Sharepoint Architect

Do you want to be part of a team providing safe and reliable drinking water to thousands of Ontarians each day?

Become a SharePoint Architect with the OCWA today!

In this role, you will provide architecture and technology analysis, design, hands-on development and technical support for delivery of web-based applications using SharePoint Technologies.

What's in it for you?
• Flexible learning and development opportunities.
• Opportunities for career advancement and specialization with the largest provider of water and wastewater services in Ontario.
• Work with the partner of choice for more communities than any other water and wastewater service organization in Ontario for over 20 years.
• Work with an organization committed to innovation and advanced technology.
• A defined benefit pension plan.
• Maternity and parental leave top-up benefits including for adoptive parents.
• Comprehensive Health Plan.
• Life and Disability Insurance.

Who We Are
The Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) believes in Our Communities, Our Environment and Our People. As a trusted partner to municipalities, First Nations communities, businesses, governments and institutions across Ontario, we provide our clients with total solutions in water and wastewater. We are dedicated to working closely with our clients to help them build healthy sustainable communities and organizations.

What can I expect to do in this role?

What we are looking for:

Knowledge

• In depth understanding of the capabilities of Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2010/2013
• Thorough understanding of software development lifecycle in order to successfully create, maintain and support existing and new applications/functionality
• Direct hands-on experience with architectural design, web parts development, management and troubleshooting with a focus on planning, developing, deploying and supporting an enterprise SharePoint implementation
• Direct Hands-On experience with SharePoint Administration tasks including SharePoint server setup and installation, monitoring server health and overall maintenance, indexing services, ensure backup processes are working correctly, validate and update security permissions
• Experience with Collaboration, Portals, Enterprise Search, Enterprise Content Management, Business Process Management and Forms, and/or Business Intelligence
• Experience configuring and working with Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS) and SQL Server 2008/2012
• Knowledge of design, development, and implementation of software and hardware solutions, systems, or products; demonstrated project management skills
• Knowledge of computer technologies including operating systems, application software and networks
• Knowledge of internet technology to identify and assess information technology options for agency, evaluate software/hardware
• Experience developing systems specifications, designing testing processes, implement systems and review and prepare technical documentation.
• Knowledge of agency's business/processes requirements to analyze systems needs and evaluate impact of various options on existing service delivery
• Experience and working knowledge of relational databases (MS SQL Server 2008/2012) and related tools, Possess working knowledge of XML, LAN/WAN networking, relational databases (MS SQL Server) and data warehousing concepts, Business Intelligence concepts and tools, core software applications including Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Office, SSMS, MS Project, MS Visio, PowerShell, and Sharegate Desktop migration.

How do I qualify?

Skills and Ability include

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills to gather information on internal programs, services and business goals/objectives to define the agency's systems and information technology requirements
• Ability to conduct research into systems issues and products
• Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment; keen attention to detail.
• Strong customer service skills to explain systems development process to clients, interview users and gather information required to clarify needs and desired system changes, and explain systems development recommendations
• Good oral and writing skills to prepare and present business cases which recommend need for particular systems software, technology, write systems documentation, prepare user manuals and guidelines
• Good interpersonal skills to clarify and discuss database design and access methods, systems development options with clients, illustrate advances and disadvantages of various options and facilitate decisions which help to advance overall agency information technology strategies and plans

How to Apply

1. You must apply by e-mail.
2. You must show how you meet what we are looking for clearly, completely and concisely; we rely on the information you provide to us.
3. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.


Send application/resume with covering letter to:
Ontario Clean Water Agency
Attention: Samantha Ramnath
Email: sramnath@ocwa.com

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.

Collection of Information

Your personal information is being collected and will be used to determine your qualifications for employment with the Ontario Public Service, and for recruitment modernization initiatives. OPS Careers is an authorized common service in accordance with s. 6 of the Ministry of Government Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.25 and this collection of personal information is necessary to the proper administration of OPS Careers.

Please do not provide more personal information than what is asked of you. For example, do not include your social insurance number, photograph, or banking information, etc. with your application. We strongly encourage you not to provide us with information beyond that which is requested in the job posting.

If you have any questions about the collection, use, disclosure, or retention of your personal information, please contact us.

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.