We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
❗❗ FINTRAC is a separate agency, and has its own classification system. These positions are classified as FT-04, which is equivalent to the following groups and levels: IT-03, CS-03.
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FINTRAC is currently looking to staff vacancies in the following areas:
1: Senior Developer
► Develop high-quality software design and architecture.
► Designing, building, creating, analyzing and maintaining cloud-based systems and services.
► Identify, prioritize and execute tasks in the software development life cycle.
2: Quality Assurance Analyst
► Documenting and reporting product or service quality levels.
► Developing, implementing and executing standards for inspection.
► Communicating with other team members to solve problems.
3: DevSecOps
► Managing the deployment process of software applications.
► Setting up deployment pipelines, continuous integration, and automating the deployment process.
► Integrate security initiatives at every stage of the software development lifecycle to deliver robust and secure applications.
4: Data Analyst
► Using specialist tools including RDBMS to manage, configure and extract data as needed.
► Setting up processes and systems to make working with data more efficient.
► Researching new ways to make use of data.
5: Business analyst
► Work with stakeholders to outline problems, opportunities, and solutions.
► Define configuration specifications and business analysis requirements.
► Constantly be on the lookout for ways to improve monitoring, discover issues and deliver better value to the customer.
6: Scrum Master
► Implement and execute project management / best practices.
► Communicate statuses and keep all parties on track and informed.
► Manage issue and risks in product and project delivery.
At FINTRAC, we help to combat money-laundering; terrorist activity financing and threats to the security of Canada.
As a separate employer in the Government of Canada (GoC), we embrace FLEXIBILITY, VALUE our TALENT, INNOVATION and DIVERSITY! We are proud of our excellence-driven culture bolstered by our commitment to a respectful, healthy, diverse and inclusive workplace.
We have our own unique classification system and unique group (FTs) with relevant equivalencies noted above. As a FINTRAC employee, you benefit from:
► Competitive salary;
► Eligibility for performance pay at all classification levels within the organization;
► Comprehensive benefits package including: Health and Dental Plan; Disability benefits; Life insurance;
► Minimum of three (3) weeks of vacation leave per year. In addition to vacation, FINTRAC employees receive two (2) personal days, and five (5) days of Family Related Leave with Pay every year, among other various types of paid and unpaid leaves;
► Flexible work arrangements, as part of our Hybrid Workplace*;
► Broad range of learning opportunities to encourage employee innovation; and,
► Strong support for employee wellness and mental health including access to the confidential employee assistance program.
*Where operationally feasible. Employees are expected to be onsite for a minimum of two (2) days per week, or 40% of the employee’s regular schedule on a monthly basis. Full-time remote opportunities are considered on exceptional cases.
📍 Our headquarters is located in downtown Ottawa (234 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, Ontario). FINTRAC’s regional offices are located in downtown Montreal (Quebec), Toronto (Ontario), and Vancouver (British Columbia).
🔎 The intent of this process is to fill six (6) positions with various linguistic profile and tenures.
A pool of partially qualified candidates will be established to staff similar term and/or indeterminate positions, with various language requirements, that may become available.
Positions to be filled: 6
Your résumé.
🎓 EDUCATION
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.
✔️ EXPERIENCE
EX1. Recent and significant experience** in developing and/or delivering IM/IT projects OR IM/IT solutions OR IM/IT products OR IM/IT services in areas such as: development, data management, cloud, infrastructure and operations, IT security, etc.
EX2. Recent and significant** experience in providing clear and concise advice to Team Leads, Managers, and Senior Executives on technical issues relevant to the position being staffed.
EX3. Recent and significant** experience in the development and implementation of strategies, policies, projects, initiatives or programs/services related to the position being staffed.
DEFINITIONS
** Recent and significant experience is defined as the breadth, depth and complexity of responsibilities normally associated with having performed such duties over a period of two years or more (significant) within the last five years (recent).
Various language requirements
Information on language requirements
✔️ KNOWLEDGE
K1. Depending on your area of interest, knowledge criteria may be assessed at a later date. Candidates will be informed of any such additions.
✔️ ABILITIES
A1. Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
✔️ LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
PS1. Engagement (Work effectively with people, organizations and partners).
PS2. Values and Ethics (Serving through integrity and respect).
PS3. Excellence through results (delivering results through own work, relationships and responsibilities).
