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The Tech Lab team, within the Canada School of Public Service (CSPS), is a multidisciplinary team of Designers and Developers. We work closely with partners and subject matter experts to develop user-centric innovative solutions aimed to provide public servants with truly rewarding and modern learning experiences. Some of the innovation projects we are currently working on include vExpo (virtual event platform and kiosks leveraging immersive technology), the creation of immersive virtual spaces, virtual reality experimentation to support learning, and more!

You would be joining a diverse group of people from various backgrounds. We value diversity, curiosity, out of the box thinking, and learning by doing. We’re always looking for people who are passionate about their work and who understand the important role that digital innovation can play in a large ecosystem such as the Government of Canada. You’ll have opportunities to lead, innovate, learn, and contribute to (fun) meaningful work.

Current Opportunities

We are looking for new talent! Take a look at the opportunities below and see if this might be a good fit!

• Client Experience Manager (EC-07)
• Analyst, Data Software Solution (IT-02)

Client Experience Manager

Client Experience Manager (EC-07) Branch and Directorate: ISDB Public Sector Innovation / Tech Lab Location: Ottawa, Ontario Group and Level: EC-07 or equivalent Job type: Assignment or Secondment (at-level), 1 year with possibility of extension. Key Roles and Responsibilities The successful candidate will lead the user experience team, identify opportunities and develop requirements for the design of user-centric products that meet both user and business needs. You will build and manage client relationships and experience, as well as work closely with partners and CSPS counterparts for the successful delivery and integration of innovation products as part of the CSPS ecosystem. More specifically, the Client Experience Manager will: Manage user experience activities and coordinate cross-functional teams Act as the primary point-of-contact for clients, manage intake process and attend client meetings Perform environmental scans and research to identify opportunities, inform team vision and support product strategies, feeding into the innovation pipeline Manage partnership opportunities for new and ongoing innovation projects Develop user stories, requirements, workflows to support the design and development of products and features Act as liaison between CSPS business lines and corporate enablers, ensuring product vision is aligned with CSPS priorities alignment with and proper integration of products within the CSPS ecosystem Develop in-depth understanding of clients' needs and preferences, as well as seek feedback from clients, partners and stakeholders to improve overall experience Develop and maintain a framework for sharing lessons learned, within and outside of CSPS, derived from innovation projects Essential Qualifications Linguistic Profile: Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC Security Clearance: Reliability Education: Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in economics, sociology or statistics. Notes: Candidates must always have a degree. The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and may have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization. The specialization may also be obtained through an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience. Qualifications: Experience in leading multidisciplinary project teams and user-centric design activities through the product development life cycle, using an agile development approach. Experience leading digital innovation projects and teams, overseeing development, planning, testing and user experience.  Experience in managing human and financial resources Experience in providing strategic advice to clients and senior management (Director level of higher) Knowledge of usability and user-centered design (UCD) approaches, iterative design processes, research and design techniques and practices, as well as industry trends, to create highly usable and accessible products for users. Ability to translate user and business needs into technical direction and documentation to be used by developers and user experience specialists. Ability to manage and plan projects, monitor performance and initiate corrective actions to resolve problems as well as facilitation techniques. Competencies: Influencing with impact Building collaborative relationships Data literacy Digital literacy Change leadership Diversity, equity and inclusion Judgement and decision making Thinking outside the box Working effectively with others Fostering a growth mindset Integrity and respect Additional Information Candidate must be able to work in fast-paced environment and be flexible to adjust to change as needed. If you are interested in the position, please submit your resume, with a cover letter, clearly indicating how you meet each of the experience and competencies outlined in the qualifications. Candidates must also outline why you would like to be part of the team. If your interests match ours, we will invite you to a meeting to discuss your experience, abilities and qualifications. Please indicate clearly in your application the group and level of your substantive position, if applicable. Selection decisions will align with CSPS hiring priorities with particular priority for candidates from identified Employment Equity (EE) groups. Please clearly indicate in your application whether you self-identify as part of an EE group. Your response to the self-declaration questions is voluntary and will be used for statistical purposes, as well as in considering your application for this opportunity. Contact Person: Please send you resume and cover letter to Genevieve.lemieux@csps-efpc.gc.ca. Submission deadline: March 26, 2023.

Analyst, Data Software Solution

Analyst, Data Software Solution (IT-02) Branch and Directorate: ISDB Public Sector Innovation / Tech Lab Location: Ottawa, Ontario Group and Level: IT-02 or equivalent Job type: Assignment or Secondment (at-level), 1 year with possibility of extension. Key Roles and Responsibilities The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary innovation team of programmers and UX specialists to help build digital products and support innovation and learning within the CSPS Publix Sector Innovation. You will develop and maintain data collection systems, integrate them with immersive software solutions, and work closely with product owners, designers, programmers and other stakeholders to understand and address user and business needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a positive, driven and creative team who thrives on experimenting with new ideas and technologies, learns by doing, and embraces diversity as main drivers of innovation. As an analyst of data software solution, you will be responsible for (but not limited to): Integrate data collection functionalities in web applications on the front-end using JavaScript, Vue.js or React.js frameworks and back-end services such as Node.js or Python Integrate data collection functionalities in immersive technology products using Unity, xAPI and C# Deploy and maintain data collection databases and servers using MariaDB, SQL or MongoDB with cloud management services such as Azure Scrub data, write testing scripts, perform quality control on data, analyze metrics and design reports using tools such as Google Analytics, Matomo or Locker Studio Essential Qualifications Linguistic Profile: BBB Security Clearance: Reliability Education: 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; or an acceptable combination of education, training, and/or experience relevant to the position. Qualifications: Experience in integrating data collection functionalities using any of the following technologies; Vue.js, React.js or other front end frameworks; PHP or Node.js; Unreal and C++; Unity and C#; Experience in deploying and maintaining data collection databases and servers with cloud management services using any of the following technologies; Microsoft Azure Cloud or other cloud services providers; PowerBI or other business intelligence software; MariaDB, SQL or MongoDB; SCORM or xAPI, cmi5 and LRSs; Experience in scrubbing data, writing testing scripts, performing quality control on data, analyzing metrics and designing reports using any of the following technologies; Google Analytics or Matomo; Locker Studio or other report tools; Python; Experience in working closely with stakeholders to identify goals, developing best practices for data collection, and analyzing current processes to determine what can be improved to achieve business and operational outcomes; Knowledge of database services in web or video games Knowledge of application development life cycle including agile methodology Competencies: Adaptability and resilience Data literacy Diversity, equity and inclusion Integrity and respect Working effectively with others Digital literacy Building collaborative relationships Additional Information Candidate must be able to work in fast-paced environment and be flexible to adjust to change as needed. If you are interested in the position, please submit your resume, with a cover letter, clearly indicating how you meet each of the experience and competencies outlined in the qualifications. Candidates must also outline why you would like to be part of the team. If your interests match ours, we will invite you to a meeting to discuss your experience, abilities and qualifications. Please indicate clearly in your application the group and level of your substantive position, if applicable. Selection decisions will align with CSPS hiring priorities with particular priority for candidates from identified Employment Equity (EE) groups. Please clearly indicate in your application whether you self-identify as part of an EE group. Your response to the self-declaration questions is voluntary and will be used for statistical purposes, as well as in considering your application for this opportunity. Contact Person: Please send you resume and cover letter to Guy Boulet (guy.boulet@csps-efpc.gc.ca). Submission deadline: March 31, 2023.