and organizational models to help them make consistent, informed workforce planning decisions.
