Manager, Technology Support

Job title: Manager, Technology Support

Job description: Job Requisition Id: 159047
Business Function: Engineering
Primary City: Ottawa
Province: Ontario
Employment Type: Full-Time
Employment Status: Permanent
Language Requirement: English Essential
Employee Class and Level: CPMGA02
Number of Vacancies 1
Job Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 12/08/2022

All qualified candidates will be considered however preference will be given to Indigenous people (First Nations, Metis or Inuit) or persons with a disability. This is a special measure employment equity initiative and candidates from this group who wish to qualify for preferential consideration must self-identify.

Job Description

Reporting to the Director of National Mail Processing Systems, and leading a team of technical staff, the Manager’s focus is to design, develop, implement, manage and maintain a portfolio of engineering operations systems to ensure full functionality of mail processing equipment. Provides technical expertise to Lines of Business, Process Engineering, and Engineering Maintenance during development and implementation of corporate strategic initiatives.

Job Responsibilities

Below are the main job requirements and responsibilities for the Manager, Technology Support:

• Develops technical initiatives to enhance the performance and functionality of national mail processing equipment. Manages a cross-functional team throughout the software development lifecycle and conducts analysis for cost benefit, impact on stakeholders and risk.

• Manages equipment suppliers for implementation of new projects and ongoing system maintenance related to mail processing equipment and applications. Leads acceptance testing and interfaces with field operations for implementation. Prepares and maintains project schedules, budgets and status reports.

• Works closely with key stakeholders to define and prioritize corporate and customer needs. Provides subject matter expertise on mail processing technology to internal clients such as Marketing, Sales, Engineering, InnovaPost and external clients such as customers and equipment suppliers.

Job Responsibilities (continued)

• Responsible for commissioning and decommissioning of systems, service level monitoring, incident management and disaster recovery planning and readiness; development, maintenance and release authorizations of engineering technical specifications and documentation.

• Creates technical sections of Requests for Proposals, including functional specifications, testing methodologies, and identification of required legislative standards. Develops evaluation criteria; participates in evaluation of bids and selection of preferred supplier.

• Evaluates potential application software to be used by the Engineering community; controls the budget and distribution for selected products. Maintains awareness of new technologies and software and co-ordinates seminars for CPC stakeholders.

• Supervises technical staff and ensures their continuous development through coaching, training and pro-active performance management.

Qualifications

Education

• Completed post-secondary, preferably in a related field OR a combination of equivalent professional experience and training

Experience

• 3 to 5 years of relevant functional experience
• (If managing a team) 2 or more years’ experience managing people
• One or more years of experience in a unionized environment an asset

Other Candidate Requirements

• Proficient computer skills and competent with Microsoft Office programs
• (If managing a team) Excellent team building and leadership skills and experience
• Sound organizational, analytical, judgement and decision-making skills with proven abilities in problem solving
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to build and maintain relationships
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Other Information

Safety Sensitive Positions
This position may be considered a Safety Sensitive position.

Employment Equity

Canada Post will represent Canada’s diversity and provide a safe and welcoming workplace that embraces and celebrates our differences. We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from women, Indigenous People, persons with disabilities and visible minorities.

Disability is defined as a persistent or episodic physical, sensory, or mental health condition and/or functional limitation. Disability includes both visible and hidden conditions and/or limitations that may impact vision, hearing, mobility, flexibility, dexterity, pain, learning, developmental, mental/psychological, and memory.

Conflict of Interest
The Conflict of Interest Policy prohibits employees from hiring, supervising or reporting to, directly or indirectly via the reporting hierarchy, their immediate family or close personal relations. Should you feel that you may be in an actual or potential Conflict of Interest in regard to this job opportunity, you must communicate with the designated Human Resources representative.

Accommodation

Canada Post is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you are contacted by Canada Post regarding a job opportunity, please advise if you have any restrictions that need to be accommodated. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Important Message
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements as Canada Post cannot make assumptions about your education and experience. We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Our Leadership Behaviours
Decision Making – A champion of the organization who takes calculated risks and makes prudent, common sense decisions about current issues, future opportunities and resource requirements in a timely, well thought out manner that aligns with the corporation’s best interests.
Accountability – An individual who strives for performance excellence and who holds themselves and direct reports accountable for decisions and actions and for learning from mistakes when intended results are not achieved.
Business Orientation – A proactive individual who understands the competitive nature of the business, and is committed to sustaining the business through excellent customer service and new business opportunities.
Execution – A focused and self-motivated individual who acts with a sense of urgency and delivers on time and within budget, by dealing effectively with challenges and ambiguous situations.
Leading People – A compelling communicator and leader who engages, motivates and inspires others to achieve results and who encourages personal growth and finding better ways of doing things.

Our Values

We value diversity as an essential part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future. We believe that attracting, developing, and retaining people who reflect the diversity of Canada is essential to our success because this matters to all communities and customers we serve.

Canada Post’s corporate values reflect the principles, beliefs and aspirations that guide our behaviour and shape our culture.

Safety – We are committed to a safe and healthy environment for all our stakeholders.
Customer – We serve Canadians with pride and passion.
Respect – We treat each other with fairness and respect.
Integrity – We act responsibly and with integrity.
Transformation – We will innovate and transform to win in the marketplace.

Company: Canada Post

Expected salary:

Location: Ottawa, ON

Job date: Sat, 26 Nov 2022 00:58:10 GMT

Job Source: Careerjet.ca

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