169816 - (2) IT Consultant - Department of Finance - Temporary

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**:

- Serving as the primary liaison between ITSS and assigned client departments(s). Maintaining a solid understanding of strategy, priorities, processes, finances, challenges and opportunities of departments and developing and maintaining a complete portfolio view of all departmental IT investments;
- Planning, coordinating and supporting information systems delivery in Government including determining a recommended delivery approach and delivery environment, providing a project management service, developing an information manual documenting the use of Systems, assisting client departments in their business continuity plans, and troubleshooting systems problems and issues to ensure swift resolution and client satisfaction;
- Supervising the technical implementation delivery team by providing day to day leadership for ITSS staff; demonstrating best practices and strong technical capabilities to develop, program, and configure systems;
- Researching and writing Specification Documents, Request for Proposals (RFPs), Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and Contracts;
- Managing, monitoring and evaluating SLAs and Contracts to ensure responsibilities are fulfilled, service levels are achieved, changes are made as required, and problems are resolved;
- Other duties as required.

**Minimum Qualifications**:

- University Degree in Computer Science or related field such as Business Administration supplemented with relevant course work (Public Administration, Management Development, Human Resources Development, Business Analysis and Project Management);
- Demonstrated equivalencies may be considered;
- Extensive experience in Operational Management (IT System Administration, Application Management, Portfolio Management, Business Relationship Management, Contract & Vendor Management) preferably in public sector;
- Experience with developing business cases, request for proposals, funding proposals, contract and vendor management especially negotiating IT vendor contracts and managing service level agreements;
- Experience in business relationship management and dealing with clients on an executive or professional level;
- Extensive experience in the management of business information systems, leading projects and supervising staff;
- Strong technical abilities in programming and system configuration, knowledge of management principles and practices related to the management of Information/Technology, Demand and Portfolio;
- Must have leadership and management skills including strong interpersonal, communication, strategic thinking, negotiating, planning, organizational, budget preparation and financial management;
- The successful applicant must provide a satisfactory Criminal Records Check prior to beginning employment;
- Applicants must have a good previous work and attendance record;
- Additional relevant education and experience will be considered an asset.

**This competition may be used to fill future permanent and/or temporary job vacancies.**

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