Opportunities Senior Systems Analyst (Computer Services Officer 3)

About Us

At CSDS we prioritize peopleboth within our team and in the communities we serve. Our mission is to redefine how Nova Scotians engage with government by creating accessible reliable digital solutions centered around user needs.

In todays tech-driven world CSDS empowers government departments with essential digital solutions to meet Nova Scotians expectations. As a trusted partner across government we enable departments to fulfill their mandates with secure user-friendly services. From healthcare and education to public safety we collaborate to transform how services are designed and delivered.

We dont just implement technology; we modernize outdated systems and reimagine processes. Our agile data-driven approach ensures that digital services are both efficient and adaptable to Nova Scotias evolving needs.

Joining CSDS means contributing to work that makes a real difference. From providing vital tech support to healthcare professionals to strengthening cybersecurity and developing scalable digital platforms youll play a key role in building a more inclusive responsive government for Nova Scotians.

Together were setting new standards for digital public service delivering resilient solutions that meet todays needsand anticipate tomorrows challenges.

About Our Opportunity

The Student Assistance Business Solutions Group works as part of CSDS and is currently seeking a highly energetic and team-oriented individual for the position Developer / Sr. Systems Analyst to join the team. This challenging position has responsibilities spanning the whole Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) to design develop and maintain business applications in various domains. You may lead and supervise junior developers in various tasks and projects. It will be attractive to innovative professionals with a strong desire to contribute to the effective and efficient applications of information technology that will support the successful achievements of client goals and objectives.

Developer / Sr. Systems Analyst plays a leading role to ensure that new and existing business applications meet the need of business clients as well are developed and maintained using Nova Scotia Government standards and methodology. You will be joining a dedicated high-performing team that supports a diverse group of programs for Student Assistance. You must be a result driven team-player with previous experience in a support organization who can manage the demands of keeping the lights on while delivering new enhancements.

Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role youll have a bachelors degree in computer science plus a minimum of 3 years related experience or graduation from a recognized Information Technology program plus a minimum of 3 years and 6 months related experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Youll also have knowledge and expertise in business system analysis and design SDLC methodology IT principles including hardware and software architecture networking and communications database design information security change management and configuration management.
You must possess superior communication skills (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills as well as demonstrate the ability to interact effectively with clients staff peers and management. You will be flexible and adaptable to ever changing priorities and new technology. You must have proven proficiency and track record in Microsoft SQL Server and/or Oracle databases and application design and development ( and WinForms) using Microsoft Visual Studio (preference VB). In addition you must demonstrate a high degree of logical problem-solving ability design and programming discipline and good organizational / planning skills for task and project management including the determination of schedules assignments and project deadlines.

You will also possess technical expertise and experience with developing solutions using Microsoft technologies and development tools; and relational database modelling.

Knowledge and experience in the following would be considered assets:

• Developing and supporting applications in for WinForms and/or Blazor
• SQL Server databases and T-SQL
• Designing reports in SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
• Web services APIs and REST architectures
• Web technologies including HTML CSS3 and JavaScript
• Using Azure DevOps and GitLab to manage code
• Terminal and IIS server administration within the Nova Scotia Government infrastructure
• Applying modifications to applications to conform to Nova Scotia Government technology standards
• Providing internet-based access and security forms and reports and supporting the robust data privacy/sharing requirements associated with personal data entry/storage within Government.
  
  

Equivalency

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Benefits

Based on the employment status and union agreement the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan Health Dental Life Insurance General illness Short and Long Term Disability Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings click here: Benefits for government employees.

Other Considerations

The position requires the flexibility to adapt in a fast-paced changing environment and the ability to meet deadlines in a timely manner. As many projects are provincial in scope some travel may be required. On call duties may be requested but are not expected except in the capacity as an escalation point for subject matter expertise.

What We Offer

• Career development where you have access to career guidance tools resources and ongoing training for every stage of your career
• Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued respected connected and tuned in we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
• Countless career paths
• Department specific flexible working schedules