2014-05-12

Cambridge, Ontario (ON) WATERLOO REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE.

A Vision Inspired, Values Driven police service, serving the municipalities of Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo, and the townships of Woolwich, Wellesley, Wilmot, and North Dumfires. The Waterloo Regional Police Service is committed to developing leaders in crime prevention and law enforcement in a community partnership to improve safety and the quality of life for all people. Our shared vision: The WRPS is a world class organization contributing to a safe community and to the highest quality of life for all people.

The Waterloo Regional Police Service is looking for an experienced IT professional to fill the role of Programmer/Analyst.

The candidate will provide IT programming expertise gained through a minimum of five (5) years of programming experience in an environment with complex databases.

Specific accountabilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

Evaluates existing software and resources. Modifies resources where necessary, to increase functionality, correctness, reliability, efficiency, accuracy and data integrity.

Corrects specific system problems by identifying, documenting and correcting system issues.

Researches, designs and implements new systems where existing systems cannot be sufficiently upgraded to meet latest user needs or where no systems exist to address specific user needs.

Builds interfaces between existing systems as well as new systems to be used both internally and externally.

Develop, manage, and maintain interfaces with external systems.

Prepares training reference documents, instructs users and provides guidance on computer hardware and software systems developments and modifications.

Provides frequent user support by responding to inquiries for assistance for specific applications.

Qualifications:

Minimum Five (5) years' experience in system analysis and design

Experience in database design and development in environments such as Visual Studio, .NET Framework, ASP.NET, ASP, C#, MS SQL Server, XML/HTML

Experience with application and system development

Demonstrated knowledge of proper coding standards

Degree or Diploma in Computer Science

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other IT business tools

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Proven ability to provide technical expertise to audiences of varied IT knowledge

A valid Class "G" Driver's License with no more than 6 demerits

Ability to meet security clearance requirements

Why join the WRPS?

Future opportunities

Ongoing professional development

Excellent benefits and pension

Dynamic, exciting work environment

Strong, supportive leadership

Employee fitness and wellness programs

By applying to this position you are confirming you possess either a Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or work permit

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