SAP/PeopleSoft Technical Specialist / Technical Analyst - INVENTORY

SELECTION PROCESS CANCELLED

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity has been cancelled.

Dear candidate,

Further to your application for the above-noted appointment process, this is to inform you that this process has been cancelled for administrative reasons.
On behalf of the assessment board I would like to thank you for your interest in this appointment process and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you. Should you wish to obtain additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Yours sincerely,


The Selection Committee

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Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request special accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

April 9, 2019
IMPORTANT:
We plan on creating the first cohort (draw) of this inventory on Monday, April 15, 2019.
For this process, we will only consider one application every nine (9) months. If you are drawn from this inventory and are unsuccessful during the screening or assessment phase, your application will only be considered after a nine (9) month waiting period.

The hiring organization will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. To submit an application on-line, please select the button “Apply Online” below. Persons requiring accommodation preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

IITB is a national organization, with a wide variety of work that can be performed regardless of geographic location. However, certain positions may require a physical presence at a specific location. IITB’s Hub locations outside of the NCR are located in: St-John’s, Dartmouth, Charlottetown, Bathurst, Fredericton, Miramichi, Moncton, Saint John, Boucherville, Jonquière, Laval, Montréal Island, Québec, Shawinigan, Belleville, Chatham, Cornwall, London, Toronto, Mississauga, Windsor, Vaughan, Winnipeg, Regina, Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate IN THE PRE-SCREENING QUESTIONS how they meet the education and experience factors listed in the essential and asset qualifications. Resumes will be used as a secondary source to validate the education and the experience described in the answers to the pre-screening questions. Failure to provide this information in the requested format will result in your application being rejected. Writing may be evaluated through the entire process, beginning with the pre-screening questions

The Government of Canada is committed to building a skilled workforce that is representative of Canada's diversity, which includes the recruitment of Canadian Veterans and releasing Canadian Armed Forces personnel.

We encourage applicants to identify any skills, competencies and/or experiences they acquired through a career with the Canadian Armed Forces.

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/public-service-jobs/canadian-armedforces-members-veterans.html

Intent of the process

To staff vacant positions in the Innovation, Information and Technology Branch within Employment and Social Development Canada. This process will be used to staff similar positions with various language requirements and profiles. These positions may be staffed for an indefinite or temporary period.

Once a qualified candidate has been selected and appointed on an indeterminate basis from the established pool, they will be removed from the pool. If a candidate is selected for a term or acting appointment, they will remain in the pool for future offers.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

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 education program in computer science, information technology, information management or another specialty relevant to the position to be staffed.

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.

2. It is the 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.

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 using this alternative, it is met for the specific position only and must be reassessed for other positions for which this alternative has been specified by the manager.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
1. Significant** and recent*** (SAP) OR extensive* and recent*** (PeopleSoft) experience in the development and maintenance of at least one of the following:
a. analyzing, programming, testing, debugging, documenting and maintaining SAP or PeopleSoft, and/or;
b. defining and maintaining SAP or PeopleSoft roles and authorizations, and/or;
c. Service Management processes, tools and techniques in an SAP or PeopleSoft context, and/or;
d. System administration and technical operations in an SAP or PeopleSoft context, and/or;
e. Solution architecture in an SAP or PeopleSoft context, and/or;
f. Application configuration in an SAP or PeopleSoft context.

2.Experience providing information management and information technology (IM/IT) advice, assistance and recommendations.

3.Experience in the analysis, investigation and resolution of IM/IT system issues.

4.Experience contributing to at least two (2) IM/IT projects or activities with multidisciplinary **** teams.

* Extensive experience is defined as the breadth, depth and complexity of experience normally associated with full-time performance of the duties for a period of at least three (3) years.
** Significant experience in the context of essential qualifications is defined as the breadth, depth and complexity of experience working in an environment with a complex and leading edge SAP footprint.
*** Recent is defined as within the last five (5) years.
**** A multidisciplinary team is defined as a team composed of members with varied expertise;
Architecture, Business, Data Management, Development, Infrastructure, Project Management, Security, Testing, etc.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative (BBB/BBB)
English / French Essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
1.Knowledge of ERP Application Processes in SAP or PeopleSoft context.

COMPETENCIES
1.Demonstrating integrity and respect;
2.Thinking things through;
3.Working effectively with others;
4.Showing initiative and being action-oriented.

ABILITIES
1.Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
2.Ability to communicate effectively orally.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
1.Client Service Orientation.

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

Asset qualifications may be applied in screening, depending on the needs of the positions that arise.

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
1.Experience in IT Security, including security documentation and GC security policies.

2.Experience in IT Service Management processes, such as Change Management and Release Management.

3.Experience in system or application architecting.

4.Experience in Data modelling.

5.Experience with testing methodologies and best practices.

6.Experience using test automation tools, such as Load Runner and testing tools, such as UFT and QTP.

