10/08/2020

Role: IAM and PKI Specialist - contract RFS: RQ00070 Client: Ministry of Treasury Board Secretariat Rate: $95/h inc Duration: 240 working days, 7.25 hours per day Anticipated Start Date: November 2020 Technical resource providing support to the IM for both technical and business stakeholders. Assist with vendor support and dealing with vendor relationships. Extensive active directory experience and federation experience IAM and PKI service certificate management experience Strong communication skills and ability to work on multiple projects Strong coordination skills Need to be a technical resource NOT looking for high level architect/analyst experience Previous public sector experience an asset/ beneficial in the role 10 years demonstrated experience with Microsoft Active Directory administration and support in the following areas: (Active Directory LDAP Integration; Active Directory Federation Services; Microsoft SharePoint 2010 & 2016; Creation, modification, deployment, operation and maintenance of Active Directory Systems & Services; Single Sign On integration; Experience with Active Directory Certificate Services environment; System backup/restore procedures; System security practices and STIG compliance; System tuning; User administration; Software and hardware installation and maintenance; File management and system troubleshooting; 5+ years’ integration experience with multiple Active Directory based applications. 4+ years of demonstrated experience related to implementations with over 10,000 registered users. 2+ years of experience with system monitoring tools Knowledge and understanding of IT Security Technologies, particularly encryption and authentication technologies such as PKI, Fedration and SSL. 10+ years of experience with triaging, analyzing, diagnosing (a.k.a trouble-shooting), evaluating options, and resolving application problems, especially those related to identity and access management systems Demonstrated experience with the decision-making processes 10+ years of experience designing, developing, and deploying large application implementations based on the following technology products: Microsoft Active Directory, Active Directory Federation Service, Active Directory Certificate Services, Oracle Identity and Access Management Suite, OUD, OVD, Solaris, Windows, AIX and Linux. Experience with reporting, audit log capturing and analysis. Experience with ITIL processes such as Service Level Management, Problem Management, Change Management, Release Management, and Capacity 10+ years of experience with quality control and assurance methodologies and practices as applied to the implementation of applications with over 10,000 users. Experience with Change Management and Release Management as processes supporting the implementation of large applications. Experience with automated testing tools, such as Team Foundation Server (TFS) Experience in developing processes and plans that support the application of patterns Experience with documenting maintenance and support requirements and procedures Experience with the development of plans for the transition of the sustainment functions Evaluation Breakdown Per Role Sustainment of Large Identity Systems - 25% 10 years demonstrated experience with Microsoft Active Directory administration and support in the following areas: (Active Directory LDAP Integration; Active Directory Federation Services; Microsoft SharePoint 2010 & 2016; Creation, modification, deployment, operation and maintenance of Active Directory Systems & Services; Single Sign On integration; Experience with Active Directory Certificate Services environment; System backup/restore procedures; System security practices and STIG compliance; System tuning; User administration; Software and hardware installation and maintenance; File management and system troubleshooting; 5+ years’ integration experience with multiple Active Directory based applications. 4+ years of demonstrated experience related to implementations with over 10,000 registered users. 2+ years of experience with system monitoring tools Knowledge and understanding of IT Security Technologies, particularly encryption and authentication technologies such as PKI, Federation and SSL. Incident and Problem Management - 15% 10+ years of experience with triaging, analyzing, diagnosing (a.k.a trouble-shooting), evaluating options, and resolving application problems, especially those related to identity and access management systems. Demonstrated experience with the decision-making processes Solutions Development - 15% 10+ years of experience designing, developing, and deploying large application implementations based on the following technology products: Microsoft Active Directory, Active Directory Federation Service, Active Directory Certificate Services, Oracle Identity and Access Management Suite, OUD, OVD, Solaris, Windows, AIX and Linux. Experience with reporting, audit log capturing and analysis. Experience with ITIL processes such as Service Level Management, Problem Management, Change Management, Release Management, and Capacity Quality Assurance Management - 10% 10+ years of experience with quality control and assurance methodologies and practices as applied to the implementation of applications with over 10,000 users. Experience with Change Management and Release Management as processes supporting the implementation of large applications. Experience with automated testing tools, such as Team Foundation Server (TFS) Documentation Experience - 5% Experience in developing processes and plans that support the application of patterns Experience with documenting maintenance and support requirements and procedures Experience with the development of plans for the transition of the sustainment functions

