I&IT LD Technology Specialist

If you have the technical leadership and expertise to oversee the design, development, deployment and on-going sustainment of high-profile I&IT platforms supporting significant government business lines we are looking for you to come join the Children & Youth I&IT Solutions Branch with the Ministry of Children and Youth Services

The Ministry of Children Youth and Social Services offers a comprehensive and competitive compensation package including:
• A defined benefit package plan
• Maternity and parental leave top-up benefits
• A comprehensive health and dental plan
• Life and disability insurance
• A progressive work environment that promotes work/life balance
• Flexible learning and developmental opportunities including online, training and mentorship programs
• Opportunities for career advancement and specialization through a wide range of career fields

The Ontario Public Service has been chosen as one of:
• Canada's Top 100 Employers
• Greater Toronto's Top 90 Employers
• Canada's Best Diversity Employers
• Canada's Greenest Employer
• Top Employer for Canadians Under 40

What can I expect to do in this role?

You will:

• Provide authoritative technical leadership and expertise towards technology strategy in an AIX based environment, oversee the design, development, deployment and on-going sustainment of high-profile I&IT platforms hosting hundreds of servers and supporting significant government business lines and resolve complex systems problems and critical incidents
• Manage the deployment of approved Infrastructure Strategies, responsible for Capacity management, and lead of the IT evergreen process
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• Lead and participate in collaborative enterprise-wide or cross-jurisdictional projects and activities

How do I qualify?

Leadership and Interpersonal Skills:

• You have the demonstrated ability to lead multiple concurrent project teams, including managing resources, assigning work, monitoring performance and quality of service and deliverables, explaining work procedures.
• You can be persuasive to present IT strategies and solutions, provide authoritative advice for resolving contentious systems issues, lead client/stakeholder consultations and lead projects to successful conclusion.

Technical Skills:

• You have advanced knowledge and experience with systems/platform architecture, design, development, deployment and integration principles, practices and technology; knowledge of UNIX, AIX and LINUX based OS systems, IT technologies & processes towards DEV-OPS, Cloud services; shell scripting, Java technologies, security, networking
• You have advanced knowledge of system integration principles, practices, tools and techniques of multiple components in multiple design platforms.
• You have knowledge of current and emerging I&IT trends, operational methods and technologies, including hardware platforms, software, networks, databases, applications, common business systems, technology infrastructure and operational services, testing and implementation methodology including agile development, test driven methodologies, Oracle RDBMS, IBM Rational, Microsoft Team Foundation.
• You have in-depth knowledge of the information technologies, applications, industry and computer languages specific to the program systems(s) currently in use such us IBM Cúram Case Management, Java Enterprise; large CRM and GL applications support experience; good understanding of Software Development Life Cycle

Project Management Skills:

• You have demonstrated knowledge of current methodologies pertaining to system analysis, design, development, testing and implementation methods, data, applications, networking and security.
• You have demonstrated knowledge of project management principles, methodology, tools and best practices to lead and manage multiple complex system design and delivery projects.
• You have the demonstrated ability to plan and lead all phases of complex multi-ministry and jurisdictional projects, including estimating and ensuring availability of technical resources; and resolve competing priorities, conflicting deadlines and resourcing issues.
• You can develop appropriate performance measure for project evaluation and assess or develop contingency plans.

Analysis and Problem Solving Skills:

• You have the ability to identify, assess appropriate IT solutions to meet complex requirements, evaluating technical performance and capacity of existing and new systems options.
• You can ensure the application of best practices for technology design, development, deployment and operation, for multiple complex system platforms.
• You can develop systems integration strategies, identify and assess the impacts of new solutions or enhancements on existing services and infrastructure for performance, sustainability and robustness.
• You can understand, assess and develop solutions for mitigating risk.
• You can assess and resolve critical incidents and develop protocols for dealing with/avoiding future incidents.

Consultation, Negotiation and Relationship Management Skills:

• You have demonstrated consultation and collaboration skills to lead consultations with clients and provide authoritative and persuasive technical expertise.
• You have demonstrated negotiation skills to negotiate customer service agreements and resource requirements, develop project scope and timelines; manage resources over multiple concurrent projects and ensure optimal service delivery.
• You have relationship management skills to lead meetings, discuss/determine priorities and resourcing, change management directions and problem resolution.

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 Monday, May 7, 2018 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.