Friday 18 September 2015

The government is supposed to work for you. But suppose you work for the government. Would that be something you'd like to do?



Here are your tasks:
  1. Compare federalprovincial, and municipal job opportunities
  2. What is similar/different about them--requirements, rewards, etc.?
  3. What jobs do you qualify for?
The federal site:

Recruitment Clerk and Administrative Assistant

Reference number: STC15J-016234-000011
Selection process number: 15-STC-EA-RDL-751-385

Statistics Canada - Census - Province of Quebec
Rivière-du-Loup (Québec)
CR-04 - Exclusion order
Employment tenure: various (3 to 9 months)
$45,189 to $48,777
Closing date: 21 September 2015 - 23:59, Pacific Time (more on closing date)
Who can apply: Canadian citizens residing in a radius of up to 75 kilometers from the Rivière-du-Loup office.

Important messages

*** IMPORTANT ***
In their application, candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet the essential qualifications and asset qualifications relating to education and experience. Please note that it is not enough to state that the qualification is met or to provide a list of current or past responsibilities. You must provide concrete examples that illustrate how you satisfy all of the essential and asset education and experience criteria. You can use the following format: Use each education and experience criterion as a heading and provide a description to indicate where and how each criterion is met, as well as the period(s) in which you performed these duties (month-year to month-year).

Work location:
20 Saint Louis Street
Riviere-du-Loup, Quebec
G5R 2V4

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be created and could be used to staff similar position in Riviere-du-Loup. No extension or indeterminate appointment will be possible as a result of this process.

Employment tenure: various (3 to 9 months)
37.5 hours/ week
Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)


Completion of two years of a secondary school program, or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Experience in providing administrative and/or clerical services

Experience in working with MS Office

Experience in entering data

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)


Secondary school diploma;
Postsecondary degree with acceptable specialization in human resources management or business administration and/or accounting.

Experience in working as an administrative assistant

Experience in working in a government environment

Experience in working during a previous census

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)


Various language requirements
Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB
French essential

Ability to manage priorities and respect deadlines
Ability to work in a team
Ability to serve a diverse clientele that may be located in other offices
Ability to maintain and update data and records
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Effective interpersonal skills
Client service orientation
Reliability
Judgment
Professional, respectful behaviour

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)


Knowledge of the Census Program

Employment equity may be used to address the underrepresentation of designated groups.

Willing and able to work overtime, if necessary.
Willing and able to travel long distances, sometimes on short notice.

Conditions of employment


Reliability Status security clearance

Other information

*** Exclusion Order ***

This process is advertised pursuant to the Statistics Canada Census and Survey Related Term Employment Exclusion Approval Order (EAO).

As an excluded employee, you will be subject to the majority of the provisions of the Public Service Employment Act with some exceptions. Your employment will be subject to the following:

You will not be eligible for internal appointment processes or deployments, except for acting appointments and deployments made to positions excluded by the Statistics Canada Census and Survey Related Term Employment Exclusion Approval Order (EAO).

You will not be eligible for indeterminate status as a result of your employment in the Census program; time spent as an excluded employee will not count towards the three-year term to indeterminate conversion.

You will be entitled to seven days' notice if you are rejected on probation.

You will be entitled to seven days' notice when your employment ends, should your services no longer be required by reason of lack of work, the end of the census cycle or the transfer of work to other staff.
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.
The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Contact information

Human Resources Team
STATCAN.RCCQCHR-CRRQCRH.STATCAN@statcan.gc.ca
514-451-0465 
The provincial:
pply By: Monday, September 21, 2015 11:59 pm EDTPrint this pagePRINT
SENIOR PROGRAMMER / ANALYST
Organization:  Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
Division:  Health Services I&IT Cluster, Integrated Health Solutions Branch
City:  Kingston, North York
Job Term:  1 Permanent
Job Code:  17156 - Systems Officer 3
Salary:  $1,174.21 - $1,478.67 Per Week*
Posting Status:  Open
Job ID:  81091
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Would you enjoy using your IT skills with the latest technology, working on exciting projects and initiatives in a team environment with opportunity for advancement? The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Health Services I&IT Cluster, Integrated Health Solutions Branch, requires one Programmer/Analyst.

