01/21/2020

Role: Programmer/Developer - contract RFS: IT19-CSC-0130-1 Client: Ministry of Education Duration: 140 working days, 7.25 hours per day Location: 777 Bay St 3rd Floor Suite 3800 Toronto ON M5G 2E5 Anticipated Start Date: February 10, 2020 Rate: $79/h inc Rated Criterion ==================================================== Development Skills * 7 years of experience in design, development, implementation and maintenance of large complex Java/JEE applications * Experience with n-tier web-based applications, Unix, Shell Scripting, Ant script, JavaScript, XML/XSD and source code management tools such as Subversion / CVS / GIT * 5 years of recent development experience with both Oracle and SQL * Experience in designing detailed functional and technical requirements for new and existing business solutions * Experience with analyzing and designing changes to existing web-based software solutions Technical Skills * Experience with Web Services, Restful APIs, EJB, Messaging and other system integration technologies * Working experience with AngularJS * Working Experience of IBM Curam platform Methodologies and Design Concepts * Working knowledge of technology solutions and solutioning methodologies   * Working knowledge of SDLC and the Agile development methodology * Demonstrated knowledge and experience with RDBMS design concepts AODA and Front End Development * Experience with AODA compliant front-end development using HTML5, CSS , JSON, JQUERY, Responsive Web, BootStrap Communication Skills * Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision making skills * Leadership and collaboration skills * Proven track record for building strong working relationships * A demonstrated team player with a track record for meeting deadlines * Strong verbal and written communication skills 1.5.5 Determination of Top Ranked Proposal Project Requirements Checklist ==================================================== Does the consultant demonstrate 6  years of experience with J2EE, EJB, WebServices, AngularJS?

01/20/2020

Role: Programmer/Developer - contract RFS: IT19-CSC-0159 Client: Ministry of Education Duration: 287 working days, 7.25 hours per day Location: 777 Bay Street, Toronto, ON Anticipated Start Date: February 12, 2020 Rate: $78/h inc Rated Criterion ==================================================== Programming and Development Skills * Experience in n-tier web-based applications, database technologies, software, tools and Java EE (J2EE) technologies such as, JSF, Spring, iBatis and Hibernate * Experience, knowledge and skills in large-scale system analysis, design and implementation for multi-client use * Demonstrated experience directly supporting the SDLC (agile/iterative) and implementation of business-critical software applications and systems * Experience in writing application architecture artifacts and data modelling to lead the team for development and customization of large web-based applications * Experience with J-rules, Oracle content management system and Websphere application server * Experience in complex programming concepts and languages JSF, Spring, MyBatis and Hibernate ORM Framework, EJBs, Servlets, Core Java, , WebSphere 8 , Oracle 12c , SQL Server, JDBC, Oracle UCM, iText, Jasper Report, web based applications implementing with MVC framework, , AngularJS, Apache MyFaces, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, JQuery, Bootstrap, Foundation, Perl, NodeJs, RESTful Services and SML; IBM RSA/RAD, Eclipse, Maven, Junit, ANT Build; .Multiple platforms Solaris/Linux/Windows and system testing methods Analytical and Problem Solving Skills * Analytical skills to assess the feasibility of a broad range of options, make recommendations and develop customized strategies to resolve unique problems   * Analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve existing and potential systems issues and perform threat and risk assessments and business impact analyses * Oral and written communication skills to lead the consulting and discussion process and prepare technical reports * Presentation skills to conduct training and information sessions and lead committees and task groups * Consultative skills to consult with and provide advice to clients, program staff and senior management * A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines * Experience in providing technical leadership to junior developers   OPS Experience * Experience with OPS architecture, methodologies and GO-ITS standards would be an asset Scope of Services and Deliverables ==================================================== * Architecture, design and coding of complex Java EE business solutions, frameworks and infrastructure, and integrating components of enterprise solution * Design, develop, document and implementation of Java EE business and technical solutions that drive services, projects and activities with conflicting priorities and changing needs, through their full lifecycle, including critical integration and deployment * Design and implement using J-rules, Oracle content management system and Websphere application server * Develop application architecture artifacts and data models to lead the team for development and customization of large web-based applications * Analyze and define overall system requirements and evaluate the feasibility of various options * Translates technical systems specifications into working, tested applications. This includes developing detailed programming specifications, writing and/or generating code, compiling data-driven programs, and conducting unit tests * Identify existing and potential large-scale and complex systems issues, determining areas of risk, and recommending innovative alternatives and options for resolution * Develop and lead training, knowledge transfer and information sessions

