Our federal government defence client is seeking Strategists to support the rapid expansion of services. Specifically, an operational unit has been established to support the development of applications and products within the Sovereign Cloud to meet the swift and time sensitive requirements for defence in line with international efforts. 

Tasks (including but not limited to):

• Monitoring, evaluating and providing hands-on assistance in long-term strategic areas as well as the department’s daily operations
• Reviewing and proposing amendments to legislation and guidelines concerning governance, performance reporting and risk management
• Developing standards and framework assessments
• Establishing the footprint required for a sustainable program including resource and capability availability
• Documenting business unit outcomes to document IT plan elements and deliverables over the program development roadmap
• Reviewing and providing advice regarding public agency direction, planning and performance
• Identifying, researching, developing and suggesting the implementation of policies and procedures that will serve to strengthen the department’s operations
• Reviewing documents on current and emerging issues, including briefing materials, position papers, speaking points, policy research, corporate reporting, protocols, media information and presentations for consistency with departmental and other government department positions

Experience required:

• SECRET clearance.
• Must have 10 years experience of Digital Transformation experience within the federal government 
• 10 years experience of providing strategic advice to the Government of Canada.
• Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) certification

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.