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= '''<big>We’re Hiring!</big>''' =

= '''<big>We’re Hiring!</big>''' =

== '''About the CSPS Digital Academy''' ==

=== '''About the CSPS Digital Academy''' ===

The [https://www.csps-efpc.gc.ca/digital-academy/index-eng.aspx Canada School of Public Service (CSPS) Digital Academy] was established in 2018 to help federal public servants gain the knowledge, skills and mindsets they need in the digital age. It supports the principles of Canada's [https://www.canada.ca/en/privy-council/services/blueprint-2020/beyond-2020.html Beyond2020] initiative for an agile, inclusive and equipped workforce and advocates for a digital-first approach that aligns with Canada's [https://www.canada.ca/en/government/system/digital-government/government-canada-digital-standards.html Digital Standards]. These ten digital standards form the foundation of the government's shift to becoming more agile, open and user-focused. Learn more about the Digital Academy’s products and offerings by visiting the [https://www.csps-efpc.gc.ca/digital-academy/index-eng.aspx website].

The [https://www.csps-efpc.gc.ca/digital-academy/index-eng.aspx Canada School of Public Service (CSPS) Digital Academy] was established in 2018 to help federal public servants gain the knowledge, skills and mindsets they need in the digital age. It supports the principles of Canada's [https://www.canada.ca/en/privy-council/services/blueprint-2020/beyond-2020.html Beyond2020] initiative for an agile, inclusive and equipped workforce and advocates for a digital-first approach that aligns with Canada's [https://www.canada.ca/en/government/system/digital-government/government-canada-digital-standards.html Digital Standards]. These ten digital standards form the foundation of the government's shift to becoming more agile, open and user-focused. Learn more about the Digital Academy’s products and offerings by visiting the [https://www.csps-efpc.gc.ca/digital-academy/index-eng.aspx website].

== '''About the Innovation Services Team''' ==

=== '''About the Innovation Services Team''' ===

The Innovation Services team, within the Digital Academy, is a multidisciplinary team of UX specialists and developers. We work closely with learning specialists and product owners to help enable effective relationships with learners and deliver truly rewarding learning experiences. We lead the design and development of user-centric digital innovative solutions and support the CSPS and Digital Academy’s learning products and programs. We value curiosity, out of the box thinking, and learning by doing. Some of the innovation projects we are currently working on include [[CSPS Digital Academy/Virtual Expo|vExpo]] (virtual expo and kiosks leveraging immersive technology), [https://www.busrides-trajetsenbus.ca/ Busrides.ca] (microlearning platform), learning paths, and more!

The Innovation Services team, within the Digital Academy, is a multidisciplinary team of UX specialists and developers. We work closely with learning specialists and product owners to help enable effective relationships with learners and deliver truly rewarding learning experiences. We lead the design and development of user-centric digital innovative solutions and support the CSPS and Digital Academy’s learning products and programs. We value curiosity, out of the box thinking, and learning by doing. Some of the innovation projects we are currently working on include [[CSPS Digital Academy/Virtual Expo|vExpo]] (virtual expo and kiosks leveraging immersive technology), [https://www.busrides-trajetsenbus.ca/ Busrides.ca] (microlearning platform), learning paths, and more!

We value diversity and learning from one another, so you’ll be joining a team of people from various backgrounds. We’re always looking for people who are passionate about their work and who understand the important role that digital can play in a large ecosystem such as the Government of Canada. You’ll have opportunities to innovate, learn, lead, and contribute to meaningful work.

We value diversity and learning from one another, so you’ll be joining a team of people from various backgrounds. We’re always looking for people who are passionate about their work and who understand the important role that digital can play in a large ecosystem such as the Government of Canada. You’ll have opportunities to innovate, learn, lead, and contribute to meaningful work.

=== '''Positions available:''' ===

==== '''Positions available:''' ====

* [https://wiki.gccollab.ca/CSPS_Digital_Academy_Innovation_Services/Jobs#UX_Content_Coordinator_.28AS-03.29 UX Content Coordinator (AS-03)]

* [https://wiki.gccollab.ca/CSPS_Digital_Academy_Innovation_Services/Jobs#UX_Content_Coordinator_.28AS-03.29 UX Content Coordinator (AS-03)]

* [https://wiki.gccollab.ca/CSPS_Digital_Academy_Innovation_Services/Jobs#UI_Designer_.28CS-01.29 UI Designer (CS-01)]

* [https://wiki.gccollab.ca/CSPS_Digital_Academy_Innovation_Services/Jobs#UI_Designer_.28CS-01.29 UI Designer (CS-01)]

= '''UX Content Coordinator (AS-03)''' =

== '''UX Content Coordinator (AS-03)''' ==

As UX Content Coordinator, your job is to help coordinate content submissions and validations from stakeholders, manage and update online content to ensure information is up-to-date, accessible, and is effectively endorsed. You support the Digital Academy team with the content needs and work closely with developers and UX professionals to design and implement content strategies. You should also be quick to respond to partners enquiries, be detailed oriented and have great interpersonal skills to help foster long term partnerships.