10/02/2020

Role: Systems Analyst - contract RFS: RQ00074 Client: Ministry of Health Rate: $80/h inc Duration: 280 working days, 7.25 hours per day Anticipated Start Date: November 2020 Senior System Support jack of all trades, working with radio and telephony systems Must haves: Strong radio technology and telephony systems experience Avaya experience IPSec, CTI experience Experience in UHF VHF testing Must be comfortable working in a ticketing environment Assets: Experience in the Telecom industry Responsibilities To provide senior technical expertise, project leadership and coordination of activities in the development, implementation and maintenance of a diverse range of cost effective I&IT solutions. To provide technical advice to clients and leverage OPS I&IT solutions and applications to meet program/service goals and objectives ensuring efficiency. General Skills • Provides specialized technical expertise in the overall analysis of the design and architecture of systems solutions. • Ability to evaluate recommendations and ensures all recommended solutions for improvement are congruent with the project goals and objectives • Identifies short and long-term project goals/objectives, and as a senior technical expert, defines and identifies program and service delivery requirements in support of the development and/or acquisition of client applications • Leads the analysis, development and documentation of design and architecture of systems solutions. • Leads the development of testing, integration and implementation of systems solutions into the clients’ applications • Guides the feasibility studies and cost effective analyses of proposed client I&IT initiatives, ensures all studies and analyses are documented • Leads the technical aspects of projects related to the development and/or acquisition of a diverse range of client applications through all stages of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC). This includes planning, scheduling and estimating resources, providing technical expertise, co-ordination, monitoring progress and providing management with project status updates • Demonstrated experience gathering requirements, translating business documents into technical specifications • Experience leading development/support teams supporting multi-dimensional and relational databases and their applications for effective planning, budgeting, strategizing and forecasting procedures • Demonstrated experience designing and developing complex applications utilizing relational and multi-dimensional databases • Ability to provide implementation and post implementation support as required • Oversees the research and evaluation of the technical components in the acquisition of software, hardware, technology, systems and products • Recommends and directs the measurement and improvement of tools, techniques, standards and performance criteria to control the quality of application development initiatives • Provides coaching and direction to junior analysts throughout the project, related to the development and/or acquisition of a diverse range of client applications through all stages of the Systems Development Life Cycle. Desirable Skills • Knowledge and experience in rapid application development (RAD) methodologies • Knowledge and experience with middleware and gateways • Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and practices • Experience with development/maintenance of documentation as per Methodology • Good working knowledge of Dimensions and Facts • Knowledge of multidimensional structures (cubes) • Ability to gather, review and provide feedback to business requirements Assignment Type: This position is currently listed as "remote" due to COVID-19 related WFH direction. Once HSC staff are required to return to the office, the resource under this request will be required to work onsite as well. Experience and Skill Set Requirements Must Have – 20% ·        Knowledge of systems analysis and design methods and techniques to develop system solutions and to manage servers and applications ·        Demonstrated knowledge of testing and implementation methods and practices for testing and acceptance ·        Experience in the application of theories, principles and practices of voice, data, radio, information technology and satellite telecommunications engineering. ·        Experience with Local Area Network and various network topologies/configurations ·        Experience with systems and business operational disciplines and processes; skills in negotiation, conflict and problem resolution, change management and project coordination; current knowledge in new technologies and trends that may benefit emergency health services. ·        Ability to use basic Radio Frequency test equipment such as multi-meter, voltmeter, system monitor or analyzer. Nice to Have: - 20% ·        Knowledge of server and network technologies, hardware and facilities requirements (data centres) along with IT security policies to identify and evaluate IT options for clients and to design, develop and implement technology solutions ·        Experience with IP based telephony system such as Avaya and CTI (Computer Telephony Integration) solutions ·        Experience with integrated voice and data switching systems, computer data communications architecture, radio-trunking systems design and P25 standards ·        Experience with VHF and UHF radio technologies ·        Experience with public safety dispatch systems integration and interface requirements to support continued interoperability of all systems and services ·        Understanding of emergency health services in Ontario including ambulance communications, operations and practices, associated standards, policies, and guidelines as well as interface with/delivery of other emergency communications services (e.g. police, fire) in order to support communications and interface requirements within the context of the emergency services framework. ·        Knowledge of current and emerging telecommunications systems technologies including voice, data, satellite, information technology and radio telecommunication systems used in the public safety communications centre environment in order to provide technical expertise, advice and troubleshooting support for communications systems within the assigned public safety communications centre Analytics – 10% ·        Knowledge of project management methodology, analytical tools and processes, and tendering process to support projects and development of project plans. ·        Analytical and problem solving skills to assess business and technology requirements, evaluate the functionality of new software and hardware ·        Experience in working on multiple projects at the same time ·        Experience in working on multi-year projects Communications – 10% ·        Oral and written communication and presentation skills to explain complex information, understand client technology requirements and prepare various technical and status reports, materials and business cases ·        Interpersonal skills to explain technology solutions and recommendations ·        Strong verbal and written communication skills ·        Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills ·        A demonstrated team player with a proven track record for meeting deadlines Optional – 10% •              Experience with server operating system configurations and services and domain architectures such as: Windows Internet Name Service, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Remote Access •              Experience with IT training techniques to participate and assist in the delivery of training to users and vendors and to develop training materials

