Assignment : RQ08798 - Specialized IT Consultant - Junior
Job Title : Specialized IT Consultant
Requisition (SS) : RQ08798
Start Date : 2025-04-01
Client : Labour and Transportation Cluster
End Date : 2026-03-31
Office Location : 87 Sir William Hearst Ave., Toronto, Ontario M3M 0B4
Organization : Labour and Transportation Cluster
Extension # of Days : 250.00
Ministry : Ministry of Transportation
Business Days : 252.00
Note : Candidate is required to come in office 3 days a week
Must haves :
- Experience providing program co-ordination support for a large, diverse program with an established program management framework
Description
Specialized IT Consultant Requirements
Background Information
Supporting the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) and the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD), the Labour and Transportation I & IT Cluster is expanding on its digital and data transformation journey through innovation, data sharing, modernization of its legacy IT systems and modernized business processes creating more choice through on-line digital channels. The ministry will continue to leverage digital and data assets more effectively to meet expectations of modern clients, while taking clear steps to protect people's online privacy, rights and the adoption of emerging technologies that leverage data.MTO Data and Information Services (MDIS)MDIS establishes the foundation for an organization that is data-driven, innovative, client focused and future ready. MDIS will empower MTO to capitalize on existing data and improve information sharing with stakeholders.
MDIS compliments Ontario's Digital and Data Strategy, which is intended to explore new opportunities for the use of MTOs data assets across the province.MDIS has adopted an Agile, product-centric approach to delivery of products and services.The implementation and outcomes for the strategy are dependent on the activation of new or enhancement to existing Ministry capabilities. The MTO Data and Information Services defines capabilities that are necessary to realize the MDIS outcomes,This Action Plan document expands on these capabilities, defining specific goals, benefits, and approaches to activate these capabilities for MTO. These capabilities are being iteratively activated over specific strategic time horizons following executive approval. Iteration allows for adjustments, integration with other parallel capability activations, and provides responsiveness to evolving business priorities goals and MTO Organizing for Success initiatives.The ministry requires a Coordinator to support and coordinate various streams of work to support the expansion of data and information services and analytics across both client ministries including monitoring timelines and maintaining MDIS schedule.Responsibilities / Assignment Deliverables
Support t the operational delivery of data and analytics services by :1) Coordinating various streams of work and meetings2) Develop a centralized Data and Information framework for MLITSD, and3) Support planning and implementation of new and enhanced data products and servicesThe consultant shall perform the following Services and Deliverables :Schedule, attend and facilitate in planning and collaboration meetingsDocument and follow up on important actions and decisions from meetings
Support the team in the preparation of necessary presentation materialsSupport team in ensuring that project deadlines are metUndertake project tasks as requiredMaintain MDIS artefacts in alignment with the established program management framework and methodologiesEnsuring all documentation is maintained appropriatelyProvide support for program governance activitiesCo-ordinate and contribute to reporting and briefing materials for various levels of managementSupport MDIS teams in the identification and management of issues and risksSupport MDIS teams in sprint planning and tracking using collaboration management toolsCreate and maintain comprehensive supporting documentation as requiredResource may be assigned to additional and / or other projects as requiredSkill Set / Experience Required
Experience providing program co-ordination support for a large, diverse program with an established data services frameworkExperience with identification of risk events and issues before they occur so that proper mitigation strategies can be developedExperience with co-ordinating and contributing to reporting and briefing materialsExperience with creation of diagrams to visualize and specify requirements and / or conceptsExperience with advising on business analysis policies, processes, best practices and standardsExcellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skillsStrong interpersonal skills capable of maintaining strong relationshipsStrong presentation, verbal and written communication skillsSolid organization and multitasking skillsAbility to pay attention to detail and think aheadA team player with a track record for meeting deadlines and delivering high profile, complex initiativesExperience in the use of collaboration management toolsUnderstanding of Agile Methodology and frameworksExperienced user of MS Office toolset including Microsoft teamsKnowledge of Ontario Digital First strategyKnowledge of OPS I&IT standards and best practicesKnowledge of Project management best practicesCriteria for Evaluation
Project Coordination and Planning - 40%
Experience providing program co-ordination support for a large, diverse program with an established program management frameworkExperience with identification of risk events and issues before they occur so that proper mitigation strategies can be developedExperience with co-ordinating and contributing to reporting and briefing materialsExperience with creation of diagrams to visualize and specify requirements and / or conceptsExperience with advising on business analysis policies, processes, best practices and standardsExcellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skillsSoft skills - 30%
Strong interpersonal skills capable of maintaining strong relationshipsStrong presentation, verbal and written communication skillsSolid organization and multitasking skillsAbility to pay attention to detail and think aheadA team player with a track record for meeting deadlines and delivering high profile, complex initiativesTechnical Skills - 25%
Experience in the use of collaboration management toolsUnderstanding of Agile Methodology and frameworksExperienced user of MS Office toolset including Microsoft teamsOPS Experience - 5%
Knowledge of Ontario's digital strategyKnowledge of OPS I&IT standards and best practices