Programmer Analyst

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Work environment

Have you always dreamed of being part of a dynamic organization, where your competencies are put to good use? To be part of a team where collaboration, respect, professionalism and… good humour prevail?

Well this opportunity is for you!

We are currently looking for dynamic, dedicated, and innovative employees to be part of the growing team of Information Technology (IT) professionals that will directly support our future.

The Canada School of Public Service is a small organization (approx. 600 employees). Through its mandate, it plays a key role in all departments of the federal public service and provides its employees with a workplace where learning and Professional development are valued.

Intent of the process

To staff two (2) indeterminate positions. A pool of qualified candidates resulting from this process will be established and may be used to fill similar positions with various tenures and different linguistic profiles (bilingual imperative BBB/BBB, English or French Essential) within the Canada School of Public Service.

The pool may be used to fill positions in other organizations within the core public administration.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION
Successful completion of two years of an acceptable post-secondary educational program in computer science, information technology, information management or another specialty relevant to the position to be staffed.

NOTES:
Indeterminate period incumbents of positions in the CS group on May 10, 1999, who do not possess the education prescribed above are deemed to meet the minimum education standards based on their education, training and/or experience. They must be accepted as having met the minimum education standard whenever this standard is called for when staffing positions in the CS group.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES
Significant* and recent** experience in enterprise application development in one or many of the following technologies: Java, .net, PHP, Cognos, TM1, SSIS.

Experience in enterprise database development in one or many of the following technologies: SQL, PL/SQL T-SQL, data warehousing tools.

Experience in configuring and deploying applications on servers or desktops.

Experience in maintaining and supporting complex*** IT applications.

*Significant experience is defined as depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the performance of those duties for a period of approximately two (2) years.

**Recent experience is defined as experience normally acquired within the last five (5) years.

*** A complex IT application refers to an initiative with one of the following characteristics:
• represents a large number of stakeholders with diverse interests (more than 2 stakeholders);
• is considered critical to fulfilling the mandate of the organization;
• a multi-platform set of technologies requiring integration;
• a multi-tier diverse set of technologies requiring integration;
• user base of more than 1000

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

ASSET QUALIFICATION
Experience working with one or many of the following technologies: Web (e.g. HTML5, CSS, JavaScript), Content Management Systems (e.g. Drupal), Learning Management Systems (e.g. Saba, Moodle), Business Intelligence (e.g. Cognos), Enterprise Services (e.g. web services, service bus, service oriented architecture).

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB, English or French Essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of system development lifecycle methodologies.
Knowledge of current IT trends.
Knowledge of relational databases and SQL.
Knowledge of troubleshooting and debugging techniques.

KEY COMPETENCIES/ABILITIES
Thinking Things Through
Uphold Integrity and Respect
Working Effectively with Others
Showing Initiative and being Action-Oriented
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to communicate effectively orally

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENT
Willingness to occasionally work overtime or on weekends

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the targeted groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

It is your responsibility to FULLY RESPOND to the experience screening questions and describe how you meet the qualifications. Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out without further consideration.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

A test may be administered.

An interview will be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

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.