7.Experience in using HPQC tool.

8.Experience developing and maintaining SAP or PeopleSoft workflows.

9.Significant ** and recent *** experience giving advice and recommendations to management **** on technical issues and/or strategic advice regarding IM/IT services or solutions.

10.Extensive * experience in working with Government of Canada (GoC) IT standards, infrastructure standards and the various IT technical groups in GoC and Shared Services Canada (SSC).

11.Extensive * experience in UNIX/Linux operating systems.

12.ITIL Certification.

SAP-Specific Asset Qualifications
1.Experience with SAP ASAP methodology.

2.Experience in SAP Portals.

3.Experience with SAP Solution Manager.

4.Experience with ABAP WebDynpro, BRFPlus, MDG, PSCD, Workflow, etc.

5.Experience using SAP HANA tools (HANA Studio, HANA cockpit, etc.).

6.Experience in using SAP Identity Management (IDM).

7.Extensive * experience in SAP BOBJ platform on Windows/Unix/Linux.

8.Extensive * experience using SAP GRC.

9.SAP Certification.

PEOPLESOFT-Specific Asset Qualifications - Infrastructure Support
1.Experience in release management and/or configuring and operating Phire for Application Change Management.

2.Extensive * experience in PeopleSoft administration (PeopleTools 8.53+) on Oracle 11g+ and AIX platform.

3.Extensive * experience in PeopleSoft Oracle database administration or performance tuning supporting HCM 9.1+ and/or MyGCHR GOC application.

4.Extensive * experience in production support of a PeopleSoft HCM 9.1+ application.

5.Extensive * experience in troubleshooting and supporting of PeopleSoft HCM 9.1+ application including IB interfacing with Pay and downstream systems, providing options and recommendations.

6.Extensive * experience in preparing production implementation plan/checklist and coordinating the tasks with various technical and functional teams, and leading the actual production implementation.

7.Extensive * experience in packaging application changes and migrating/upgrading PeopleSoft applications from development to production.

Application Development
1.Extensive * experience in designing, developing and unit testing PeopleSoft Application Customizations of existing and new SQR, COBOL program, PS objects, PS Code, interfaces, reports, integration broker, and PS modules, etc.

2.Extensive * experience in developing and analyzing requirements, using PeopleTools (i.e., Security Administrator, Application Designer, PeopleCode, PS Queries, Integration Broker, Application Engine, Message Catalog, Datamover etc.) in developing and analyzing requirements.

3.Extensive * experience in designing, developing and unit testing ad hoc reports using BI Publisher, SQR, Application Engine and PS Query.

* Extensive experience is defined as the breadth, depth and complexity of experience normally
associated with full-time performance of the duties for a period of at least three (3) years.
** Significant experience in the context of asset qualifications is defined as the breadth, depth and complexity of experience working in an environment with a complex and leading edge footprint.
*** Recent is defined as within the last five (5) years.
**** A multidisciplinary team is defined as a team composed of members with varied expertise; Architecture, Business, Data Management, Development, Infrastructure, Project Management, Security, Testing, etc.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
At Employment and Social Development Canada, diversity is our strength. If you’re a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a visible minority and are interested in bringing in different perspectives and insights, let us know by completing the Employment Equity (EE) section in your application. Appointments of members of these EE groups could be made to ensure our workforce is inclusive and representative of the Canadian public we serve.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
1.Ability and willingness to work overtime as required.
2.Ability and willingness to work flexible hours.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Reliability and Security: Reliability Status.

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 written examination may be administered.

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

The essential qualifications that are listed in the statement of merit criteria are mandatory. A pass mark will be established for each. Applicants may be appointed to the position even though he/she does meet any or all of the asset qualifications. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. In the event that there are as many applicants who meet the essential qualifications as there are vacancies, the manager may decide not to assess some or all of the asset qualifications.

If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your credentials and/or diploma assessed against Canadian education standards. The public service will accept any Foreign Educational Credentials as long as they are deemed comparable to Canadian standards, through a recognize credential assessment service. For more information please click on Degree Equivalency.

An assignment, secondment or an acting appointment is a temporary resourcing option. The approval of your substantive supervisor will be required before an offer can be made.

All communication regarding this process will be administered via e-mail. It is the candidate’s responsibility to provide a valid e-mail address and update their personal information when it changes. If special circumstances prevent you from having access to your e-mail, please contact the resource person mentioned below.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Please note that within the context of this selection process, travel costs or travel expenses will not be reimbursed.

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

Top-down ranking can be used at any stage of the assessment process where only the top scoring candidates will be invited to the next stage of the assessment. Please note that different pass marks and cut-off scores can be used at various stages of the assessment process. Candidates who attain the pass mark might not be further considered in the process if they do not achieve the cut-off score.

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent may be considered for deployment. If no deployment is made, applicants from other groups and levels will be considered in the advertised appointment 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.