J0913-0031 – Winter Co-op Placement – Process Analyst(Canada’s central bank)– Employment in Canada

Job Title:  Winter Co-op Placement – Process Analyst
Requisition #:  J0913-0031
Department:  Funds Management and Banking
Employment Type:  Full-time
Position Type:  Short term with possibility of extension
Location:  Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Job Category:  Information Technology
Number of Positions:  1
Deadline:  September 22, 2013
Canada’s central bank
Eligibility:
In order for your candidacy to be considered, you must currently be enrolled in a university or college co-op program.

Salary Range:
$1,121 to $1,457 payable biweekly (job grade 11 or 12), depending on the qualifications of the candidate
Take a Central Role at the Bank of Canada:

Canada’s central bank is the nation’s pre-eminent macroeconomic policy institution. No other employer in the country offers you the unique opportunity to work at the very centre of Canada’s economy, in an organization with significant impact on the economic and financial well-being of all Canadians. No matter what your area of expertise, you’ll enjoy an open culture and a superior work environment that will challenge, energize, and motivate you to excel. ()
Job Summary:
Under the direction of a manager or more senior Information Technologist, you provide entry-level support in any of the information technology (IT) business lines. The Information Technologist focuses on developing Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) application/IT support as required. This individual must be flexible and willing to occasionally assist colleagues with activities that may fall outside of his/her formal responsibilities.

Central Responsibilities:
• carry out activities associated with the IT standard methodologies, e.g., define specifications, design, code, debug, install, test, implement and document
• provide support as required for systems within area of expertise; monitor and analyze diagnostic information, identifying problems and suggesting alternative solutions
• resolve common problems and refer complex problems to more senior Information Technologists
• maintain collaborative relations with colleagues, internal clients and external counterparts to support operational objectives
• participate in Type 1 – 4 projects by providing support in area of expertise
• develop Excel VBA applications and macros
Key Requirements:
• completed or enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in computer science

In addition:
• English or French essential
• strong communication skills, both oral and written
• strong planning and organizational skills to work within an environment where co-operation, coordination and flexibility are required
• ability to provide high-quality results under pressure
• solid analytic and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions when giving advice or making recommendations
• ability to coach and obtain co-operation from others to achieve common goals, with well-developed leadership skills
• team player: ability to share expertise, provide constructive feedback and contribute ideas to achieve common goals
• demonstrated experience in setting priorities and monitoring projects and initiatives and in ensuring follow-through
• flexibility to adapt to new requirements and change, shifting priorities if more urgent work is requested
• proficiency with Excel
• experience in developing VBA applications and macros
Assets:
• ability to communicate effectively in both official languages
• ability to participate in overlapping projects or areas of responsibility

Notes:
• Condition of employment: Candidate(s) must be eligible for reliability status.
• Priority will be given to candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
• There will be no relocation assistance provided for this recruitment action.
• Only the candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• The Bank of Canada benefits from the unique perspectives, attributes and talents of its diverse workforce. We offer flexibility to accommodate the needs of our employees and candidates. The Bank of Canada is committed to employment equity and actively encourages applications from qualified men and women, including Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.

If you are a qualified candidate, please submit a detailed resumé and a covering letter by 22 September 2013. We will also ask you to complete a mandatory questionnaire during the application process.

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