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this position, you will:

• Provide systems analysis, design, programming, and testing expertise in support of the design, development, implementation and maintenance of cost-effective systems solutions for a variety of projects.
• Perform programming, testing, maintenance, and support tasks using various industry-standard programming languages and operating systems.
• Developing solutions using Java, J2EE
• Developing intuitive and accessible user friendly interfaces
• Perform unit testing and system testing tasks.
• Review clients' business requirements documents and prepare software and detailed design requirements documentation.
• Develop application operation, maintenance and support documentation.
• Lead or assist with the implementation of new and enhanced systems.
• Provide expertise, advice and assistance to clients where necessary.

How do I qualify?

Technical Knowledge
• You have demonstrated knowledge of various programming languages, development techniques and development tools, such as C#, Java, J2EE, MS SQL Server, Test Driven Development, RDBS, HTML.
• You have demonstrated knowledge of IT industry-standard systems development life cycles, methodologies and techniques in order to participate in the development of information systems such as Iterative Development, RUP.
• You have knowledge and experience of a variety of standard systems analysis and design methods.

Analytical Skills
• Your analytical skills enable you to assess IT options for clients and recommend cost-effective solutions, analyze business and system requirements, review technical documentation.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• You have demonstrated oral and written communication and interpersonal skills to explain and provide detailed clarification and information to technical and non-technical staff.
Additional information:
Address:
  • 1 Permanent, 49 Place D'Armes, Kingston, East Region or 5700 Yonge St, North York, Toronto Region
Compensation Group:Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:6
Category:Information Technology
Posted on:Friday, September 4, 2015
Note:
  • T-HL-81091/15
How to apply: 
  1. You must apply online.
  2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
  3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
  4. Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
  5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
  6. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment Services staff will contact you within 48 hours.
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 Monday, September 21, 2015 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.


Job advertisements for positions that have been designated bilingual will be provided in both English and French on the website. Positions that are not designated bilingual are not translated and are displayed in English only on both the English and French versions of the website.

Les annonces d'emploi pour les postes désignés bilingues sont publiées en anglais et en français sur le site Web. Les annonces pour les postes qui ne sont pas désignés bilingues ne sont pas traduites et elles figurent en anglais seulement, tant dans la version française que dans la version anglaise du site.

The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer.
Accommodation is available under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Note: The only website where you can apply on-line for positions with the Ontario Public Service ishttp://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.


The municipal:

Enterprise Technical Support Specialist (Database Administrator)

Job Classification TitleENTERPRISE TECHNICAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Job ID #2161645 X
DivisionInformation & Technology
SectionTechnology Infrastructure Services
Work Location703 DON MILLS ROAD
Job StreamInformation & Technology
Job TypePermanent, Full-Time
Salary/Rate$43.26 - $47.40 / Hour
Hours of Work (bi-weekly)70.00
Shift InformationMonday to Friday, 35 Hours per Week
AffiliationL79 Full-time
Number of Positions Open1
Posting Date17-Sep-2015
Closing Date08-Oct-2015
Job Description

Join the City of Toronto as an Enterprise Technical Support Specialist (Database Administrator) and maximize your technical expertise in MS SQL Server database products, administrative tools and utilities including installation and configuration, backup and recovery, and integration and analysis.

