IT Consultant

IT Consultant

Department: Treasury Board Secretariat

Location: Charlottetown / Hybrid Options within PEI

Position: Full-Time Position (Commencing immediately)

Employment Type: Classified (Permanent) - UPSE

Hourly Salary Range: $38.37 - $47.98

Annual Salary Range: $74,822 - $93,561

Pay Level: 19

Bi-Weekly Hours: 75.0 hours bi-weekly

Posting ID: 165042-1024TBPO

Closing Date:Wednesday, October 23, 2024 5 p.m.

Open to: Public

The Department of Finance is committed to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility. Our goal is to build a public sector workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve and to promote welcoming, diverse, inclusive, respectful workplaces that are accessible to all. We welcome all interested individuals including Indigenous People, persons with disabilities, Black, racialized, ethnic and culturally diverse groups, as well as people regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identities, and gender expressions. Those looking for more information are invited to visit our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy.

What we offer:

• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid options within PEI
• Health and dental benefits after 6 months
• Up to $2,500 annual training funds
• 3 weeks paid vacation annually

Our Vision: Forward-looking people, service, and technology.

Our Mission: Our Team proudly delivers quality IT expertise and advice with our partners to make citizen and business-centric service possible.

The purpose of this position is to assist with the planning, development, integration and maintenance of the Clinical Information System (CIS). As a member of the CIS Operations Team, this position serves as the liaison between the CIS Technical Team and CIS Clinical Support Team, providing technical and application advice and support as needed in the specific application modules assigned.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Provides IT Consultant services to CIS Support Team and users to the Clinical Information System (CIS) which includes physicians, nurse and other clinicians in 7 hospitals and community health centres;
• Provides a business requirements analysis service that involves techniques for eliciting user requirements, analyzing and documenting the requirements in enough detail to allow them to be understood by a development team, and presenting the requirements back to the client to ensure there is a shared, and agreed-upon, understanding of how they will be implemented;
• Coordinate the development of workflows, business process strategies that will be used for the maintenance and support of CIS with assistance of the CIS Clinical Support team, pharmacists and physicians;
• Provides Project Management service to the client Department/Agency by following a standard project management methodology that includes project planning, project resources (Internal and External), project control, change & problem management, project execution, and project review;
• Lead groups in examining work processes, setting and clarifying objectives, encouraging innovation, overcoming resistance to change, resolving conflicts relative to information systems management;
• Lead and facilitate teams (Facility Implementation/Working Teams, Standards Committees, etc.) and individuals in defining roles/responsibilities, setting goals and defining workable system management structures that balance rigor with practicality;
• Research, assess and evaluate current provincial policies, procedures, standards and legislation to develop provincial standardization in the operation of complex information systems;
• Other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from college or university with a diploma or degree in Computer Science, Business Information Technology or equivalent;
• Demonstrated equivalencies may be considered;
• Extensive experience in IT management and specific knowledge and experience in the principles, techniques and methods used to: elicit, analyze and document user requirements; manage business systems acquisition, implementation and support; and develop and execute IT plans and service level agreements;
• Experience in information technology systems implementation for data conversion, system testing, change management, and security;
• Experience in facilitating, planning and implementing projects;
• A thorough knowledge of the principles, techniques and methodology required to maintain large and complex IT systems;
• Experience working in a team environment;
• Work independently and be highly self motivated and directed;
• Liaise with, and elicit cooperation from, a wide variety of sources;
• Deal tactfully with employees and contractors who provide a broad spectrum of services;
• Be persuasive, encouraging and diplomatic, with conflict resolution skills;
• Be adept at conducting research; analyze and creatively problem solve;
• Quickly understand an organization's goals and objectives;
• Communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language;
• Actively listen and communicate well both orally and in written format;
• Work collaboratively, prioritize effectively and always maintain a customer service orientation;
• The successful applicant must provide a satisfactory Criminal Records Check prior to beginning employment;
• Applicants must have a good previous work and attendance record.

Other Qualifications:

• Course work or certifications in Business Analysis, Project Management, Facilitation, Conflict Resolution and Public Administration would be considered an asset;
• Experience with Cerner software and methodology considered an asset.

This competition may be used to fill future job vacancies.

Preference will be given to UPSE Civil Employees as per the UPSE Civil Collective Agreement

Please Note: Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Where possible, submitting an electronic resume or job application is preferred. Otherwise, please return forms to PEI Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 2000, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, C1A 7N8. Applications may be sent by fax to (902) 368-4383. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICANT TO CONFIRM RECEIPT OF THE APPLICATION, BY TELEPHONE OR IN PERSON PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE. Please ensure that the appropriate Posting ID number is stated on all application forms. You can apply online or obtain an application form by visiting our web site at www.jobspei.ca. Forms may also be obtained by contacting any PEI Government office, ACCESS PEI Centre, Regional Services Centre, or by telephone (902) 368-4080.

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