Description

Job Summary

As a member of our team, you will work in a collaborative environment on a variety of projects using the PeopleSoft suite of technologies including PeopleTools Application Designer, BI Publisher, Integration Broker, SQR, COBOL and more. You will also work with business system analysts and technical infrastructure teams to create new software solutions, integrate applications using APIs and other technologies, address application issues, and perform application maintenance.

Responsibilities

Design and develop technical solutions to deliver business functionality.
Design, construct, build and develop custom Application Engine processes to validate and process data for enrichment and reporting using People Tools 8.5x.
Design, develop and build custom pages and components for data capture and processing using People Tools
Test and troubleshoot issues during technical development.
Complete Technical documentation of design and development application
Provide assistance when needed to Design and Develop User Acceptance Test Scripts.

About Us

Serving a diverse urban and rural population of more than 475,000, Niagara Region is focused on building a strong and prosperous Niagara. Working collaboratively with 12 local area municipalities and numerous community partners, the Region delivers a range of high-quality programs and services to support and advance the well-being of individuals, families and communities within its boundaries. Nestled between the great lakes of Erie and Ontario, the Niagara peninsula features some of Canada’s most fertile agricultural land, the majesty of Niagara Falls and communities that are rich in both history and recreational and cultural opportunities. Niagara boasts dynamic modern cities, Canada’s most developed wine industry, a temperate climate, extraordinary theatre, and some of Ontario’s most breathtaking countryside. An international destination with easy access to its binational U.S. neighbour New York State, Niagara attracts over 14 million visitors annually, as well as a steady stream of new residents and businesses.

At Niagara Region, we value diversity - in background and experience. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aspire to hire and grow a workforce reflective of the diverse community we serve. By doing so, we can deliver better programs and services across Niagara.

We welcome all applicants! For more information about diversity, equity, and inclusion at Niagara Region, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Niagara Region, Ontario or email related questions to diversity@niagararegion.ca. To send input on reducing barriers in the current hiring process, please email myhr@niagararegion.ca

For the Region's full employee equity statement, Working at Niagara Region - Niagara Region, Ontario .

Please note that effective February 12, 2023 mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations are no longer required as per the Niagara Region’s amended COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. As a result, you will not be required to submit verification of your vaccination status before starting employment with the Niagara Region. However, the Niagara Region continues to reserve the right to reintroduce vaccination requirements in the future if necessary to respond to changing public health advice and\or government direction. The Niagara Region continues to strongly encourage everyone to remain up-to-date with vaccinations.

Closing Remarks

We thank all candidates for their interest however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. It is the responsibility of the employee to ensure: an on-line application is completed; the information contained in his/her e-Application is complete, accurate and up to date; and it is submitted within the above noted time period. A complete job description is available on myHR.

Please review your respective employee group terms and conditions, and the impacts a transfer has on changing employee group.

When leaving one employee group to go to another, the following are some examples affected by a transfer, including but not necessarily limited to seniority, banks reflecting vacation/lieu/stand-by/call-in/holiday, health and dental benefits, sick leave, long term disability benefits, life insurance, union dues, etc. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list.

If you require an accommodation for the application process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the alternate formats for contacting us are as follows:

Email: myhr@niagararegion.ca
Phone: 905-980-6000 or 1-800-263-7215
Bell Relay: 1-800-855-0511

In-person: Sir Isaac Brock Way, Thorold, ON L2V 4T7 – Human Resources Department

Requirements

Interested applicants must apply on the Niagara Region's careers site, reference Job Opening #38487, before midnight on April 18, 2024. Here is the link to the job posting: https://careers.niagararegion.ca/psc/careers/EMPLOYEE/PSFT_HR/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_SCHJOB_FL&Action=U

This position is eligible for Niagara Region's Hybrid Working Model. The successful applicant must maintain the ability to work onsite at Niagara Region Headquarters (1815 Sir Isaac Brock Way, Thorold, ON) at least 50% of the time.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or other related field of study.
• Formal training in PeopleSoft tools considered an asset.

Knowledge

The successful applicant must have demonstrated experience and proficiency in the following:

In-depth proficiency with PeopleTools online objects e.g. PeopleCode, Application Engine Process Development & Customization, Pages/Components, Component Interface, Workflow, Queries, etc.
Extensive knowledge of SQL Language with hands on experience in developing complex queries to extract data from multiple tables.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; very good analytical and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of technical and process documentation standards as used in software development processes in municipal environment.
Work collaboratively and independently on complex application development tasks
Develop, implement and maintain web and batch applications, reports, queries and application integrations
Lead projects, forecast required time and resources, provide status updates, prioritize completion of tasks, and follow established standards and methodology
Work with clients and business systems analysts to design solutions that meet the needs of the clients both internal and as part of shared services
Coordinate and apply vendor provided software patches and maintenance
Provide production problem analysis and resolution, job scheduling, monitoring, tuning, and end-user support
Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the business and administrative processes
Provide training, guidance, and assistance to staff to accomplish goals

Special Requirements

In accordance with the Corporate Criminal Record Check Policy, the position requires the incumbent to undergo a Criminal Records Check and submit a Canadian Police Clearance Certificate.
Must maintain ability to travel in a timely manner to other offices, work locations or sites as authorized by the Corporation for business reasons.

Regional staff strive to enable the strategic priorities of council and the organization through the completion of their work. Staff carry out their work by demonstrating the corporate values.

Salary & Benefits

Annual Salary - $92,840.00 - $109,220.00

Benefits Include:

Benefits