Posting Title
ISL 24R - Lead Web Technical Analyst

Position Classification
Information Systems R24

Union
GEU

Work Options
Remote

Location
Abbotsford, BC V2S 1H4 CA
Campbell River, BC V9W 6Y7 CA
Cranbrook, BC V1C 7G5 CA
Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0 CA
Hope, BC V0X 1L0 CA
Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 CA
Kelowna, BC V1Z 2S9 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Nanaimo, BC V9T 6L8 CA
Nelson, BC V1L 6K1 CA
Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA
Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 CA
Surrey, BC V4P 1M5 CA
Vancouver, BC V6B 0N8 CA
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA
Williams Lake, BC V2G 5M1 CA


Salary Range
$73,855.42 - $84,134.34 annually plus 6.6% Temporary Market Adjustment

Close Date
6/2/2023

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date


Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Education and Child Care

Ministry Branch / Division
Open School BC

Job Summary
An excellent opportunity to apply your technical experience Open School BC (OSBC) is a unit within the Services and Technology Division of the Ministry of Education and Child Care, which designs, develops and delivers print and online learning content and services to government ministries, the public sector and the K-12 education system in British Columbia. As a service provider, OSBC is involved in content and services development, promotion and customer relations to a broad range of clients that include students, parents, teachers, public servants agency employees, and the general public. OSBC provides expertise in project management, instructional design, instructional writing/editing, multimedia and web development, and publishing. OSBC delivers its products and services through the Online Hosting Service: a sophisticated technology infrastructure, including electronic commerce, learning management systems, and student management system that delivers online training to the broader public sector. OSBC works to ensure that the customer-service focus of the organization reflects a commitment to quality content products delivered in a timely manner to all customers. OSBC operates on a cost recovery basis and generates revenue of approximately $3 million per year. In 2016, Open School BC was identified as one of the 10 Best Places to Work in the BC Public Service and was chosen as the 2016 Premier?s Awards regional recipient in the Organizational Excellence category. The Lead Web Technical Analyst leads and coordinates application architectural planning, design, development, testing and maintenance of mission critical applications of significant complexity (multiple platforms, environments and technologies requiring integration of new and legacy systems). This position will also provide:

• lead development of web based tools which integrate with external system APIs, including the Moodle Learning Management System and custom built Student Management System;
• needs analysis and business solutions development for clients in relation to Open School BC?s Hosting Service and application development services; and
• version control, bug tracking, software feature requests, task management, continuous integration; and
• Technical support for enterprise level applications and the Hosting Service.

Job Requirements:

• Degree, diploma, certification in the Computer Science field or related discipline and 4 years of continuous recent experience (or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience) including:
  • Development of multi-tier web applications;
  • PHP;
  • Database schema design concepts and SQL;
  • Git version control;
  • JavaScript frameworks and libraries, such as React, jQuery, Bootstrap;
  • Integration with API?s;
  • Writing well-abstracted, reusable code as well as designing and executing test plans;
  • Customer support;
  • Following established design and development guidelines and processes;
  • Collaborating in a team environment with other developers and project managers;
• Preference may be given to applicants who have experience with:
  • Moodle administration;
  • Moodle course development;
  • Learning Management System administration;
  • Perl;
  • Web development in a UNIX based environment;
  • Oracle database queries;
  • JIRA;
  • Adobe Animate;
  • LearnDash for WordPress;
  • Drupal;
  • Graphic design and layout;
  • User experience design;
• Proviso:
  • The position may require travel to the office on occasion throughout the year for special all-staff or team meetings.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Aaron.Henderson@gov.bc.ca. About this Position: There is currently one (1) permanent position available. An eligibility list may be established to fill future permanent and/or temporary vacancies across the Ministry of Education and Child Care. Remote work is allowed. This position can work up to full time from their home in British Columbia as per the Telework Agreement. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations. Working for the BC Public Service: The BC Public Service offers a healthy work/life balance, excellent benefits, including one of the best pension plans available, and a variety of opportunities for career learning and development. To learn more, watch Working For The BC Public Service. In addition, the BC Public Service is an award winning employer in British Columbia, including such accolades as being one of BC's Top Employers for 2022, one of Canada?s Top 100 Employers for 2022 and one of Canada's Top Family-Friendly Employers in 2022. The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace. The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, M?tis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452. How to Apply: Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements list above. Resume: A resume is required as part of your application; however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes. Comprehensive Questionnaire: You will be prompted to complete a comprehensive online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Ensure you include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. Please allot approximately 60 minutes to complete the questionnaire. Cover Letter: Not required. Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed. Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible. Additional Information: A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required. Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.

Job Category
Education Services, Information Management/Information Technology