(Fwd) Job Postings

Paul King sciguy-Ja3L+HSX0kI at public.gmane.org
Sun Feb 18 17:39:38 UTC 2007


I am forwarding this job posting to anyone interested. This is a 
programmer/analyst position with the Ontario College of Teachers. APply by 
February 23/2007.

Paul King

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Posting 07-07
Programmer Analyst
Information Technology Unit, Executive Department

Regular Position - Category 7 - 2007 Salary Range $48,956 - $74,755

Purpose of Position: 
The Programmer Analyst's role is to define, develop, test, analyze, and 
maintain new software applications in support of the achievement of business 
requirements. This includes writing, coding, testing, and analyzing software 
programs and applications. The Programmer Analyst will also research, design, 
document, and modify software specifications throughout the production life 
cycle.

Responsibilities:
    · Collaborate with developers, programmers, and designers in 
    conceptualizing and development of new software programs and applications.
    · Liaise with network administrators, business analysts, and software 
    engineers to assist in resolving problems with software products or company 
    software systems.
    · Analyze and assess existing business systems and procedures.
    · Assist in the definition, development, and documentation of 
    software's business requirements, objectives, deliverables, and specifications 
    on a project-by-project basis in collaboration with internal users and 
    departments.
    · Assist in defining software development project plans, including 
    scoping, scheduling, and implementation.
    · Research, identify, analyze, and fulfill requirements of all 
    internal and external program users.
    · Consistently write, translate, and code software programs and 
    applications according to specifications.
    · Write programming scripts to enhance functionality and/or 
    performance of company applications as necessary.
    · Design, run and monitor software performance tests on new and 
    existing programs for the purposes of correcting errors, isolating areas for 
    improvement, and general debugging.
    · Administer critical analysis of test results and deliver solutions 
    to problem areas. 
    · Generate statistics and write reports for management and/or team 
    members on the status of the programming process. 
    · Develop and maintain user manuals and guidelines.
    · Train end users to operate new or modified programs.
    · Conduct research on emerging application development software 
    products, languages, and standards in support of procurement and development 
    efforts.
    · Liaise with vendors for efficient implementation of new software 
    products or systems and for resolution of any adaptation issues.
    · Recommend, schedule, and perform software improvements and upgrades.
    · Install software products for end users as required.
    · Manage and/or provide guidance to junior team members.
    · Other duties as assigned by the Manager of Information Technology

Education, Skills, and Experience:
    · College diploma or university degree in the field of computer 
    science, information systems, or software engineering, and three to five years 
    work experience in the field
    · Proficiency in a variety of programming languages, including .Net 
    2.0, SQL, and N-tier architecture is preferred.
    · Excellent understanding of coding methods and documentation best 
    practices.
    · Extensive relational database and operating systems experience.
    · Thorough understanding of current platforms.
    · Solid working knowledge of current Internet technologies.
    · Prior experience interviewing end-users for insight on 
    functionality, interface, problems, and/or usability issues.
    · Able to communicate effectively with non-technical staff and with 
    members of interdisciplinary teams.
    · Hands-on experience developing test cases and test plans.
    · Flexible and adaptable in regards to learning and understanding new 
    technologies.
    · Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.
    · Strong English language written, oral, and interpersonal 
    communication skills. French language proficiency is an asset.
    · Ability to conduct research into software-related issues and 
    products.
    · Highly self motivated and directed.
    · Keen attention to detail.
    · Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
    · Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-
    pressure environment.
    · Experience working both independently and in a team-oriented, 
    collaborative environment.

  The Ontario College of Teachers offers competitive salaries, comprehensive 
             benefits and a modern, progressive work environment.
     To apply, please forward your resume no later than February 23, 2007:
  E-mail applications preferred: careers-AX7Uu6+3wag at public.gmane.org Indicate Posting Number in 
                               subject heading.
Alternatively, applications may be mailed to: Human Resources, Ontario College 
                                 of Teachers,
                  121 Bloor Street East, Toronto, ON M4W 3M5.
As vacancies arise, job opportunities at the College are posted on the College 
                            web site at www.oct.ca




Posting 07-08
Policy Analyst
Policy and Research Unit, Executive Department

Limited term appointment to August 31, 2007
Category 5 - 2007 Salary Range: $67,314 - $99,675

Purpose of Position:
Experienced in policy analysis and research, you will provide research, policy 
and legislative support to the College and its governing council. Excellent 
analysis, writing and presentation skills required. 

Responsibilities:
Policy & Research
·Prepare papers and recommendations on complex policy issues.
·Analyze reports and policy documents prepared by ministry or 
    government departments or elsewhere within the education sector, preparing 
    précis of contents and directing the attention of senior staff to items of 
    concern to the College.
·Prepare appropriate materials including presentations, position 
    papers, briefing notes and statistical analysis for Council and Committee 
    meetings, Legislative Committee hearings, policy conferences, working groups, 
    task force meetings, and so forth.
·Co-ordinate the development of annual reports to the Legislative 
    Assembly.
·Respond to senior management and Council correspondence as required.
·Respond to written and telephone inquiries regarding general policy 
    and legislative matters.
·Identify and assess policy alternatives in terms of their benefits, 
    deficiencies and impact on the Ontario College of Teachers and develop 
    recommendations for consideration by senior management and the College Council.
·Provide timely and comprehensive briefings to senior staff, Council 
    Members and stakeholders on policy issues and activities. 

