Job Description

The Opportunity:

Position: District Application Support Specialist
Internal/External: Invitation for internal and external applications
Employment Type : Permanent
Union: Public Service Alliance of Canada
Hours: 36.25 hours per week
Salary: SBO 3 ( $1946 - $3053 biweekly)

The District Application Support Specialist will play a critical role in the daily operations of the district, working across a broad range of educational and service departments. This position directly contributes to the modernization, reliability, and long‑term success of the systems that support public education.

The ideal candidate will:

• Work independently while managing multiple diverse projects simultaneously
• Lead website development, enhancements, and ongoing support for a variety of client groups
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into effective, scalable technical solutions
• Support system migrations, integrations, and modernization initiatives
• Support system updates and improvements, development of web applications, online forms, regularly providing data to various departments
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with internal client groups to ensure solutions meet operational and strategic needs
• Work closely with the provincial Information Technology team on join projects and initiatives to support alignment across systems and ensure seamless integration

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience

• Post‑secondary degree or diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Development, or a related field
• Experience in application development, database design, or systems integration
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered

Technical Competencies

• Strong proficiency in MS Teams, SharePoint, MS 360, Power Automate, Power BI, Power Apps and Microsoft Fabric
• Proficiency in web development technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, .NET, Flash, AJAX)
• Experience with relational database development and administration (e.g., SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL)
• Knowledge of API development, system integrations, and secure coding practices
• Familiarity with version control tools (e.g., Git)
• Experience with system testing, troubleshooting, and quality assurance processes

Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working with internal client groups and external partners
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams, including provincial IT partners
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while maintaining high attention to detail

• Requires strong attention to detail and sound judgment when assigning district security roles, ensuring accurate access, compliance with protocols, and protection of sensitive information