Application Analyst

Government of Nunavut Recruitment•Iqaluit, NU

2h•CA$113,146 - CA$128,412•Hybrid

About The Position

The Application Analyst is responsible for the design, installation, testing, optimization and administration of all Government of Nunavut applications and databases within the solution delivery network environment. This includes all GN departmental software and applications that reside on Microsoft, Oracle, MYSQL and other proprietary databases. This position is responsible to establish standards and guidelines related to GN software, applications, and databases. The analysis, planning, and design of the GN’s core software, applications and databases are the responsibility of the Solutions Delivery group within IM/IT. The Application Analyst reports directly to the Manager Solutions Delivery and will work closely with resources within the Solutions Delivery group and other members of IM/IT as well as related third-party vendors.

Requirements

Two-year (2) post-secondary College Diploma program in computer sciences, information technology, or related engineering program.
Four (4) years of recent experience in a large (over 2000-users network) complex enterprise-wide networks with diverse solutions from multiple vendors.
Three (3) years of progressive experience in physical and virtual desktop hardware, operating systems, software and applications support in a medium to large enterprise or Government network environment.
Current Vendor certifications where the GN has standardized manufacturers such as Microsoft SQL, Oracle, MYSQL.

Nice To Haves

Experience in project and contract administration within an enterprise level IM/IT environment.
Cost Management, Risk, Contingency and Disaster Recovery Management abilities
Exposure to satellite network communications.
Awareness of the Nunavut Informatics environment, including knowledge of the Informatics Planning and Service Division mission, organizational structure, mandates, and technical infrastructure.
A knowledge of GN mandates and program activities.
Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations applicable to information management and information technology (Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Consulting and Audit Canada standards, etc.) to ensure systems integrity, reliability, and security.
Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages.
Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment.

Responsibilities

Ensure the stable and efficient operation of GN software, applications, and database assets within the Solutions Delivery network environment.
Install, configure, optimize, test, and administer departmental software, applications, and databases within the Solutions Delivery environment.
Install, configure, optimize, test, and administer Microsoft SQL, Oracle, MySQL, and other proprietary database systems.
Collaborate with third-party vendors providing COTS solutions to support and upgrade existing software and applications, including the installation, testing, and documentation of service packs, patches, and hotfixes.
Liaise with third-party vendors on the implementation of new software versions and application releases.
Review and contribute to the development of standards and guidelines for GN software, applications, and databases; assess and recommend database consolidation opportunities to reduce costs and improve operational efficiency.
Support the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of new and existing software, applications, and database solutions.
Contribute to the ongoing development and enhancement of application, software, and database security standards, ensuring the integrity and security of GN network environments.
Analyze budget implications and technical requirements related to the implementation of new databases, applications, and software technologies, as well as the upgrade and enhancement of existing systems.