Opportunities Senior ApplicationsSystems Analyst (Computer Services Officer 3)

Competition # : 47554

Department : Cyber Security & Digital Solutions

Location : HALIFAX

Type of Employment : Permanent

Union Status : NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date : 11-Dec-25(Applications are accepted until 11 : 59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

At CSDS we prioritize people both within our team and in the communities we serve. Our mission is to redefine how Nova Scotians engage with government by creating accessible reliable digital solutions centered around user needs.

In todays tech-driven world CSDS empowers government departments with essential digital solutions to meet Nova Scotians expectations. As a trusted partner across government we enable departments to fulfill their mandates with secure user-friendly services. From healthcare and education to public safety we collaborate to transform how services are designed and delivered.

We dont just implement technology; we modernize outdated systems and reimagine processes . Our agile data-driven approach ensures that digital services are both efficient and adaptable to Nova Scotias evolving needs.

Joining CSDS means contributing to work that makes a real difference. From providing vital tech support to healthcare professionals to strengthening cybersecurity and developing scalable digital platforms youll play a key role in building a more inclusive responsive government for Nova Scotians.

Together were setting new standards for digital public service delivering resilient solutions that meet todays needsand anticipate tomorrows challenges.

About The Role

You will join our Application Development and Production Support (ADPS) team which provides end-to-end application development and production support services to partner departments and agencies across diverse business domains.

As a Computer Services Officer 3 (Senior Application Developer / Analyst) you are a critical member of our team responsible for designing developing testing deploying and maintaining business applications across multiple domains for client departments and agencies. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to ensure solutionswhether custom-built or commercial off-the-shelfmeet client needs and deliver real business value. This role provides technical leadership throughout the Software / System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) ensuring that all applications are reliable secure and aligned with government IT standards methodologies and best practices.

Primary Accountabilities

• Provide day-to-day production and project support for business applications following incident management workflows and support models.
• Analyze business needs and translate requirements into technical documentation and efficient solutions.
• Design practical effective and secure custom applications to address business challenges.
• Contribute to the development of business applications architectures and reusable standardized APIs frameworks libraries and microservices.
• Design data models write SQL scripts following internal database guidelines perform data migration / conversion and provide data extracts as required.
• Implement change requests to existing systems on an ongoing basis.
• Support projects by conducting feasibility studies for proposed commercial solutions assessing their alignment with business requirements and compliance with government IT standards.
• Liaise among business units corporate technology hosting teams and vendors to resolve IT-related issues as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools : written examination standardized tests oral presentations interview(s) and reference checks.

Valued Assets

Equivalency

Benefits

Based on the employment status and union agreement the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan Health Dental Life Insurance General illness Short and Long Term Disability Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings click here : Benefits for government employees.

Working Conditions

You will be expected to work in the office approximately two days per week; however this arrangement may be adjusted as required to meet operational needs. Travel throughout the province may be required periodically. Standard business hours are 08 : 00 to 16 : 30.

Additional Information

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer or will result in the termination of your employment.

What We Offer

Pay Grade : PR 14

Salary Range : $2653.85- $3231.58Bi-Weekly

Employment Equity Statement :

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from Indigenous People African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons Persons with Disabilities and Womenin occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.

Accommodation Statement :

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process please contact us at

This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office employees must apply correctly via this link :

Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant and will only be included if external applications are pursued.

External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit NOTE : Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concernsmay be directed to

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Environment,Domestic,Front Desk Reception,Investment Banking,Anesthesia,Import & Export

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 2653 - 3231