167774 - (2) IT Consultants - Clinical Information System - Finance - Permanent

The Department of Finance is committed to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility. Our goal is to build a public sector workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve and to promote welcoming, diverse, inclusive, respectful workplaces that are accessible to all. We welcome all interested individuals including Indigenous People, persons with disabilities, Black, racialized, ethnic and culturally diverse groups, as well as people regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identities, and gender expressions. Those looking for more information are invited to visit our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy.

Our Vision: Forward-looking people, service, and technology.

Our Mission: Our Team proudly delivers quality IT expertise and advice with our partners to make citizen and business-centric service possible.

**Duties will include but are not limited to**:

- Provides business requirements analysis service and presents the requirements back to the client;
- Provides Project Management service to the client Department/Agency by following a standard project management methodology that includes project planning, project resources, project control, change & problem management, project execution, and project review;
- Works closely with the development team on system builds to ensure clarity of user requirements and coordinates resources during the course of the development project;
- Assists the client in managing the impacts the information system will have on the client ensuring clarity of business process changes, coordinating the creation of client testing teams and test plans, facilitating sufficient and timely end user training;
- Lead groups in examining work processes, setting and clarifying objectives, encouraging innovation, overcoming resistance to change, resolving conflicts relative to information systems management;
- Lead and facilitate teams in defining responsibilities, setting goals and defining workable project management structures;
- Research, assess and evaluate current provincial policies, procedures, standards and legislation to develop provincial standardization in the operation of complex information systems;
- Identify, document, manage and escalate issues relating to vendors, clients, user groups, system functionality, facility acceptance;
- Other related duties as required.

**Minimum Qualifications**:

- Diploma or degree in Computer Science, Business Information Technology or equivalent.
- Demonstrated equivalencies may be considered.
- Extensive experience in IT management and knowledge and experience in techniques and methods used to: elicit, analyze and document user requirements; manage business systems acquisition, implementation and support; and develop and execute IT plans and service level agreements.
- Experience in IT systems implementation for data conversion, system testing, change management, and security.
- Experience in facilitating, planning and implementing projects and working in a team environment.
- A thorough knowledge of the principles, techniques and methodology required to maintain large and complex IT systems.
- Work independently, self-motivated with the ability to quickly understand an organization’s goals and objectives.
- Liaise with and elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources.
- Deal tactfully with employees and contractors who provide a broad spectrum of services.
- Be persuasive, encouraging and diplomatic with conflict resolution skills.
- Be adapt at conducting research, analyze and creatively problem solve.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate in technical and user-friendly language.
- Must be able to work collaboratively, prioritize effectively and always maintain a customer service orientation.
- Applicants must have a good previous work and attendance record. The successful applicant must provide a satisfactory Criminal Records Check prior to beginning employment;
**Other Qualifications**:

- Course work or certifications in Business Analysis, Project Management, Facilitation, Conflict Resolution and Public Administration or experience with Cerner software and methodology would be considered assets;
This competition may be used to fill future job vacancies.

Preference will be given to UPSE Civil Employees as per the UPSE Civil Collective Agreement

**IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICANT TO CONFIRM RECEIPT OF THE APPLICATION, BY TELEPHONE OR IN PERSON PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE.**

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