Summary
Description
An excellent senior opportunity for an expert in developing and optimizing database models.
The Information Services Division are technology leaders, planning and delivering successful solutions with information management and information technology (IM/IT) services to both the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction (SDPR) and the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD). The division also provides IM/IT resource planning, decision-making, project and issues management, security and privacy functions, and desktop support. Our guiding principle is to promote a service delivery culture that is respectful, fosters positive relationships, and promotes creative problem solving with all our staff and partners in the Social Sector.
The Senior Data Architect provides expert data analysis, data design, data management, data governance, data modeling and data quality services. This position develops data architecture, data standards, data policies and data products to ensure integrity for the data resource and leadership in managing information as a valuable, sustainable asset.
Job Requirements:
- Master’s degree in a computer science related field and two (2) years’ related experience; OR
- Bachelor’s degree in a computer science related field and three (3) years’ related experience; OR
- Diploma in a computer science related field and four (4) years’ related experience; OR
- Certificate or coursework in a computer science related field and five (5) years’ related experience; OR
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Related experience includes the following:
- Experience at an intermediate analyst level.
- Experience leading project teams.
- Experience in managing contracts and projects.
- Experience in information resource management, data management principles and structured analysis and design.
- Experience in corporate data design, relational and/or object data modeling, and data analysis.
- Experience in data warehousing and/or business area analysis techniques, and documentation of business requirements.
Preference may be given to candidates with:
- Degree in data science, or equivalent data-related field.
- Experience using tools used to identify and manage structured and unstructured data.
- Experience using data governance technologies.
- Experience in data security, data privacy, and data quality.
- Experience facilitating and coaching people for change adoption, including group processes.
- Experience in product design and practices gained working in a product, project, or service capacity.
- Experience with current agile project management practices, open source, cloud platforms and digital services.
- Scrum certification: Product Owner or Scrum Master Certification.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Bashar.Dari@gov.bc.ca.
About this Position:
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary Market Adjustments.
Remote work is allowed, this position can work up to full time from their home in British Columbia subject to an approved telework agreement. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.
The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.
The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer.
How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.
Cover Letter: NO – Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.
Resume: YES – A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.
Questionnaire: YES – You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.
Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.
Additional Information:
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.
Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.
