Programmer

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Assessment accommodation

Please note that the position to be filled is located at the following address:
6767 Route de l'Aéroport,
Saint-Hubert (Québec)
J3Y 8Y9

Testing will be held in the weeks following the end of the posting.

We will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. Some of the benefits for applicants include that you can:

- modify your application/resume at any time BEFORE the closing date,
- complete screening questions which will highlight your qualifications to the hiring manager, and
- verify the status of your application and notification(s), at any time.

When submitting your application, you will have to answer questions regarding the education and experience requirements. You must clearly demonstrate with clear and specific examples how you meet these requirements, to specify the exact period (month/year to month/year) and to provide sufficient information to allow the selection committee to assess the depth and breadth of experience in terms of qualifications sought. It is not sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to only provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Information provided throughout your application must be supported in your resume. Failure to provide this information in the requested format will result in your application being rejected.

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 approximately 12 months with the possibility of extension. 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.

Degree equivalency

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

* Recent experience is defined as one (1) year of experience that has been obtained within the last three (3) years.
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KNOWLEDGE
• Knowledge in programming;
• Knowledge of relational database concepts.
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ABILITIES AND SKILLES
• Ability to communicate effectively orally;
• In-depth reflection;
• Sense of customer service;
• Working effectively with others.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

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

EXPERIENCE
• Recent* experience in PL/SQL programming;
• Experience in reports development with Crystal Reports tool;
• 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.
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ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
• To belong to one of the designated employment equity groups.

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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

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

Candidates must be available for a written exam or for an interview when invited.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

In assessing candidates, assessment boards may use a variety of tools and methods including, but not limited to, reviews of past performance and accomplishments, written tests, interviews, PSC tests and reference checks.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

All information pertaining to the process will be sent by email. It is therefore your responsibility to verify your email account for new communication regarding this selection process on a regular basis.

Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email.)

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.