Senior IT analyst

Hydro One Networks Inc. based in Markham, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Senior IT analyst. Hydro One Networks Inc. is a leading electricity transmission and distribution company. It operates and maintains the province’s electricity transmission system, ensuring reliable power delivery to homes, businesses, and communities. As a key player in Ontario’s energy sector, it plays a crucial role in powering the province’s economy and supporting sustainable development. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.

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Job Description:

Employer Name: Hydro One Networks Inc
Position: Senior IT analyst
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: Salary is not mentioned, $40.00-$45.00 hourly estimated salary
Employment Type: Regular/Ongoing
Location: Markham, ON, CA
Job ID: 49332

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have completion of 4 years of University training (Grade XII plus 5 years)
Experience: Candidates should have 8 years and up to and including 10 years experience in the relevant field

Other Requirements:

The candidates should have a knowledge of computer science including the principles and applications of computing equipment, methods, systems analysis and design, data management, work simplification, communications and computer programming to enable creative logical reasoning in regard to the design and effective use of systems and databases, computer programming activities and related matters
The candidates should have a knowledge of design concepts related to computing equipment and software, in order to provide computerized solutions to varying Company requirements
The candidates should have good verbal and written communications skills, to coordinate the needs of clients, suppliers and staff
The candidates should have experience to be able to define users’ information-technology requirements for most complex problems and to design, develop, acquire and implement the required systems, databases and information technology products and related services
The candidates should have experience to understand new and existing information processing concepts, computer and communications equipment and software
The candidates should have experience to understand the clients’ organizations and the operational characteristics and functions of the application systems, databases, products, computers, communications and associated equipment serviced

Responsibilities:

The candidates should be able to conduct studies to assist users in defining and documenting functional requirements, data requirements, and operational constraints related to potential information technology solutions for simple to medium-complex problems. They should define alternative solutions within Company architectures, including options to make or buy and to replace or modify. They should analyze alternative solutions by identifying and estimating life-cycle costs and by assisting users to identify and quantify benefits
The candidates should be able to make effective recommendations to clients to change their business processes and work methods in order to use information technology more effectively. They should create pilot or prototype solutions and prepare recommendations and business-case documentation to support the preferred alternatives. They should review recommendations with other stakeholders and conduct or participate in technical and economic studies requiring expert knowledge related to information technology services, methodologies, techniques, standards, and tools. They should propose strategies for exploiting new technologies and techniques. For complex problems, they should assist in the above activities
The candidates should be able to supply consultative services and specialized expertise in information-technology areas. They should assist and provide guidance to users and line management, both within and outside of the unit, in the availability and use of information technology. They should supply information related to the availability and use of information technology services. They should supply specialized expertise in the use of software development, including compilers, program libraries, operating systems, data transfer and data storage, and database management
The candidates should be able to supply specialized expert advice concerning application, integration, and database design and the deployment and utilization of integrated information technology products and related services. They should make effective recommendations on associated work methods and budgets. They should assist information technology staff and open-shop users in resolving problems related to programming, program design, or production use of programs and data. They should develop and maintain standards, procedures, methodologies, and tools for information-technology staff. They should assure the quality of systems and databases developed within the division. Generally, they should perform these activities for complex products
The candidates should be able to conduct information technology product acquisition activities for products of low to medium impact. They should perform market searches and prepare tendering documents and evaluate vendor submissions. They should prepare test plans and review test results for efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with user requirements
The candidates should be able to make effective recommendations on the acquisition of new products or product upgrades and prepare purchase requisitions, contracts, and license agreements. They should arrange for installation and commissioning of products and provision of related services. They should communicate with vendors concerning problems encountered in the use of products or desired enhancements to products. For products of high impact, they should assist in the above activities and prepare and maintain test data. They should perform evaluation tests and analyze and report test results and observations
The candidates should be able to conduct design, development, and implementation activities for simple to medium-complex systems or databases. They should construct system models or data models at the conceptual level, defining functional components, processes, data entities, and relationships with other systems or databases. They should review models with users and other information-technology departments and recommend the approaches to be followed in design, development, testing, and implementation, taking into account the need for interfaces with other systems or databases
The candidates should be able to perform high-level design and estimate processing costs, using simulators where appropriate. They should review design with users and other departments and review test procedures and test results with users in order to verify compliance with user requirements. They should assist in the above activities for complex systems, programs, or databases and develop and demonstrate prototype systems or databases. They should design data flows and logic flows and determine the level of auditing, controls, backup, and security procedures to be applied
The candidates should be able to develop test plans and procedures and design, develop, document, and test systems, programs, or databases. They should develop operating procedures and arrange for commissioning and implementation in a production environment and conduct post-implementation reviews with users
The candidates should be able to maintain simple to complex systems, integrations, or databases. They should maintain library files for software in production use and advise and assist users concerning the production use of systems, products, integrations, or databases. They should implement and document enhancements and changes to meet new user needs and analyze trouble reports and implement corrective actions. They should resolve emergency problems under time constraints and identify latent problems and implement changes to eliminate or bypass them. They should assist in the assignment of priorities to maintenance tasks
The candidates should be able to prepare major written reports and prepare and sign correspondence dealing with technical issues. For simple to medium-complex projects, they should prepare correspondence on financial issues, commitment of resources, work schedules, and proposals. They should conduct or participate in planning and review meetings, involving technical staff and line management representing user departments and various information technology departments. They should prepare and review specifications, proposals, investigative reports, business case documents, design documents, maintenance documentation, operating instructions, and user manuals
The candidates should be able to administer products, systems, integrations, or databases in production. They should monitor the effectiveness and efficiency of use of products, systems, or databases in production and effect, guide, or recommend corrective actions. They should manage program libraries, database and file directories, storage and resource utilization and perform password administration and monitor security violations
The candidates should be able to apply corrections to databases, integrations, or files, which cannot be handled by normal update procedures and execute security procedures for integrity and recoverability and monitor the integrity of the system, integration, or database. They should perform archiving procedures and recovery procedures and identify and effect the resolution of problems which must be referred to other departments, such as operating-system problems, or database-management-system malfunctions. Generally, they should perform these activities for complex products, systems, integrations, or databases
The candidates should be able to supply training and education for simple to complex products, systems, integrations, or databases. They should prepare user instructions in the form of written documentation (manuals and on-line user aids) and demonstrate usage. They should demonstrate the usage of proposed development end products by means of prototyping or simulation tools and identify the training needs of user staff and information-technology staff. They should define training courses and formulate their content and prepare training materials. They should conduct classroom sessions and provide individualized instruction and act as a resource person for self-instruction courses
The candidates should be able to supply technical notes and guidelines on selection, acquisition, migration, usage, and application of all but the most complex information technology products and related services. They should provide product and product usage and application assistance and problem resolution services
The candidates should be able to assign work to staff assisting in the work and schedule their activities. They should provide guidance in techniques and methods of programming, design, and documentation and monitor the quality of work performed
The candidates should be able to identify the training needs of staff and provide input to line supervisors for the preparation of training plans and refer human resource matters to supervisors for resolution and able to make suggestions to supervisors on how to improve effectiveness and efficiency

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.

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