Senior Systems Analyst/Lead Programmer

The Children, Youth and Social Services I&IT Cluster with the Ministry of Community and Social Services is seeking a Senior Systems Analyst/Lead Programmer to provide analysis support on various Cluster Applications. As a Senior Systems Analyst team member you will provide analysis expertise, including analysis of user requirements, generation of prototypes for user consultation, and the design, testing, documentation, implementation and maintenance of large, complex and diverse I&IT applications. You will contribute/participate/lead in design reviews for work related to MCSS/MCYS Applications.

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this role, you will:

• Participate and contribute to the team to plan, design, develop, implement, maintain and support ministry and/or enterprise applications
• Participate and contribute with program consultants engaged in complex business requirements analysis and development.
• Contribute to advice to clients, program staff and senior management on application and database development, and the customization of large, complex and specialized computer systems and applications.
• Participate, contribute and oversee the development and maintenance of program, systems, user and operational documentation
• Contribute, lead or assist with the implementation of new and enhanced systems
• Provide support to end users by identifying and debugging problems

How do I qualify?

Knowledge and Skills

• You have knowledge of network technologies and emerging technologies, in order to identify and evaluate information technology options for clients; develop new systems or systems modifications; and evaluate and recommend acquisition of applications, hardware/software, and information technology services
• You have knowledge of theory and principles of systems design and development, and related methods, techniques, practices and standards
• You have knowledge of administrative policies and directives to ensure compliance of recommendations on acquisition of technology and services and negotiation of contracts.
• You have knowledge of Systems Development Life Cycle Methodologies, Agile, Waterfall, and ITIL

Analytical and Reasoning Skills

• You are able contribute to requirements analysis and as needed to apply to systems design and development
• You can evaluate potential impact of proposed system changes on existing service delivery
• You can contribute to the development of test and trial applications to determine practical results

Communication Skills

•You demonstrate oral and written communication skills to convey, present and discuss detailed information
•You must be able to communicate to coordinate and oversee the analysis, design, development, testing and implementation activities and to coordinate the development of systems documentation

Project/Work Planning Skills

• You have understanding and experience working within a Project Management framework for Software/Solutions Development
• You have understanding and experience in contributing and participating in planning and coordinating projects/tasks for solutions development

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 Thursday, December 28, 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.