08/27/2020

Role: Solutions Designer - contract RFS: IT20-EFSD-0006 Client: Ministry of Government and Consumer Services Duration: 120 working days, 7.25 hours per day Location: 5775 Yonge St., 3rd floor Toronto, ON M2M 4J1 Anticipated Start Date: September 14, 2020 Rate: $87/h inc Rated Criterion ==================================================== Critical Technical Skills • 10+ years of experience with solution design and business analysis • Demonstrated experience and knowledge with delivering business architect, and business and system analysis • Demonstrated experience with developing business design document, functional & non- functional requirements • Demonstrated experience with developing high level application flows to support the business requirements. • Experience in developing functional design documentation. • Experience in creating detailed process flows, developing high-level screen designs that map steps within a process to actual views in software solutions • Demonstrated experience with creating quality assurance plan and writing test cases • Demonstrated experience in developing use cases (business/system), identifying and documenting business rules • Demonstrated experience with the creation and analytical process of business requirement documents • Demonstrated experience in identifying risk and providing solutions • Demonstrated experience with change management methodologies   Technology Skills • 5+ years of experience in Siebel CRM Solution implementation • Demonstrated experience with documenting test strategies, scenarios, plans for user acceptance testing (UAT) • Demonstrated experience in creating and updating business architecture artefacts • Demonstrated experience with rational unified process (RUP) • Experience in developing application view visibility and CRUD (create, read, update, delete) matrix • Experience with developing application screen mock-ups and screen flows; translate screen design and workflows into Wireframes and or prototype   Skills and Knowledge • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Ability to develop and present new ideas and conceptualize new approaches and solutions • Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with others effectively in teams • Demonstrated ability to work with functional and technical large scale project teams Demonstrated experience facilitating workshops and meetings for senior management and stakeholders • Experience with facilitating training sessions for the on-boarding of new client groups   Scope of Services and Deliverables ==================================================== Key deliverables to be performed by the consultant include, but are not limited to, the following:   • Participating in the analysis, design, development, and testing of the new Projects. • Analyzing the new development needs and design, developing and unit testing all the project’s Siebel, JEE components (i.e. presentation tire, middle tire, and DA tire). • Developing design and development documents, including Siebel, JEE, Spring framework, System integration document. • Participating in the SIT testing and supporting the System Acceptance and User Acceptance Testing. • Developing, testing, and deploying a full code package for the solution using Siebel, Spring, Angular, JSON, Bootstrap, HTML5, CSS5, Javascript, Python. • Developing the system in compliance with WCAG/AODA and testing it.   • Developing a deployment plan for the production environment. Creating Operation Manual documents and developing and/or updating other technical documentation. Participating in project design and code walkthroughs. • All other tasks as assigned by the Cluster Manager, Project Manager & Technical Lead.

