Department of Human Resources
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Analyst/Programmer
C-006
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Information Technology
Director, Information Technology
Last Reviewed:
February 27, 2006
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Director, Information Technology Services, the incumbent will operate with
minimal supervision, wide latitude for independent judgment, and is responsible for a broad
range of duties.
Key Activities
1. Application design, implementation, analysis, optimization, and problem resolution in
the Enterprise systems environment (Datatel’s Colleague and Benefactor application
suites, including core, Human Resources, Finance and Student Information modules).
2. Development of Enterprise system requirements and cross-functional project
management in the application of these requirements.
3. Design, development, maintenance, automation, and operation of Enterprise user and
identity-management systems, interfacing with internal and external directory systems.
4. Installation, configuration and maintenance of web- and server-based Enterprise
Resource Planning system applications.
5. Design, development, implementation and maintenance of Enterprise data-reporting
mechanism(s).
6. Design, development, maintenance and evolution of corporate on-line, including webbased integration with external transaction providers and the University’s Enterprise
Resource Planning system (e.g. e-payment systems).
7. Development of data-mart specifications in support of value-added Enterprise data
analysis.
8. Preparation and maintenance of design documents, specifications, work plans, and
records of systems configuration.
9. Coordination of Change Control on Enterprise applications, including automation of
Change Request processes.
10. Co-ordination of delivery of Enterprise Resource Planning system training.
11. Review and recommend evolution of Enterprise Resource Planning system architecture.
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12. Maintenance of an awareness of industry best practices; liaise with vendors and other
third party providers to stay abreast of technology evolution, software revisions, bug
fixes, and to obtain product information.
13. Communication, collaboration and mentoring others to co-ordinate plans within the
overall Enterprise systems architecture.
14. Receive and manage confidential, personal, and proprietary information using sound
judgment to remain in compliance with all university policies and privacy legislation
applicable to the situation.
Analytical Reasoning
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relevant work example that is typical of roles and responsibilities of the job (i.e. not an occasional duty).
Decision Making
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Provide a relevant work example that is typical of roles and responsibilities of the job (i.e. not an
occasional duty).
Impact
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the job incumbent. Provide a relevant work example that is typical of roles and responsibilities of the job
(i.e. not an occasional duty).
Education
Honours University Degree (4 year) in Computer Science or equivalent education.
Experience Required
 A minimum of 3, but ideally 5 or more, years’ experience in ‘direct systems’
development in an Enterprise.
Responsibility for the Work of Others
Indicate whether the incumbent is directly or indirectly responsible for the work of others. Provide the title
of the position(s) as well as an example of how the incumbent is responsible for the work of others on a
daily basis. Specifically, indicate whether the position has responsibility for hiring and supervision of
student workers.
Direct Responsibility
N/A
Indirect Responsibility
N/A
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Communication
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with on a regular basis. Provide a brief description of the purpose for communicating with these
individuals.
Internal
External
Motor/ Sensory Skills
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include but are not limited to: small/large movement to operate machinery; coordinated movement;
equilibrium to maintain balance; dexterity to grasp, move, assemble objects or operate equipment;
hearing, sight, touch, smell, taste. Provide a brief description of tasks performed that require
motor/sensory skills.
Effort
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Examples include but are not limited to: lifting, moving, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, kneeling,
remaining motionless, sustained concentration or focus. Provide a brief description of the tasks
performed that are physically and/or mentally demanding.
Mental
Physical
Working Conditions
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disagreeable and/or hazardous to health and well-being. Describe the nature, frequency and duration of
exposure.
Physical
Psychological
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