Here is a fantastic opportunity for IT professionals to showcase their knowledge and skills!

The Architecture, Information Management & Project Management Office of the Central Agencies I&IT Cluster is looking for experienced individuals to provide systems development, programming and consulting expertise to clients, related to the use of information technology on innovative cognitive computing projects and initiatives.

Why work for the Ontario Public Service?
We are re-thinking how we deliver services through various initiatives, modernization initiatives and how we access and deliver critical services remotely. We are striving to enable a future-ready OPS workforce through technology focused enterprise-wide strategies.

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) offers a competitive compensation package. We support career and leadership development, invest in learning opportunities, recognize team and individual achievements, and support flexible work arrangements.

To learn more about the compensation package for this position, please visit the Ontario Public Service Employee Union website (http://www.opseu.org) for a copy of the current collective agreements.

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 a compressed work week, may be available.

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?

In this role, you will:

• Assist with gathering business and information requirements.
• Provide technical expertise in complex systems analysis and design processes.
• Assist in researching, analyzing and prototyping innovative technologies with a specific focus on business intelligence and data analytics.
• Provide advice/expertise in the acquisition of software, hardware, and technology.

How do I qualify?

Technical Knowledge:

• You have knowledge of information technologies such as servers, storage, networks, operating systems, database technologies, security technologies (e.g. authentication), development tools and programming languages.
• You have knowledge of and experience implementing business intelligence, predictive analytics, machine learning and cognitive computing technologies and solutions.
• You have experience with low code platforms such as Microsoft Power Platform.
• You have experience with business intelligence tools such as Microsoft Power BI.
• You have experience with SQL and No SQL database technologies.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:

• You can research and recommend best practices, policies and strategies.
• You can make recommendations on the acquisition of applications, software, hardware and information technology services.
• You can assess information and systems needs of clients, and assist in the development of improved, cost effective solutions.
• You can design alternatives based on business/client needs and provide recommendations on solutions.
• You can develop test cases and perform QA testing on business intelligence solutions.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills:

• You can lead discussions on systems development options and technical processes with project teams.
• You have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• You are effective in making presentations.
• You can work independently, with minimal supervision, as well as in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Computer Skills:

• You have proficiency with using various office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio to develop documents and presentations.
• You have proficiency with using Microsoft Power Platform tools such as Power Automate and Power BI.
• You have knowledge of, and experience working with Microsoft SharePoint.
• You have experience using Software Development tools.

Project Management Knowledge and Skills:

• You have general knowledge of project management components and processes, including planning, scheduling, costing, procurement, resources, implementation, quality control, communications, stakeholder management, risk management and project integration.
• You have proficiency with using project management information systems, such as the Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tool, shared folders, and collaboration tools.

Additional Information:

Note:

• The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
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