EDP (electronic data processing) specialist

Work setting

• Private company, corporation or industry

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Collect and document user's requirements
• Design and develop database
• Design, construct, modify, implement and test data models and database management systems
• Conduct research and provide advice to other informatics professionals regarding the selection application and implementation of database management tools
• Operate database management systems to analyze data
• Develop and implement data administration policy, standards and models
• Research and document data requirements, data collection and administration policy, and data access rules
• Conduct research and provide advice to other information systems professionals regarding the collection, availability and suitability of data
• Write scripts related to stored procedures and triggers
• Study market research and trends to determine consumer demand, potential sales volumes and effect of competitors' operations on sales

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Desktop applications
• Programming software
• Website creation and management software
• Database software
• Programming languages
• Software development
• Data analysis software
• Data analysis system
• Database management

Area of specialization

• Transportation

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Adaptability
• Quick learner

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Long term benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Transportation provided by employer
• Parking available