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Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general direction of the Manager - IT Delivery, and business and functional direction of Project Lead(s), coordinates the implementation of effective Business and Enterprise Applications and Network Technology and Cloud Services solutions by planning, monitoring and reporting on project activities in accordance with departmental and corporate standards and requirements. The position guides project change management activities and performs project communications, risk management, research and process optimization services to advance the Corporate Digital Strategy.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Education/Experience
- Degree in computer science, business administration majoring in information systems, application development, IT infrastructure and networking technologies, or related field, together with a minimum of two years' related experience with application development, infrastructure support or data center technologies; or
- Diploma relating to computer systems/business application development or IT technology, together with a minimum of four years' related experience with application development, enterprise system software or data center technologies.
- Project management experience
- Ability to identify, understand, and meet/exceed internal and external customer service requirements
- Strong understanding of organizational goals and objectives and project management principles
- Ability to establish and monitor project schedules, budgets and delivery processes
- Superior ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing, with the ability to present ideas in a business friendly and user friendly language
- Superior ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with other departments, subordinates, co-workers, and the general public
- Ability to identify opportunities for business process optimization
- Ability to think and act strategically in a public sector environment, including the ability to conceptualize and implement change strategies
- Knowledge of application development, enterprise systems and data centre technologies
- Understanding of applicable data security practices and law
- Highly self-motivated and directed
- Excellent project/time management, analytical/critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Ability to work well under pressure and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Broad experience with Web, GIS, ERP,application development technologies, Cloud based systems and technologies and data center technology
- Experience and knowledge with enterprise wide applications, data management, cyber security,
- Knowledge of the functions of City departments, outside boards and local community groups
- Project management certification and knowledge of AGILE and Change Management methodologies
- Must undergo a successful Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC)
- Must sign and abide by Employee Confidentiality Statement
- May be required to attend meetings outside regular working hours
- May be required to travel to various work locations and provide own transportation
- May be required to be on call
As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE: It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression. Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include:
- Photos
- Any certificates that have photo identification
- Driver's licences
- Police records checks
ACCOMMODATION: Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.
PRIVACY: Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources & Corporate Safety Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: 625-3866