Advisor, Senior Developer

Do you have experience leading a team in the development and maintenance of complex business solutions? Consider this opportunity in the Treasury Board Secretariat, Central Agencies I&IT Cluster, and lead the delivery and support of innovative technology solutions.

Note: This position is located at 33 King Street West, Oshawa; however, alternate work arrangements, including flexible hours, telework (remote work), and a compressed work week may be available.

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this role, you will:
• Provide overall project coordination and control of activities in the development, implementation, maintenance, and delivery of business solutions.
• Lead the team to develop and maintain complex applications.
• Provide technical leadership in delivering integrated technology solutions.
• Lead the research and acquisition of technology, systems, and products.
• Identify short- and long-term solutions and define service delivery requirements in consultation with management and clients.
• Work with service providers and external stakeholders on the purchase of new software/hardware and negotiate the acquisition of services.
• Provide oversight and direction to support time-sensitive services within established service level commitments.

How do I qualify?

Technical Knowledge:

• You have a strong background in application delivery.
• You have advanced knowledge and experience implementing and supporting vendor solutions.
• You have experience with SDLC methodologies.
• You have experience working with integrated solutions that support payment processing, data capture, and image capture functions.

Analytical Experience and Project Management:

• You can conduct complex system analysis, design, and implementation.
• You have experience resolving critical sustainment issues.
• You have experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in developing IT solutions for clients.
• You are able to work within tight timelines and can motivate staff to meet expectations.
• You are familiar with research and project management methods.

Interpersonal, Team-Building and Communication Skills:

• You are an inclusive leader, experienced in engaging and motivating team members.
• You are able to assess client requirements and work towards meeting their objectives and service delivery needs.
• You are effective in resolving conflicts and presenting options and recommendations in clear, non-technical terms.
• You can prepare project reports, analyses, systems documentation, training manuals, and senior-level briefing materials.
• You are able to lead the team through technical discussions and assign work based on knowledge and experience of the team members.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the  OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the application instructions below if you require a disability-related accommodation.

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, January 20, 2022 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.