Technology Specialist, RPA Developer

Position Title: Technology Specialist, RPA Developer
Reports To: Technology Manager, RPA
Department: IT Corporate Services  
Term: Permanent Full-Time


Work Arrangements: This is a hybrid role. You will work in our office in Waterloo, ON a minimum of two (2) assigned, consecutive days every other week, plus a fifth (5th) assigned day per month. You are welcome to work from the office more than the minimum requirement and there may be some roles that are required to work in our office more than the minimum requirement.


The Opportunity: Equitable is growing! We are looking for a Technology Specialist, RPA Developer to join our IT Corporate Services team.

An RPA Developer plays a key role in the company’s Robotic Process Automation Centre of Excellence. They have the responsibility for supporting and maintaining the process automation delivery framework, collaborating with other process developers, and developing and delivering automated processes across the enterprise. 

Now is an exciting time to join one of the Waterloo Area’s and Southwestern Ontario’s Top Employers for 2024!

What you will be doing:

• Support colleagues through all phases of the automation delivery lifecycle.
• Obtain and maintain automation platform accreditation.
• Design and configure automation platform process solutions in accordance with standard automation platform design principles and conventions.
• Create and maintain solution documentation.
• Support existing processes and implement change requirements as part of a structured change control process.
• Solving issues that arise in day to day running of automation platform processes and providing timely responses and solutions as required.
• Communicating automation platform related issues, suggested improvements and participating with other users in the automation platform community.
• Working within project planning constraints, communicating any identified project risks and issues to the delivery/project manager accordingly and providing inputs to the change control process.
• Create and document test procedures and scenarios for pre-UAT phases; support operational teams during UAT and rollout phases.  

 
What you will bring:

• Post secondary degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Knowledge of Business and/or System Analysis in a structured environment. 
• Understanding of workflow-based logic and the ability to both understand a business process from a workflow diagram and to conceptualize it as an automated solution. 
• A track record of working in a collaborative team environment. 
• Willingness and ability to blend business analysis with hands-on configuration of automated processes in the automation platform product. 
• Great communication skills with the ability to present technical details to a non-technical audience. 
• The ability to work with a structured and methodical approach, combined with an enquiring mind and ability to take a logical route to the source of an error. 
• An understanding of, and a willingness to adhere to, formal change control procedures and disciplines. 
• A self-starter with an aptitude for problem solving and an ability to adapt to new challenges, either on their own or as part of a team. 
• Previous exposure to Blue Prism automation an asset 

What’s in it for you:

• A healthy work-life balance with employee wellness top of mind
• Annual bonus program, annual vacation allowance, and company-paid benefits program
• An additional paid volunteer day each year so you can spend time giving back to the community
• Immediate enrollment in the company’s pension program with employer matching
• Employee resource groups that support an inclusive work environment
• Tuition support and specialized program assistance
• An onsite full-service cafeteria with a variety of daily options
• Discounts on company products and services, and access to exclusive employee perks
• Regular EQ Together events focused on company togetherness and collaboration
  
  

As part of the recruitment/offer process you will be required to:

• Provide two professional references (minimum one supervisor and above)
• Undergo a criminal background check

This role is open due to an existing vacancy.

To learn more about Equitable, we encourage you to explore our organization.

At Equitable, we are committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities across our organization. Please contact our HR team at careers@equitable.ca if you would like to receive our job postings in an alternative format or require an accommodation with the application process.

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