Programmer Analysts

Service New Brunswick
Pay Band 4 / Programmer Analyst(s)
Multiple positions
R85-2021/22-1220
Open Competition
Pay Band 4
Flexible Work Location within New Brunswick

Service New Brunswick is seeking individuals to join the Business Application Services Branch supporting the Departments of Energy and Resource Development, Agriculture Aquaculture and Fisheries, Environment and Local Government or Education and Early Childhood Development as Programmer Analysts.

Who are you?

You are client-centric and passionate about delivering exceptional service.
You demonstrate initiative and are adaptable, organized and solution-oriented.
You are an effective communicator and collaborator.

What will you be doing?

As a member of the Business Applications Services team, you will be responsible for supporting business application systems for a variety of systems and clients. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Providing day to day application development, maintenance and support functions
Interacting with various stakeholders (Business Team, Application Support Team, DBAs, other development teams) to collect and understand client and technical requirements
Estimating effort and timelines for the implementation of proposed solutions
Developing, documenting, programming, testing and implementing technical solutions to meet business requirements
Conducting preventative maintenance, which includes changes to the applications that would improve system performance or application usability
Providing support to Business Owners for user acceptance testing
Collaborating with other teams within Technology Services to investigate and ensure implementation of effective system solutions
Multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines

What do you need to be successful?

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

A university degree in Computer Science or a related field and a minimum of two (2) years related experience in system development OR a two (2) year college diploma in Information Technology with a minimum of four (4) years related experience in system development.

Experience utilizing one or more of ASP.Net, VB.Net or C#.Net is required. Experience writing SQL or PLSQL statements is also required.

Subject to the response to this competition, an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Written and spoken competence in English is required.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please state your language capability on your application and ensure that preferred language for assessment is clearly identified.

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS: Preference may be given to candidates who demonstrate they have training or experience in one or more of the following areas:

Experience in development with server-based reporting tools such as SQL Server Reporting Services or Crystal Reports
Experience in SQL Server 2008 or above
Experience with support of Web Development toolsets such as Visual Studio.Net 2012 or higher
Experience with Web Forms, MVC, Web Services, JavaScript, AJAX, JQuery
Experience with software development methodologies
Experience or training in analysis and system requirements development
Experience with .Net Core/.net 5+ and/or framework
Experience converting and maintaining Classic ASP
Experience with CSS

Subject to the response to this competition, candidates may be required to demonstrate on their application one or more of the asset qualifications in addition to the essential qualifications in order to be given further consideration.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Some weekday evening and weekend work hours may be required on occasion.

Candidates will be required to undergo Criminal History Clearance prior to appointment.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:The successful candidate will possess the following behavioral competencies:

Analytical Thinking/Judgment
Client Service Orientation
Effective Interactive Communication
Information Seeking
Teamwork and Cooperation

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: The successful candidate will possess the following technical competencies:

Ability to Use Office Technology, Software, Application
Specialized Subject Matter Expertise and Knowledge
Planning and Organizing Skills
Written Communication

Resumes should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.

What can GNB offer you?

Meaningful work
Opportunities for career growth and advancement
Career diversity within a single large employer
Comprehensive benefits package (paid vacation plus health, dental, life and long-term disability plans) and pension.

Salary: $50,388 - $70,408 annually - Pay Band 4 - Management and Non-Union Pay Plan

We strongly encourage you to submit your application via the online portal, to increase the efficiency and maintain a consistent candidate experience. Please ensure your application is complete by February 6, 2022.

Service New Brunswick
Human Resources
850 Lincoln Rd
PO Box 1998
Fredericton, NB E3B 4Z7
Telephone: (506) 457-3580

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.
We thank all those who apply however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

PLEASE NOTE: As of Sept 7, 2021 - Any candidate not currently employed in the New Brunswick Public Service will need to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 (or a valid medical certificate exempting them from the vaccine) within 45 days of hire, as a condition of employment.

Candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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