Senior Systems Analyst Lead Programmer

Would you like to apply your technical expertise in Business Intelligence (BI) development with the Business Intelligence/Business Analytics Unit, Integrated Health Solutions Branch?

We are in search of an expert to provide technical expertise with respect to Business Intelligence and Data analytics for the overall analysis, design and architecture of large complex I&IT projects and systems solutions for the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Ontario.

If this sounds like your next career move, then consider this exciting opportunity with us.

What can I expect to do in this role?

As a Senior Systems Analyst/Lead Programmer, you will:

• Provide team leadership on small to medium sized projects or on larger projects as a member of the team, in the development of solution approach resulting in a cost effective information technology solutions and services.
• Provide technical consulting expertise in the design, development and maintenance of health Business Intelligence and Data analytics applications being implemented to improve information management, processing and reporting.

How do I qualify?

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• You have demonstrated knowledge in conducting feasibility studies, cost benefit and risk analyses on complex business systems initiatives and in implementing systems solutions.
• You have demonstrated knowledge and experience in business and systems analysis, including use of process and data modelling techniques.
• You have the ability to lead teams through development and testing phases within waterfall and/or iterative methodologies.
• You have demonstrated knowledge of and experience in application development, including testing, troubleshooting and documentation.
• Knowledge of the principles/techniques of large-scale business intelligence and data warehouse/database design, data modelling and information management concepts.
• Experience in the design and development of BI solutions using IBM Cognos and Cognos Framework Manager or equivalents.
• Knowledge and experience in Extraction, Transformation and Load (ETL) architecture, design and processes and tools such as Informatica.
• Knowledge and experience using relational DBMS systems such as Oracle.
• Knowledge of structured methodologies for the development, design, implementation and maintenance of BI solutions.
• Experience in Unix/Windows scripting, and other programming languages, and other development tools, architecture and design patterns.

LEADERSHIP AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• You have knowledge of team leadership techniques and practices.
• You have knowledge of standard project management methodologies and tools to work with project plans, schedules, cost and resource estimates and ensure project team meet deliverables.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

• You have oral and written communication skills to explain detailed technical information and make recommendations.
• You have interpersonal skills to deal with complaints, provide clarification and secure consensus for a course of action

ANALYTICAL AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS:

• You have analytical and problem-solving skills to identify issues, conduct research and respond appropriately.

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 Friday, December 1, 2017 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.

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