IT Analyst, Software Solutions

Duties
Under the general direction of the Head of the Infrastructure and Development group of the Canadian Hazards Information Service (CHIS): Create and modernize internal and public scientific applications for Earthquakes Canada and Space Weather Canada mission-critical services. Develop and create new creative ways of transforming legacy applications to modern infrastructure. Implement Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process for all programming projects. As part of the mission-critical service (24/7), provide rapid incident/problem resolution using Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) framework for high availability and reliability of our seismic and space weather operations.

Intent of the process
The immediate need is to staff two (2) full-time 5-year term positions in Ottawa, ON.A pool of (fully or partially qualified) candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions within Natural Resources Canada with various tenures, language requirements/ profile(s), security requirements, conditions of employment and for various locations.

Positions to be filled
2

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Reliability Status security clearance

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
• willingness and ability to work 24/7 on-call status.
• willingness and ability to work overtime (Regularly).

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EDUCATION:
• Graduation from a two-year program of study from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in computer science, information technology, information management or another specialty relevant to the position to be staffed. Note:
1. Indeterminate incumbents in the IT group on December 9, 2021 who do not possess the education prescribed above, are deemed to meet the minimum education standard based on their education, training and/or experience. They must be accepted as having met the minimum education standard whenever this standard is called for when staffing positions in the IT group.
2. Indeterminate incumbents of positions in the CS group on May 10, 1999, who do not possess the education prescribed above, are deemed to meet the minimum education standard based on their education, training and/or experience. They must be accepted as having met the minimum education standard whenever this standard is called for when staffing positions in the IT group.
3. At the manager’s discretion, an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience may serve as an alternative to the minimum education stated above. Whenever the minimum education is met using this alternative, it is met for the specific position only and must be re-assessed for other positions for which this alternative has been specified by the manager.

EXPERIENCE:
- Experience in analyzing data and/or web design using a programming language
- Experience analyzing requirements and technical documentation
- Experience providing technical assistance, services, and advice to clients and/or project teams

KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge in using unit test and code versioning
- Knowledge of Linux systems operations, administration, troubleshooting and repair techniques

ABILITIES:
- Ability to program in Python
- Ability to debug applications
- Ability to apply the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple priorities with tight or conflicting deadlines
- Ability to problem solve
- Ability to communicate effectively orally
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Dependability

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Applied / assessed at a later date

Various language requirements - English Essential and English or French Essential

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ASSET EDUCATION:
A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in computer science, information technology, web programming, or another speciality relevant to the position.

ASSET EXPERIENCE:
- Experience with Python or similar scripting languages.
- Experience using Git version control and CI/CD pipeline
- Experience with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- Experience leading or managing projects
- Experience providing technical support using a ticket tracking system

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Selection may be limited to members of the following employment equity groups: Indigenous (Aboriginal) peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and women.

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Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.

Learn more about preference to veterans.

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