IT Technical Advisor, Software Solutions

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Assessment accommodation

It is your responsibility, as a candidate, to clearly demonstrate that you meet each of the screening criteria. Please note that it is not sufficient to state that you meet the required qualifications, or to list your current qualifications. It is necessary to provide concrete examples that demonstrate how you meet the requirements. If you do not provide sufficient examples and details, your application may be rejected because the assessment committee will not have the necessary information to determine whether you meet the qualifications or not. Your résumé will only be used to confirm your employment history and will not be used to complete your answers to the screening and text questions. You will also need to provide references that will allow us to validate the information you provide for each of the essential and asset experiences.

Should there be a large number of applicants, asset qualifications could be invoked. Therefore, if candidates have one (or many) of the asset qualifications, candidates should also describe in their answers how they meet this (these) qualification(s) following the instructions provided for each question.

Duties

The Correctional Services of Canada (IMS) is looking for a Senior IT analyst (IT-03) with experience in PeopleSoft development tools in order to design, develop, document, and test all required customizations, interfaces, conversions, and reports related to CSC’s HRMS application.

Work environment

CSC employs people with diverse skills, interests and backgrounds across Canada. Whether you are a recent graduate or an employee seeking new challenges, we are looking for someone like you! Would you like to work in an environment that is stimulating and focused on client service excellence? Then, look no further, we have a job for you!

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates (fully or partially assessed) may be established and used to staff similar positions at this group and level at various locations and various tenures (e.g., acting, assignment, deployment, secondment, term, permanent). By default and in the interest of the greater public service, pools created as a result of this process may be shared with other government departments. Given the potential use of the selection process and the subsequent pool established by hiring managers.

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
Graduation from a two-year program of study from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in computer science, information technology, information management or another specialty relevant to the position to be staffed.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
*Recent experience in Peoplesoft application development; designing, developing, configuring, documenting, and testing required customizations, interfaces, conversions, or reports, using one or more of the following tools: PeopleCode, Application Engine, Data Mover, Component Interface, and/or Integration Broker (HRMS system - 8.9 or higher).

Experience in developing scripts and reports using the Structured Query Report (SQR) programming language in a PeopleSoft system.

Experience with technical support operations of PeopleSoft GC HRMS in a production environment.

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

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of the PeopleSoft HR relational database model.

Knowledge about the deployment of a new patch bundle which needs to be applied to each PeopleSoft instance.

COMPETENCIES
Working well with others

Demonstrating integrity and respect

Initiative

Thinking things through

ABILITIES
Ability to prioritize, plan, and organize.

Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Ability to provide recommendations on complex IT issues.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

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

ASSET EXPERIENCE
Experience in developing IM/IT solutions to meet business needs.

Experience in the design, development, and testing of solutions, including data design to meet partner expectations.

Experience in the development of technical documents.

Operational Requirements
Willingness to work overtime occasionally and 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

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.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in their responses that they meet the essential education and experience qualifications. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN, and WHERE the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Information on your described skills, experience, etc. provided in the screening questions should be supported by your resume. Failure to provide sufficient information will result in the candidate being screened out and rejected from the process.

We may assess the essential and asset qualifications using interviews, written tests (take home assignments or other), references or a combination of these or other assessment methods. Other sources of information (such as performance agreements, work samples, board member knowledge, etc.) may be used to assess the criteria identified on the Statement of Merit Criteria.

Please identify clearly for which position(s) you are submitting an application.

An assignment, secondment, or acting appointment requires approval of your supervisor.

You must be able to provide proof of your education credentials.

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

For appointment processes where the area of selection was limited to Aboriginal peoples or to members of designated employment equity groups that included Aboriginal peoples, the Aboriginal candidates proposed for appointment or appointed must complete and sign the Affirmation of Aboriginal Affiliation Form as a condition of appointment prior to or at the same time as the offer of appointment, even if they have already self-declared as an EE member when applying.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

For this selection process, we will communicate with you by email. You must provide a valid email address to which you wish to receive communication regarding this selection process. It is your responsibility to inform of any change of address, telephone number and / or email address. You must ensure to check/view your email accounts including spam, promotion or other folders regularly as there may be a deadline for responses. Candidates who respond past the deadline risk being removed from the selection process.

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.