Amended - Systems Analyst

AMENDMENT: The Division/Branch Name has been corrected. No other changes have been made to the job ad. If you have already submitted an application, you donot need to re-apply.

Bring your analytical skills in the design, development, implementation and maintenance of cost effective information technology solutions and services to the Treasury Board Secretariat, Central Agencies I&IT Cluster.

Note:This position is located at 33 King Street West Oshawa and/or 222 Jarvis Street, Toronto; however, alternate work arrangements including flexible hours, hybrid (remote work), and compressed work week may be available.

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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.

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What can I expect to do in this role?

As a Systems Analyst, you will:

• Carry out analysis on projects in relation to the business needs of clients and their programs.
• Conduct systems analysis and design, data requirements, user application, and systems specifications requirements.
• Provide production and maintenance support activities.
• Provide testing and implementation of systems and applications.
• Identify systems development solutions that meet clients' needs.
• Contribute to the feasibility studies and cost/benefit analysis on business systems initiative.

How do I qualify?

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

•You have knowledge of business systems technologies to contribute, identify, evaluate information technology options and develop new systems or systems modification for clients.
• You have knowledge of theory and principles of systems design and development, and related methods, techniques, practices and standards to conduct analysis and definition of client business and information technology requirements.
• You have knowledge of project planning methodology and theory to support business planning process.

Analytical and Research Skills:

• You have analytical and problem-solving skills to assess and identify clients' business needs and technical needs and propose alternatives/solutions which are cost effective and improve client program/service delivery.
• You have research skills and commitment to continuous learning, and maintain current knowledge of trends and advancement in information technology.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

• You have verbal communication skills to discuss clients' requirements, facilitate discussion of systems development options and technical processes with project team as well as discuss with clients recommendations and their impact.
• You have written communication skills to prepare project reports, presentations on analysis and recommendations, systems documentation and manuals.
• You have interpersonal skills to explain alternate solutions to clients of systems development requirements and recommended solutions.

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, April 13, 2023 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.