IT Consultant - Clinical Information System

Government of Prince Edward Island; Charlottetown; Hybrid; CAD 74,822 - 93,561; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks paid vacation annually

Health and dental benefits

Up to $2,500 annual training funds

Hybrid options within PEI

Employee assistance program

Pension Plan

Job summary

A provincial government in Charlottetown is seeking an IT Consultant for their Clinical Information System. This role involves planning, development, and maintaining the system, along with liaising between technical and clinical teams. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Computer Science or related field, extensive IT management experience, and strong communication skills. Benefits include 3 weeks paid vacation, health and dental coverage, and a pension plan.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates extensive experience managing IT projects and developing IT plans.
• Thorough knowledge of maintaining large and complex IT systems.
• Experience in facilitating and implementing projects in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and maintaining the Clinical Information System.
• Liaise between teams providing technical advice and support.
• Manage impacts of the information system on business processes.

Skills

IT management

Requirements analysis

Project management

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Diploma or degree in Computer Science or Business Information Technology

Tools

Cerner software

Job description

Overview

IT Consultant - Clinical Information System – Government of Prince Edward Island

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Job ID: 167774

Department: Department of Finance

Location: 95 Rochford Street, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island C1A 3T5

Employment type: Permanent Position

Salary: CA$74,822.00/yr – CA$93,561.00/yr (base pay range). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.

Expi ry: Expires on: September 19, 2025

Responsibilities

• Assists with the planning, development, integration and maintenance of the Clinical Information System (CIS).
• Acts as liaison between the CIS Technical Team and CIS Clinical Support Team, providing technical and application advice and support for assigned modules.
• Provides business requirements analysis and presents requirements back to the client.
• Provides project management services to the client Department/Agency using standard project management methodologies.
• Works with the development team on system builds to ensure clarity of user requirements and coordinates resources during development.
• Assists the client in managing impacts of the information system on business processes, coordinates client testing teams and test plans, and facilitates end user training.
• Leads groups in examining work processes, setting objectives, encouraging innovation, and resolving conflicts related to information systems management.
• Leads and facilitates teams in defining responsibilities, goals, and project management structures.
• Researches and evaluates provincial policies, procedures, standards and legislation to support provincial standardization for complex information systems.
• Identifies, documents, manages and escalates issues related to vendors, clients, user groups, system functionality and facility acceptance.
• Other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Computer Science, Business Information Technology or equivalent; demonstrated equivalencies may be considered.
• Extensive experience in IT management and in eliciting, analyzing and documenting user requirements; managing IT projects, and developing IT plans and service level agreements.
• Experience in IT systems implementation for data conversion, system testing, change management, and security.
• Experience in facilitating, planning and implementing projects and working in a team environment.
• Thorough knowledge of principles and methodologies for maintaining large and complex IT systems.
• Ability to work independently, quickly understand organizational goals and objectives, liaise with diverse stakeholders, and manage relationships with employees and contractors.
• Strong communication skills to convey technical information to both technical and user audiences; customer service orientation and ability to prioritize.
• Applicants must have a satisfactory Criminal Records Check prior to employment.

Other Qualifications

• Course work or certifications in Business Analysis, Project Management, Facilitation, Conflict Resolution and Public Administration; experience with Cerner software and methodology considered an asset.

Additional Information

• This competition may be used to fill future job vacancies.
• Please ensure that you demonstrate how you meet the noted qualifications; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
• Application submission preferred electronically; otherwise, submit forms to PEI Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 2000, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, C1A 7N8. Applications may be sent by fax to [phone]. Please confirm receipt of the application by telephone or in person prior to the closing date. Include the appropriate Posting ID number on all forms. More information at www.jobspei.ca or by contacting PEI Government offices.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility: The Department of Finance is committed to building a public sector workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve and promotes welcoming, diverse, inclusive, respectful workplaces accessible to all.

Our Vision: Forward-looking people, service, and technology. Our Mission: Our Team delivers quality IT expertise and advice to enable citizen and business-centric service.

Benefits

• 3 weeks paid vacation annually
• Health and dental benefits
• Up to $2,500 annual training funds
• Hybrid options within PEI
• Employee assistance program
• Pension Plan

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