Specialist, Management; Genetec

JOB SUMMARY:

The Specialist is accountable to provide subject matter expertise and administration of a specialized function. As a member of Sask Power’s management team, this position is responsible to act as a central point of contact in the management and administration of strategic and operational functions, providing expert advice and direction that aligns with departmental and corporate goals and objectives.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Plan, research, develop, evaluate, and implement processes, policies and procedures utilized for the development of strategies and business initiatives that address the organization’s requirements

• Act as a subject matter expert in a specialized function to develop, implement, coach, and assist management staff in the administration and interpretation of corporate policies; providing advice that is appropriate, practical, and consistent with relevant legislation, regulations, laws and/or industry standards

• Identify new business solutions and operational efficiencies, while providing recommendations which have a significant impact on Sask Power’s business operations and strategies

• Lead and/or participate in cross-functional projects to provide functional expertise for corporate and departmental strategic planning initiatives

• Represent the department and prepare and present material to internal and external audiences as required including regular check in meetings with business stakeholders, support groups, and application vendor reps

• Maintain knowledge of industry developments and best practices related to area of specialization and adapt them to Sask Power’s operational environment, ensuring alignment with business stakeholder needs and regulatory requirements as applicable

• Provide leadership and direction to project teams and/or assigned staff as required including:
- Leading the delivery process for business enhancement requests for Application Management applications
- Maintaining technical documentation, standards, templates, and processes for the Application Management team
- Acting as an escalation point for Application Management issues, including business and vendor concerns

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems or other related equivalent AND/OR;

• Related professional designation(s) and/or certification(s) AND/OR;

• Five (5) years of related experience installing, supporting, and enhancing a variety of applications on different technical platforms including: specialized enterprise platforms for security, compliance and operational systems. Experience includes different technical platforms: 2 tier client server, web-based applications, PaaS and/or SaaS applications utilizing various technologies such as MS IIS, SQLServer, Oracle, Apache, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, and automation tools such as Power Shell, Bash etc.

• Specific experience and knowledge in Genetec software and configurations, Dev Ops practices and CI/CD pipelines would be an asset

• Team player with the ability to build and maintain strategic relationships both internal and external to Sask Power

• Results oriented thinker, with the ability to manage and provide advice regarding complex and confidential issues with sensitivity and professionalism

• Excellent analytical, research and problem-solving skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Ability to work and manage in a changing environment

• Excellent facilitation, project management and decision-making skills

• Ability to foster a culture focused on safety, innovation, and teamwork

• Demonstrated skill in Sask Power’s competencies

• Professional development and/or certifications related to the following areas are considered an asset:
- Genetec Security Center and enterprise physical security systems
- Application hosting platforms including on‑prem, cloud, and containerized environments
- Automation, scripting, and Dev Ops practices supporting application delivery
- Enterprise networking, systems integration, and infrastructure support

• Must have a continuing record of professional development

A suitable combination of relevant education and experience may also be considered