Programmer Analyst

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Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff two positions on an indeterminate basis for a Programmer Analysts in Business Information Services (BIS) in CFB Halifax, Nova Scotia.

A pool of qualified candidates may be created and may be used to staff similar positions at the same or equivalent group and levels with various tenures and security profiles.

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:

ED01 - 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.

Note: 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.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

EX01 - Experience with developing applications with a programming language that makes use of object-oriented principles (classes, inheritance, polymorphism, and encapsulation) such as Visual Studio, VB.NET/C#, ASP.NET/.Net, C/C++, or Java.

EX02 - Experience developing applications and deploying web based applications using common web hosting environments, such as Internet Information Services (IIS), Apache HTTPD, NGINX or NODEJS.

EX03 - Experience with relational database design and Structured Query Language (SQL).

EX04 - Experience with all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) including gathering requirements, application design, software development, testing and implementation.

EX05 - Experience with Windows Server platforms or Linux Operating Systems.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Abilities:

A01 - Ability to analyze requirements into valid design.
A02 - Ability to design and program custom components/applications.
A03 - Ability to troubleshoot and resolve programming issues.
A04 - Ability to plan and prioritize tasks.
A05 - Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A06 - Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Personal Suitability:

PS01 - Team player
PS02 - Effective interpersonal skills
PS03 - Dependability
PS04 - Flexibility

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

Asset Experience:

AEX01 - Experience in design, development, test/implementation of web applications
AEX02 - Experience with PL/SQL, PostgreSQL, or Transact-SQL
AEX03 - Experience with NoSQL
AEX04 - Experience with nodejs
AEX05 - Experience with Javascript
AEX06 - Experience with HTML, CSS and XML
AEX07 - Experience with Geospatial applications

Operational Requirements:
Available to work overtime
Provide 24/7 Standby and Call-back Support

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Must be willing and able to travel within Canada and internationally.

Candidates must meet and maintain the above condition of employment throughout their employment.

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

Cracking the Code – Navigating the Application Process - Step by step:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GW7P3g9hhI

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.