IT Analyst, Software Solutions (Analyst - Programmer)

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We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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 IM / IT programmer analyst, you play a key role in the design and development of software solutions. The results of your work help to support the Canadian Space Agency in its mandate to promote the peaceful exploitation and use of space, to advance knowledge of space through science and to make ensuring that Canadians benefit both socially and economically from space science and technology.

The incumbent is responsible for the design, development, testing, implementation and maintenance of information systems; he participates in quality assurance activities, produces programming specifications, writes new codes or modifies existing codes and produces technical documents. He will also be part of project teams and will occasionally lead provisional teams or major project components.

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 at Saint-Hubert, Quebec. Telework and variable (compressed) working hours are possible.

We look forward to welcoming you to the team!

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff a CS-02 level position on an indeterminate basis.

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)

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.

Note : at the manager’s discretion, an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience may serve as an alternative to the minimum education stated above. Whenever the minimum education is met using this alternative, it is met for the specific position only and must be re-assessed for other positions for which this alternative has been specified by the manager

Degree equivalency

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE

1. Significant * and recent ** experience in development and maintenance of applications using the .NET Framework solution
2. Significant * and recent ** experience in web application development with Asp.Net MVC version 5 and +
3. Significant * and recent ** development experience with WCF and WebAPI web services
4. Significant * and recent ** development experience with Entity Framework
5. Significant * experience in customer needs analysis in the context of application development.
6. Significant * and recent * experience in writing SQL queries

*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.

***IMPORTANT: If you have **Significant experience, that has not been acquired in the last 5 years, we invite you to submit your application to this selection process and provide us with all the information related how you meet this experience . Your application may be considered as part of this selection process.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS - KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of the architecture of ASP.NET applications
• Knowledge of agile principles and practices

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS - SKILLS
(Verified during the interview)

• Thinking things through
• Priority management
• Client service orientation
• Ability to communicate effectively orally

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)
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Online reading and writing tests:

The PSC can administer online tests to assess the candidate’s second language proficiency for reading and writing at the B or C level in new advertised processes.

Information on language requirements

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE

Experience in writing SQL queries in an Oracle database environment.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance - SECURITY/RELIABILITY:
• Security secret security clearance

Vaccination: All employees of the core public administration are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and attest to their vaccination status unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground for discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

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

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.

Please note that the ability to communicate effectively in writing will be assessed in your responses to the screening questions.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

You must indicate on your application if you require technical assistance or another method of assessment.

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.