Software Development Specialist (Technical Specialist)

Job Responsibility: Status Temporary Full-Time Temporary - Approximate length of assignment, in months 12 Type of Position an Addition to Staff Start Date Immediate Salary Per hour Salary Grade $57.19 - $62.17 Department York Region -> Community & Health Services -> Integrated Business Services Location 17150 Yonge Street, - Newmarket, ON L3Y 8V3 CA (Primary) Hybrid work opportunities may apply - CA (E)

Data Development Specialist

ABOUT US

Almost 1.2 million residents call York Region home, making it one of the largest regions in Canada - and the fastest growing with a population that's expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2041. Our geography, which is comprised of about 1,800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities, is as beautiful, interesting and diverse as our people. Local government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.

WHAT WE OFFER

Consistently named one of Canada's Best Employers by Forbes, we offer a collaborative, progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13+ Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace - aligned with our vision to create strong, caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls.

Temporary & Casual Hires

Defined Benefit Pension Program - With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan, you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions.

• Employer of Choice - Recognized as the highest-ranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations.
• Benefits and Wellness - Employees and their loved ones have access to an employee health care spending account, access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program and corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services. Casual employees are eligible to receive payment in lieu of benefits and/or vacation.
• Inclusive and Diverse Workforce - We're committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential, participate freely in society and live with respect, dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow, and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Program Manager, is responsible for developing software, business intelligence and data integration solutions, testing, enhancing, and implementing technology solutions; providing technical support and maintenance for application solutions; creating and maintaining technical documentation; and coordinating development efforts with team members.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Conceptualizes, designs, and develops new software and business intelligence solutions and applications according to specifications and business requirements.
• Participates in the collection, documentation and validation of user requirements including the creation of design documents such as business process maps and user stories, in collaboration with Department staff and ITS Branch.
• Participates in the creation of delivery timelines and coordinates these with Regional release schedules and processes.
• Defines, develops, and documents technical requirements, objectives, deliverables, and specifications in collaboration with internal teams and clients.
• Leverages appropriate documentation standards, develops technical and training documentation as well as videos and other multimedia support for applications.
• Establishes advanced reporting/dashboards in/out of applications to encourage user experience feedback to inform continued enhancement direction.
• Collaborates with peers and clients on process improvements and enhancements through a technical perspective and to improve customer experience.
• Participates in multi-branch/department collaborative development teams, participates in client meetings related to requirements gathering, and attend developers' forums and education events.
• Performs other duties as assigned, in accordance with Branch and Department objectives.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Successful completion of a College Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Programming, or technical school or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3 years experience with Object Oriented Programming and Server Side Programming and in leading and architecting software solutions using modern software development platforms and integration technologies.
• Demonstrated experience developing and sustaining medium to large scale software applications such as Salesforce OR MS 0365 Suite database software applications using SQL, PL/SQL programming and RestFul API services Web-based user interface design and development experience using advanced DHTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, JQuery and Bootstrap
• Demonstrated development experience in Oracle SQL, PL/SQL Functional/procedural programming, Javascript, jQuery Libraries, NodeJS and ExpressJS, AngularJS, Pug Templating Engine, HTML, CSS, and Restful API services.
• Data modelling experience using database software and tools (e.g., Oracle SQL Developer / Data Modeller, TOAD).
• Computer literacy and knowledge utilizing MS Office software and other applications/platforms such as relational database systems, Computerized Workflow Management Systems (BPM), SharePoint, Salesforce CRM, ActiveNet, SQL, SQR, Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) / Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), Analytics Tools (e.g. Tableau, PowerBI, SSAS, SSRS), Data warehousing (e.g. SSIS), ArcMap, ArcInfo, ArcSDE, relational database systems and Microsoft Access, and Crystal Reports tools.

Council Approval Date Scheduled Weekly Hours 35 Scheduled Shifts 8:30 - 16:30 Operational Hours Close Date July 10, 2024 # of Hires Needed 1 Union CUPE 905 York Region .

Please apply online by 5:00PM EST of the closing date indicated above. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted via email.

York Region is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. At the Region, we respect, encourage and celebrate our diversity. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require Code-protected accommodation.