Systems Administrator/Applications Developer (Microsoft 365/SharePoint Administrator)

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Drive technical transformation at the Ontario Science Centre!

Bring your technical expertise to the Ontario Science Centre, where you will lead the design and development of applications, and support the Centre's transition to MS 365/SharePoint/MS Teams/One Drive

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About the job

As a Systems Administrator/Applications Developer, you will:
• plan, lead and build applications, such as website design and maintenance, databases, online ticketing and e-commerce solutions, and knowledge management solutions
• work with users to understand their needs and document requirements
• design and test database and application systems, ensuring they are usable and meet quality standards
• manage and troubleshoot online platforms on an ongoing basis
• support the migration of file server to SharePoint and One Drive and work on enhancing security features of MS 365
• Support day to day administration of organization's SharePoint as administrator
• work on major IT projects, such as implementing a new website and other digital products launches

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What you bring to the team

Technical expertise

You are:
• able to show extensive experience in administration/development of MS 365 SharePoint, MS Teams, One Drive, Power Apps, with experience in Microsoft Admin Centre as a SharePoint Administrator in creating sites, adjusting permissions, working with Intune and Defender administrators and migrating files
• able to show strong awareness of current technologies, IT trends and best practices and ability to apply them to meet organizational goals
• skilled in developing applications in a Microsoft Cloud environment using NET MVC, MS SQL, and Team Foundation Server and SharePoint
• experience in managing public websites using content management solutions such as .NET Nuke, Drupal, and Umbraco
• able to integrate third-party APIs with Microsoft technologies
• experience with systems analysis, programming concepts/languages, emerging technologies and industry trends
• able to assess quality and capacity of existing systems and applications, while making recommendations for improving performance and preparing technical documentation

Research, analytical and problem-solving skills

You can:
• identify client needs, research solutions and make cost-effective recommendations
• identify, coordinate and troubleshoot problems and incidents
• stay current with new technologies to support IT strategy and provide advice on software solutions

Project management skills

You can:
• apply project planning methods to lead major IT projects aligned with the Centre's strategic goals
• use leadership skills to coordinate development of project plans, set priorities, provide technical guidance and assign activities to project teams
• use risk assessment techniques to select and support the best solutions

Interpersonal and communication skills

You can:
• build and maintain relationships with clients and management
• collaborate with technical teams to achieve goals
• demonstrate written and oral communication skills to develop and present technical documentation, reports, business cases and recommendations to management

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Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

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How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer  accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please  contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

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Additional information:

Note:

• T-SC-233328/25

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How to apply:

1. You must apply online.
2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
4. Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
6. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

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.