Programmer 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

Normally, applicants will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.

ONLY ON-LINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED in order to take advantage of the many benefits of using the electronic recruitment 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,
- verify the status of your application and notification(s), at any time, and
- be notified electronically of assessment details and results.

Persons who are unable to apply on-line must contact prior to the closing date.

*** INSTRUCTIONS TO FOLLOW ***

You must submit a complete application, consisting of answers to screening questions which clearly demonstrate how you meet the screening criteria (education and experiences) and a résumé. The screening questions will be used as the primary tool in the screening process and the résumé will only be used to substantiate the information provided.

In your response to the screening questions, please provide concrete examples and the following MANDATORY information:

1. Name of the department or organization where the experience was acquired;
2. Title of the position occupied and duration for which you exercised the functions;
3. Specific details of tasks, projects, or accomplishments demonstrating how the experience was acquired.

Please note that point form, “copy and paste" from your resume and comments such as “refer to my attached resume” will NOT be accepted. Failure to provide this information in the requested format WILL result in your application being rejected.

*NOTE: Please note your application and your answers to the screening questionnaire may be used to assess your ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Intent of the process

This process will be used to staff the above mentioned position; it may also be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates to staff similar positions at the Office of the Registrar of the Supreme Court of Canada with various language requirements, security profiles, and 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)

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

Degree equivalency

Experience:

Experience working within a project team
Experience analyzing, programming and maintaining computer applications based on the .NET Framework
Experience working in C#
Experience in enterprise database development in SQL
Experience configuring and deploying applications on servers or desktops
Experience applying IT best practices (such as: security, change management, capacity planning, configuration management, incident management, release management, service management and availability management)
Experience providing IT client support to a service desk environment
Experience in Unit and Integration Testing

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

English or French

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:

Knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle
Knowledge of relational databases and structured query language (SQL)
Knowledge of object oriented programming
Knowledge of troubleshooting and debugging techniques.

Abilities:

Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to plan, organize and meet deadlines

Personal Suitability:

Flexibility
Client Service Orientation
Reliability
Judgment
Initiative

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

Asset Experience:

Experience working with SharePoint
Experience working with OpenText
Experience working with Case Management Systems in the Legal field
Experience with the development and maintenance of web applications that comply with the Treasury Board Secretariat’s Web Standards, in particular the Standards on Web Accessibility.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Operational Requirements:

Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice

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

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.

You must be prepared to provide the original or a certified true copy of your educational credentials. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at www.cicic.ca/indexe.stm.

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

All communication and information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to the close of process, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. Candidates who apply on this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and to make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is the candidate’s responsibility to provide any changes to their personal information to the contact indicated on this job advertisement.

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.