IT Professional - Programmer Analyst (various technical specializations)

Important messages

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

This is a continuous intake Inventory and you only need to apply once to be considered for multiple job opportunities! The application process will take approximately 45 to 60 minutes to complete. Based on your interest and experience, we will guide you to the team that best matches your qualifications and skills. Don’t worry, even if your application is not selected for one job, your application remains in the inventory and can be selected again for the entire duration that the inventory remains open. Additionally, you can go back and update your résumé or responses to the application screening questions at any time.

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Work environment

AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA: AN EXCELLENT CAREER MOVE!

As a member of AAFC’s Information Systems Branch, the successful candidates will be a part of an organization that prioritizes innovation and both departmental and inter-departmental collaboration. The organization is supported by a CIO who has implemented a personalized approach to Employee Wellness and Talent Management programs for all employees.

You would work in a dynamic environment, collaborating in the success of ongoing scientific research, program delivery, as well as a wide range of corporate applications. We recognize the importance of work life balance, while also prioritizing professional development with access to ongoing training and continuous learning.

AAFC is located at office hubs across the country and remote work has become standard practice as well. The largest office complex in Ottawa is located outside of the downtown area for easy commuting. It is equipped with a full gym including access to showers and change rooms. There are reserved spaces for bicycles, ideal for those wishing to commute to work using nearby bike paths and the wide-open spaces of the Central Experimental farm. Bus service and on-site parking (including covered) are also available. The complex is conveniently located within walking distance to restaurants, shopping, banking, pharmacy, and numerous other services.

As one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is proud to celebrate our achievements in creating a diverse, respectful, and positive workplace where all employees are valued and recognized for their unique qualities, ideas, voices and perspectives. Our five Diversity and Inclusion Networks (Gender and Sexual Diversity Inclusiveness Network, the Persons with Disabilities Network, the Indigenous Network Circle, the Visible Minorities Network and the Women in Science Network) advance awareness, contribute to departmental initiatives and provide a safe space and mentorship for their members. By embracing diversity and inclusion, our department ensures broader discussions, better decisions, and a more positive workplace.

Intent of the process

We are always looking for dynamic and dedicated individuals to be part of our growing team of IT professionals. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada will continuously use this job Inventory to fill multiple Programmer Analyst (or similar) position vacancies with varying specializations in locations across Canada.

If you don’t immediately receive a job offer at AAFC, qualified candidates will also be placed in a talent pool to be used for staffing similar permanent or temporary positions in the future. The skill specialization(s), work location, language profile, and security clearance requirements will vary according to the position being staffed.

In addition to permanent staffing, we will also use this inventory when needing to hire experienced public servants who are interested in temporary opportunities such as acting appointments, assignments, or secondments.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

For the EDUCATION requirements, we are looking for:
✔ 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. An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience may serve as an alternative to the minimum post-secondary education stated.

Degree equivalency

For the EXPERIENCE requirements, we are looking for:
✔ A minimum of 2 years working in the IM/IT field with increasing levels of responsibility and experience in application development role(s).
✔ Experience in the identification, analysis and resolution of IM/IT system issues.
✔ Experience in programming or configuring, and testing, and implementing new or enhanced functionality in an IM/IT system.
✔ Experience providing IM/IT technical advice, assistance and recommendations to colleagues or clients.

Note: When answering the application screening questions (for experience qualifications above), you must be specific and provide concrete examples and details for each experience element, as applications will be screened on the information provided. Do not presume that the hiring board has any previous knowledge of your background, qualifications, or work history.

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

Various language requirements
This inventory will be used to staff positions with various linguistic profiles, including English essential and bilingual positions. For bilingual positions, you must be able to work in English AND in French (Reading, Writing and Oral proficiency). We are looking for a bilingual profile of BBB/BBB or higher, if you aren't sure what that means, click on the link below!

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

The following QUALIFICATIONS are also required for these positions and you will be assessed for them at a later date:
✔ Analytical Thinking
✔ Client Focus
✔ Communication
✔ Continuous Learning
✔ Results Orientation
✔ Teamwork
✔ Depending on the position being staffed, additional specialized qualifications may be required by the hiring manager(s)

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

In addition to the above Essential Qualifications, there are other qualifications that could be ideal to possess for each distinct Programmer Analyst position. You will have the opportunity, in your job application screening questions, to identify your specialized depth and proficiency of experience for the below qualifications, as these may be uniquely applicable to a certain position(s) being staffed.