Liaison
·Develop strong working relationships with assigned education 
    stakeholder groups, identifying levels of awareness and concern with respect to 
    issues and services that affect them. 
·Represent the College on Ministry committees.
·Support other departments by ensuring adequate stakeholder 
    consultation on policy proposals developed by the College.

Legislation
·Research information and make substantive recommendations regarding 
    the formulation of changes to College legislation, regulations, bylaws or 
    procedures.
·Assist in the co-ordination of issue-specific meetings involving 
    policy assistants, MPPs, Ministry staff, constituency office staff and their 
    constituents.
·Ensure the development of briefing notes for the Minister of 
    Education and other members participating in legislative debate on College 
    bills or private members' public legislation or on opposition motions affecting 
    the College related legislation.
·Ensure that appropriate consideration and responses are provided by 
    the College to the concerns raised by government and opposition members and 
    other interested parties.

Issue Management
·Maintain issue-monitoring systems for assigned policy areas.
·Provide issue management support to the Manager, Registrar and the 
    Chair.
·Anticipate possible issues by reviewing daily press clippings and 
    other stakeholder publications.
·Ensure that the College is capable of reacting immediately to new 
    issues that emerge from the Ministry, the legislature or from education sector 
    organizations. 
·Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager, Policy and Research




  The Ontario College of Teachers offers competitive salaries, comprehensive 
             benefits and a modern, progressive work environment.
     To apply, please forward your resume no later than February 23, 2007
  E-mail applications preferred: careers-AX7Uu6+3wag at public.gmane.org Indicate Posting Number in 
                               subject heading.
Alternatively, applications may be mailed to: Human Resources, Ontario College 
                                 of Teachers,
                  121 Bloor Street East, Toronto, ON M4W 3M5.
As vacancies arise, job opportunities at the College are posted on the College 
                            web site at www.oct.ca





Posting 07-09
Corporate Research Analyst
Policy and Research Unit, g Department

One year limited term appointment May 2007 to May 30, 2008
Category 5 - 2007 Salary Range: $67,314 - $99,675

Purpose of Position:
To provide corporate research services and legislative support to the College 
in general and to the Executive Department in particular.

Responsibilities:
Corporate Research and Library
·Analyze reports and policy documents prepared by ministry or 
    government departments or elsewhere within the education sector, preparing 
    précis of contents and directing the attention of senior staff to items of 
    concern to the College.
·Perform administrative, liaison and dissemination activities 
    associated with research activities.
·Review and approve orders for materials to update or enhance the 
    College library's collection of research materials.
·Monitor legislation and maintain the Acts and regulations collection 
    in the College's library.
·Identify, order and maintain key reference materials for the 
    College's library.
·Provide College staff with research support.
·Maintain corporate statistics for annual reports and studies.
·Maintain cataloguing for the College's library central collection.
·Oversee the library on-line catalogue, circulation and reporting 
    systems.
·Supervise and support College library technicians.
·Ensure that the College is capable of reacting immediately to new 
    issues that emerge from the Ministry, the legislature or from education sector 
    organizations. 
·Respond to College member inquiries.
    
Legislative and Policy
·Prepare papers and recommendations on complex policy issues.
·Prepare appropriate materials including presentations, position 
    papers, briefing notes and statistical analysis for Council and Committee 
    meetings, Legislative Committee hearings, policy conferences, working groups, 
    task force meetings and so forth.
·Respond to written and telephone inquiries regarding general policy 
    and legislative matters.
·Provide timely and comprehensive briefings to senior staff, Council 
    Members and stakeholders on legislative and policy issues and activities. 
·Research information and make substantive recommendations regarding 
    the formulation of changes to College legislation, regulations, bylaws or 
    procedures.
·Ensure the development of briefing notes for the Minister of 
    Education and other members participating in legislative debate on College 
    bills or private members' public legislation or on opposition motions affecting 
    the College-related legislation.
·Monitor federal and provincial legislation to identify implications 
    for the College and prepare reports and/or briefing notes for the Registrar, 
    College Council and Committees.
· Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager, Policy and Research.



  The Ontario College of Teachers offers competitive salaries, comprehensive 
             benefits and a modern, progressive work environment.
     To apply, please forward your resume no later than February 23, 2007
  E-mail applications preferred: careers-AX7Uu6+3wag at public.gmane.org Indicate Posting Number in 
                               subject heading.
Alternatively, applications may be mailed to: Human Resources, Ontario College 
                                 of Teachers,
                  121 Bloor Street East, Toronto, ON M4W 3M5.
As vacancies arise, job opportunities at the College are posted on the College 
                            web site at www.oct.ca






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