I&IT LEAD TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST - Jobs in Toronto, ON

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Consider this fantastic Geographic Information Systems (GIS) leadership opportunity. The Land and Resources Cluster of the Ontario Public Service (OPS) is currently looking for a motivated professional with GIS/IT knowledge and skills, to join our team, in the role of I&IT Lead Technology Specialist. If this challenging opportunity interests you then dont hesitate to apply!The successful candidate will have the option of working from the following satellite office locations:

• 40 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto
• 300 Water Street, Peterborough
• 1 Stone Road West, Guelph
• 159 Cedar Street, Sudbury
• 70 Foster Drive, Sault Ste Marie

About UsOntario is building a world-leading digital government. Innovative future-ready technology is what will bring exceptional people-focused services to life for the people and businesses of Ontario.Are you excited to create solutions and solve challenges in our dynamic and rapidly changing world Join the Land and Resources Cluster and be part of an inclusive multi-disciplinary team with experience designers, technology and data experts, and systems and software engineers.Our cluster empowers digital services and programs for Ontarios agriculture, energy, environment, conservation, parks, foods, forestry, mining, and natural resources, and our rural, Indigenous and northern communities.We know that the best ideas come from everywhere and everyone. Our inclusive leaders and strong organizational culture have created the best conditions for results.About the BranchThe Digital Solutions Branch (DSB) is an innovative arm of LRC which collaborates with our business partners to co-design, build, and deliver efficient, user-focused digital solutions and products to enable modern government services.Want more InformationVisit the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry website for additional information about our ministry.Why work for the Ontario Public ServiceWe are re-thinking how we deliver services through various initiatives, modernization initiatives, and how we access and deliver critical services remotely. We are striving to enable a future-ready OPS workforce through technology-focused enterprise-wide strategies.The OPS supports career and leadership development, invests in learning opportunities, recognizes team and individual achievements, and supports flexible work arrangements.OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontarios Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.What can I expect to do in this roleIn this role, you will:

• work with geographically dispersed clients to provide authoritative technical advice and expertise to the design, development, and deployment of advanced and complex interactive applications in a multi-platform environment
• manage concurrent large and medium scale, technically complex GIS projects across a range of enterprise technologies and provide team leadership to software development teams
• provide authoritative technical leadership and expertise to oversee the design, development, deployment and on-going sustainment of the GIS Delivery Platform that supports high-profile I&IT solutions that support significant Government business lines and enable data discovery and access, maintenance, and spatial visualization
• determine approach and develop business cases for systems solutions in emerging technologies
• provide authoritative technical advice and leadership to resolve complex systems problems and critical incidents
• lead and participate in enterprise-wide or cross-jurisdictional projects and activities
• develop performance metrics and monitor ongoing system performance
• develop reports, recommendations and strategic advice to support senior level decision-making

How do I qualifyLeadership Expertise and Knowledge:As a technical lead with deep insight into the newest technologies and trends, you:

• have demonstrated knowledge and skills in managing and delivering concurrent medium and large scale, technically complex projects across a range of enterprise technologies
• will make architecture decisions at a team and product level
• have experience with the production of various methodologies or frameworks such as Cloud / DevOps environments
• will analyze systems requirements, architecting, designing and implementing IT solutions that conform to IT standards and best practices
• have ability to identify, monitor and manage risks and issues through to resolution or mitigation

Technical Expertise:Because of your strong technical expertise, you have:

• knowledge of GIS systems/platform architecture, design, development, deployment and integration principles and technology, to oversee the design and development of complex highly integrated systems platforms
• knowledge of current methodologies pertaining to systems analysis, design, development, testing and implementation methods, data, applications, networking and security, to direct and oversee systems platform design, development, and maintenance
• worked in Agile development, understand the relationship with product manager, scrum master, designers and rest of technical team and manage technical priorities within the Backlog
• knowledge of service delivery management, resource management and operational planning for multiple complex systems platforms, in order to manage and optimize the full platform life cycle

Analytical and Problem Solving Skills:With your strong analytical and problem solving skills, you can:

• assess and evaluate needs of clients for program delivery platforms (i.e. imaging, payment processing and data capture); and identify IT solutions to meet complex requirements
• identify and assess the impacts of new solutions or enhancements on existing services and infrastructure for performance, sustainability and robustness
• interpret and apply knowledge of OPS/cluster/ministry I&IT strategies, plans, operational and service delivery policies, directives, best practices and standards
• develop performance measures for project evaluation, assessing and/or developing contingency plans for problem resolution situations
• understand, assess and develop solutions for mitigating risk, where system failure would affect high volumes of public access, and create significant negative impact on program delivery and security
• analyze technical quality of systems design; and ensure consistency and compliance of business solutions

Communication skills:You are able to:

• lead complex client, vendor and stakeholder consultations, and provide authoritative and persuasive technical advice
• prepare and present complex technical information and recommendations to technical and non- technical audiences, including senior management, clients and other stakeholders
• negotiate customer service agreements and resource requirements with client senior management and other IT groups

Additional Information:Address:

• 1 Permanent, 300 Water St, Peterborough, East Region or 40 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, Toronto Region or 159 Cedar St, Sudbury, North Region or 1 Stone Rd W, Guelph, West Region or 70 Foster Dr, Sault Ste Marie, North Region

Compensation Group: Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of OntarioUnderstanding the job ad - definitionsSchedule: 6Category: Information TechnologyPosted on: Friday, August 12, 2022Note:

• The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
• N-NR-105597/17

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