08/24/2020

Role: Project Manager/Leader - contract RFS: IT20-JTS-0062 Client: Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services Duration: 132 working days, 7.25 hours per day Location: 222 Jarvis, Toronto Anticipated Start Date: September 21, 2020 Rate: $87/h inc Rated Criterion ==================================================== Project Management • Demonstrated project management experience on complex and technical projects • Demonstrated experience identifying issues and managing risks for large complex enterprise wide projects • Experience managing and coordinating project change requests that impact 3rd party vendors   Financial Management • Extensive knowledge and experience managing detailed project financials and financial reporting on budgets, forecasts, expenditures • Experience in multi-year business financial planning, business cases/modelling, cost management, cost benefit analysis, KPI tracking and reporting • Experience writing business cases, briefing notes, and developing presentations for an executive audience   Vendor, Procurement, and Contract Management • Experience providing oversight on integrated plans to ensure the successful delivery of 3rd party vendor contracts • Experience managing vendor commitments to ensure contractual obligations are met • Experience interfacing directly with vendor leads on coordinating overall activities and contractual commitments • Experience managing interdependencies related to key contract deliverables • Experience supporting the development of RFQ, RFI, RFPs, including writing content and providing financial information   Relationship Management • Solid experience in building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders • Leadership and teambuilding experience, managing and coordinating multiple stakeholders that have varying needs, requirements and objectives • Experience managing executive relationships and dealing with senior executives across multiple organizations • Strong negotiating and influencing skills Scope of Services and Deliverables ==================================================== There is an immediate need for Project Management resources to lead the procurement, contract and financial management components of the Public Safety Radio Network initiative. The Procurement, Contracts & Financials Project Manager will be responsible for the following key activities to support GMCB projects: • Manage the administration of existing contracts • Manage the execution of Service Requests for new services from vendors • Manage the processing of project & contract change requests • Manage the overall change process including obtaining vendor quotations and facilitating the required approvals   • Support project managers in the development of procurement documentation (RFQ, RFI, RFPs, etc.) including writing content and providing financial information   • Facilitate and oversee the evaluation of vendor bids   • Support and manage multi-year planning, forecasting and budgeting • Manage detailed project financials and provide financial reporting on project budgets, forecasts, and expenditures • Write business cases, briefing notes, and develop presentations   Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications: • Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral • Ability to identify issues and managing risks for large complex enterprise wide projects • Experience managing and coordinating project change requests that impact 3rd party vendors • Project financials and financial reporting on budgets, forecasts, expenditures • Working experience of multi-year business financial planning, business cases/modelling, cost management, cost benefit analysis, KPI tracking and reporting • Writing business cases, briefing notes, and developing presentations   • Ability to develop RFQ, RFI, RFPs, including writing content and providing financial information   • Leadership and teambuilding experience, managing and coordinating multiple stakeholders that have varying needs, requirements and objectives • Experience managing executive relationships and dealing with senior executives across multiple organizations

