Responsibilities:
- Prepare a detailed BI user requirement document and applicable documentation.
- Prepare the database design/structure document based on the requirement
- Design and build the dimensional data model for Data Warehouse and Data Mart
- Convert the user requirements into business model for Cognos BI
- Convert the business model into Framework Manager Models
- Build the security model for the BI implementation
- Create metadata, user groups and folder structure for BI objects
- Create use cases for each of the requirement
- Design, build, test predefined reports
- Create reports using Cognos Analytics V12.x
- Test, Debug and resolve BI reporting issues
- Document test cases to ensure expected functionality test is completed
- Deploy reports using COGNOS Framework Manager
- Develop SQL, PLSQL and Redshift SQL process and procedures to implement complex logic
- Assist with SQL tuning and optimization activities related to the Cognos reports
- Help to optimize the SQL, PL/SQL and Redshift SQL process for optimal report performance
- Prepare scripts and documentation for the data preparation process and regular performance check & monitoring
- Support user testing and system implementation.
- Train SMEs or conduct demos on Ad hoc reporting
- Any other enhance requests and deliverables, such as Ontario Health region alignment in Cognos, as assigned by the Project/Resource Manager
- Knowledge transfer to HSC staff.
SkillsExperience and Skill Set Requirements
Public Sector Experience
· Experience with Public Sector processes around incident and change management. Knowledge of Public Sector Enterprise Architecture artifacts (or similar), processes and practices, and ability to produce technical documentation that comply with industry standard practices
5 points
Technical Skills
· Experience in designing and developing Data Marts or Data Warehouses on a wide- range of data repositories (relational and multi-dimensional data stores)
- Experience in Framework Manager modelling, database design/data model design, point-in-time architecture, and dimensional model (5+ years)
- Excellent requirements analysis skills
· Demonstrated experience in working with Power Designer Tool to design logical and physical models, generating scripts and applying model changes in various
· In-depth knowledge and experience with Cognos report development, testing and server management in Cognos Analytics and Administration v12.x
· Knowledge of Power BI and Tableau
· Knowledge of BI architecture patterns, best practices, processes, and artefacts
· Experience with Agile/scrum and waterfall methodologies, using tools such as JIRA and Confluence
- Linux Experience
· Cloud Experience (Azure, AWS)
40 points
Core Skills and Experience
· In-depth knowledge and experience with Cognos report development, testing in Cognos Analytics v12.x (5+ years)
- Experience in overall administration, configuration, deployment, security, and maintenance for the Cognos environment
- Experience in Oracle 19 or higher and Redshift including writing complex SQL queries and materialized views
- Experience in Cognos and database performance and tuning skills
· Expert Cognos development skills, specifically Report and Query Studio, and ability to write JavaScript in reports
50 points
Consulting & communication skills
· Proven critical thinking, analytical and problem solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong communications skills to engage with all stakeholders.
- Proven track record for building strong working relationships.
- Excellent customer service skills, including tact and diplomacy to ensure client needs are managed effectively
· A motivated, flexible, creative team player with perseverance, excellent multi-tasking abilities and a proven track record for meeting strict deadlines.
5 points
MUST HAVES:
In-depth knowledge and experience with Cognos report development, testing and server management in Cognos Analytics and Administration v12.x
Experience in Oracle 19 or higher and Redshift including writing complex SQL queries and materialized views
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