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Job Title: M365 Power Apps Developer
Job Requisition ID: 58910
Ministry: Public Safety and Emergency Services
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: July 4, 2024
Classification: Program Services 2
Salary: $2,345.14 to $3,076.28 bi-weekly ($61,208 - $80,291/ year)
The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx
The Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA), under the authority of the Emergency Management Act , leads the coordination and co-operation of all organizations involved in emergencies and disasters. This includes emergency and disaster prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery.
Alberta First Responders Radio Communication System (AFRRCS) is a public safety radio network for first responders in federal, municipal, provincial and Indigenous agencies across the province. Agencies using AFRRCS include first responders such as police, fire and ambulance services. AFRRCS provides interoperability between and within, the first responder agencies.
To learn more about us, visit http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca .
Join our Information Management and Technology (IMT) team, which is responsible for developing and maintaining custom applications and solutions to reduce administration while supporting Agency business functions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including business stakeholders, IMT professionals, and end-users, to translate business requirements into scalable and user-friendly Power Apps solutions aligning Power Apps development initiatives with solutions addressing AEMA's strategic objectives and technological roadmap.
As a Developer - M365 Power Apps, your primary responsibility will be to support the design, development, implementation, training and maintenance of Microsoft Power Apps solutions within the Alberta Emergency Management Agency.
You will be responsible for:
- Collaborating closely with the Senior Business Analyst (BA) position and other M365 Government of Alberta (GoA) developers and business analysts to understand requirements, design effective solutions, and implement custom applications tailored to meet the short and long-term needs of the AEMA.
- Involved in designing, building, testing, training, deploying, and supporting Power Apps solutions to streamline business processes, enhance productivity through administrative reductions, and drive digital transformation initiatives across the organization.
- Developing and delivering high-quality Microsoft Power Apps solutions that meet the specified requirements and enhance AEMA processes meeting the organization's needs and driving positive outcomes.
- Troubleshooting and resolving issues in Power Apps solutions promptly to ensure minimal disruption to AEMA business operations.
- Working with developers, business analysts, and end-users to gather requirements, design solutions, and iterate on Power Apps development projects.
- Staying updated on the latest features and best practices in Microsoft Power Platform to enhance development efficiency and solution effectiveness.
Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.
Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.
This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf .
Systems Thinking: Considers inter-relationships and emerging trends to attain goals. Seeks insight on implications of different options. Analyzes long-term outcomes, focus on goals and values. Identifies unintended consequences.
Creative Problem Solving: Focuses on continuous improvement and increasing breadth of insight. Asks questions to understand a problem. Looks for new ways to improve results and activities. Explores different work methods and what made projects successful; shares learning. Collects breadth of data and perspectives to make choices.
Build Collaborative Environments: Facilitates open communication and leverages team skill. Leverages skills and knowledge of others. Genuinely values and learns from others. Facilitates open and respectful conflict resolution. Recognizes and appreciates others.
Drive for Results: Works to exceed goals and partner with others to achieve objectives. Plans based on past experience. Holds self and others responsible for results. Partners with groups to achieve outcomes. Aims to exceed expectations.
Qualifications
Required:
- University education in a related field (Software Engineering, Information Technology or Computer Science) no experience required; or equivalent as described below.
Equivalency:
Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:
- 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
- 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.
The successful candidate must also have:
- Experience with Power Apps Development
- Knowledge and Understanding of business processes and workflows
- Superior knowledge and understanding of the MS Power Platform including Power Apps, Power Automate and Power BI
- Experience building Canvas apps and model driven apps
Assets:
- MS Power Platform Fundamentals (PL-900) certification
Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate they have worked with organizations that use Power Apps for business process automation.
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards .
Term of Employment: Permanent full-time position
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Location: Edmonton
Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses will be the responsibility of the candidate.
Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.
- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
- Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement
- Leadership and mentorship programs
How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Shannon Nadeau at Shannon.Nadeau@gov.ab.ca .