Senior Mainframe Workload Automation Analyst (TWS/ZWS - Job Monitoring)

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

  • Montreal, QC
  • $104,180-130,225 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Job Requisition ID: 11971Position Status: Permanent Full TimePosition Type: HybridOffice Location: Montreal (QC); Calgary (AB); Halifax (NS); Ottawa (ON); Toronto (ON); Vancouver (BC)Travel Requirement: LimitedLanguage Designation: English EssentialLanguage Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak): ZZZSecurity Requirement: SecretSalary: Our salaries generally range from $ 104,180.28 to $ 130,225.36 and are based on qualifications and experience.About CMHCThe work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.What's in it for youWe've got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here's the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you're a permanent employee:
  • Annual Paid vacation.
  • Annual individual performance incentive.
  • Defined benefit pension plan.
  • Comprehensive group insurance plan to support your well-being from day one.
  • Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
  • An inclusive workplace culture and environment.
  • While positions at CMHC require some in-office presence, alternative work arrangements may be considered for Indigenous candidates.
About the roleJoin the Infrastructure and Operations team in the Senior Mainframe Workload Automation Analyst (TWS/ZWS - Job Monitoring) position. In this role, you will leverage your deep expertise in IBM Tivoli Workload Scheduler (TWS) / IBM Z Workload Scheduler (ZWS) to support and optimize enterprise batch and online scheduling environments, while acting as a technical subject-matter expert for scheduling and automation.What you'll do:
  • Provide Level 3 support for IBM TWS/ZWS in complex mainframe environments.
  • Design, maintain, and optimize job schedules, calendars, dependencies, and critical paths.
  • Monitor daily batch cycles, proactively resolve issues, and ensure SLA compliance.
  • Install, configure, upgrade, and support TWS/ZWS components and agents.
  • Analyze and resolve scheduling failures, delays, and bottlenecks; implement preventative fixes.
  • Optimize batch performance through workload balancing, automation, and capacity planning.
  • Ensure compliance with security, audit, and operational standards, managing job access and controls.
  • Act as a workload automation SME, collaborating across teams and mentoring junior staff.
What you should have:
  • A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 7+ years of hands-on experience with IBM TWS & IBM ZWS on z/OS.
  • Strong understanding of mainframe batch processing, JCL, and z/OS concepts.
  • Proven experience supporting mission-critical 24x7 environments.
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex scheduling, dependency, and batch flow issues.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills.
It would be great if you also had:
  • Experience with distributed workload automation integration.
  • Knowledge of CICS, IMS, or DB2 batch dependencies.
  • Exposure to automation scripting or DevOps practices on the mainframe.
  • IBM Workload Scheduler certifications.
  • Experience in banking, insurance, or other regulated environments.
Posting closing date: Note, the competition will remain active until filled.Standby and Call Back duties are a requirement of this position and will be subject to CMHC policies, including the Standby and Call Back Pay Procedure.Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusionWe're committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought - and of people - are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.What happens after you applyWe know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort. . If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.If you applied before and you were not successful don't worry - we're always posting new positions, so don't hesitate to give it another shot. We're excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!

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