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==== Classification, hiring and the management of IT employees ====
 
==== Classification, hiring and the management of IT employees ====
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This MOA grants the Centre for Data Management, Innovation and Analytics (DMIA) the authority to staff IT positions.
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PHAC IT Group employees will be mapped to the HC-DTB business centres (IT security, cloud operations, information architecture, etc.) and will take part in operational meetings, common learning and relationship building activities to ensure common foundations for working.
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Three DTB resources (infrastructure, security, and digital solutions delivery) will ensure that PHAC-CDSB activities are aligned to broader PHAC-HC and Government of Canada architecture and security practices and guidelines and will ensure alignment across a variety of stakeholder groups within the health portfolio.
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The Director General of PHAC-DMIA is responsible for:
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* Alignment with all GoC and HC-DTB security policies and practices.
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* Meeting or exceeding GoC standards in the agile development and deployment of data services residing on IT infrastructure.
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* Active participation in the delivery and fulfillment of GoC IT initiatives in cooperation with HC-DTB.
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* Proactive support of the HC-DTB’s Chief Information Officer’s delegated accountability for IT management, governance, and planning
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* Adherence to and shared development of corporate hardware, software, and architectural standards.
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* Participation in relevant HC-DTB IM/IT governance and oversight bodies.
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The Director General(s) / Chief Information Officer of Health Canada/PHAC are responsible for:
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* Leading and partnering with PHAC-CDSB 3to ensure the agile, flexible, responsible and secure development and delivery of data services in PHAC.
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* Maintaining the appropriate oversight and governance of HC and PHAC IM and IT activities.
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* Supporting PHAC-CDSB in its ability to operate autonomously in both sandbox and production cloud environments, such as granting of permissions on corporate infrastructure.
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* Supporting, championing, and protecting the flexibility of PHAC-CDSB to procure and maintain data infrastructure and IT staff.
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* Approval and processing for all IT asset procurement requests.
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* Clear and timely communication of all corporate IT initiatives affecting or requiring input from PHAC-CDSB.
    
==== Governance, oversight, monitoring, and dispute resolution ====
 
==== Governance, oversight, monitoring, and dispute resolution ====
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CDSB and DTB commit to a '''shared governance reporting relationship''' to build and sustain a common vision and strategy, cohesive operations and execution, and the strong relationships and commitment needed to modernize data operations in the health portfolio. This may include:
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* '''Standing management and oversight meetings.''' At the Director level meetings will address: the ongoing activities, progress and issues. Meetings at the Director General level to address: strategic direction and alignment of the two organizations, resourcing and capacity challenges, and operational planning requirements.
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* '''Shared leadership and governance''': This will:
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** Provide oversight, governance and prioritization of Data Service Teams
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** Inform investment planning activities
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** Align briefings and advice to PHAC Tier 1 and Tier 2 governance
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=== Principles of partnerships ===
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* '''HC-PHAC Architecture Review Board''': CDSB will present a target architecture and any subsequent updates, additions to, or modifications of HC or shared infrastructure for approval, to a joint HC/PHAC Architecture Review Board.
The core principle of the CDSB-DTB MoA is that of mutual co-operation. Both HC-DTB and PHAC-CDSB recognize that this is a growing partnership in a rapidly changing space and will require Iterative refinement.  
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* '''Duration and Modification of the Agreement''': the agreement will be reviewed annually
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* '''Modification''': this agreement, once signed, remains in force until modified or terminated. It can be modified anytime upon agreement of both parties.
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* '''Termination:''' of this agreement requires mutual agreement between the ADM and the VP.
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* '''Issues:''' Failing mutual agreement between DTB and CDSB, issues and options will be jointly presented to respective ADM and VP for resolution.
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Both groups are committed on alignment to enterprise-wide authorities, notwithstanding exceptional circumstances. Both organizations will ensure that all staffing and IM/IT services delivered conform to relevant standards, policies, and procedures (e.g., security policies and procedures, accessibility standards, bilingualism).
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This means a commitment to shared value. Communities of practice will be strengthened by each organization contributing their area of expertise (data science, IT security, enterprise architecture, cloud, DevOps, agile development). It also means continual learning and sharing of best practices to make both orgs stronger; integrating technology, policy, patterns, etc. to increase capabilities.
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=== Principles of partnerships ===
    
==== Mindset shift towards a new working way ====
 
==== Mindset shift towards a new working way ====