Programmer Analyst

Overview

The Programmer Analyst provides specialized database development services, solutions and applications to enable the Client-Partners to better monitor, measure, manage and report on their programs and projects. The incumbent communicates with stakeholders, defines business requirements, considers technology options, recommends and implements optimal database development work, performs testing, debugging and fixes, migrates data to new or improved database applications, and provides maintenance, support and training to the Client-Partners.

KEY AND PERIODIC ACTIVITIES

Primary

• Define, design and develop systems architecture specifications and parameters for hardware and software capabilities
• Define scope and nature of work, and gather user needs information and business requirements
• Perform testing and find solutions to existing or potential problems (e.g. debugging)

Other

• Carry out maintenance, including migrating data to new or improved databases
• Provide support and training to the Client-Partners
• Other duties as assigned

SKILLS

• Software development, database design and computer science

Formal Education and/or Certification(s) and Experience

• Minimum: college diploma in computer science with six years' relevant experience, or the equivalent
• Preferred: university degree in computer science or software engineering and/or additional training in software development, process analysis, project management or business analysis

Abilities

• Use applicable computer software and operating systems
• Design relational databases, and define software, architecture and development needs
• Experience with the following is preferred: CSS, JQuery/Javascript, VBA in MS Office Applications, MS Power Apps, SharePoint Designer and SharePoint Framework (SPFx)
• Knowledge of both official languages is an asset

Development and Leadership

• Provide functional advice and guidance to employees and the Client-Partners

Working Conditions

• Typical office environment with occasional travel

Benefits

Working with us offers excellent opportunities for growth and advancement—and entitles you to one of the job market's best benefits packages valued at between 25 and 30% of your salary.

Your package includes:

Health and Wellness

o 100% employer-paid annual sick leave, and health and dental premiums
o $400 wellness allowance to help cover expenses such as a gym membership
o $1,500 for mental health services on top of regular $1,500 paramedical coverage
o Telus Virtual Health Care and $750 Health Care Spending Account for some expenses not covered under provincial plans

Home and Family

o Life, accidental-death, and short-term disability insurance
o Enhanced inConfidence employee and family assistance program
o Maternity and parental leave top-up plan to 93% of regular gross earnings for up to 37 weeks
o Flexible workplace options, including $400 allowance every two years, to support working from home

Leave and Retirement

o Public-service pension
o Comprehensive vacation and other paid-leave plans, along with deluxe travel benefit plans

Security and Eligibility

To begin a career with Defence Construction Canada (DCC), you must be a Canadian Citizen or a permanent resident of Canada. As a condition of employment with DCC, a minimum reliability security status clearance is required and some roles may require secret security status clearance.

DCC is responsible for the Personnel Security Clearance process. Typically to be eligible for a "Reliability" clearance, you must have five years of verifiable background information and to be eligible for a "Secret" clearance, you must have 10 years of verifiable background information. The process usually involves reference inquiries, verification of qualifications, criminal records checks, and credit checks (as required) and may require fingerprints. For more information about obtaining a security clearance, please review the Standard on Security Screening.

The appropriate security clearance is a condition of employment and it is the candidate's or employee's responsibility to ensure, they are able to obtain and maintain their required security level clearance to begin or continue their employment with DCC. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate level of security clearance means either the candidate or employee will not receive a job offer, the conditional offer will be rendered null and void or their employment will be terminated with cause. A thorough security clearance process will be applied to all candidates or employees considered for an appointment; this process includes inquiries, verifications and assessments regarding matters such as, but not limited to:

• criminal record checks

reference checks

previous employment

open source checks

credit/financial status

DCC's Code of Business Conduct (Code) is a condition of employment. It serves to enhance public confidence in the integrity of DCC Employees and provides clarity to Employees on a number of issues, including real or perceived conflicts of interest. Before applying to this (or any) position at DCC, candidates shall familiarize themselves with the Code, because new employees are required to certify that they have read, understood, and agreed to observe the Code upon commencing work at DCC. Employees are further required to review their obligations under the Code and notify the President's Office of any changes in their circumstances at the earliest possible opportunity, and to complete the Annual Update once a year.

Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace

At DCC, we are committed to ensuring everyone has a voice and can be their authentic selves in our workplace. We actively encourage applications from all, including but not limited to, women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and members of the LGBTQ2+ community. We also welcome applications from those who are not Canadian citizens who are eligible to work in Canada and have at least 5 years of verifiable background information.

DCC is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all requests for accommodation based on a medical contraindication, religion or another prohibited ground for discrimination under the Canadian Human Rights Act. Should you require accommodation, please email -

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