Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

The primary objective is to ensure that IT enterprise application systems within the University are designed, developed, deployed and supported in a client-centric, efficient and cost effective manner. The incumbent will be responsible for the analysis, development, integration, testing, implementation, documentation and maintenance of new and existing systems, and integration software in support of systems development and enterprise-wide systems operation. The incumbent will assume a leadership role in collaborating with our enterprise systems clients in order to understand their business needs.



The incumbent is responsible for engaging clients to define requirements, analyzing alternative system solutions, proposing and/or reviewing system design to ensure requirements are met, and manage the implementation of system enhancements or changes.

Qualifications:

The incumbent must possess the following qualifications:

Highly developed analytical, problem solving and organizational skills and highly developed ability to think logically through complex procedural and systems processes. Highly developed communication, presentation and consultation skills are required. Excellent client service and conflict resolution skills to establish effective liaison and rapport with University staff at all levels; High level of tact and diplomacy; interviewing and group workshop skills; highly motivated self-starter with proven ability to work without supervision are all essential to the position. Process workflow system experience is an asset; Packaged software implementation experience for large systems is an asset; Experience designing and implementing custom developed systems is an asset; Knowledge of Banner Enterprise Resource Planning system is an asset and knowledge and understanding of roles and responsibilities of each University department is an asset.

Education and Experience:

The above is normally acquired through the completion of:

Honours degree in Computer Science or a related field. 6 years of directly related experience, normally acquired through several years of consulting on various information systems projects. Knowledge and experience using Java, and in particular, successfully developing secure Java-based solutions, is required. Experience in ensuring security is embedded into every aspect of the development process. Knowledge and experience using Java Web-Based Technology, scripting languages, and HTML is required.

HR Note:

Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.