IT (information technology) consultant

Education

• College / CEGEP
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Consulting firm

Tasks

• Confer with clients to identify requirements
• Document technical requirements to ensure that products, processes and solutions meet business requirements
• Prepare cost-benefit and return-on-investment analyses to support system implementation
• Design, develop and implement information systems business solutions
• Provide advice on information systems strategy, policy, management and service delivery
• Develop policies, procedures and contingency plans to minimize the effects of security breaches
• Develop and implement policies and procedures throughout the software development life cycle
• Conduct reviews to assess quality assurance practices, software products and information systems
• Usability testing
• Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support
• Execute and document results of software application tests and information and telecommunication systems tests

Area of work experience

• Project implementation
• Information technology (IT) service delivery

Area of specialization

• Business process management
• Testing
• Business methods analysis

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Innovation
• Analytical

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Employment terms options

• Overtime required

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and / or refugees with experienced employees