01/10/2020

Role: Solutions Designer - contract RFS: IT19-CYSSC-0055 Client: Ministry of Community and Social Services Duration: 52 working days, 7.25 hours per day Location: 315 Front Street West, Toronto Anticipated Start Date: January 27, 2020 Rate: $82/h inc Rated Criterion ==================================================== Technical Skills • Demonstrated experience with database design (SQL, Oracle, or DB2) • Demonstrated experience with data warehousing and dashboards • Demonstrated experience with data and information architecture best practices and enterprise data warehouse design • Demonstrated experience developing data extraction, transformation, and load (ETL) functionality for large relational and multi-dimensional data  stores • Demonstrated experience developing logical and conceptual architecture and dataflow diagrams • Working knowledge of Master Data Management tools, techniques and best practices • Working knowledge of advanced data visualization tools and techniques (statistical graphics, plots, information graphics) BI/BA Experience • 5+ years experience with Solution Design or Solution Architecture • Demonstrated experience developing Business Intelligence and Business Analytics roadmaps • Demonstrated experience with design, development, and implementation utilizing analytics • Demonstrated experience working with and analyzing large and diverse data sets, identifying relationships and themes • Demonstrated experience with the creating of detailed plans and accurate estimates toward development, testing, and implementation of project/programs • Demonstrated experience with data management, financial and business analysis, database architecture, and information visualization Communication • Working experience facilitating requirements gathering workshops and Joint Application Development sessions • Working experience with developing documentation, including presentations and briefing notes and conducting stakeholder engagements • Strong communication skills to both technical and non-technical audiences • Strong consulting, negotiation and relationship management skills • Demonstrated experience working in a team environment • Demonstrated experience working on projects with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities • Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills, and interpersonal skills Scope of Services and Deliverables ==================================================== 1. Identify architecture requirements and leads development of architecture solutions for Operational Data Warehouse, including conceptual, logical, and design level architecture. 2. Analyse, define, evaluate, and recommend enterprise architecture requirements. 3. Facilitate at least four JAD workshops to gather requirements, and better understand current challenges and desired end-state. 4. Conducts architecture review of current data flows of reporting and analytics data warehouse. 5. Participate in JAD workshops to document business requirements and feasibility study, including options and cost/benefit analysis (i.e. concrete savings opportunities from redundant infrastructure and FTE maintenance costs)

