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[[File:Services in development.png|alt=Services in development for the OADW: Profile, Account, Collab, Careers and Matching|thumb|274x274px]]<h4>Welcome to the Open and Accessible Digital Workspace!</h4>

The Open and Accessible Digital Workplace will be a suite of modular tools, so users can use what application is most relevant and useful to their work. Starting with a common account and user profile, a new collaboration space and career service, all built using a common framework using our very own [https://design.gccollab.ca/ Aurora design system], we will continue to create and iterate on new ways for everyone to collaborate to co-create solutions and improve their work!  

While their functionalities may sound similar, the OADW is not a stand-in for Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, or other commercial applications. The OADW is not a single tool or a replacement for the commercial internet. With a specific focus on collaboration across public servants and their partners, the OADW is:

The OADW is an ecosystem of digital services designed to enable GC civil servants to get their work done. Functions include:  

* free to use, without advertising;

* Collaboration;

* secure, with data hosted on Canadian servers;

* Open information and data;

* accessible, with user experience and accessibility testing;

* Networking;

* built using open source software with partners across the globe;

* Opportunity matching;  

* contributing to the open source community; and

* Project management; and

* designed to support projects for the public good.

* Organizational intelligence.

These digital tools help users connect in meaningful ways and facilitate the sharing of information to better work together and to achieve better results for Canadians, while meeting the accessible, bilingual, and security needs of the public service.

By enabling real-time collaboration from any device at any time, the OADW will provide improved user experiences of core GCTools functions, and open up new ways of working for teams, partners, and clients working within and beyond the GC.  

By enabling real-time collaboration from any device at any time, the OADW will open up new ways of working for teams, partners, and clients working within and beyond the Government of Canada (GC).  

The OADW fills a critical gap in the existing set of tools available to public servants as a public commons for the digital age. While their functionalities may sound similar, the OADW is not a stand-in for Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, or other commercial applications. The OADW is not a single tool or a replacement for the commercial internet. With a specific focus on collaboration across public servants and their partners, the OADW is:

* Contributing to the open source community; and

While the development team implements a new dev-ops and tech stack that will enable many groups to contribute services to a wide variety of services of the OADW in 2018 and beyond, GCcollab is the foundation of the OADW. Existing functionalities, which will be upgraded into a suite of services, allow members to create groups for their projects, join communities, and find their next career or learning opportunity.

Since May 2018, new functionalities have been added to GCcollab as part of the OADW, including:

Using an agile methodology to design and develop applications in a timely manner allowed us to continue to iterate and improve the GCTools. We work in the open, so that others can see the applications we are creating during their development phase, provide feedback and even help along the way. We have created a space where everyone can work collaboratively on initiatives and projects, regardless of who and where they are, and we will continue to do so as we develop the Open and Accessible Digital Workspace. We listen to the users, value their feedback, and make required modifications when possible. We are building for all user types and have already started to address some of the key requirements as we are building this digital workspace, including one single account and one common user profile. 

Account, a single-sign on account with a user authentication process that allows users to sign in to GCcollab and access all current and future services;

While the development team implements a new dev-ops and tech stack that will enable many groups to contribute services to a wide variety of services of the OADW in 2018 and beyond, GCcollab is the foundation of the OADW. Existing functionalities, which will be upgraded into a suite of services, allow members to create groups for their projects, join communities, and find their next career or learning opportunity.

Wiki, a public wiki that anyone can view and search, and that allows members to build and edit pages for all to see.

When governments, partners and interested citizens join GCcollab, they have a direct connection to public servants, in real time. This means more collaboration, networking and the open sharing of information and data. Individual public servants can learn new skills and techniques by creating communities to improve their craft and provide more to the GC.  

Other new functionalities to be developed in the 2018-2019 fiscal year include:

Other new functionalities to be developed in the 2018-2019 fiscal year include:

* Directory Profile, a single user profile available across all services and approved applications;

* '''Directory Profile''', a single user profile available across all services and approved applications;

* Collab, a space for open and collaborative spaces, groups, and discussions; and

* '''Collaboration service''', a space for open and collaborative spaces, groups, and discussions; and

* The Career Marketplace, a way to connect people and opportunities including jobs and mentorship.