As UX Content Coordinator, your job is to help coordinate content submissions and validations from stakeholders, manage and update online content to ensure information is up-to-date, accessible, and is effectively endorsed. You support the Digital Academy team with the content needs and work closely with developers and UX professionals to design and implement content strategies. You should also be quick to respond to partners enquiries, be detailed oriented and have great interpersonal skills to help foster long term partnerships.

== '''As a UX Content Coordinator, you will:''' ==

=== '''As a UX Content Coordinator, you will:''' ===

* Work closely with partners to capture requirements, gather content and coordinate activities for the development of digital products.

* Work closely with partners to capture requirements, gather content and coordinate activities for the development of digital products.

* Work as part of the UX team alongside designers, researchers, and developers to build and maintain digital applications and tools.

* Work as part of the UX team alongside designers, researchers, and developers to build and maintain digital applications and tools.

* Participate in user research activities and work with researchers to conduct user sessions, card sorting exercises and online research.

* Participate in user research activities and work with researchers to conduct user sessions, card sorting exercises and online research.

== '''The ideal candidate must have:''' ==

=== '''The ideal candidate must have:''' ===

* A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives.

* A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives.

* Experience developing and managing online content, proofreading and editing content, and testing all materials prepared for web publication.

* Experience developing and managing online content, proofreading and editing content, and testing all materials prepared for web publication.

* A strategic and creative mind to quickly identify problems and offer practical and innovative solutions.

* A strategic and creative mind to quickly identify problems and offer practical and innovative solutions.

== '''It’s a bonus if you have:''' ==

=== '''It’s a bonus if you have:''' ===

* Experience using MediaWiki, the software that powers Wikipedia or HTML and CSS knowledge.

* Experience using MediaWiki, the software that powers Wikipedia or HTML and CSS knowledge.

* Strong presentation skills, including creation, delivery, and openness to feedback.

* Strong presentation skills, including creation, delivery, and openness to feedback.

== Additional Information ==

=== Additional Information ===

'''Location:''' National Capital Region. The position is also open to those located across Canada and allows for telework.

'''Location:''' National Capital Region. The position is also open to those located across Canada and allows for telework.

'''Application Deadline:''' April 9, 2021

'''Application Deadline:''' April 9, 2021

= '''UI Designer (CS-01)''' =

== '''UI Designer (CS-01)''' ==

As a UI designer, your job is to develop user interface designs to support innovation projects. You should understand the relationship between UI design and development, and have the ability to work closely with other designers, researchers and developers to identify problems and solutions, implement designs and apply interactive and visual design principles. While your focus will mostly be on UI design, you will also support front end development activities, where you will work on the technical implementation of the software’s user interface. You should have a keen understanding of design techniques and principles, as well as keen understanding of modern tech stack, applying these throughout your work to create a positive and cohesive user experience.

As a UI designer, your job is to develop user interface designs to support innovation projects. You should understand the relationship between UI design and development, and have the ability to work closely with other designers, researchers and developers to identify problems and solutions, implement designs and apply interactive and visual design principles. While your focus will mostly be on UI design, you will also support front end development activities, where you will work on the technical implementation of the software’s user interface. You should have a keen understanding of design techniques and principles, as well as keen understanding of modern tech stack, applying these throughout your work to create a positive and cohesive user experience.

== '''As a UI Designer, you will:''' ==

=== '''As a UI Designer, you will:''' ===

* Create and maintain digital assets, such as interface design files, wireframes, sitemaps, and interactive mockups using design and prototyping tools and software (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, inVision)

* Create and maintain digital assets, such as interface design files, wireframes, sitemaps, and interactive mockups using design and prototyping tools and software (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, inVision)

* Apply the “design thinking process” from concept development thru to final product delivery.

* Apply the “design thinking process” from concept development thru to final product delivery.

* Design, build, and maintain highly reusable JavaScript, HTML and CSS code.

* Design, build, and maintain highly reusable JavaScript, HTML and CSS code.

== '''The ideal candidate must have:''' ==

=== '''The ideal candidate must have:''' ===

* A successful completion of two years of an acceptable post-secondary educational program in computer science, information technology, information management or another specialty relevant to the position to be staffed.

* A successful completion of two years of an acceptable post-secondary educational program in computer science, information technology, information management or another specialty relevant to the position to be staffed.

* Passion about all things UX and other areas of design and innovation.

* Passion about all things UX and other areas of design and innovation.

* A portfolio that demonstrates your strong design abilities and solid understanding of design principles.

* A portfolio that demonstrates your strong design abilities and solid understanding of design principles.

== Additional Information: ==

=== Additional Information: ===

'''Location:''' National Capital Region. The position is also open to those located across Canada and allows for telework.

'''Location:''' National Capital Region. The position is also open to those located across Canada and allows for telework.