Program Analyst, Application Development

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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 specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

Candidates must complete the screening questions by clearly demonstrating how they meet the screening qualifications (Education and Experience). Candidates must use each of the qualifications and demonstrate in clear and precise detail how they meet the qualifications required and citing concrete examples. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the qualification is met or to provide a list of current or past responsibilities. A point form or “copy and paste” from your resume will not be accepted. Resumes will be used as a secondary source to validate the information provided. Failure to provide the above information in the format required WILL result in your application being rejected from the process.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one (1) indeterminate vacancy. A pool of qualified candidates may be created to staff future vacancies.

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 (2) 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.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
• Recent and significant* experience in programming within ASP.NET framework using Visual Studio.
• Recent and significant* experience developing and maintaining a business application using web technologies (i.e. JavaScript, CSS, HTML, etc.).
• Recent and significant* experience with Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS)
• Recent and significant* experience developing and maintaining applications using a software design pattern.

*Recent and significant is defined as the depth and breadth of the experience normally associated with the performance of the duties for a period of two (2) years full-time within the past five (5) years.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:
Graduation with a bachelor's degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in computer science or some other specialty relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
• Recent and significant* experience with Model–view–controller (MVC) design pattern.
• Recent and significant* experience with Microsoft SQL Server.
• Recent and significant* experience with Entity Framework.
• Recent and significant* experience with Telerik Kendo controls.

*Recent and significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of the experience normally associated with the performance of the duties for a period of two (2) years full-time within the past five (5) years.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

Abilities:
• Ability to determine user requirements and translate them into useable programs, screen, and/or reports.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines; adapt to changing priorities and address multiple demands.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Competencies:
• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Thinking things through
• Working effectively with others
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented
• Analytical Thinking

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status 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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

The ability to communicate effectively in writing will be assessed using the candidate's application, as well as throughout the selection process.

You must provide proof of your education credentials or occupational certification.

Please note that asset qualifications may be used at the screening stage or at any stage during the process.

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.