Programmer - Architect

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Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) is looking for a Programmer - Architect to join our team. If you are motivated and want to make a difference, show us what you've got!

HOW TO APPLY: For this process, we will accept applications through www.jobs.gc.ca (PSRS) but we are also accepting resumes and cover letters the good old fashioned way. If you prefer, send your documents to with the position title and reference number 19-WCO-EA-HQ-203 in the subject line.

Work environment

WD makes strategic investments to grow the Canadian economy with a focus on business development, innovation and community development. WD is thrilled to have placed 2nd overall in the 2017 Public Service Employee Survey as one of the best federal departments to work for; this coming from your future co-workers says a lot about our amazing organization! WD is also recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Recent Graduates and a Top Employer in Alberta!

We are looking for people who think independently, work creatively and play well with others. As a Programmer - Architect, you will be challenged to connect with people, build relationships, and develop creative approaches to addressing unique opportunities. If you want to be part of a great organization that gets things done for Western Canadians, you want to work here!

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one indeterminate position and a pool of qualified candidates will be established to staff future vacancies with various tenures.

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)

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

NOTE: Indeterminate incumbents of CS positions on May 10, 1999, who do not possess the education described above, are deemed to meet the minimum education standards based on their education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in developing, testing and maintaining Microsoft ASP.Net and/or Microsoft Dynamic CRM.

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in accessing / programming Microsoft SQL Server and/or Oracle databases.

Experience in developing, delivering and/or supporting IM/IT solutions using defined methodologies and best practices.

Experience in analyzing business/client requirements; providing advice, options and/or recommendations in the definition, development and/or implementation of IM/IT solutions.

Experience in providing support to IM/IT activities/projects for multiple clients, prioritizing workload and/or meeting deadlines in a multi-tasking environment.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of Microsoft ASP.NET and/or Microsoft CRM.
Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server and/or Oracle Application Server.
Knowledge of computer systems programming techniques, methods and practices.

Communication – Oral and Written
Values and Ethics
Engagement
Strategic Thinking

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

Asset Qualifications:

Certification(s) in any of the following:
- I.S.P
- MSC (Microsoft Certified. Any)
- Oracle and/or SQL

Experience programming in one or more of the following: .Net, ASP, ASP.net, SQL, VB .Net, VB, VBA, VB Script, CSS, HTML, or XML.
Experience with SharePoint.
Experience with Telerik controls
Experience with AJAX controls
Experience with ADX Studio Portal software
Experience with Team Foundation Server
Experience with SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
Experience with Crystal Reports
Experience with InfoPath

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Candidates may be required to work overtime on short notice with appropriate compensation from time to time.

Candidates may be required to travel outside of the Edmonton area for periods up to 5 days.

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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.