Senior Business Analyst, Materiel Management

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Duties

The Materiel Management team is looking for someone interested in business analysis and implementing innovative solutions.

The person must take on a leadership role in analyzing operational needs and processes, defining and/or reviewing the “as-is” model to facilitate the provision of materiel and related policy tools to meet operational needs.

They will identify areas for improvement and work with cross-functional teams to develop strategies for implementing solutions that optimize performance and achieve operational and strategic objectives related to equipment: uniform apparels, accessories, armament, vehicles, and specialized equipment.

The person will be responsible for conducting research, in-depth analyses, and presentations to facilitate decision-making at the senior management level, as well as developing requirements statements used in procurement projects.

Work environment

The Parliamentary Protective Service (PPS) is a separate and distinct organization not subject to the Public Service Employment Act. It has its own classification, compensation system, and staffing regime. Persons appointed to the PPS continue to be part of the federal government and will receive the public service pension plan and public service insurance benefits plan.

What we offer:

• Paid Training
• Public service health, dental, and vision care insurance plans
• 35-hour standard work week
• Minimum 4 weeks of paid vacation
• Free on-site fitness facilities
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Flexible work schedules (minimum 2 days in the office per week). While this position is eligible for part-time telework, regular on-site presence is required
• Centrally located in downtown Ottawa
• Proximity to O-Train Parliament Station and most of all main OC Transpo and STO bus lines

Intent of the process

The purpose of this recruitment and selection process is to staff (1) one position on a term basis AND to establish a pool of qualified candidates.

The pool may also be used in the future to staff similar positions within the PPS and for other organizations.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION:
Successful completion of a post-secondary educational program* related to the position OR an acceptable combination of education, experience, and training.

*The educational program must be from an accredited learning institution recognized in Canada. If you completed a program outside of Canada, you will be required to obtain proof of a Canadian equivalency at your expense from an accredited learning institution recognized in Canada.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES:
E1 - *Recent and **significant experience in consulting various groups and stakeholders in order to determine operational requirements;

E2 - *Recent and **significant experience in making recommendations to management;

E3 - *Recent and **significant experience in analyzing diverse sources of documentation and producing reports.

E4 - Recent* and significant** experience in project and/or program management

DEFINITIONS:
*Recent means within the last seven (7) years.
**Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of complex activities related to this task, which are acquired on a full-time basis over two (2) years.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

ASSETS

EDUCATION:
• College diploma in supply chain management
• Certifications:
*“Certified Supply Chain Leader (CSCL)”
*“Certified Logistics Professional (CCLP)”
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, management information systems, industrial engineering.

You must be prepared to provide the original or a certified true copy of your educational credentials.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES:
AE1 - Experience in preparing a statement of requirements for major procurement activities.

AE2 – Experience in business analysis using techniques such as Six Sigma, Lean, TQM, DMAIC, DMADV, Kaizen, 5 Whys, etc.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Bilingual - Imperative (BBC/BBC)
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/language-requirements-candidates.html

Second Language Self-Assessment Test:

To help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your written expression and reading comprehension in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

Try out the self-assessment tests for written expression and reading comprehension by visiting: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/second-language-testing-public-service/self-assessment-tests.html

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
K1 – Data analysis;
K2 – MS Office;
K3 – Supply chain;
K4 – Demand forecasting and planning.

COMPETENCIES:
Teamwork and Collaboration
Thinking Skills
Communication
Leadership
Client Service Orientation

OTHER COMPETENCIES:
Self-Management
Change management

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

KNOWLEDGE:
AK1 – BABOK (Business Analysis Body of Knowledge).

Conditions of employment

You must be eligible to obtain both a Site Access Clearance and an Enhanced Reliability Status. The process involves a background investigation that includes:

• a loyalty assessment;
• law enforcement verifications;
• credit and financial verifications;
• a security interview wherein questions may include (but not limited to), previous employment, online activities, financial situation, alcohol and/or drug use;
• personal references as well as previous employers will also be contacted as part of the security screening process.

You must also consent to complete a personal history questionnaire, be fingerprinted, and be photographed.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Please visit PPS web site under Careers > Opportunities or at https://pps.parl.ca for guides that will help you prepare your application and for an interview.

We will only accept online applications received through the GC Employment website.

We also encourage veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces to self-identify when applying to our job opportunities.

All communication (screening, assessments, invitations, results) with applicants will be done by e-mail. Ensure that the e-mail address provided is valid, always functional and accepts messages from unknown users.

To submit your online application, you will first need to create an account on the GC Jobs website. Once your account is created, return to the job poster, and select the button "Apply Online" below. Candidates who are unable to apply online must contact the person listed below prior to the closing date.

It is your responsibility, as a candidate, to clearly demonstrate how you meet each qualification (education, experience, and assets) by answering the screening questions in the online application. You must provide concrete specific examples to illustrate how you meet each criterion identified in the questions. Your answers must include where and how you obtained the required experience, as well as the period(s) in which you performed the functions of the position(s). Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information.

Candidates are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Various assessment tools may be used to evaluate candidates during the selection process.

Depending on the number of applicants, volume management strategies may be used for the purpose of managing applications.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications, including the linguistic requirement to be appointed to a position.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Contact information

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