Job Description
Are you passionate about leveraging technology to drive positive social impact? The Department of Infrastructure and Technology is seeking a visionary Senior Digital Systems Analyst to lead our national digital transformation initiatives. In this pivotal role, you will bridge the gap between complex technical requirements and public service objectives, ensuring that our digital infrastructure remains robust, secure, and accessible to all citizens.
We offer a dynamic work environment where you can contribute to projects that matter. You will be part of a diverse team dedicated to modernizing government services, improving efficiency, and enhancing the citizen experience through innovative IT solutions.
Why Join Us?
- Impactful Work: Contribute to projects that directly improve the lives of millions of Canadians.
- Professional Growth: Access to continuous learning opportunities and leadership development programs.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive health and dental plans, generous pension plans, and work-life balance initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of government IT projects, from requirements gathering to deployment and post-implementation support.
- Ensure all technical solutions adhere to strict federal standards, including the Official Languages Act and Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (ATIP).
- Collaborate with inter-departmental stakeholders and subject matter experts to define technical architecture and system requirements.
- Oversee the migration of legacy systems to modern, scalable cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure).
- Implement and maintain robust cybersecurity protocols to protect sensitive government data and infrastructure.
- Mentor junior analysts and developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation.
- Conduct regular risk assessments and performance monitoring to ensure system availability and reliability.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Public Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
- Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in IT project management or systems analysis within the public sector or a highly regulated industry.
- Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C#.
- Proven expertise in Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies.
- Bilingualism: Mandatory ability to work effectively in both English and French (CCAT Level 4 or higher).
- Active security clearance (Reliability or Secret level) or the ability to obtain one.
- Strong knowledge of ITIL frameworks and IT service management best practices.