Job Description

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
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.
Working independently with some supervision and as part of the Governments development team, the purpose of the GIS Analyst position is to build the operations end of the organizations public and internal digital services and keep them operating efficiently. This includes designing, building, and implementing new web pages; integrating sites with backend applications; migrating legacy applications to the web; and performing day-to-day administration of the Government of Prince Edwards Islands web portfolio. Use of a variety of development languages is required. The combination of investigative, analytical and design skills are used to produce and implement properly engineered and tested solutions to meet defined business/technical/organizational results. The work of this position supports outcomes to achieve ITSSs strategic vision of Forward-Looking People, Service and Technology. Working independently while providing high level technical expertise in the development of computer applications with an emphasis on Geographic Information Systems. Provide Analytical programming for the development, delivery and implementation of GIS computer applications.
Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Programming (Coding) - Perform application development for new and existing systems at a senior complex and system level understanding.

• Construct and execute unit, load and performance tests;
• Work with business to iterate over software requirements;
• Modify existing code or create new programs in accordance with the approved design specifications, best coding practices, technical guidelines and using experience to ensure high quality and performance of the resulting module(s);
• Design and Analysis - Perform modifications and enhancements to public and internal digital services.

• Analyze and evaluate impact of application modifications or enhancements;
• Design unit tests, load tests, & performance tests;
• Develop resource estimates for modifications;

• Testing and Quality Assurance - Ensure the quality, performance, and reliability of applications and services using testing and quality assurances processes.

• Ensure code written is thoroughly tested by following testing best practices including the use of unit testing, system testing, and performance testing;
• Mentor junior team members construct and complete moderately complicated programs and test plans;
• Research, establish and document metrics to ensure quality and performance of developed modules;
• Team and Interpersonal - Work as a team member in providing programming support services for a range of systems after being cross trained to ensure that ITSS provides support to departmental clients.
• Release Management and Version Control - Planning, scheduling, and managing a software build through the stages of developing, testing, deploying, and supporting the release of applications and services.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have a degree or related two-year IT diploma from a recognized College or University with course work on GIS programming and application development.
• Extensive experience in the IT field demonstrating an advancement in a variety of roles for two-year IT diploma candidates.
• Considerable experience in the IT field demonstrating an advancement in a variety of roles for those with a University Degree with GIS component and demonstrating an advancement in variety of roles.
• Technical expertise in the development of computer applications with an emphasis on Geographic Information Systems.

Other Qualifications:

• Some experience in the following is considered an asset:

• Ensuring design and architecture is following established specifications;
• Ensuring best coding practices are followed; review and evaluate metrics and implement corrective actions if required;
• Validating troubleshooting and root cause analysis to solve existing and prevent problems in an integrated environment;
• Experience with the following is considered an asset:

• Strong critical reasoning skills;
• Knowledge of operating systems and platforms, security and networking;
• Experience in supervising and mentoring teams;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong initiative to find ways to improve solutions, systems, and processes.

• Skills and Abilities:

• Evaluating risks and predicting potential problems;
• Understanding and contributing to the technical solution from design through to code level;
• Load testing, load balancing, performance test, automated testing;
• Some existing and emerging software development tools, frameworks and languages;
• Working with databases and data modeling.

• Considerable experience in the following is considered an asset:

• Source control management systems and continuous integration/deployment environments;
• Working with Government organizations.

This competition may be used to fill future job vacancies.
Please Note: Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
Where possible, submitting an electronic resume or job application is preferred. Otherwise, please return forms to PEI Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 2000, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, C1A 7N8. Applications may be sent by fax to (902) 368-4383. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICANT TO CONFIRM RECEIPT OF THE APPLICATION, BY TELEPHONE OR IN PERSON PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE. Please ensure that the appropriate Posting ID number is stated on all application forms. You can apply online or obtain an application form by visiting our web site at . Forms may also be obtained by contacting any PEI Government office, ACCESS PEI Centre, Regional Services Centre, or by telephone (902) 368-4080.
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