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POSITION CONTEXT
Contribute to the development and support of the IT Systems to ensure that they meet the current and future needs of the stakeholders and users community.
Primary Responsibilities :
- Support IT team in resolving system incidents / problems and act as a liaison between Business Subject Matter Experts technical teams and / or third-party vendors as required
- Lead the implementation of simple enhancements to existing systems that meet business requirements and are aligned with IT orientations :
gather business requirements
evaluate feasibility provide estimates design solutions and prepare detailed specificationscoordinate team effort in developing and implementing the enhancementsWork with other IT Professionals and Business Subject Matter Experts in implementing new systems that meet business requirements and are aligned with IT orientationsProvide estimates for tasks and artifacts under own responsibility
Transform business requirements and conceptual system designs into detailed functional specifications in accordance with design standardsDevelop the following artifacts (not limited to) for hand off to the development team and / or third-party vendors : functional specifications interface designs and configuration specificationsDevelop test scenarios and conduct detailed functional and integration testing to ensure programming / configuration has been done in accordance with detailed functional specifications and business requirementsPerform or assist in the configuration and control of system parameters and files to meet business requirementsSupport Business Subject Matter Experts and users during user acceptance testingAssist in the development of application documentation user documentation and training materialsEDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Education : Undergraduate Degree
Experience : Three (3) years related experience
OTHER QUALIFYING SKILLS AND / OR ABILITIES
Desired : Four (4) year degree (Undergraduate) in Management Information Systems or Computer Science or equivalent experienceFunctional knowledge of IT business domainsExperience in the implementation development and support of ERP client-server and web-application systems.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills ability to perform root / cause analysisDemonstrated knowledge of functional analysis and data analysis - ability to understand and clarify business needs formulated by requesters and stakeholdersExperience in working with third-party software and third-party suppliers.Knowledge of the following would be an asset : business process techniques (BPMN) Master Solution Delivery methodologies (Macroscope Productivity Center) SOA concepts Research Data Management Software.Demonstrated effective communication writing and planning skills. Self-motivated and ability to work well with multiple teams in cross functional set-up.Demonstrated ability to work on multiple initiatives and to manage deadlines.Knowledge of French and English. McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing.Experience with Oracle SQL Java considered a plusExperience with Ellucians Banner applications considered a plusAs one of Montreals Top Employers here is what we offer :
Competitive benefits package (Health Dental Life Insurance) (if eligible)Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible)Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)Competitive vacation policyTwo (2) personal daysTwo (2) floating holidaysNine (9) Summer Fridays - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour DayPaid time off over the December holiday periodTuition waiver for regular employees and their dependentsUp to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permitsBefore applying please note that to work at McGill University you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.
Knowledge of English : McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level #4 on a scale of 0-4 .
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Minimum Education and Experience :
Bachelors Degree 3 Years Related Experience /
Annual Salary :
(MPEX Grade 05) $71890.00 - $89860.00 - $107830.00
Job Profile :
MPEX-IST2E - IT Business Application - Professional 2
Hours per Week : 33.75 (Full time)
Supervisor :
Portfolio Manager Student Systems
Position End Date (If applicable) :
Deadline to Apply :
McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons / visible minorities women Indigenous persons persons with disabilities ethnic minorities and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact in confidence .
Required Experience :
IC
Key Skills
ArcGIS,Intelligence Community Experience,GIS,Python,Computer Networking,Data Collection,Intelligence Experience,R,Relational Databases,Analysis Skills,Data Management,Application Development
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Monthly Salary Salary : 71890 - 107830