Manager, Records and Information Management CAAR616579

Salary range: $75,264 to $ 90,712

Education: Bachelor's degree from a recognized university or an acceptable combination of education, training, and experience

Language requirements: Bilingual imperative, CCC/CCC

Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad

Please note that candidates invited to an interview and tests will be responsible for all travel and accommodation expenses.

If relocation is required, the successful candidate will be expected to pay for his/her relocation expenses.

Join a dynamic organization and contribute to ensuring that Canada's federal and territorial governments are answerable and productive. The Office of the Auditor General of Canada (OAG) has been selected by Maclean's magazine as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for the third year in a row.

The OAG requires a Manager, Records Operations and Information Management, in the Knowledge Management Group. Reporting to the Principal, Knowledge Management, the incumbent will be responsible for the management of records operations (RM) and information management (IM) in the Office. This includes the development and implementation of strategic plans, policies, procedures, standards, controls, client services, and evaluation and evolution of the OAG's hard copy and electronic IM/RM systems.

Some of the key activities for the position of Manager, Records Operations and Information Management are indicated below:

* Develops and manages the implementation of approved strategic plans for IM/RM, including plans to operationalize the OAG IM Policy Suite.

* Manages the provision of IM/RM client services, support, training, and communications to OAG staff, both centrally and at the regional offices.

* Manages the development, implementation, evaluation, and enhancement of the IM and RM framework for electronic and hardcopy records, including policies, procedures, standards, and controls for the classification, capture, organization, storage, retrieval, circulation, tracking, disposition, and transfer of the Office's hardcopy and electronic records.

* Leads consultations with clients throughout the OAG, to understand their business needs, work flow, and information requirements. Based on consultations, translates business needs to IT specialists and verifies that systems development activities meet client needs.

* Negotiates contracts with commercial vendors to obtain goods and services, including costs, terms, and conditions.

* Manages IM/RM teams, comprised of six staff; hires and manages the work of contractors and temporary staff. Manages the IM/RM budget (approximately $35,000 – $40,000).

As an employer who values diversity in its workforce, we encourage candidates in the designated groups—women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, and persons with disabilities—to apply and self-identify in their application.

We are committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted about this competition, please advise us of any accommodation measures that are necessary to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.

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

A written test may be administered.

Closing date: 4 December 2009

Must Have Skills

* Experience in the management, direction, and delivery of information management and records management services.

* Experience in developing and implementing IM strategies, plans, policies, guidelines, tools, and awareness programs.

* Experience in using electronic document and records management tools, such as EDRMS, to deliver information and records management services.

* Experience in managing human and financial resources.

* Experience in providing advice, guidance, and assistance on information and records management policies and procedures.

* Experience in analyzing and resolving complex issues and making recommendations to senior management.

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