Programmer Analyst, Application Development

Important messages

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the Screening questionnaire how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the essential and asset qualifications. Please note that stating that the requirement has been met, and/or listing past or current responsibilities, does not represent adequate substantiation. Rather, you must provide concrete examples that clearly illustrate how you meet the requirement. Résumés may be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as "refer to my attached resume" will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected. Failure to provide this information in the requested format may result in your application being rejected.

Candidates must provide three (3) references : two (2) supervisors and one (1) colleague.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures, language requirements and security requirements. All federal organizations listed in Schedules I, IV and V of the Financial Administration Act may use this staffing process to appoint a candidate to its organization in a similar position if a pool is created.

Positions to be filled: 5

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 3 references.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION
EDU1 - Successful completion of two (2) years of an acceptable post-secondary educational program in computer science, information technology, information management or another specialization relevant to the position being staffed.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
EX1 - Significant* experience using web technologies such as CSS, HTML5, AJAX, and JavaScript.
EX2 - Significant* experience in documenting and analyzing client requirements, and recommending solutions.
EX3 - Significant* experience in all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle including analysis, design, build, test, deliver, and support.
EX4 - Significant* experience in application development using Java or .NET Technologies.

Significant* is defined as the breadth and depth of experience associated with having performed a broad range of various, complex related activities over a period of at least three (3) years.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

EDUCATION
AEDU1 - A diploma from a 3-year program offered by a recognized educational institution with specialization in Computer Sciences, Computer Engineering or any other field related to the position.
AEDU2 - A bachelor's degree from a recognized educational institution with specialization in Computer Sciences, Computer Engineering or any other field related to the position.
AEDU3 - A professional certification such as: Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), PMI-ACP, Cert.APM.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
AEX1 - Extensive** experience working with Java Technologies for Web Applications such as (but not limited to) Java EE, Java Database Connectivity (JDBC), Java Business Integration (JBI), Groovy.
AEX2 - Extensive** experience working with .Net Technologies for Web Applications
AEX3 - Experience troubleshooting technical issues and identifying modifications needed in existing applications to meet user requirements.
AEX4 - Experience preparing technical documentation (e.g., user guides, technical specifications).
AEX5 - Experience using the Treasury Board Web Experience Toolkit (WET4 and WCAG).
AEX6 - Experience working with one or more of the following technologies:
. Gradle or Maven
. Hibernate
. Grails Framework
. The Spring Framework, including Spring Security
. Java Application servers such as Tomcat, Oracle WebLogic, or IBM WebSphere
. Relational databases and SQL
. Model-View-Controller design pattern
. An Agile software development methodology such as Scrum (or others)
. Source code repositories
. An enterprise application development platform
. Adobe Experience Manager web content management system
. C (programming language)
. Classic ASP
. SQLWindows software development tool (Centura/Gupta/OpenText)
. Oracle Forms
. Drupal

Extensive** is defined as the breadth and depth of experience associated with having performed a broad range of various, complex related activities over a period of at least five (5) years.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
K1 - Knowledge of application development trends and best practices.
K2 - Knowledge of quality control best practices.
K3 - Knowledge of relational databases and SQL (Structured Query Language).
K4 - Knowledge of Java or .Net Technologies.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
PS1 - Initiative
PS2 - Dependability
PS3 - Analytical Thinking
PS4 - Judgment
PS5 - Client focus
PS6 - Team Player
PS7 - Effective Interpersonal Skills

ABILITIES
AB1 - Ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities.
AB2 - Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
AB3 - Ability to communicate effectively orally.
AB4 - Ability to code for the web using Java or .Net Technologies.

Other information

The hiring Department will only accept applications using the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS).

It is your responsibility to ensure that your email and contact information are maintained with the hiring board AND in your Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) account. As all of the communication for this process will be conducted via the email address provided in your application AND via your PSRS account, it is your responsibility to ensure that you check for messages regularly and to ensure that your email address accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email or filter them to a junk mail folder). Failure to respond to key messages may result in your being eliminated from this process.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

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