Technical Analyst

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About the job

The Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, Ontario Provincial Police, and the Bureau Commander of Communications and Technology Services, reporting to Manager, Records Management Systems and Geographic Information Systems (RMS/GIS) Unit seeks a qualified person to provide software development and technical knowledge skills to analyze and implement recommendations for the development and improvement of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)'s primary Records Management System (RMS).

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

Ability to pass an OPP background security investigation.

Valid Ontario Driver's Licence.

Ability to achieve Ministry technical accreditation standards, including the cluster Domain Administrator's test.

Ability to work on regular scheduled on-call basis.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Proficiency in the following programming languages: C#, Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), Extensible Application Markup Language (XAML), Extensible Markup Language (XML) Structured Query Language (SQL).

Knowledge of the following programming languages: Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations (XSLT), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheet (CSS), JavaScript, JavaScript Object Notation (JSON), Transact-Structured Query Language (T-SQL).

Knowledge of development of network services within recognized network management practices and ITIL. Current and emerging Microsoft Operating Systems for servers and desktops; Microsoft Office products and all related applications with proficiency in Excel; Virtual Private Network hardware and software; Firewalls and Public Key Infrastructure applications; Network communication protocols; network architecture and topologies.

Knowledge of database and specialized test and monitoring software.

Knowledge of computer concepts, systems development methods and techniques; information architecture data modeling, object oriented and traditional structured programming knowledge; and Internet and other emerging technologies to coordinate installation and testing of equipment and new systems, and provide feedback on performance. Demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning.

Oral and written communication skills.

Ability to work within a team environment and work under pressure, organize work, lead a team and direct tasks and assignments to meet deadlines.

Possess analytical and problem solving skills to identify root cause, determine and resolve technical malfunctions, recommend solutions such as programming/application changes and reconfiguration of hardware/software, and utilize programming tools, languages and design program specifications encompassing program structure & logic, data flow and construction to OPS standards.

Ability to re-prioritize and quickly adapt to changing priorities and pressures; ability to make decisions when working independently.

Open to new ideas and taking new approaches with an understanding of the strategic implications of new ideas and looks to the future to explore evolving needs and new technology.

How to apply:

Resume / cover letter must be received no later than 11:59 pm on 14-Aug-2017. Submit quoting WIN ID # (if applicable) and file # 17-120 showing how your qualifications, training and experience relate to the position to: S/Sgt. John Browning.

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Additional information:

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

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