Cognos Specialist

TEEMA; Winnipeg; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a Cognos Specialist to lead an upgrade project of Cognos software in Winnipeg. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in IBM Cognos and must have completed at least three full upgrades from Cognos 11.1.x to 11.2.x. This role offers a remote work option. Responsibilities include documenting the upgrade process, providing support, and ensuring successful migration of content. The position is a contract role with the possibility of extensions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years technical expertise in IBM Cognos software.
• Successfully completed at least 3 full upgrades of Cognos applications.
• Expert in Cognos installation, configuration, and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of the Cognos upgrade.
• Design and document the upgrade process and system configuration.
• Provide Tier III support during upgrade and stabilization.

Skills

Cognos Analytics

Cognos architecture

Installation and configuration

Technical expertise in IBM Cognos

Project coordination

Customer service skills

Team collaboration

Education

Degree or diploma in IT

Tools

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

OneDrive

Job description

Job Title: Cognos Specialist

Job ID: 82933

Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba

Overview: Our client in Winnipeg, MB is looking for a Cognos Specialist resource for a 6+ month contract to start with the possibility of extensions, reference 227-0925. The position can be remote and candidates can be located anywhere in Canada.

What you will be doing:

• Lead the planning and execution of the Cognos upgrade, including all infrastructure, software, and configuration components.
• Design and document the upgrade process, architecture, and system configuration.
• Install and configure Cognos software in all relevant environments (e.g., Development, QA, Production).
• Manage Cognos services and servers (dispatcher, gateway, report server) for optimized performance and reliability.
• Apply enterprise IT service management practices, including scheduling and executing system change requests.
• Provide Tier III support during the upgrade process and post-upgrade stabilization period (warranty).
• Escalate issues to IBM or other third parties as required and track resolutions.
• Install and configure application components, including report rendering, visualization tools, and security model settings.
• Migrate content from the legacy environment, including reports, dashboards, and visualizations; data source connections; security groups and permissions.
• Validate migrated content to ensure consistency and functionality between versions.
• Identify and address issues with report rendering or data connectivity post-upgrade.
• Provide guidance to internal resources on updated application management and support procedures.
• Collaborate with internal MBLL project management to provide upgrade and migration project plan and schedule.
• Pre- and post-upgrade environment configuration documentation.
• Test and validation reports comparing legacy and upgraded platforms.
• Backup and recovery procedure documentation.
• Knowledge transfer and support documentation for internal administrators.
• A final summary report outlining completed work, issues encountered, and resolutions.

What you must have:

• Successfully performed and completed at least 3 full upgrades of an existing Cognos application on premises from Cognos 11.1.x to 11.2.x or latest stable version.
• Minimum 3 years technical expertise in IBM Cognos software.
• Expertise in Cognos architecture, installation, configuration, and maintenance, including experience with Cognos Analytics.
• Completion of a recognized degree or diploma program in an IT related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, certification, and experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Cognos Administration and support.
• Expert knowledge of Cognos software, server, integration principles and design.
• Proven project coordination experience.
• Ability to adapt to change in dynamically evolving situations.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Additional Requirements:

• Must have Windows based computer with standard Windows applications.
• Computer must be configured for MS Teams meetings and capable of connecting to MBLL’s Microsoft environment and applications such as SharePoint, Teams and OneDrive.
• Must have licenses for all software products required to perform the above responsibilities.
• Must possess own communication device.
• All applicants must clear a background check.
• A Canadian based federal security clearance is considered an asset.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. If you are selected to move forward in the process, we will contact you directly. If you do not hear from us, we encourage you to continue visiting our website for other roles that may be a good fit.

For more information about TEEMA and to consider other career opportunities, please visit our website at www.teemagroup.com