Programmer Analyst - Various Positions

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Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities

1. The positions to staff are the following:
Stream 1: Programmer Analyst, Java Application Development.
Stream 2: Programmer Analyst, .Net Application Development.
Stream 3: Quality Control (software testing).

2. Our intention is to communicate with candidates through emails and/or through the www.canada.ca/government-jobs applicant account. Candidates participating in this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and that their system accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block the receipt of these types of email).

3. ALL JOB APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED USING THE WEBSITE: www.canada.ca/government-jobs. NO APPLICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED BY EMAIL.

4. You must provide concrete work examples when answering to the various screening questions. Referring to your resume or answering 'Yes' to the questions will be considered insufficient by the board committee, and as a result your application will not be given further review.

Intent of the process

The position to staff is located at the Maurice-Lamontagne Institute in Mont-Joli (Quebec).

A pool of qualified candidates may established in order to staff similar positions with various tenures and various linguistic profiles at Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

Positions to be filled: 5

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

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.

The acceptable combination is defined as having a secondary school diploma in addition to a minimum of approximately three (3) years of experience in the Information Technology (IT) field.

It is the candidate's responsibility to obtain all required documentation as outlined in the notes below.

NOTES:
1. 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. The candidate MUST identify on his or her application if he or she is grandfathered, as such.
2. It is a recognized educational institution (e.g., community college, CÉGEP or university) that determines if the courses taken by a candidate correspond to two years of a post-secondary program at the institution. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education during the assessment phase of the staffing process.
3. At the manager's discretion, an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience may serve as an alternative to the minimum post-secondary education stated above. Whenever the minimum education is met via this alternative, it is met for the specific position only and must be re-assessed for other positions for which this alternative has been specified by the manager.
4. Foreign educational credentials must be assessed by a recognized credential assessment service. If the candidate has been educated outside of Canada, it is the candidate's responsibility to have his or her certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian educational standards. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education during the assessment phase of the staffing process. Guidance may be found at the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) at http://www.cicic.ca/.

Degree equivalency

Significant* experience in all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle including analysis, design, build, test, deliver, and support.

Significant* experience analyzing and documenting client requirements, and recommending solutions.

Significant* is defined as experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of related activities for a period of approximately three (3) years.

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

A diploma from a 3-year program offered by a recognized educational institution with specialization in computer science, computer engineering or any other field related to the position.

A bachelor's degree from a recognized educational institution with specialization in computer science, computer engineering or any other field related to the position.

A professional certification such as: Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), PMI-ACP, Cert. APM.

Degree equivalency

STREAM 1 (Essential Qualification):
Significant* experience in application development using Java Technologies for Web Applications.

STREAM 2 (Essential Qualification):
Significant* experience in application development using .Net Technologies for Web Applications.

STREAM 3 (Essential Qualifications):
Significant* experience working with Quality Control of applications.

Significant* experience working with Functional Testing, Regression Testing, Usability Testing, Exploratory Test, Performance Testing, Load Testing and Automated Testing.

Significant* experience creating Test Plan, Test Scenarios, Test Cases and Test Results.

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS (ALL STREAMS):

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).

Extensive** experience working with .Net Technologies for Web Applications.

Experience working with one or more of the following technologies:
- CSS, HTML5, AJAX or JavaScript
- Gradle or Maven
- Hibernate
- The Spring Framework
- Java Application servers such as Tomcat, Oracle WebLogic, or IBM WebSphere
- Relational databases and SQL
- NoSQL databases (ex., document oriented database)
- Model-View-Controller design pattern
- An Agile software development methodology such as Scrum (or others)
- Source code repositories
- Adobe Experience Manager system
- vmWare Workstation
- Katalon Studio
- jMeter
- SoapUI
- Jaws Software

Experience documenting business requirements into technical requirements.

Experience troubleshooting technical issues and identifying modifications needed in existing applications to meet changing user requirements.

Experience preparing technical documentation (e.g., user guides, technical specifications).

Experience using the Treasury Board Web Experience Toolkit.

Willingness and ability to work overtime.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB and French Essential.

Information on language requirements

All Streams:
Knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Knowledge of quality control best practices.
Knowledge of relational databases and SQL (Structured Query Language).

Stream 1:
Knowledge of Java Technologies.

Stream 2:
Knowledge of .Net Technologies.

Stream 3:
Knowledge of principles of quality assurance and quality control
Knowledge of software testing
Knowledge of operating systems to enhance the effectiveness of testing environments

All Streams:
Ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to communicate effectively orally

Stream 1:
Ability to code for the web using Java Technologies.

Stream 2:
Ability to code for the web using .Net Technologies

Stream 3:
Ability to analyze problems and develop solutions.
Ability to provide technical advice and guidance.

Initiative
Dependability
Analytical Thinking
Results Orientation
Team Player

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

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Secret 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

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

Please identify clearly for which position(s) you are submitting an application.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

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.