Analyst-Programmer at the Canadian Space Agency (CS-02)

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Assessment accommodation

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 an Analyst-programmer, you will be given the opportunity to:
• Analyses, defines and documents client requirements and recommends solutions; conducts impact analysis studies under supervision.
• Designs, develops, tests, implements and maintains application systems on various technology platforms. Participates in quality assurance activities.
• Produces programming specifications, writes new or modifies existing code and produces technical documentation such as user guides and related documentation.
• Participates in the selection, installation, configuration, testing and modification of development tools and ensures adherence to programming standards.
• Provides technical advice, application assistance and delivers training sessions to internal and external clients.
• Participates in project teams and occasionally leads short-term teams or components of a large project. Prepares work plans, supports the evaluation of proposals and coaches new staff as required.

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.

The Information Management Team at the Canadian Space Agency is a united, competent, multidisciplinary team at the heart of the organization.

We are located in Saint-Hubert, Quebec. Due to Covid-19 pandemic and until further notice, our teams currently work virtually from home using the latest technologies to stay connected.

We look forward to welcoming you to the team!

Intent of the process

The immediate intent is to staff a CS-02 group and level position for a period of one year, with possibility of extension.

A pool of qualified or partially qualified candidates will be established and could be used to staff similar positions whose length, linguistic profiles and security profiles may vary.

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
Completion of two years of an acceptable post-secondary program of study in computer science, information technology, information management or other field related to the position to be filled.

Degree equivalency

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EXPERIENCE
1. Significant * experience in customer needs analysis in the context of application development.
2. Significant * and recent ** experience in web application development.

*Significant experience means the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of related activities for a period of approximately two (2) years.
** Recent experience is defined as experience that has been obtained within approximately the last 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

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ESSENTIAL QUALITIES
• Thinking Things Through
• Priority Management
• Client service orientation
• Ability to communicate effectively orally

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience in writing SQL queries in an Oracle database environment.
• Significant * and recent ** experience in web application development with Asp.Net MVC version 5 and +.
• Significant * and recent ** experience in web application development with Oracle APEX version 5 et +.
• Experience in reports development with Crystal Reports.

*Significant experience means the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of related activities for a period of approximately two (2) years.
** Recent experience is defined as experience that has been obtained within approximately the last five (5) years.
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ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

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

Information on employment equity

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

***** APPLICATION *****

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.

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.

***** ASSESSMENT *****

The candidate’s qualifications may be evaluated thought various tools such as exams, interviews, achievement records, references, etc.

Use of an asset qualification, random and/or top-down selection may be used at any stage of the assessment process to identify which applications will be retained in the next stages of assessment.

In addition, all of the information collected during the selection process, including behaviour and communication, from the time of application until the end of the process, may be used to evaluate candidates.

***** COMMUNICATION *****

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.)

By applying to this process, you consent to your personal application-related information being shared with other government departments in the event that they would ask for it, in order to consider your application.

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.