I just saw this opportunity open to the public. It may interest some people on this list ( https://jobs-emplois.psea-lefp.publiservice.gc.ca/cli101.do?id=89985&lang=en ): Job Opportunity Advertisement Mail this link to a government employee<?subject=Job Opportunity Advertisement&body=%0D%0Dhttps://jobs-emplois.psea-lefp.publiservice.gc.ca/cli101.do?id=89985%26lang=en> Position Information *Selection Process Number *: S2009-51 *Position Title(s) *: MANAGER, ARCHITECTURE AND INFRASTRUCTURE SOLUTIONS **Please note that applications received through Publiservice will not be considered for this selection process. You must apply directly to the House of Commons career portal found on our web site www.parl.gc.ca under Employment Opportunities. ** *Classification(s) *: CS - 03 CS - 04 *Salary *: $77,209.00 - $97,695.00 per year** *Federal Organization(s) - Sub-Organization(s) *: House of Commons (staff of the) *Location(s)* : Ontario - Ottawa *Type of Advertisement*: Indeterminate *Anticipated number of position(s) that may be staffed with this advertised process *: 1 Area of Selection / Closing Date *Open to*: General public *Closing Date *: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 *Applications submitted using the "apply-online" button below can be submitted until 23:59 (Pacific time) on the closing date of this Job Opportunity Advertisement* Essential Qualifications Personal information is collected only for the purpose of appointment as required. With respect to transparency, the application of merit criteria, including asset qualifications and organizational needs, such as achieving a representative workforce, may be shared during the appointment process. View the complete Statement of Merit Criteria & Conditions of Employment<https://jobs-emplois.psea-lefp.publiservice.gc.ca/cli102.do?id=89985&lang=en>. Essential Qualifications *Applicants must clearly demonstrate on their application that they meet all the following essential criteria and are within the area of selection. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of your application. * *Official Language Proficiency *: Bilingual Imperative - *Level*: CBC / CBC Conditions of Employment *Reliability and Security *: Reliability Status General Inquiries *Name*: HOC Career portal / Portail carrière CDC *Title*: *Telephone *: *Ext. *: *Fax *: *E-mail *: hr [ dot ] rh [ at ] parl [ dot ] gc [ dot ] ca Your online application will be sent to *Name *: HOC Career portal / Portail carrière CDC *Title *: *Address *: Ottawa, Ontario *Telephone *: *Ext. *: *Fax *: *E-mail *: hr [ dot ] rh [ at ] parl [ dot ] gc [ dot ] ca This advertisement was entered at : 13:56 p.m. PT on 2010-01-14 This is the detailled job description ( http://www2.parl.gc.ca/jobs-emplois/index.aspx?tpid=42170021-6c82-4902-9d8b-8298d74eb713 ): Selection Process No. 2009-51-e Closing date 1/27/2010 Title MANAGER, ARCHITECTURE AND INFRASTRUCTURE SOLUTIONS Service NETWORK MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS, IT OPERATIONS Directorate INFORMATION SERVICES Classification HC-ADG-B Salary $77,209 - $97,695 Language profile *BILINGUAL IMPERATIVE (ENGLISH AND FRENCH)* Reading comprehension, Superior level (C) Written expression, Intermediate level (B) Oral interaction, Superior level (C) Area of Selection OPEN Your Challenge The Manager, Architecture and Infrastructure Solutions (Discovery and R&D), is responsible for: leading and managing the research and development of infrastructure architectures as part of enterprise architecture governance; the planning and development of infrastructure solutions as part of the overall HoC IT Strategy in support of business requirements; leading and managing needs assessments for technology projects involving hardware, infrastructure services and networking technologies; providing technical expertise in the development of the IT security framework and architecture for the House; leading the development of standards, practices and processes for HoC related to infrastructure; leading the configuration management for implementation of all infrastructure technologies; managing the development and maintenance of quality assurance/testing standards and processes and overseeing the testing and development for infrastructure solutions, including the management of the labs. Our ideal candidate has… *All applicants must clearly demonstrate that the following prerequisites (education and experiences) have been met and include copies of their degrees and certifications. Failure to provide all relevant information or documentation could result in the application being rejected from the process. * ** *EDUCATION:* - successfully completed a university degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Business OR an acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience; ** ** *EXPERIENCE:* - extensive experience managing IT Infrastructure and related services; - a minimum of 5 years managerial experience in an IT environment; - experience in executing change management initiatives; - experience in leading, participating in and supporting multidisciplinary teams; - experience in managing projects; ** ** ** *For the following competencies, candidates will be evaluated against the Information Services Manager's Leadership Competency Profile (see Profile attached below). * ** *COMPETENCIES:* - specialized knowledge: *knowledge of IT infrastructure and related services; knowledge in networking, servers and storage, infrastructure services (Mail Systems, SQL, Web, etc.) and enterprise architecture*; client focus; analytical skills; resource and project management; vision and strategy; communication; networking and partnering; leading and supporting employees; developing employees; and self-management. Additional Information - The purpose of this selection process is to staff the position of Manager, Architecture and Infrastructure Solutions on an indeterminate basis and to establish a list of pre-qualified candidates. - Preference may be given to candidates with a university degree in an IT-related field. - Knowledge of infrastructure architectures may be considered an asset. - Selected candidates who do not have valid language results will be assessed before being invited for an interview. - Qualified candidates from this selection process may be considered for temporary or indeterminate positions requiring similar competencies at the House of Commons. - Candidates may be required to successfully pass a written exam before being invited for an interview. - General information about the House of Commons is available to the public at the following internet address: http://www.parl.gc.ca. - We thank, in advance, all those who apply, however, only those selected to receive further consideration in the selection process will be contacted. - Relocation and travel expenses incurred during the selection process are the applicant’s responsibility. - The House of Commons is committed to the principles of employment equity. - Candidates are subject to an acceptable pre-employment screening. - Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) on January 27, 2010. - Please note that only applications submitted through our Career Portal will be accepted. If you require specific accommodation for the application process, please contact Staffing, Classification and Compensation at 613-996-7952 or 613-995-7825. Documents -- Charles Nadeau Ph.D. http://charlesnadeau.blogspot.com/