Description:
The City of Saskatoon is seeking an experienced individual to join the Fire Services application development team within our Information Technology Division. The team’s focus is to provide support development and use of emergency service applications related to computer aided dispatch, search and recovery, and mobile command centres.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Prepares proposals and recommendations for management action.
- Supports and implements computer based systems within the Corporation. Writes and modifies computer
- programs using the appropriate development and support tools.
- Prepares test data to verify the accuracy and completeness of new and modified systems, jobs and programs.
- Prepares and modifies system, job, program and operating documentation according to Corporate standards.
- Responds to, and resolves, system and production failures, as required.
- Performs project roles as assigned.
- Maintains current knowledge of IT trends, procedures and standards.
- Provides training, advice and guidance to staff, as required.
- Assists with the development of Corporate IT policies, procedures and standards.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience Requirements
- Degree in computer science plus four years' progressively responsible experience in Information Technology or successful completion of a two-year, post-secondary computer technology or business systems program plus six years' progressively responsible experience in Information Technology.
- Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver's Licence.
- Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record
- Experience with computer aided dispatch applications is an asset.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills
- Skill using Microsoft Windows and relational databases.
- Skill using client/server and n-tier development tools and methodologies.
- Considerable knowledge and skill in the operation and capabilities of computer architectures.
- Knowledge of the principles and applications of data-processing documentation.
- Knowledge and skill using project management tools and techniques, and the ability to participate in all project roles.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, including preparing and conducting presentations.
- Demonstrated customer services skills, including the ability to deal effectively and tactfully with internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated skill in the use and support of Microsoft Office Suite, PowerBuilder, .Net and SQL.
- Demonstrated skill in critical thinking and problem-solving.