* '''Career Marketplace''', a way to connect people and opportunities including jobs and mentorship.

The DCD has also created The Aurora Design System, a living catalog of product components (including code, design, font, colours, content voice, etc.) to be applied to future services and tools developed for the OADW.

We also created the [https://design.gccollab.ca/ Aurora Design System]. Aurora is the building blocks for the new Open Accessible Digital Workspace. The design system is a living catalog of product components (including code, design, font, colours, content voice, etc.), best practices code and a user interface kit to be applied to future services and tools developed for the OADW.

The DCD has and will continue to leverage open source software, work openly and transparently, and ultimately, contribute to and benefit from the work of the global open source community. All development work can be reviewed on GitHub, where others can use such work for their own purposes, or to contribute services to the OADW.

The DCD has and will continue to leverage open source software, work openly and transparently, and ultimately, contribute to and benefit from the work of the global open source community. All development work can be reviewed on GitHub, where others can use such work for their own purposes, or to contribute services to the OADW.

Front end development of the OADW will largely be built with React.js, a JavaScript library for building user interfaces, as well as other templating languages. Front end graphics will be guided by the Aurora Design System, which will enable a consistent user experience across all services; regardless of the templating language used per service.

Front end development of the OADW will largely be built with React.js, a JavaScript library for building user interfaces, as well as other templating languages. Front end graphics will be guided by the Aurora Design System, which will enable a consistent user experience across all services; regardless of the templating language used per service.

Back end development involves the deployment and management of containerized microservices through Kubernetes. Kubernetes is an open source system for automating the deployment and scaling of services; allowing a service to be managed, without affecting other services, while being linked in an ecosystem. Each service can be turned on (available to members) or turned off (for updates and maintenance) seamlessly. (Annex 4)

Back end development involves the deployment and management of containerized microservices through Kubernetes. Kubernetes is an open source system for automating the deployment and scaling of services; allowing a service to be managed, without affecting other services, while being linked in an ecosystem. Each service can be turned on (available to members) or turned off (for updates and maintenance) seamlessly.  

<h2> Governance </h2>  

<h2> Governance </h2>  

The OADW operates using a combined constellation partnerships approach, traditional waterfall approach, and progressive agile project management. More information on this operation can be found in the OADW’s Dev Ops and Project Management Manifesto.

The Open, Accessible Digital Workspace operates using a combined constellation partnerships approach, traditional waterfall approach and progressive agile project management.  

The DCD has two governance bodies to provide guidance, make higher order decisions on the OADW, and ensure individual service teams (dedicated to building, enhancing, and maintaining services like Collab, Account, Profile, etc.) are aligned with the overall OADW vision. The two governance bodies are the Advisory Board and the Secretariat.

There are two governance bodies to provide guidance, make higher order decisions on the OADW, and ensure individual service teams (dedicated to building, enhancing, and maintaining services like Account, Profile, Collab, etc.) are aligned with the overall OADW vision. The two governance bodies are the Advisory Committee and the Secretariat.

* The Advisory Board is a cross-sectoral group of leaders in digital government and civic technology who will provide guidance, feedback, and direction on the future of the OADW.  

* The '''Advisory Committee''' is a cross-sectoral group of leaders in digital government and civic technology who will provide guidance, feedback, and direction on the future of the OADW.  

* The Secretariat is comprised of product owners of all services, the scrum master, and representatives from the Partnership and Business Development team to provide management oversight of the OADW. The group makes strategic tactical and day-to-day decisions about each service individually and integration across all services as a whole.

* The '''Secretariat''' is comprised of product owners of all services, the scrum master, and representatives from the Partnership and Business Development team to provide management oversight of the OADW. The group makes strategic tactical and day-to-day decisions about each service individually and integration across all services as a whole.

To stay in the know, join the Open and Accessible Digital Workspace group on GCcollab.<h1> The Current GCTools Suite </h1>

<h2> The Current GCTools Suite </h2>

<h3> [[Image:gccollabicon.png|40px]] GCcollab (2017) </h3> A collaboration and networking platform available to all orders of government, post-secondary institutions, not-for-profit organizations, as well as their partners and clients by invitation. (Annex 2) The first GCTool with a mobile app on Apple and Android devices.

