About the positionWork environmentAbout the Privy Coucil Office (PCO)
The Privy Council Office (PCO) is the hub of non-partisan, public service support to the Prime Minister and Cabinet and its decision-making structures.
Led by the Clerk of the Privy Council, PCO helps the Government implement its vision and respond effectively and quickly to issues facing the government and the country.
Positions to be filled 1
Conditions of employment Secret security clearance
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Operational Requirements OR1: Willingness and ability to work overtime on weekend and evenings occasionally, sometimes with short notice.
You need (essential for the job) Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following Education
ED: Graduation from a two-year program of study from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in computer science, information technology, information management or another specialty relevant to the position to be staffed.
Note:
Indeterminate incumbents in the IT group on December 9, 2021 who do not possess the education prescribed above, are deemed to meet the minimum education standard based on their education, training and/or experience. They must be accepted as having met the minimum education standard whenever this standard is called for when staffing positions in the IT group.
Indeterminate incumbents of positions in the CS group on May 10, 1999, who do not possess the education prescribed above, are deemed to meet the minimum education standard based on their education, training and/or experience. They must be accepted as having met the minimum education standard whenever this standard is called for when staffing positions in the IT group.
At the manager's discretion, an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience may serve as an alternative to the minimum education stated above. Whenever the minimum education is met using this alternative, it is met for the specific position only and must be re-assessed for other positions for which this alternative has been specified by the manager.
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Experience
EX1: At least five (5) years of experience applying business analysis methodologies and practices (e.g., BABOK). Including but not limited to:
• Gathering and validating business needs through structured techniques (e.g., interviews, workshops, surveys).
• Analyzing, documenting, and decomposing business, functional, and non-functional requirements.
• Using models such as process flows, use cases, user stories, and data models to clarify requirements.
• Translating organizational objectives into business requirements and initiatives.
• Communicating complex* information effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
EX2: Experience providing strategic IT advisory services to clients and stakeholders, including analyzing business needs, recommending technology solutions, and supporting decision-making for IT initiatives.
EX3: Experience conducting financial analyses for IT initiatives (e.g., feasibility studies, cost-benefit analyses, budgeting/forecasting in support of project requirements).
* Complex refers to the following characteristics: multidimensional, sensitive, involving many stakeholders and competing requirements.
Applied / assessed at a later date Knowledge
K1: Knowledge of the project management life cycle.
K2: Knowledge of the IM/IT lifecycle methodologies.
Competencies
PS1: Analytical Thinking
PS2: Client focus
PS3: Business Analysis
Abilities
A1: Strong verbal communication skills (i.e. deliver presentations)
A2: Strong written communication skills (i.e. producing briefing materials, reports, etc.)
A3: Strong organizational, prioritization and time management skills.
A4: Building and maintaining excellent relationships with stakeholders.
Language requirements (essential for the job) Applied / assessed at a later date Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)
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You may need (asset qualifications) May be applied / assessed at a later date Education
AED: Successful completion of a formal business analysis training or certification program and/or holding an active business analysis designation.
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Information you must provide We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted. Hiring organization contact Name: Véronique Carrière - Senior Human Resources Advisor
Email address: [email protected] 
