SENIOR DIRECTOR, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Job title: SENIOR DIRECTOR, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Job description: The Library of Parliament is a non-partisan organization that supports Canadian

parliamentary democracy and provides a stimulating and rewarding work environment. We

recognize that our employees are our most important asset, which is why we offer

excellent benefits, a minimum of four weeks’ vacation leave, flexible work schedule

options, a 35-hour work week, learning opportunities to support professional and career

development, competitive salaries and more!

The Library of Parliament believes that the excellence for which it is known is enhanced by

nurturing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity, values differences and supports the

full participation of all employees. The Library is committed to creating and maintaining a

diverse workforce reflecting the communities in which we live and work, the clients with

whom we work, and Canadian society as a whole.

Corporate Services provides support and services to the Library of Parliament in the areas

of human resources, finance, procurement, materiel management, corporate planning and

information technology.

We are currently looking for candidates to staff the following position: Senior Director,

Information Technology.

The Senior Director, IT, provides leadership and strategic direction on ongoing and future

IT challenges and opportunities to deliver solutions that respond to the Library of

Parliament’s business needs.

In today’s digital and information era, the Senior Director, IT, plays a critical role as an

executive and a trusted business partner to all business areas within the Library of

Parliament. The Senior Director, IT, is responsible for developing and recommending IT

strategies and plans for the Library of Parliament; for leading the vision, strategy,

development and execution of a comprehensive set of IT products and services; for enabling

the design of the business, information, application and technology architectures; for

providing strategic technical direction and advice to Library of Parliament management on

IT matters; and for negotiating and managing partnerships.

SENIOR DIRECTOR, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIRECTORATE

CORPORATE SERVICES

Indeterminate Position

LEX-02 ($136,270-$160,299) *

(Bilingual staffing – imperative: CBC/CBC)

Note: While this position is eligible for part-time telework, regular (i.e. weekly) on-site

presence is required at Library of Parliament workplaces located in the National

Capital Region.

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• Rates of pay include economic increases up to 2021

** This position is subject to performance pay, in accordance with the pay administration for the Library of Parliament

executives.

For the purposes of this selection process, the competencies listed in the attached

Competency Profile will be evaluated.

The following knowledge criteria will also be evaluated:

• Knowledge of theories, methods and best practices in the field of computer sciences

and technology and of modern business management

• Knowledge of theories, principles and best practices of IT operations and IT strategy

development

• Knowledge of theories, principles and best practices of strategic planning and project

management

• Knowledge of trends, emerging issues and initiatives in the IT sector
• Knowledge of the Library of Parliament’s structure, mandate, priorities, roles and

responsibilities and its partners

To be considered, candidates must have:

• Successful completion of a bachelor’s degree in the field of computer sciences or a

related field, or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience

directly related to the position

• Recent* and significant** experience in strategic planning and in leading IT projects,

transformations and functions

• Recent* and significant** experience in leadership and developing highly specialized

teams

• Recent* and significant** experience in managing financial and material resources
• Recent* and significant** experience in leading committees and working groups with

senior management, and in developing policies and strategic directions in an

organization

• Recent* and significant** experience in providing strategic advice and making

recommendations to senior management and at an organizational level on complex

issues related to IT strategy, projects, transformations and functions

• Recent* and significant** experience in negotiating and in successfully collaborating

and managing partnerships with other departments or agencies and service providers

Asset(s):

• Recent* and significant** experience in an executive position (LEX’s / EX’s or

equivalent)

• Recent* and significant** experience in a parliamentary environment or in the federal

public service, such as departments, agencies or Crown corporations, the provincial

public service or a university environment.

*Recent experience is defined as experience acquired within the last five (5) years.

**Significant experience is understood to mean three (3) or more years carrying out these

functions.

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Candidates retained in this selection process will be required to obtain successfully:

• A second-language evaluation (Bilingual staffing – imperative:
• A pre-employment screening

Additional Information:

• The Library of Parliament welcomes all candidates to apply and encourages

applications from Indigenous persons, racialized persons, 2SLGBTQI+ persons, and

persons with disabilities for this position.

• This selection process is open to the public.
• This selection process will include a second-language evaluation, an interview and a

presentation. The interview will consist of behavioural, situational and knowledge-

based questions. Candidates will be required to pass each stage in order to move to the

next stage of the selection process.

• We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment,

starting with the staffing process. If you require accommodations during any phase of

the evaluation process, please contact us at

• Qualified candidates from this selection process may be considered for determinate

or indeterminate positions at the Library of Parliament that require similar knowledge

and/or competencies.

• The vaccination requirement for employees of the Library of Parliament established

by the Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination was suspended. The Library of Parliament

will continue to follow the situation closely, and should the epidemiological

conditions change, we will assess whether there is a need to reinstate the vaccination

policy and the associated essential condition of employment applicable to

indeterminate, determinate, student and intern hiring.

• Education and experience requirements will be used to determine which candidates will

be asked to participate in the next stage of the selection process.

• Satisfactory references and proof of education are essential conditions of appointment.
• Travel and relocation expenses are the responsibility of the candidates.
• Only those legally permitted to work in Canada can participate in this

selection process.

Apply no later than 31 October 2023 – 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Time).

To apply, please send us your curriculum vitae, along with a covering letter indicating how

you meet each of the education and experience requirements of the position.

Please quote your full name and 23-LOP-321 in your documents and in the subject line

of your email.

Send your application by email at

Questions? Contact Human Resources at

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We thank you for your interest. Please note that only those selected for further

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