08/19/2020

Role: Programmer/Developer - contract RFS: IT20-LRC-0037 Client: Natural Resources and Forestry Duration: 62 working days, 7.25 hours per day Location: Working at Vendor site Anticipated Start Date: September 14, 2020 Rate: $65/h inc Rated Criterion ==================================================== Programming and Development Skills • 10+ years of experience with programming and development • Experience with development, database scripting and deployments • Experience in testing application and database codes in the development environment prior to promoting in UAT • Demonstrated experience and knowledge of object oriented analysis and design concepts • Experience with creating/updating application system functional and design documentation • Experience in packaging source code and database scripts for environment promotions • Working knowledge in the interpretation of data models • Knowledge and experience in Agile methodology, sprints and iterative deliveries   Tools and Technologies • 15+ years of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) experience including large scale implementations • Working knowledge of Oracle 11g R2 • Experience with PowerBuilder 12+, 2017 and 2019 • Experience with Windows Server 2012 • Experience with Citrix Environment v.7.15+ • Experience with Sun Solaris 10 • Knowledge and experience in analyzing existing PowerBuilder code and Database scripts and modifying them according to business requirements • Experience with DBMS tools such as TOAD   Deployment Plans and Migration • Experience with creating application deployment packages including deployment plans and release notes • Experience with the creation of migration and/or import/export procedures using excel, MS Access or text files   OPS Experience • Experience with OPS methodologies for application development and hosting. • Knowledge of client server applications & IT Systems Experience in modifying existing Data Definition Language (DDL) scripts and writing new DDL's as required.   Project Requirements Checklist ==================================================== Does the consultant have experience implementing large scale applications in a PowerBuilder environment? Scope of Services and Deliverables ==================================================== The first deliverable would include upgrading FURMIS so that it can print trapper licences and mandatory harvest reports in a format that is AODA compliant. The second deliverable includes the creation of a new function within FURMIS that would allow for the bulk upload of trapper licence information (e.g. name, address, etc.) and mandatory harvest reports from a standardized database. The work to be performed by the vendor includes:   • Review business and system requirements and specifications • Support, enhance, maintain and consolidate work and source code/executables for PowerBuilder 2017 and 2019 and Oracle 11g R2 Client Server applications • Create/update application System functional and design documentation • Object oriented analysis and design • Build and implement application/components from required specifications • Perform unit, component integration, and functional testing • Create application deployment packages including deployment plans and release notes. • Create database deployment plans • Support the implementation required applications, components and/or new/existing modules • Document the system and database changes from approved design and functional specifications   For each application, the activities required of the vendor include, but are not limited to, the following:   • Elicit and validate system requirements • Develop approved system specifications • Facilitate requirements gathering sessions with MNRF client groups • Application and object support, maintenance, enhancements, design, database documentation • Data Analysis • Consolidation of multiple PowerBuilder/Oracle applications into a single application • Creation of migration and/or import/export procedures using excel, MS Access or text files   Technical Environment The components to be developed as part of this RFS are to be developed using the following MNRF standard technologies:   • Windows Server 2012 • PowerBuilder 2017 and 2019   • Oracle 11g R2 (11.2) on Sun Solaris 10 • Client WorkStation: Intel i5-6440HQ (2.6-GHz, 8.0 GB RAM, Windows 10, IE-11)   Deliverables and Skill sets: Below are the deliverables and skill set required for the Programming and Database development skills required for the successful completion of assignment: Deliverables:   • Application Source Code • Application Build (Functional Application) • Application Build Book • Application Deployment Documentation • Code Drops • Technical Requirements/Design Specifications • Final Application Release Note • Database Scripts • Stored Procedures • Rollback Scripts   Skill Sets Required:   • Knowledge and experience in Agile methodology, sprints and iterative deliveries • Extensive Development experience and knowledge in PowerBuilder 2017 and 2019 and Oracle version 11g R2 and DBMS tools (e.g. TOAD) • Hands-on and in-depth experience in coding new features and fixing existing features in a PowerBuilder 2017 applications • Extensive knowledge of Deployment of PowerBuilder applications in 2017 and 2019 versions • Experience in demonstrating enhancements, fixes or new features to client before UAT • Knowledge of client server applications & IT Systems • Experience in modifying existing Data Definition Language (DDL) scripts and writing new DDL's as required. • Experience with Oracle 11g R2 using SQL and PL/SQL. • Should be able to fix, enhance and write stored procedures, database scripts and roll back scripts. • Experience is modifying existing and writing new database queries to manipulate data from multiple tables • Experience in packaging source code and database scripts for environment promotions • Ability to understand and follow Ministry's database SQL and coding standards. • Knowledge and experience in the interpretation of Data Models. • Experience in Facilitating meetings for the purpose of eliciting requirements • Sound knowledge and experience with Design concepts and Technical Documentation development • Experience with data analysis