I&IT Lead Technology Specialist - Jobs in Toronto, ON

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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 strategists, designers, technology and data experts, 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. We are committed to building 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.What We DoThe Digital Solutions Branch collaborates with cluster partner ministries to co-design, deliver and support digital solutions. We provide leadership in emerging technologies and innovative delivery techniques to enable modern government services.Please note:The successful candidate will have the option of working from the following satellite office locations:

• 95 Ghost Lake Road, Dryden
• 1 Stone Road West, Guelph
• 300 Water Street, Peterborough
• 70 Foster Drive, Sault Ste Marie
• 5520 Hwy 101 East, South Porcupine
• 159 Cedar Street, Sudbury
• 435 James Street South, Thunder Bay
• 40 St Clair Avenue West, Toronto

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 roleYou will be responsible for:

• working 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
• overseeing multiple large solutions with conflicting priorities and changing needs, through their full lifecycle, including critical integration and deployment
• leading multiple complex systems solutions/operations projects to meet government program delivery requirements
• determining approach and developing business cases for systems solutions in emerging technologies
• identifying complex systems issues, determining areas of risk, and recommending innovative alternatives and options for resolution
• working closely with all team members to create a modular, scalable solution that addresses/incorporates future architectural changes and designs
• Constantly looking for better ways of solving technical problems and designing the solution, identifies and removes technical impediments
• providing input into strategic/operational plans and project management policies and standards
• developing performance metrics and monitoring ongoing system performance
• developing reports, recommendations and strategic advice to support senior level decision-making

How do I qualifyTechnical Experience:As a technical lead with deep insight into the newest technologies and trends, you :

• 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
• work in Agile development, understand the relationship with product manager, scrum master, designers and rest of technical team and manage technical priorities within the Backlog
• have experience of enterprise application security, modern authorization framework and protocol, browser-based security controls and standard
• will analyze systems requirements, architecting, designing and implementing IT solutions that conform to IT standards and best practices
• have experience in Mobile application architecture, patterns and best practices, and a solid understanding of HTML5 elements, forms and geolocation concepts
• can assess and evaluate clients program delivery platform needs, and the impacts of new solutions and enhancements
• can identify and resolve technical problems throughout the design, development and implementation life cycles, and production support

Technical Knowledge:You have:

• extensive knowledge and hands-on experience of end-to-end solution including design, development, deployment, and integration for large and complex enterprise-wide solutions in various cloud such as Azure, AWS, GCP
• demonstrated experience in designing and developing cloud native application using, but not limited to, Java Scripts/Angular/React, JSON, Java, Springboot, MEAN stack, HTML/SASS, Python, .NET and others
• demonstrated experience in design and developing APIs and microservices
• proven knowledge of databases such as Oracle, Azure SQL, PostgresSQL, and noSQL database, and skill in data driven design/development and related technologies
• experience with code version control systems (e.g. Git), DevOps practices, cloud delivery / deployment models, virtualization, and container solutions (e.g. docker, Kubernetes).
• experience or knowledge in emerging technologies such as BlockChain, RPA, Machine Learning, and others.
• experience or knowledge with MS Dynamics and low code/no code platforms such as Azure PowerPlatform, Salesforce, etc.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:You have knowledge of or experience with:

• risk management principles and best practices to anticipate and understand the potential for risk in system failure/critical incidents and protocols to mitigate and minimize risk for large complex solutions
• the ability to interpret and apply knowledge of OPS/cluster/ministry I&IT strategies, plans, operational and service delivery policies, directives, best practices and standards
• developing performance measures for project evaluation, assessing and/or developing contingency plans for problem resolution situations
• assessing ongoing system platform performance, identifying necessary changes/improvements, and overseeing implementation to sustain platform performance
• assessing and resolving critical incidents and developing protocols for dealing with/avoiding future incidents

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:You have:

• advisory skills to provide authoritative and persuasive technical advice
• interpersonal and stakeholder relations skills to maintain effective internal and multi-jurisdictional client relationships
• communication skills to prepare and present complex technical information and recommendations to non-technical audiences (e.g. senior management, clients, stakeholders)
• consultation and collaboration skills to lead client discussions to identify I&IT solutions and provide technical expertise for strategy and systems platform development

Additional Information:Address:

• 1 Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 40 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, Toronto Region or 95 Ghost Lake Rd, Dryden, North Region or 1 Stone Rd W, Guelph, West Region or 300 Water St, Peterborough, East Region or 70 Foster Dr, Sault Ste Marie, North Region or 5520 Hwy 101 E, South Porcupine, North Region or 159 Cedar St, Sudbury, North Region or 435 James St S, Thunder Bay, North Region

Compensation Group: Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of OntarioUnderstanding the job ad - definitionsSchedule: 6Category: Information TechnologyPosted on: Thursday, September 29, 2022Note:

• C-NR-187754/22

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