Programmer Analyst, Applications

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Duties

Duties:

This position, within Indigenous Services Canada as part of the Information Management Branch, will support the Geomatics Services team with the modelling and analysis of a wide range of geospatial datasets and web services, the development and publishing of internal and external-facing Geomatics solutions and the modernization of the departmental GIS infrastructure.

Work environment

Work Conditions:

Due to Covid-19, our teams work virtually from home using the latest technologies to stay connected. Work from a remote location may be possible depending on the position to be staffed and following approval by the manager.

Intent of the process

Intent of the process :

The intent is to staff two (2) positions with various language requirement (English or French essential and Bilingual BBB/BBB) on an indeterminate basis located in Gatineau, Qc with the Indigenous Services Canada (ISC). If you are found qualified and opportunities become available, you could be considered to staff similar or identical positions at Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) with various locations, linguistic profiles, requirement as well as tenures and/or the security clearance, which may vary according to the position being staffed.

Positions to be filled: 2

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:

• Minimum of one (1) year of recent* experience in developing technical specifications or model for the design, development, integration or enhancement of IT solutions in order to meet business requirements.

• Minimum of one (1) year of recent* experience in developing code from system design documentation.

• Minimum of one (1) year of recent* experience in preparing technical documentation.

• Minimum of one (1) year of recent* experience in the configuration or maintenance of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in a team environment

• Experience using Geographic, GIS or Geomatics tools and technologies.

• Experience using Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) Oracle

*Recent experience is defined as a within the last five (5) years.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

EXPERIENCE:

- Recent* experience in developing web applications with JavaScript , TypeScript, HTML, CSS.

- Experience in maintaining an Enterprise Geospatial Database ( ArcSDE/ Oracle Geodatabase including SDO or spatial functions.)

- Experience in using ESRI ArcGIS desktop version 10.5.1 and above.

- Experience with ETL tools and data verification and validation techniques, methods and tools.

- Experience in programming with the Python language.

*Recent experience is defined as a minimum of 1 year of experience within approximately the last five (5) years.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual BBB/BBB or English or French Essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) principles.

• Knowledge of the Python programming language.

ABILITIES:

Ability to communicate effectively orally;

Ability to communicate effectively in writing;

Ability to analyze and resolve complex issues;

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:

• Teamwork

• Initiative

• Adaptability

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

KNOWLEDGE:

- Knowledge of Oracle database & PL/SQL Store Procedures.

- Knowledge of FME software.

- Knowledge of cartographic projections and geospatial data standards.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Willing and able to work overtime if required.

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

Application
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To submit an application on-line, please click on the button "Apply online" below.

You may save your application as a draft and return to it at a later date. Your application must be completed and submitted in order to be considered. Partially completed applications, or those in draft cannot be considered. You can make modifications to your submitted application at any time, but once your application has been selected for screening, you will no longer be able to make modifications and your submission will be considered final.

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Assessments
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Candidates must meet all the essential criteria in order to be appointed.

At the time of assessment, proof of Canadian Citizenship and proof of education will be required. A security check may also be administered during assessment.

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Communication
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Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.

PLEASE NOTE: We will be contacting candidates via email including invitations for evaluations. Candidates are responsible for providing a valid email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is your responsibility to check both your jobs.gc.ca account and email account regularly to ensure that you do not miss any opportunities. Make sure to also check your junk mail folder. It is entirely your responsibility to inform us of any changes to your contact information.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence and telephone conversations, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

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Bilingual Positions
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To be considered for a Bilingual Imperative position, you must be willing to undergo Second Language Evaluation testing OR you must already have Second Language Evaluation results (proof will be required).

If you have undertaken Second Language Evaluation by the PSC, you can obtain a copy of the SLE results, by requesting it at the following website: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/corporate/about-us/contact-us.html#sle

For more information on SLE, visit the following web-site: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/second-language-testing-public-service.html

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, 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.