Amended - Senior Specialist

3 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Ministry of Health Full time

Effective January 1st, 2024 the salary range for this position is $1,852.71 to $2,314.51 per week in compliance with OPSEU Unified Bargaining Unit collective agreement provisions.

The new rates, effective retroactive to January 1, 2024, were recently confirmed and dates for implementation of the new salary rates are still to be determined


Are you passionate about crafting cutting-edge applications and harnessing the power of data to drive impactful insights? We're on the lookout for an individual with expertise in frameworks like .NET, Java EE, JDK version 8, and Spring to join our dynamic team.

You'll play a pivotal role in developing robust, scalable applications that empower our organization to thrive in today's data-driven landscape.

Your proficiency in Relational Database Management Systems (RDMS) such as MS/Azure SQL will be crucial in ensuring seamless integration and efficient data management.

We develop, implement and maintain innovative I&IT solutions to modernize and improve emergency health in Ontario.

If you're looking for a fast paced, high energy and career enriching atmosphere where you can contribute to improving our emergency health system with a focus on better services for recipients, look no further - this is the job for you.

About the Emergency Health I&IT Solutions & Technology Management Branch

The Emergency Health I+IT Solutions & Technology Management Branch (EHSTMB) provides technologies to support 911 ambulance communications and emergency health regulatory and oversight including Infrastructure, applications/software and data needs.


Our large and mission critical operations supporting 9-1-1 ambulance communication results in close collaboration with ambulance dispatch operational managers, paramedic services, ORNGE, other first responders and hospital emergency departments to ensure communication technologies are running smoothly and are well integrated to support policies and programs under the Ontario Ambulance Act.

EHSTMB plans for and implements new, best-in-class technologies that prioritize 9-1-1 calls and help dispatchers and first responders assure the right resources are assigned to the right place, with the right information, at the right time.

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?As a Senior Specialist, you will:

  • Work with cluster development & operations teams towards dev-ops automation and technical data applications support.
  • Set up tools and required dev-ops infrastructure, defining and setting development, test, release, update, and support processes for DevOps operations.
  • Lead functional and technical teams to plan, design, develop, implement, maintain and support ministry and/or enterprise applications
  • Select and deploy appropriate CI/CD tools, strive for continuous improvement and build continuous integration, continuous development, and constant deployment pipelines (CI/CD Pipeline)
  • Provide Tier 2/3 assistance to the team in resolving tickets, defects, as needed
  • Provide authoritative technical advice and expertise on the design, development, deployment and ongoing operation of complex integrated systems and technology platforms that are aligned with our ministries' strategic priorities and digital services transformation objectives
  • Provide focused coaching and mentoring junior developers on areas that are important to the project, team and organization
How do I qualify?Leadership and Coordination:You have the ability to:

  • lead and coordinate investigations and analyze specialized information technology requirements
  • provide technical leadership to scrum teams in designing, developing, and delivering IT Solutions
  • lead committees and client dialogues to negotiate agreements on technological solutions
  • plan, organize, and implement projects in an agile environment
  • interpret and apply applicable legislation, business processes and requirements, database development, and structured methodologies
Technical Knowledge:
You have knowledge of, and experience with:

Application Development Frameworks:
frameworks such as .NET, Java EE, JDK version 8, .NET and Spring for developing robust, scalable applications.

Mobile Development:
mobile development platforms (e.g., Ionic, Flutter, Swift, Kotlin, React Native) for creating responsive, user-friendly mobile applications.

Data Processing and Analytics:

big data processing frameworks (e.g., Apache Hadoop, Spark) and analytics tools to handle and analyze large datasets, extracting actionable insights.


  • Real-time

Data Processing Solutions:
technologies such as OpenShift, Debezium, Azure Event Hub, Change Data Capture (CDC), Streaming Analytics and Data Factory.

Data Visualization:
Power BI, or custom dashboards using libraries like for presenting data in an accessible and insightful manner.

CI/CD Pipelines:

Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, CircleCI, or GitHub Actions for automating the stages of software delivery from code integration to deployment.


Databases:
Relational Database Management Systems (RDMS) such as MS/Azure SQL and reporting/dashboards/mobile apps.

Database Management:

relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra) for storing and retrieving data efficiently.


Automated Testing Tools:
Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, or similar for automated testing of web applications and APIs to ensure robustness and reliability.

Version Control Systems:
Git (with platforms like GitHub, Bitbucket, GitLab) for source code management, facilitating collaboration and version tracking.

Scripting and Automation:
scripting capabilities in Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar for automating tasks, deployments, and system management.

Dev

Ops Practices:

embrace DevOps culture and practices to improve collaboration between development and operations teams, enhancing the speed and quality of software delivery.


Agile and Scrum Methodologies:
experience in agile development practices, using Scrum or Kanban to manage projects and deliver value incrementally.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:
You can:

  • investigate, analyze and resolve complex technical issues and problems
  • analyze and evaluate key technical, human, financial, and business impact of proposed projects
  • conduct options analysis, and cost/benefit analysis on alternate solutions
  • analyze business and systems design requirements and provide technical solutions
  • gather and design functional requirements and write technical specifications documents
Communication and Collaboration:
You can:

  • interact professionally with a diverse group of executives, managers, and subject matter experts
  • collaborate with teams from organizations and other projects such as vendors and technical teams
  • interview client teams to determine requirements and change requests
  • prepare business cases and present written reports on findings and alternate solutions, including complex technical system details
  • write technical and design documents
  • explain technical solutions to non-technical business and internal personnel
  • work effectively and collaboratively with team members, client representatives, and vendor partners

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