01/02/2020

Role: Project Manager/Leader - contract RFS: IT19-LTC-0066 Client: Ministry of Transportation Duration: 308 working days, 7.25 hours per day Location: Labour and Transportation Cluster (LTC) 301 St. Paul Street, 7th Floor St. Catharines, ON L2R 7R4 Anticipated Start Date: January 22, 2020 Rate: $117/h inc Rated Criterion ==================================================== Relationship Management • Demonstrated experience in communication and mediation skills with Clients and Resources to ensure Client projects are progressing according to schedule • Demonstrated experience in team building, consensus building and relationship management skills • Experience with strategies and actions to overcome resistance to change and capitalize on forces in support of change during all stages of projects - concept, definition, planning, implementation and close-out   Project Management - Managing Team/Resources • Experience in sourcing, selecting and on-boarding team members in various disciplines • Previous demonstrated experience clarifying roles and responsibilities and set task/deliverable/performance expectations for resources • Experience developing complex project budgets based on multiple funding channels and cross ministry dependencies. • Demonstrated experience effectively managing large project budgets and ensure a high level of fiscal control and accountability including estimates, forecasts and reconciliation/confirmation of actuals. Project Management – Knowledge, Risks, Issues, Scheduling & Reporting • Knowledge and understanding of Project Management’s Institute’s Project Management Body of Knowledge • Experience with identification to risk events and issues before they occur so that proper mitigating strategies can be developed. • Ability to articulate and prioritize issues and risks at senior executive level and recommend mitigation strategies for decision makers • Knowledge and understanding of Enterprise Content Management • Experience gathering and developing requirements in order to create and maintain a detailed project schedule and/or integrated plan • Experience with project, program, and/or portfolio reporting to multi-stakeholders at senior executive levels; • Experience with participating in steering committee and  stakeholder forums.   Technical Skills • Expert knowledge in Microsoft Azure cloud platform • Expert knowledge in Data Strategy   Soft skills • Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills • Strong presentation, verbal and written communication skills • Experience in the use of project management software • Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills • A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines and delivering high profile, high risk, complex initiatives   OPS Experience • Knowledge of Ontario government enterprise architecture standards including architecture domain artefacts required for government gating process • Knowledge of OPS I&IT standards and best practices for project management to facilitate control of system quality, adherence to standard methodology and the control of the use of I&IT resources. Scope of Services and Deliverables ==================================================== The Services and Deliverables to be provided by the Vendor will include the following: The Project Manager is responsible for the following activities:   • Provide expertise to all aspects of the project(s) related to compliance with the established methodology • Co-ordinate and manage tasks related to completion of integrated project schedules and activities   • Establish and lead project governance activities including client facing steering committees • Provide regular written status reports • Participate in status meetings as required • Work with a team comprised of both employees and consultants • Ensure knowledge transfer to full-time staff. • This resource also supports the Cloud First Program which will ensure alignment across numerous cloud initiatives, deliver a predictable and efficient activation of cloud offerings to Support the Ministry Data Strategy to create a centralized framework and plan for transforming MTO into a data driven organization • LTC stakeholders, and support business digital transformation initiatives including the Mid-Tier Refresh projects. • Resource may be assigned to additional projects as required.     Deliverables include (but not limited to):   • Coordinate multiple project activities and task assignments • Maintain project plans and schedules • Maintain issues and risk logs • Provide status reports to steering committees • Monitor project schedules, budgets, and deliverables • Identify, resolve and/or escalate issues as necessary • Adhere all required corporate project management standards • Chair regular status meetings with project team leads and clients • Supporting security review and Risk Mitigation Response activities. • Maximizing knowledge transfer from 3rd party providers, to build capacity in support of the Mid-Tier refresh project. • Manage mandatory hardware (Hosting Environment) remediations • Manage platform refresh/migration • Manage mandatory software upgrades to; Legacy MidTier application middleware and peripherals • Manage software refresh/migration   • Communication and mediation skills to liaise with clients and resources to ensure Client projects are progressing according to schedule • Experience gathering and developing requirements in order to create and maintain a detailed project schedule and/or integrated plan. • Expert knowledge in Microsoft Azure cloud platform • Experience sourcing, selecting and on-boarding team members in various disciplines, and clarify roles & responsibilities and set task/deliverable/performance expectations for resources. • Experience developing complex project budgets based on multiple funding channels and cross ministry dependencies. Ability to effectively manage large project budgets and ensure a high level of fiscal control and accountability including estimates, forecasts and reconciliation/confirmation of actuals. • Demonstrated ability to proactively identify potential risk events and issues before they occur so that proper mitigating strategies can be developed. Able to articulates and prioritize issues and risks at senior executive levels and recommend mitigation strategies for decision makers. • Experience establishing and participating in steering committee and stakeholder forums. • Experience providing, project, program, and/or portfolio reporting to multi-stakeholders at senior executive levels.   • Demonstrated ability to use appropriate strategies and actions to overcome resistance to change and capitalize on forces in support of change during all stages of projects - concept, definition, planning, implementation and close-out. • Knowledge of OPS I&IT standards and best practices for project management to facilitate control of system quality, adherence to standard methodology and the control of the use of I&IT resources. • Knowledge and understanding of Project Management’s Institute’s Project Management Body of Knowledge • Knowledge and understanding of Enterprise Content Management • Strong team building, consensus building and relationship management skills • Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills • Strong presentation, verbal and written communication skills • Experience in the use of project management software • Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills • A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines and delivering high profile, high risk, complex initiatives

