electronic data processing (EDP) specialist

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience
• Computer science

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Asset languages

• Spanish

Work setting

• Help desk
• Private company, corporation or industry
• Private sector

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Develop and implement a strategic blueprint to follow when deploying databases within their organization
• Document customers’ requirements for projects
• Document reporting needs, queries, logic, results and recommendations to other information systems professionals
• Enact measures to make sure unauthorized users cannot access the data
• Liaise with staff on data requirements, collection and availability
• Provide advice to other informatics professionals regarding database management tools
• Develop and implement data administration policy, standards and models
• Research and document data requirements, data collection and administration policy, and data access rules
• Lead and co-ordinate teams of data administrators in the development and implementation of data policies, standards and models

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Certified Management Consultant (CMC)
• Information Systems Professional (ISP)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• SAP (FI/CO / HR / MM / OT SD)
• MS Office
• MS Windows

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Adaptability
• Accountability
• Quick learner

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Mileage paid
• Pension plan

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Travel insurance