Junior Programmer-Analyst

Important messages

***Only on-line applications will be accepted.***

NOTE: It is not required to submit a cover letter for this selection process. However, applicants MUST complete the screening questions that will be generated by the system automatically once the candidate applies. Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their responses to the screening questions how they meet the Essential Qualifications (education AND experiences) as well as the Asset Qualifications (if applicable). Supporting details are required for each qualification, explaining, for example, the extent of the experience and relevant dates. The answers provided to the screening questions will be the main source of information and the resume may only be referred to as a secondary source of information. Failure to provide complete answers may result in job applications being screened from further consideration in this process. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff 6 positions on a determinate basis for a period of 1 year.

A pool of fully qualified candidates will be established from this selection process and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures, various linguistic profiles as well as various security clearances within the Canada Border Services Agency.

Positions to be filled: 6

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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)

Successful completion of an educational program from a recognized post-secondary institution with at least one the following specializations*: computer science, information technology, information management or another specialty relevant to the position to be staffed.

**NOTE: All candidates must successfully complete their current education program before June 30th, 2018. If found qualified on the other criteria, they will be placed in a partially-qualified pool until they meet the educational criteria. All partially qualified candidates must provide a copy of their university degree once received to be included in the fully qualified pool.

Degree equivalency

-Experience developing Java applications.

-Experience working with relational or object-oriented databases.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

-Knowledge of Java programming.

-Knowledge of structure query language (SQL).

-Knowledge of programming concepts and methodologies.

-Knowledge of testing techniques.

-Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

-Ability to communicate effectively orally.

-Ability to work effectively under pressure, adapting to shifting priorities to meet deadlines.

-Dependability

-Initiative

-Thoroughness

-Effective interpersonal skills

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

-Willingness and availability to work overtime on short notice.
-Willingness and availability to travel.
-Willingness and availability to provide on-call support.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other information

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ASSESSMENT
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A written exam may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.  If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. For more information please click on “Degree Equivalency” in the Education section above. 

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OFFICIAL LANGUAGE
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Persons are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Official language proficiency: due to its unique character, this essential qualification could be assessed and required solely upon appointment. It is therefore the candidate’s responsibility to inform the person in charge of the selection process if he/she obtains the linguistic requirements after the pool has been established. Also, a person who initially failed linguistic testing could be introduced into the pool of qualified candidates during the pool’s validity period if he/she is assessed again through another selection process or following linguistic training.

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COMMUNICATION
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It is the candidate’s responsibility to inform the Departmental contact involved in this selection process of any change of contact information during the selection process and during the validity period of the pool.

Candidates must provide a valid email address as communication for this process will be conducted by email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

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OTHER INFORMATION
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Candidates must meet all the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Please note that achieving the pass mark on any of the assessments used does not mean you will move forward in the selection process. Management may decide to use a score that is higher than the pass mark on any of the evaluations used throughout the selection process. Management may also decide to use top-down selection at any stage of the process.

Please ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) is included in your application.

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.