Programmer Analyst

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

PLEASE NOTE:

You will be required to answer additional questions when submitting your application to this process. It is suggested that you allot yourself extra time to complete these components before the submission deadline.

As we value your time, please carefully read the Essential Qualifications that are listed below. If you DO NOT meet these qualifications, we kindly suggest that you DO NOT apply at this time. Those who do not meet one or more of the Essential Qualifications will not move onto the next phase of assessment.

Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers. DNDs role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. As a civilian employee, you will be an important part of the Defence Team.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill one (1) vacancy immediately. A pool of candidates may be created and may be used to staff similar positions with various language and security requirements.

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.

Or

An acceptable combination of educations, training and/or experience.

Notes:
Indeterminate period incumbents of positions in the CS group on May 10, 1999, who do not possess the education prescribed above are deemed to meet the minimum education standards based on their education, training and/or experience. They must be accepted as having met the minimum education standard whenever this standard is called for when staffing positions in the CS group.

Degree equivalency

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Experience:
• Experience in at least one of the following areas:
I. Experience developing and supporting IT applications.
II. Experience developing and maintaining web applications written with ASP.NET or other popular web development frameworks.
III. Experience deploying, configuring and administrating databases such as SQL Servers.

Knowledge:
• Knowledge of computer programming using current IM/IT trends/practices or technology infrastructure components employed in the delivery of IM/IT services within a government organization.
• Knowledge of at least one of the following items:
a) SQL Databases (SQL Server or PostgreSQL)
b) SharePoint Administration
c) Scripting (Windows Batch, PowerShell, etc.)
d) Web development programming
e) Troubleshooting networking issues on government networks

Competencies:
• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Showing initiative and being-actioned oriented
• Thinking things through
• Working effectively with others
• Working under pressure

Ability:
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

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

Experience:
• Experience with SharePoint Server administration
• Experience with SQL database operations and maintenance
• Experience developing and supporting IT applications
• Experience programming web applications
• Recent experience providing technical recommendations and solutions

Knowledge:
• Knowledge of Microsoft enterprise software such as Active Directory services
• Knowledge and experience of general information systems
• Knowledge of JavaScript and Windows PowerShell scripting
• Knowledge of Operating Systems (Windows Server, Redhat Linux)

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

In support of Strong, Secure, Engaged (SSE) initiative #24, consideration may be given to the spouses or common-law partners of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

• Willingness to work overtime.
• Willingness to be on call on weekends
• Willingness to travel within Canada and abroad.

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

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.