Credit Union Central of Nova Scotia is accepting applications for the one-year term position of Information Technology Developer I to assist in providing programming solutions and support in the areas of Internet technology and database solutions.

The Position:
Reporting to the Supervisor, Information Technology, the Information Technology Developer I will be responsible to:

• Participating in all aspects of the software engineering lifecycle including requirements gathering, structured analysis, design implementation, testing and deployment
• Designing queries and report formats for ad hoc and regular management reporting and running scheduled reporting
• Resolving service issues with existing proprietary system and updated existing systems
• Designing and installing new applications; updating code; monitoring and managing services levels; and analyzing and resolving security issues
• Monitoring the web site hosting service and liaising with outsourced service providers to maintain functional levels or resolve any problems
• Developing and maintaining documentation relating to the company websites and internal database systems
• Developing and issuing communiqués to Company and credit unions regarding the company website and providing regular reporting on website usage statistics.
• Providing technical assistance to the Supervisor, IT on sporadic issues and in the planning and development of new projects
• Providing website and internal database technical support and conducting one-on-one or small group training on updated website features or internal database systems
• Investigating and researching new technologies related to developing and maintaining enterprise class software    
• Assisting and backing up other members of the IT team and completing other projects and duties as assigned

The Person:
The successful candidate will possess a Computer Science Degree or an equivalent technical diploma plus have a minimum of three years related experience; or have an equivalent combination of education and experience. The incumbent will also have:

• Strong communication skills including oral and written communication skills (with an emphasis on technical writing) and interpersonal skills
• Training and demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Access and Microsoft SQL Server
• Training and demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft.NET (VB, C#) 2.0 or above, General web development methodology, VBA, XHTML/HTML, XML
• Demonstrated proficiency in tcp/ip, http/https, ftp, telnet and ssh protocols
• Proven object oriented programming skills
• Training and demonstrated proficiency in Windows operating system
• Proven project management skills
• Demonstrated training skills using the principles of adult learning
• Strong organizational skills
• Experience in Unix operating systems will be considered an asset
• Experience in PHP, PERL, VB Script, JavaScript and Adobe Flash will be considered and asset

The successful candidate will also demonstrate strong competencies in:

• Results Orientation 
• Listening, Understanding and Responding
• Adaptability to Change 
• Conceptual Thinking
• Customer Service Orientation 
• Planning, Organizing and Coordinating
• Strategic Orientation 
• Problem Solving and Judgement
• Teamwork and Cooperation
• Information Seeking

Compensation:
This is a one-year term position that is rated at Salary Grade CU-5 ($40,010 to $47,071). Credit Union Central offers a competitive contract employees’ benefits package as well as participation in the Variable Compensation Program.
 
Applications close on Friday, May 16, 2008.

Interested candidates should forward their résumé in confidence to:

Human Resources Department
Credit Union Central of Nova Scotia
PO Box 9200
Halifax, NS   B3K 5N4

Email:humanresources@cucns.ca (When sending applications by e-mail, please send in MS Word format)