✔ Experience gathering and documenting business or technical requirements.
✔ Experience developing or modifying websites or web applications to meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
✔ Experience working with JavaScript frameworks.
✔ Experience in designing or developing applications using programming languages (e.g. JAVA, .NET, ColdFusion, PowerShell, Python, etc.).
✔ Experience developing, testing or supporting COTS or open source platforms (e.g. MS Dynamics, MS SharePoint, Adobe LiveCycle, Adobe Experience Manager, Drupal, MS Teams, M365/O365, Cognos BI, CCM Enterprise, Document Management software, Red Hat OpenShift, etc.).
✔ Experience developing or maintaining database access components of an IM/IT application (e.g. RESTful or SOAP web services, SQL/PLSQL, database persistence frameworks, etc.).
✔ Experience working with cloud-based development technologies, including application containerization.
✔ Experience working with cloud platform technologies, including implementation of Infrastructure-as-Code and scripting to support automation of common tasks.
✔ Experience with Linux, including software installation, Linux system configuration, system maintenance and performance monitoring.
✔ Experience working in an Agile Scrum development team.

✔ Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Conditions of employment

✔ In order to be appointed to a position, a Security Clearance (either Reliability level or Secret level) will be required. You will be expected to maintain this clearance throughout the duration of your employment.

Depending on the position being staffed, the following may be required:
✔ Ability and willingness to work overtime.
✔ Ability and willingness to varied hours.

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

APPLICATION & CORRESPONDENCE INFORMATION

⇨ Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact the email referenced below under “Contact Information”.

⇨ We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you require special accommodation at any stage in the selection process, including technical aid or an alternative method of assessment to ensure an equitable assessment of your qualifications, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

⇨ Applications submitted by email will not be accepted. You must apply through the "Apply online" link below. Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language(s) in their application.

⇨ Once you click "Apply Now," the first step of the process will involve completing what we call ‘screening questions’ and attaching your resume. The responses you provide to these screening question, alongside your resume, will help us determine whether you meet the education and experience requirements.

⇨ Are you a current Federal Public Servant? If you are already substantively at the CS-02 level, you will be assessed a bit differently. You are still required to complete the application stage, but you may not be required to go through subsequent assessment phases in full.

⇨ We will contact you by e-mail and/or via your GC Jobs account. Please ensure that your e-mail address is valid and accepts messages from unknown users. It is your responsibility to regularly check your e-mail and jobs account for communications regarding this selection process. Should we contact you and you fail to reply within the designated time frames, your application may not be considered further.

⇨ All the information collected during the selection process, from the time of application until the end of the process, will be used to assess the candidates.

INVENTORY DURATION & STATUS

⇨ Your application in this inventory will be active for 12 months. A notice that your application is about to expire will be posted to the “My jobs” menu of your account 30 days before the end of your active period. If you do not take action, your application will no longer be active and therefore no longer considered for this inventory. Should your application become inactive while the process is still open, a notice will be posted to your account indicating that your application has expired; you may select the link “Update my Inventory Status” to reaffirm your interest.

⇨ We recognize that the IT world is constantly evolving, and that continuous learning & development is necessary. If you have been eliminated from this selection process following the screening of your education or experience qualifications, you will be eligible to re-apply for consideration after a 6 month period has lapsed. At that point, you can re-apply to our Inventory. However, if you have been eliminated at either the test/self-assessment, interview, or reference stage of the process, you will not be eligible to re-apply to this Inventory.

WHAT WILL HAPPEN NEXT? ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

⇨ PHASE 1 - Let’s see what you’ve got
We will review your application with a focus on your education and experience. We will also review your skills capacity and depth of experience stated for any asset qualifications that may relevant for each unique position being filled. If we see a match, you’ll move on to Phase 2.

⇨ PHASE 2: Test time
We are going to assess some of your skills and competencies using a written take home evaluation and self-assessment. This will be sent to you by e-mail and can be completed from the comfort of your home or location of choice. You will have an established period of time to complete the evaluation at a time that works best for you.

⇨ PHASE 3: Meet us
You will meet with our leadership team, in person, or online to further assess your qualifications. Modern tools will be used for this process such as video interviews or group interviews. Proof of your education credentials will also be required at this stage.

⇨ PHASE 4: Reference Checks and Second Language Evaluations (SLE)
You will be asked to provide contact information for references, including at least one current or former supervisor. We may also contact references other than the ones submitted, in order to make a suitable assessment of you.

If applicable, Second Language Evaluations will be conducted for bilingual positions as these do require you to have proficiency in both English and French languages.

☆ PHASE 5: Congratulations!
You have met all our requirements for Programmer Analyst positions at AAFC. At this point, we will touch base to let you know your status in our talent pool. If you are selected for a job and are interested in joining our awesome team, we will start your security clearance process.


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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.