Job Description

MUST HAVES:

Design, develop, and implement web applications using Oracle APEX. Proven experience in developing applications using Oracle APEX Ability to collaborate with IT Professionals throughout the Software Development Life Cycle ETL and Database Skills Experience working with the Oracle database, including data modeling, SQL, and PL/SQL development and data modeling
Description

To respond to the priorities of the Government of Ontario through the passage of the Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act 2025, the resource may be partially assigned to Bill 5 related projects or initiatives on an as needed basis.

Responsibilities:

Supports Client's wide-ranging business information requirements, implementing and supporting business intelligence software solutions

Develops and supports customized query applications which analyze key business data

Develops and supports guided analysis and drill-down functionality, routine scheduling and notification of report generation, and effective implementation of "opportunity" and "key-trend" alerts.

Provides Clients with approach options and tools for managing business-related data in a manner that assists in quantitative analysis of progress and the relationship between operational actions and their effect on business objectives.

General Skills:

Experience with analyzing data in source systems to identify data cleanliness issues (e.g. missing values, duplicate meanings, and invalid data)

Experience with developing feedback processes to fix corrupt data in the source systems

Experience with developing data extraction, transformation, and load programs (daily and initial load) functionality on a wide-range of data repositories (relational and multi- dimensional data stores)

Experience with developing, implementing and maintaining schedule/dependency logic for Extract Transform Load (ETL) scripts

Experience with developing monitoring and error notification processes to ensure data is updated as designed

Experience with developing automation extraction, cleansing and load scripts

Experience generating research models and reports (scheduled and ad-hoc)

Proven troubleshooting and analytical experience

Experience in process decomposition/mapping and business process re-engineering and complex data models using UML.

Experience in the use of development tools and business re-engineering software

Experience in developing enterprise architecture deliverables (e.g. business, logical, and physical models) based on Enterprise Application Processes and Modeling methodology and guidelines

Desirable Skills:

Knowledge and experience in developing data analysis applications

Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and practices

Ability to provide expert advice in developing and integrating process and information models to enable identifying and eliminating redundant business processes

Experience with developing monitoring and error notification processes to ensure data is updated as designed

Hands on experience working with stakeholders to develop and document interface specifications design between Business Intelligence solutions and external applications

Extensive experience with conceptual, logical and physical data modelling tools like Power Designer, and Visio.

Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards

Supports Client's wide-ranging business information requirements, implementing and

supporting business intelligence software solutions. Develops and supports customized

query applications which analyze key business data. Also develops and supports guided

analysis and drill-down functionality, routine scheduling and notification of report generation,

and effective implementation of "opportunity" and "key-trend" alerts.

Provides Clients with approach options and tools for managing business-related data in a

manner that assists in quantitative analysis of progress and the relationship between

operational actions and their effect on business objectives.

Experience with analyzing data in source systems to identify data cleanliness issues
(e.g. missing values, duplicate meanings, and invalid data)

Experience with developing feedback processes to fix corrupt data in the source
systems

Experience with developing data extraction, transformation, and load programs (daily
and initial load) functionality on a wide-range of data repositories (relational and multidimensional

data stores)

Experience with developing, implementing and maintaining schedule/dependency
logic for Extract Transform Load (ETL) scripts

Experience with developing monitoring and error notification processes to ensure
data is updated as designed

Experience with developing automation extraction, cleansing and load scripts Experience generating research models and reports (scheduled and ad-hoc) Proven troubleshooting and analytical experience Experience in process decomposition/mapping and business process re-engineering
and complex data models using UML.

Experience in the use of development tools and business re-engineering software Experience in developing enterprise architecture deliverables (e.g. business, logical,
and physical models) based on Enterprise Application Processes and Modeling

methodology and guidelines

Desirable Skills

Knowledge and experience in developing data analysis applications Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts,
policies and practices

Ability to provide expert advice in developing and integrating process and information
models to enable identifying and eliminating redundant business processes.

Experience with developing monitoring and error notification processes to ensure
data is updated as designed

Hands on experience working with stakeholders to develop and document interface
specifications design between Business Intelligence solutions and external

applications

Extensive experience with conceptual, logical and physical data modelling tools like
Power Designer, and Visio.

Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA)
and related regulations and standards

Skills

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

General Skills:

Ability to assess 'as is' state of legacy applications and assist in providing recommendations

Proven experience in developing applications using Oracle APEX

Ability to collaborate with IT Professionals throughout the Software Development Life Cycle

Experience in structured methodologies for the development, design, implementation and maintenance of applications

Experience with advanced APEX features like interactive reports, charts, and dynamic actions

Experience utilizing Oracle REST Data Services (ORDS) to create RESTful APIs

Experience in design, code, test, debug and document applications

Experience in the use of object and/or third generation language development tools

Experience in one or more programming languages

Experience in application design, latest design patters, deployment and troubleshooting

Experience with relational and hierarchical database technologies

Experience in the use of information retrieval packages using query languages

Experience with one or more communications protocols

Experience in structured methodologies for the design, development, implementation and maintenance of applications

Experience eliciting and documenting information from diverse business area stakeholders and subject matter experts

Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills

A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines

ETL and Database Skills

Knowledge and experience in gathering requirements and business process knowledge in order to transform the data in a way that's geared towards the needs of end users

Knowledge and experience maintaining and improving already existing processes.

