Programmer

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We will accept applications on-line only. You are required to provide your résumé and answer online screening questions for each of the essential education and experience qualifications, as well as for the asset qualifications, when applicable.

Candidates screened in, will be invited to the assessments that will take place in the weeks of November 19 and/or 26, 2018. You will have to make yourself available.

Duties

We are looking for candidates who:
- are not afraid to innovate;
- propose ideas and creative solutions;
- think outside the box;
- are open-minded.

What would you do?

As a Programmer, you will be given the opportunity to:

- According to the instructions received, design, develop, implement, integrate and update software applications (including reports of simple or average complexity pulling data from information systems).

- Participate in testing and quality assurance activities.

- Assist in the delivery of application support services.

- Participate in the analysis, definition and documentation of customer needs.


Interesting, isn't it?

If the answer is yes, we encourage you to submit your application.

Work environment

The Canadian Space Agency, a stimulating environment, is committed to leading the development and application of space knowledge for the benefit of Canadians and humanity.

Besides being a stimulating environment, the Canadian Space Agency offers several interesting amenities:
- gym (badminton, squash, exercices classes);
- library;
- daycare;
- cafeteria;
- free parking.

The Information Technology team at the Canadian Space Agency is a united, competent, multidisciplinary team at the heart of the organization.

We look forward to welcoming you to the team!

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff 1 position for twelve (12) to eighteen (18) months. A pool of qualified candidates will be established through this process and will be used to staff identical positions. These positions may be of various tenures, linguistic profiles and security profiles

Positions to be filled: 1

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, or acceptable *combination of education, training and/or experience.

* Definition of combination of education, training and/or experience :
A candidate who does not meet the minimum education must have at least 2 ½ years of IT related experience. In addition to the 2 ½-years IT related experience requirement, the equivalent to 2 years of valid IT related experience is required for each year of post-secondary studies in IM/IT that the candidate does not have.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

• Recent* experience in application development with Oracle APEX version 4 and +;
OR
• Recent* experience in web application development with .Net version 3.5 and +.

• Recent* experience in writing SQL queries in an Oracle database environment.

* Recent experience is defined as one (1) year of experience that has been obtained within the last three (3) years.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

• Recent experience in PL/SQL programming.

• Experience in reports development with Crystal Reports tool.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge in programming
• Knowledge of relational database concepts

ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• In-depth reflection
• Sense of customer service.

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

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.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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