11/29/2019

Role: Programmer/Developer - contract RFS: IT19-CSC-0076 Client: Ministry of Education Duration: 122 working days, 7.25 hours per day Location: 777 Bay Street, 4th Floor, Toronto ON Anticipated Start Date: December 18, 2019 Rate: $71/h inc Rated Criterion ==================================================== Technical Experience - Demonstrates experience with designing and developing using IBM Cognos version 11.0.5 and higher in an environment where Oralce and IBM Cognos are used together - Demonstrates experience working with Oracle (11.x and higher) - Demonstrates design and development experience using Cognos Query Studio, Report Studio, Dashboards, and Cubes - Demonstrates experience developing and using re-usable components to assist with BI processes, and providing detailed documentation for the tools that are developed - Demonstrates experience with developing, debugging and enhancing the performance of complex SQL queries - Demonstrates experience with enhancing the performance of SQL Queries - Demonstrated experience developing for AODA compliance in web applications - Demonstrated experience developing application code package using TFS - Demonstrates experience with performing testing; Unit testing, SIT, SAT, UAT testing - Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft desktop tools (Visio, MS Office, MS Project and Outlook)   BI Design and Development - Demonstrates experience leading business intelligence report design and development - Demonstrates experience documenting business processes, business requirements, and functional/system requirements for reports and other enhancements to web based systems - Demonstrates experience working with aggregate reporting and dashboards - Demonstrates experience in analyzing and planning for the modernization of large, complex, multiplatform, multi- tier information technology systems - Demonstrates experience presenting technical analyses, options, proposals, reports and recommendations - Demonstrates experience implementing star schema multi-dimensional models and documenting detailed design models Requirements Management and Techniques - Demonstrates experience working in an agile and waterfall environment - Demonstrates experience communicating regarding day-to-day tasks and issue tracking, reporting and facilitating resolution of issues and risks for all project activities - Demonstrates experience providing input into changes required to business and/or system requirements, change requests, project artefacts, as well as requirement gathering sessions - Demonstrates experience with documenting, consulting and presenting for a diverse audience of stakeholders (both technical and non-technical) - Demonstrates experience with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) - Demonstrates experience providing technical advice and guidance - Demonstrates experience with performing testing and unit testing, and conducting SIT, SAT and UAT Testing Communication Skills - Demonstrates experience problem solving and decision making - Demonstrates experience communicating clearly in both written and verbal formats - Demonstrates experience producing deliverables on time and on schedule - Demonstrates experience working in an agile and waterfall environment - Demonstrates experience working as part of a team - Demonstrates experience working with multiple teams representing various areas in delivering the project - Demonstrates experience coordinating multiple projects with competing priorities OPS Experience - Demonstrates experience working within the OPS, particularly within the education ministries would be an asset - Demonstrates experience developing applications that comply with GO- ITS standards would be an asset Scope of Services and Deliverables ==================================================== The consultant will provide services under the direction of the Senior Technical Manager and Project Manager. Key deliverables to be performed by the consultants include, but are not limited to, the following: - Participating in the analysis, design, development, and unit testing of all the project's BI components i.e. Data Mart; Reports, Cubes, and Dashboards; - Developing Cubes, Reports, and Dashboards using IBM Cognos; - Creating and/or updating data processing overview, technical design, source to target mapping, operation manual and other technical documentation; - Participating in project design and code walkthroughs; - Participating in Quality Assurance (QA) and System Integration (SIT) testing and supporting the System Acceptance(SAT) and User Acceptance (UAT) Testing; - Developing, testing, and deploying full code package for the solution in Team Foundation Server (TFS); - Perform day-to-day tracking, reporting and facilitating resolution of issues and risks for all project activities in TFS; - Working closely with the subject matter experts, managers, and staff of the ministries on issues and business needs; - Proposing and developing proof of concept solutions for extending the use of Microsoft BI technologies within DDSB; - Participating in discussions with Infrastructure Technology Services (ITS), Corporate Security Branch (CSB), Centre of Excellence for Accessibility and Information Privacy and Archives (IPA) Office to ensure the application remains compliant with all applicable GO-ITS standards; - Participating in discussions with the business analyst regarding any changes required to business and/or system requirements, as well as requirement gathering sessions; - Supporting the analysis of existing business processes, design and recommending process improvements to effectively harness the benefits of using the application(s); - Providing input into and/or completing required architectural/development artifacts; - Liaising with IT specialists and unit leads and working closely with support team members and relevant stakeholders; - Contributing to realistic work breakdown structures and project schedules; and - Developing deployment plan for the production environment.     Skills and Experience: Based on the scope, the Programmer/Developer must have a minimum of 10 years of the following skills and experience: - Demonstrated development experience in an environment where Oracle and IBM Cognos are used together - Demonstrated development experience with IBM Cognos version 11.0.5 and higher - Demonstrated development experience with Oracle 11.x and 12.x databases - Demonstrated experience developing and using re-usable components to assist with BI processes, and provide detailed documentation for the tools that are developed - Demonstrated experience in analyzing requirements in order to determine functional requirements and define technical requirements for reports and other enhancements to the web-based business intelligence systems - Demonstrated experience with data and statistical analysis - Demonstrated experience enhancing performance of SQL Queries - Demonstrated experience in debugging queries, cubes, reports, dashboards, and framework manager - Demonstrated experience working on projects within a multi-client/partner environment, involving multiple highly inter-dependent applications and/or data sources - Demonstrated experience implementing star schema multi-dimensional models and documenting detailed design models - Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, decision-making skills, interpersonal and negotiation skills - Demonstrated experience working with both the business users and IT development teams to ensure business requirements are properly reflected in the system design and technical specifications - Demonstrated experience performing system testing and unit testing, and conducting SIT, SAT and UAT Testing - Demonstrated experience with SDLC processes, Agile and Waterfall methodologies - Demonstrated written and oral communication skills, as well as presentation skills - Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, with the ability to coordinate multiple projects with competing priorities and a track record for meeting strict deadlines   - Proficiency with Microsoft desktop tools (Visio, MS Office, MS Project and Outlook)