PS4. Strategic Thinking (Innovating through analysis and ideas).
✔️ ASSETS
AEX1 (Senior Developer). Extensive Experience work experience with one or more of the following Cloud data platforms and tools: Azure Synapse, Power Plateforms, Dynamics, BigQuery, Redshift or Snowflake.
AEX2 (Senior Developer & DevSecOps). Extensive Experience working with cloud technologies such as Azure ML Studio, Azure DevOps and CI/CD concepts.
AEX3 (Senior Developer). Recent and significant experience working in cloud-based and web-based software development using programming languages such as JavaScript, Java, PHP, Node.js, or JSON.
AEX4 (Senior Developer & DevSecOps). Recent and significant experience working with IT Security technologies such as configuring IT Security controls or monitoring or performing security assessment, etc.
AEX5 (Business analyst). Extensive Experience in providing Business analysis with a focus on user research and user experience.
AEX6 (Data Analyst). Recent and significant experience working with modern data prep and data engineering tools such as: Alteryx, Trifacta, Datameer, Paxata or related tools.
AEX7 (Data Analyst). Recent and significant experience working with data science languages and platforms.
AEX8 (Scrum Master). Recent and significant experience in scrum master principles / project management best practices.
AEX9 (Quality Assurance Analyst). Recent and significant experience in evaluating and assuring the quality of a product, system, service, or software.
DEFINITIONS
* Extensive Experience is associated with the applicant having performed a broad range of associated duties on an ongoing basis for the described experience requirement as a major activity, for approximately three (3) years.
** Recent and significant experience is defined as the breadth, depth and complexity of responsibilities normally associated with having performed such as over a period of two or more (significant) within the last five years (recent).
✔️ OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
► Willingness and ability to work overtime on weekends and evenings occasionally, sometimes with short notice.
Top Secret security clearance - You must be a Canadian Citizen and eligible for a Top Secret security clearance to FINTRAC's standards.
FINTRAC’s process includes a suitability interview, a credit and financial check, fingerprinting, a background investigation covering at least the last 10 years, as well as other assessments necessary to determine a candidate’s suitability for work at FINTRAC.
Candidates must be able to produce sufficient records to any period of time spent outside of Canada and may be subject to further assessment.
As needed, candidates may be required to submit security documentation and may be subject to security investigations at any phase of the selection process.
Suitability is an on-going condition of employment at FINTRAC and must be maintained.
We understand that FINTRAC’s security clearance process is demanding. Protecting the safety of Canadians and the security of Canada’s economy is what we do; that is why all candidates go through a rigorous screening process before becoming a FINTRAC employee.
For more information regarding FINTRAC's Security and Suitability requirements, please visit: https://www.fintrac-canafe.gc.ca/emplo/req-eng.
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
📋 HOW TO APPLY
🚩 Candidates must submit their application through the online system available at: www.jobs.gc.ca . Applications submitted in any other format will not be accepted. If you are unable to apply online or require accommodation for any reason, you must contact the HR Services team at or by phone at 343-571-7338, before the closing date.
Please clearly demonstrate in your resume and screening questions how you meet each Education and Experience criteria by providing CONCRETE examples including where, when and how these qualifications were acquired. Failure to do so will result in the screening out of your application.
→ We strongly encourage all candidates to answer all questions (including asset qualifications) for which they meet the criteria as they may be invoked for selection purposes. Note that it is not sufficient to simply state that the qualification is met, or to only provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Resumes may be used as a secondary source to validate the experience.
✏️ ASSESSMENT
► Various tools (such as answers to screening questions, emails, or online assessment) may be used to assess the ability to communicate effectively in writing.
► Online evaluations and various assessment tools may be used.
► An interview will be administered.
► Reference checks will be sought.
Assessments may be conducted virtually by email, telephone and/or videoconference. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that their computer and mobile equipment are in working condition before starting an assessment.
📌 NOTES
For this selection process, it is our intention to communicate with candidates via email. Candidates must include a valid email address in their application. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required.
Any travel expenses incurred by candidates to attend evaluations for this recruitment process will be the candidate's responsibility.
If the position is staffed on a temporary basis, through Interchange Canada, or through an internal assignment and/or acting opportunity, the approval of your management will be required.
A short list of candidates will be selected for interview and/or exam based on a combination of experience, career progression and achievements, and overall presentation in the application.
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.