Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
The Opportunity:
Position: District Application Support Specialist Internal/External: Invitation for internal and external applications Employment Type : Permanent Union: Public Service Alliance of Canada Hours: 36.25 hours per week Salary: SBO 3 ( $1946 - $3053 biweekly)
The District Application Support Specialist will play a critical role in the daily operations of the district, working across a broad range of educational and service departments. This position directly contributes to the modernization, reliability, and long‑term success of the systems that support public education.
The ideal candidate will:
- Work independently while managing multiple diverse projects simultaneously
- Lead website development, enhancements, and ongoing support for a variety of client groups
- Analyze business requirements and translate them into effective, scalable technical solutions
- Support system migrations, integrations, and modernization initiatives
- Support system updates and improvements, development of web applications, online forms, regularly providing data to various departments
- Build strong, collaborative relationships with internal client groups to ensure solutions meet operational and strategic needs
- Work closely with the provincial Information Technology team on join projects and initiatives to support alignment across systems and ensure seamless integration
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Experience
- Post‑secondary degree or diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Development, or a related field
- Experience in application development, database design, or systems integration
- An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered
Technical Competencies
- Strong proficiency in MS Teams, SharePoint, MS 360, Power Automate, Power BI, Power Apps and Microsoft Fabric
- Proficiency in web development technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, .NET, Flash, AJAX)
- Experience with relational database development and administration (e.g., SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL)
- Knowledge of API development, system integrations, and secure coding practices
- Familiarity with version control tools (e.g., Git)
- Experience with system testing, troubleshooting, and quality assurance processes
Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working with internal client groups and external partners
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams, including provincial IT partners
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while maintaining high attention to detail
Requires strong attention to detail and sound judgment when assigning district security roles, ensuring accurate access, compliance with protocols, and protection of sensitive information.