 

<h3> [[Image:careermarketplace.jpg|40px]] The Career Marketplace (2017) </h3> This feature within GCcollab and GCconnex matches members with at-level mobility and professional development opportunities.                                                

[[Image:gccollabicon.png|40px]] '''GCcollab (2017)'''<br> A collaboration and networking platform available to all orders of government, post-secondary institutions, not-for-profit organizations, as well as their partners and clients by invitation. The first GCTool with a mobile app on Apple and Android devices.<br>

<h3> [[Image:gcmessage.jpg|40px]] Collab Message (2018)</h3> A messaging service that enables users to connect with each other via desktop or mobile app, with the ability to direct message, and create private or public group-chat channels.

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<h3> [[Image:gcwiki.png|40px]] Collab Wiki (2018) </h3> A collaborative content editing and viewing platform for GCcollab users, allowing them to post and share information open to the public for viewing and search.

:::[[Image:careermarketplace.jpg|40px]] '''The Career Marketplace (2017)'''<br> This feature within GCcollab and GCconnex matches members with at-level mobility and professional development opportunities. <br>

<h3> [[Image:gcconnexicon.png|40px]] GCconnex (2009)</h3> A collaboration and networking platform accessible to all federal public servants. Launched in 2016, GCconnex includes a version of the Career Marketplace only available to GC employees.

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<h3> [[Image:gcpediaicon.png|40px]] GCpedia (2008) </h3> A wiki-based collaborative workspace and knowledge-sharing platform, similar to Wikipedia, accessible to all federal public servants.

:::[[Image:Pilot-Icon.png|40px]] '''Collab Message (2018)'''<br> A messaging service that enables users to connect with each other via desktop or mobile app, with the ability to direct message, and create private or public group-chat channels.<br>

<h3> [[Image:GCintraneticon.png|40px]] GCintranet (2016) </h3> The GC’s authoritative and central communications channel for high-level information on cross-government initiatives accessible to all federal public servants.

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<h3> [[Image:gcdirectoryicon.png|40px]] GCdirectory (2016)</h3> The GC’s employee directory accessible to all federal public servants.

:::[[Image:gcwiki.png|40px]] '''Collab Wiki (2018)'''<br> A collaborative content editing and viewing platform for GCcollab users, allowing them to post and share information open to the public for viewing and search.<br>

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<h1>Our History</h1>

[[Image:gcconnexicon.png|40px]] '''GCconnex (2009)'''<br> A collaboration and networking platform accessible to all federal public servants. Launched in 2016, GCconnex includes a version of the Career Marketplace only available to GC employees.<br>

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[[Image:gcpediaicon.png|40px]] '''GCpedia (2008)'''<br> A wiki-based collaborative workspace and knowledge-sharing platform, similar to Wikipedia, accessible to all federal public servants.<br>

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[[Image:GCintraneticon.png|40px]] '''GCintranet (2016)'''<br> The GC’s authoritative and central communications channel for high-level information on cross-government initiatives accessible to all federal public servants.<br>

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[[Image:gcdirectoryicon.png|40px]] '''GCdirectory (2016)'''<br> The GC’s employee directory accessible to all federal public servants.<br>

 

<h2>Our History</h2>

The Digital Collaboration Division (DCD) manages the Open and Accessible Digital Workspace (OADW). Following February 2018 validation of the vision by GCEARB, the evolution of the GCTools into the OADW began in May 2018 with approval and funding from the CIOC. The DCD is the OADW’s project steward: the OADW is its core business.  

The Digital Collaboration Division (DCD) manages the Open and Accessible Digital Workspace (OADW). Following February 2018 validation of the vision by GCEARB, the evolution of the GCTools into the OADW began in May 2018 with approval and funding from the CIOC. The DCD is the OADW’s project steward: the OADW is its core business.  