With your considerable enterprise system products experience, including a strong commitment to quality customer service, you will help administer enterprise system solutions to optimize the City's RDBMS database environment and provide ongoing IT support. As an Enterprise Technical Support Specialist (Database Administrator) and an integral member of our Enterprise System Products team, you will be at the ready whenever the need for troubleshooting arises, providing clear, effective technical information and instructions to a wide range of users.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Your primary responsibilities as an Enterprise Technical Support Specialist (Database Administrator) will be varied. Specifically, you will:
  • Perform analysis of enterprise software, hardware and transmission facility using diagnostic tools to ensure the optimum operation and maintenance of technology solutions
  • Ensure that proactive action is taken for the operation, installation and support of the enterprise systems and solutions
  • Perform Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) and companion products & tools installation, configuration, administration, maintenance & upgrades
  • Provide assistance and technical support in the planning, assessment, design, construction and implementation of upgrades to existing systems and enhancements or additions of future enterprise technologies
  • Conduct research and evaluations of enterprise hardware and software solutions and make recommendations
  • Maintain security on all enterprise server hardware, software and networks, including set-up, revision and cancellation of securities
  • Ensure the stability and integrity of relational databases and middleware products, providing critical support for the production environment
  • Provide backup and recovery services to meet the business recovery requirements
  • Responsible for the capacity planning, security measurement, system monitoring and performance tuning of the database & other products
  • Monitor enterprise systems, products and network usage, performance and capacity, performing trend analysis for system improvements
  • Perform enterprise-wide user account administration, including addition, deletion and change of user accounts according to approved policy, standards and procedures
  • Respond to user inquiries, investigating and analyzing problems and developing solutions and/or action plans
  • Conduct, update and improve reviews of documentation, manuals, standards and procedures
KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Your application for the role of Enterprise Technical Support Specialist (Database Administrator) should describe your qualifications as they relate to:
  1. Considerable experience using MS SQL Server database administrative tools and utilities, including installation, backup & recovery, SQL Server integration, reporting and analysis services.
  2. Experience in MS SQL Server Relational Database software environment, including high-availability architecture, such as SQL Server Clustering, Data Replication and Always-on availability groups.
  3. Considerable experience using Windows- and Unix-based computer operating systems in physical and virtual environments.
  4. Considerable experience with MS SQL RDBMS software licensing concepts.
  5. Experience in Oracle database administration would be an asset.
  6. Post-secondary degree or diploma in Database System Management or Computer Sciences, or an equivalent combination of education and/or related experience.
You must also have:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey detailed technical information clearly and effectively to a variety of audiences.
  • Knowledge of planning, evaluation, analysis, design, implementation and integration of enterprise products in a large, diverse computing and telecommunication environment.
  • Ability to troubleshoot incidents reported, assist with their resolution and clearly communicate the means to resolve incidents and/or enhance applications or systems.
  • Highly developed analytical skills to research problems, evaluate and identify business requirements and make recommendations to senior management.
  • Ability to lead the technical change process from planning and implementation perspectives.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff and external contacts.
  • Commitment to customer service, performance quality, and continuous improvement.
  • Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a team environment.
  • Ability to work under time constraints and meet deadlines.
  • Willingness to work flexible hours and ability to work days, afternoons and nights, including weekends, as required.
  • Willingness to be on-call for support of production systems.
Contribute to the vision of "Toronto better served through innovative Information Technology"

As North America’s fourth largest city and Canada’s financial and business capital, the City of Toronto is seeking innovative, proven information technology specialists to join our dynamic team. Help build a best practice IT organization that will be responsive in meeting the needs of our 240+ different lines of business involving more than 20,000 staff at 600+ sites.

Join the Toronto Public Service as an Enterprise Technical Support Specialist (Database Administrator) within our award-winning IT Division, supporting the City programs and services that ultimately serve approximately 2.8 million residents. The diversity of our IT applications, services and infrastructure mirrors the diversity of our citizens. This includes an infrastructure of over 22,300 desktops/notebooks/workstations, 2,100 servers, 1,000 applications and 1 petabyte of data. We are proud to be recognized worldwide for our successful use of IT to attract leading-edge business, build skills, generate economic growth and improve government service delivery. Our talented teams are behind the creation of the Toronto Public Library’s express checkout system, the City’s 3-1-1 Report It Online campaign, and the integration with Canada Post’s ePost Service.

Please note that all applicants are encouraged to provide a valid email address for communication purposes. Applicants may receive written correspondence regarding this job posting directly to the email address provided on their resume or to the one used to set-up their Candidate Profile if applying on TalentFlow. As an applicant, it is your responsibility to ensure that you check your email regularly.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the City of Toronto's Accommodation Policy, a request for accommodation will be considered throughout the hiring process.

Applicants are required to provide their accommodation needs in advance and submit adequate documentation to support their request for accommodation in the assessment process and/or to perform the essential duties of the posted position. For disability-related accommodation, documentation must be from the applicants' treating physician outlining their functional limitations.

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