Senior Systems Analyst

Bring your technical expertise to the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) to provide expertise in the design, development, implementation and maintenance of cost effective information technology solutions and services across the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO).

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this role, you will:

- Provide subject matter expertise and deliver on the technical design, development and implementation of complex technical solutions and applications;

- Provide technical systems development expertise to meet clients' IT requirements;

- Facilitate clients' review of IT needs and determination;

- Maintain thorough and current knowledge of FSCO systems technology by attending seminars, vendor courses, reading literature and researching new developments;

- Provide leadership in completing research activities to establish technology direction/strategy/standards and best practices while working with colleagues across the cluster and corporate/enterprise.

How do I qualify?

IT Expertise:

- You have knowledge of current technology platforms & system technologies including MS Dynamics x/CRM, SharePoint, ERP packaged applications, Microsoft-based programming languages especially in .NET/ASP and other related technologies;

- You have advanced knowledge of database management systems utilizing Microsoft SQL Server and related BI and reporting technologies; database design, optimization and performance troubleshooting;

- You have knowledge of administrative and I&IT policies, standards and directives to ensure compliance of solution design recommendations and purchase acquisition of technology and services.

Project Management Skills:

- You have knowledge of project planning methodology, business processes, and requirements to recommend systems development solutions which promote corporate IT strategies and goals while also meeting business needs/priorities of the client;

- You have team leadership skills to coordinate development of technical project plans, control project processes and provide technical leadership to project teams and other stakeholders.

Analytical, Research & Evaluation Skills:

- You can assess clients information/systems needs and lead the development of information technology solutions which are cost effective and improve client program/service delivery;

- You can maintain currency in the field and upgrade knowledge of various systems technology.

Communication & Consultation Skills:

- You have oral communication skills to convey client requirements; lead discussion of systems development options and technical processes; obtain buy-in for proposed solution to clients, management and peers;

- You have written communication skills to prepare technical documents supporting the SDLC, project reports, briefing notes, business cases, and RFPs;

- You have consultation, negotiation and interpersonal skills to work effectively with colleagues and clients and other stakeholders.

Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.

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.

Remember: The deadline to apply is Tuesday, September 12, 2017 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.