The Ministry of the Solicitor General, Ontario Provincial Police, and the Communications & Technology Services Bureau are seeking a qualified individual to join our RMS Application Support unit. In this exciting, rewarding and challenging opportunity, you will provide technical support, analysis, programming expertise, advice and recommendations which utilize complex technology for improvements to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).
About Us:The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is one of North America's largest deployed police services with more than 5,800 uniformed officers, 2,400 civilian employees and 830 Auxiliary officers. We provide essential services that ensure the safety and security of the people of the Province of Ontario. The OPP is a division of the Ministry of the Solicitor General, the largest operational ministry in the province with a presence in every community across Ontario. We are the largest police service in Ontario and the second largest in Canada.
The Communications and Technology Services Bureau (CTSB) is comprised of more than 1,000 dedicated uniform and civilian professionals who possess a wide variety of backgrounds, expertise, and technical skills. The challenge of meeting the needs of a provincial police service with over 9,000 uniform civilian members in a province as vast as Ontario is significant. Despite this, CTSB members have risen to the occasion and will continue to surpass expectations in meeting the needs of a diverse, geographically deployed OPP workforce.
The OPP Values promote always doing the right things for the right reasons, by:
• Serving with PRIDE, PROFESSIONALISM and HONOUR.
• Interacting with RESPECT, COMPASSION and FAIRNESS.
• Leading with INTEGRITY, HONESTY and COURAGE.
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 "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.
What can I expect to do in this role?
This position provides technical support, analysis, expertise, advice and recommendations which utilize complex technology for improvements to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
• Ability to pass an OPP background security investigation. Valid Ontario Driver's Licence.
• Ability to achieve Ministry technical accreditation standards, including the cluster Domain Administrator's test.
• Ability to work on a regularly scheduled on-call basis.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Proficiency in of one or more of the following programming languages: JavaScript, HTML, Structured Query Language (SQL), Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations (XSLT), or Extensible Markup Language (XML)
• Knowledge of computer concepts, systems development methods and techniques; information architecture data modeling, object oriented and traditional structured programming knowledge.
• Ability to write technical documentation for application and network and application procedures and protocols (e.g. backup and disaster recovery procedures) and operating procedures/instructions.
• Knowledge of Virtual Private Network (VPN) hardware and software; Firewalls and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) applications; Network communication protocols; network architecture and topologies.
• Ability to recommend solutions such as programming or application changes and reconfiguration of hardware or software.
• Time and project management skills to work under pressure, organize work, lead a team and direct tasks and assignments to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of Internet and other emerging technologies to coordinate installation and testing of equipment and new systems, and provide feedback on performance. Knowledge of policing issues, policing methods and techniques and policies, guidelines and directives for RMS management principles.
Additional Information:
Ensure that you read the job description to make sure you understand this job. Even if you don't meet every requirement in this job description, we still encourage you to apply.
If you are a Canadian Armed Forces veteran who has been honourably discharged or if you retired from active service, please identify this in your cover letter or resume when applying. This does not apply to veterans who are currently Ontario Public Service employees (i.e. Ministry and Commission public body employees). If you are selected for an interview, please be prepared to bring an original copy of your proof of status (Veteran's ID card or Certificate of Service).
Application Instructions:
Resume / cover letter must be received no later than 11:59 pm on 03-Apr-2023. Submit quoting WIN ID # (if applicable) and file # 23-066 showing how your qualifications, training and experience relate to the position to: Philip Myers.
Only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.
Email: OPP.CTSB.ITTS.Competitions@opp.ca
The Ontario Provincial Police is dedicated to ensuring open, accessible, equitable and respectful workplaces, and is committed to reflecting the diverse communities it serves. We encourage applications from members of our diverse communities, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, women, persons from racialized groups, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, those who are able to speak fluently in another language(s), and anyone committed to a rewarding career in public service. The Ontario Provincial Police is an equal opportunity employer and accommodations will be provided in all stages of our hiring processes, as necessary. If you require accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact the hiring manager.
