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What can I expect to do in this role?

• consult with clients and analyze data processing and data management requirements in relation to program goals/objectives and short/long term business plans and strategies
• conduct and coordinate mainframe database application design and development projects, including developing project plans and identifying necessary resources
• plan and coordinate implementation, including establishing testing process to effectively measure achievement of objectives
• establish and manage the application administration function by developing, maintaining, and controlling definition, organization, protection and documentation of program/data/information structures, and developing application and data management procedures, practices and standards
• provide technical advice and guidance in reviewing and developing recommendations on use of new information engineering and data management/administration tools, techniques and methodologies
• provide input into the development and maintenance of ministry information technologies standards and plans
• provide advice and guidance to clients on use of mainframe database application management techniques and technologies

How do I qualify?

Technical Knowledge

• knowledge of mainframe and micro/personal computer system technologies, application and database management software, and database application development methodology, programming languages, database concepts. In particular, developing and supporting mainframe applications in an IBM z/OS environment; using IBM COBOL, PL/I, ISPF, TSO, JCL/CLIST; against an IBM IMS DB/DC
• knowledge of testing and implementation methods and practices
• knowledge of government information technology policies, directives and guidelines
• ability to acquire and apply ministry's information technology plans and strategies (short and long term)
• knowledge of data management and information architecture theory, principles and techniques, techniques of data modelling using computer aided software, and use of information engineering tools

Reasoning, Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

• you have reasoning and analytical skills to coordinate analysis and development of data management systems
• you have analytical skills to analyze client requirements, identity options, and provide advice and guidance on strategies and recommendations for data management
• you can develop project plans, data management structures and overall mainframe database application design requirements and standards
• you can coordinate design, development and testing of mainframe database applications
• you can develop and recommend policies, standards and procedures for operating issues
• you can research and assess potential use of new information engineering and data management techniques, methodologies, software and hardware

Communication and Presentation Skills

• you have experience preparing systems documentation, draft database application management policies and standards,

• you can lead technical discussion and interview/advise clients, staff and senior management
• you can present findings/recommendations and provide formal/informal training sessions

Negotiation Skills

• you can negotiate contracts for services, hardware, and software with vendors, within defined parameters

Additional Information:

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
  
  Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.
  
  A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
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