In 2016, membership increased significantly by virtue of strong support from Blueprint 2020, a user interface re-design, and two new GCTools: GCdirectory and GCintranet. The first collaboration platform open to both GC employees and their colleagues beyond the enterprise, GCcollab was piloted in September 2016 using existing open source software called Elgg. GCcollab was launched in May 2017 at the Blueprint (BP) 2020 Innovation Fair. It is the GC’s only platform open to all orders of government, post-secondary institutions, not-for-profit organizations, and individual citizens. It is free for users to access, free of advertising, and practices data ethics. It is designed to enable and enhance communication and collaboration between civil society, the public, and other partners and clients across Canada and beyond. Future services will follow the same principles that shape GCcollab by being inclusive, accessible, and free for all.

In 2016, membership increased significantly by virtue of strong support from Blueprint 2020, a user interface re-design, and two new GCTools: GCdirectory and GCintranet. The first collaboration platform open to both GC employees and their colleagues beyond the enterprise, GCcollab was piloted in September 2016 using existing open source software called Elgg. GCcollab was launched in May 2017 at the Blueprint (BP) 2020 Innovation Fair. It is the GC’s only platform open to all orders of government, post-secondary institutions, not-for-profit organizations, and individual citizens. It is free for users to access, free of advertising, and practices data ethics. It is designed to enable and enhance communication and collaboration between civil society, the public, and other partners and clients across Canada and beyond. Future services will follow the same principles that shape GCcollab by being inclusive, accessible, and free for all.

<h1> Meet the Team </h1>

<h2> How we Work </h2>The DCD is a multidisciplinary, digital first team that is organized to work openly, as a network, with whoever needs to be involved to get the best outcomes. As a team focused on digital collaboration, team members are encouraged to test digital tools and work wherever they will get their best work done, whether that be 219 Laurier, 140 O’Connor, a partner’s office, from home, or a coffee shop of choice.

 

Every day, the team lives the policies of open and accessible digital government. Together, team members developed the following Vision Mission and Values to guide the DCD’s work.

<h3> How we Work </h3>  

<h3> Vision </h3>  

The DCD is a multidisciplinary, digital first team that is organized to work openly, as a network, with whoever needs to be involved to get the best outcomes. As a team focused on digital collaboration, team members are encouraged to test digital tools and work wherever they will get their best work done, whether that be 219 Laurier, 140 O’Connor, a partner’s office, from home, or a coffee shop of choice.

Every day, the team lives the policies of open and accessible digital government. Together, team members developed the following Vision Mission and Values to guide the DCD’s work:

<h4> Vision </h4>  

To inspire governments, partners and citizens to actively collaborate in solving challenges and take advantage of opportunities which improve the world.

To inspire governments, partners and citizens to actively collaborate in solving challenges and take advantage of opportunities which improve the world.

<h4> Mission </h4>  

<h3> Mission </h3>  

To build an open and accessible digital workspace through a transparent approach and ethical practices, and enable networks to thrive and collaborate within this workspace.

To build an open and accessible digital workspace through a transparent approach and ethical practices, and enable networks to thrive and collaborate within this workspace.

<h4> Values </h4>

<h3> Values </h3>

# Initiate action, lead by example, and be proud of your work.

# Initiate action, lead by example, and be proud of your work.

# Create fun, simple, and inclusive experiences.

# Create fun, simple, and inclusive experiences.

# Explore new ideas and technology. Actively experiment.

# Explore new ideas and technology. Actively experiment.

# Always be learning. Do not assume.

# Always be learning. Do not assume.

<h1> Our Network </h1>  

 

<h2> Our Network </h2>  

While the DCD leads the development of the OADW, partners across Canada and the globe are contributing to the project through knowledge-sharing, technical development, and human and financial resources.   

While the DCD leads the development of the OADW, partners across Canada and the globe are contributing to the project through knowledge-sharing, technical development, and human and financial resources.   

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<h1> Contact Us </h1>

<h2> Contact Us </h2>

Any questions you have about the Open and Accessible Digital Workspace, please contact our [https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Help_Aide GCTools Help Desk].

If you have any questions, issues or would like to provide feedback, please contact the [https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Help_Aide GCTools Help Desk].