Knowledge and experience ensuring that the data architecture is scalable and maintainable

Knowledge and experience working with the business in designing and delivering correct, high quality data

Experience investigating data to identify potential issues within ETL pipelines, notify end-users and propose adequate solutions

Experience working with the Oracle database, including data modeling, SQL, and PL/SQL development and data modeling

Experience preparing detailed documentation for further reference

Desirable Skills:

Knowledge and experience with programming Internet-ready applications

Knowledge and experience in rapid application development (RAD) and Agile methodologies

Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and practices

Experience with middleware and gateways

Experience reviewing, analyzing, and modifying product installation scripts including encoding, testing, debugging

Ability to provide post-implementation support and resolve any post-implementation technical issues

Experience conducting design walkthrough sessions with project team

Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards

Ability to provide user and system documentation as required

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Technical Skills - 40%

5+ years of experience with:

Experience with advanced APEX features like interactive reports, charts, and dynamic actions Design, build, automate and optimize complex data ETL/ELT processes using PL/SQL and equivalent Writing complex procedures/pkg/views/scripts to do data de-normalization, data extraction, data transformation(cleansing), and data loading. Relational databases (Oracle, SQL Server), data modelling (relational & dimensional), advanced SQL, query optimization, data replication, administration Advanced SQL skills (PL/SQL, TSQL) Cloud technologies (Azure, Google, AWS) Advanced skills and hands-on experience with Oracle APEX PL/SQL for data extraction, transformation, and loading, initial setup and other ETL experience management and support, such as troubleshooting, performance tuning, failover and recovery Working knowledge of issue tracking system JIRA, Azure DevOps Using Git hub for version control and data model changes Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM Cloud 12c, OEM 11g Grid), Oracle Names Server, Oracle Net Service, Oracle Connection Manager, and Oracle Advanced Security, Oracle RAC, Oracle Network, Names Server, Data Guard, Oracle Exadata, Oracle Warehouse Builder (OWB) PL/SQL Programming for database change tracking and data warehousing Data migration and data integration across different platforms (Windows to UNIX, Windows to Windows, UNIX to UNIX) Recovery (Restore) and refresh production and Dev/UAT/Test using RMAN to SAN storage
Core Skills - 30%

5+ years of experience with:

Technical analysis, Oracle APEX program code, detailed programming and reports specifications, program design, writing and /or generating code, and conducting unit tests Software in various computing platforms, operating systems, database technology, communication protocols, middleware and gateways Developing and maintaining system design models, technical documentation and specifications Conducting technical evaluation and assessment of options for technical design issues, application figuration aspects and integration capabilities, related tools and utilities, gap analysis of integration components to technical requirements/specifications/documentation Provide Business intelligence and data analytics, data warehouse design, dimensional data modeling, relational data modelling development and support Conduct research and assessment of options for technical design issues Contributing to design/development project plans, including work breakdown and resources estimates Working with the business analysts to translate the business requirements and functional specifications into an application design appropriate to meet the business and operational/IT needs Working with technical systems specifications and translating them into working, tested applications for large, complex, mission critical applications Work with Quality Assurance (QA) to code, test, and debug extensions/tools integration services Analysis, design and development work on complex, multi-tier web-based applications, micro-services architecture, and off-the-shelf solutions Proven technical leadership skills with ability to identify areas for improvement, and recommend solutions Undertaking proof of technology with test data to simulate application load and performance tuning related applications Providing software expertise in various computing platforms, operating systems, database technology, communication protocols, middleware and gateways Providing application programming support for incident management, application functionality sustainment, performance tuning and technical documentation
Web database performance optimization

Ensuring compliance with Agile Development Methodology Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) end-to-end Agile/scrum and Waterfall methodologies
Public Sector Experience - 5%

Experience working with inter-jurisdiction projects between federal/provincial/municipal governments Knowledge of the provincial Environmental services and the legislative framework that governs the data Experience with data migration and integration of with different Environmental systems Knowledge of OPS Enterprise Architecture artifacts (or similar), processes and practices, and ability to produce technical documentation that comply with industry-standard practices Experience adopting and adhering to OPS Unified I&IT Project Methodology, OPS Enterprise Architecture and OPS o o Gating process, and OPS Standard Systems Development Methodologies.
General Skills - 25%

Exceptional analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills Demonstrated strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills Proven troubleshooting and critical thinking experience Demonstrated ability to apply strong listening skills to facilitate issue resolution Effective consulting skills to engage with all stakeholders with proven track record for building strong working relationships Excellent customer service skills, including tact and diplomacy to ensure client needs are managed effectively Motivated, flexible, detail-oriented and creative team player with perseverance, excellent organization and multitasking abilities, and a proven track record for meeting strict deadlines.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: Up to $95.00 per hour

Application question(s):

Do you have Ministry experience? Do you have Design, develop, and implement web applications using Oracle APEX. Do you have Proven experience in developing applications using Oracle APEX Do you have Ability to collaborate with IT Professionals throughout the Software Development Life Cycle
ETL and Database Skills

Do you have Experience working with the Oracle database, including data modeling, SQL, and PL/SQL development and data modeling
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M5B 2L1