Computational Biologist, Software Development, GSC - Genome Sciences Centre - Vancouver

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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Biological Sciences, or a related field.
  • Two years of experience in a bioinformatics setting or equivalent.
  • Understanding of historical and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples.
  • Knowledge of Indigenous-specific mandates and commitment to dismantling systemic racism.
  • Familiarity with health system legislative obligations pertaining to Indigenous Peoples.

Responsibilities

  • Code and maintain bioinformatics applications using Python.
  • Develop solutions for complex problems in high-throughput pipelines.
  • Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards.
  • Design and build software solutions with performance optimization.
  • Resolve production issues in collaboration with technical teams.

Benefits

  • Full-time regular position with stable working hours from Monday to Friday.
  • Work in a supportive team environment focused on diversity and inclusion.
  • Engagement with Indigenous Cultural Safety initiatives to improve health care equity.
  • Opportunities for professional development and contributions to scientific publications.
  • Accessible location in Vancouver, BC.
Full Job Description
Requisition number

200543E

Date posted

06/19/2026

Computational Biologist, Software Development, GSC

Genome Sciences Centre

Vancouver, BC

The Computational Biologist participates in developing, improving and maintaining bioinformatics tools for high-throughput processing pipelines. The Computational Biologist specifies, implements, tests and maintains bioinformatics computer applications and systems, and participates in the code walk-throughs and design and review of bioinformatics software solutions. The Computational Biologist will also assist in the packaging and distribution of developed tools and analysis results to the scientific community, and will contribute to the preparation of scientific publications.

What you'll do
  • Code in Python and specify, implement, test, and maintain bioinformatics pipelines and applications as assigned.
  • Assist with devising or modifying systems to solve complex problems associated with high throughput pipelines, considering computer equipment capacity and limitations, operating time and form of desired results.
  • Participate in code walk-throughs and reviews of the coded solutions to PEP8 standards.
  • Participate in the design and build of database and software solutions taking performance into consideration.
  • Coordinate production problem resolution for assigned applications, including working with other technical teams.

What you bring

Qualifications
  • Graduation from a recognized Bachelor of Applied Science or Bachelor of Science Program in either Computer Science, Biological Sciences, or equivalent program.
  • Two (2) years of recent related experience in a bioinformatic setting or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable to the GSC Group Leaders.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples in social and health contexts, including supported by significant knowledge of Indigenous-specific mandates, including clear understanding of and commitment to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism and discrimination and embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility.
  • Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts. This includes understanding how these factors contribute to current health disparities and barriers to care. Show a clear commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and all forms of discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups within health care settings. This involves familiarity and understanding Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility recognizing personal biases, institutional barriers, engaging in anti-racism education and training and advocating for systemic change.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within BC Cancer's contexts found in the foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study - BC Human Rights Code, BC Anti-racism Act and how they intersect across the health care system.

Core Competencies
  • Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure, and has demonstrated initiatives in breaking down barriers and ensuring a safe environment ensuring a sense of belonging to all and informed by Indigenous Cultural Safety.
  • Awareness of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (the Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

You have:
  • Python or other similar high level languages for application in data analysis.
  • How to program and run analysis in a high throughput bioinformatics production environment.
  • