Programmer, Application Development

Update: Amended closing date

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

Work environment

At the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), we are invested in our people, our communities, and our economy. Every single one of our employees contributes to our success – and the success of our region. We work together to help businesses become more competitive, innovative and productive, to develop and diversify local economies in our communities, and to champion the strengths of Atlantic Canada.

We are a team of dynamic and talented professionals who:

• Do Big things in a small organization.
• Take pride in the results of our work.
• Promote work/life balance.
• Provide an environment that encourages and supports continuous learning throughout your career.
• Over the past decade, ACOA has consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the federal government.

That's who we are. If that's who you want to be, then ACOA could be the place for you. Come build a stronger Atlantic economy with us !

Intent of the process

This is an anticipatory staffing process to establish a pool of candidates that will be used to staff identical or similar positions for temporary and/or permanent appointments in Moncton, NB.

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)

EDUCATION:
Graduation with a degree from a recognized university with acceptable specialization in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Management or another specialty relevant to the position to be staffed.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
- Experience using at least one modern Relational Database Management System (RDBMS).
- Experience in the design or maintenance of systems
- Experience with web applications

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

Various language requirements
English Essential, Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB or higher

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

KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of tools, techniques, methodologies and practices associated with the design, development, testing and administration of applications.
- Knowledge of Windows Server toolsets and methodologies.

ABILITIES:
- Ability to conceptualize, problem solve and analyze.
- Ability to organize workload of a service environment.
- Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with technical and non technical staff.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
- Effective interpersonal relations
- Client service oriented
- Adaptable
- Works well under stress and makes prompt decision in pressure and in conflict situations
- Judgment

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

ASSET EDUCATION:
Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Geographic Information Science, Engineering, or an associated discipline.

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCE:
- 2 years or more experience in system development.
- 2 years or more experience in database development.
- 2 years or more experience in Web development.
- Development experience with SQL Server 2008 or newer.
- Development experience with SAML.
- Development experience with MS Office.
- Developing Web Services.
- Development experience Programming with the Microsoft.NET Framework.
- Development or Management experience of Cloud based platforms
- Development experience with Dynamics CRM

ASSET KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) design paradigm.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEED:
In support of achieving a representative workforce, current and/or future organizational needs may require that consideration be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: women, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities and Aboriginal Peoples.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Availability and willingness to work overtime on short notice.

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

• Various assessment tools may be used.
• All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence may be used in the assessment of qualifications.
• Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.
• Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
* Our intention is to communicate with the candidates by email. Candidates who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages 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.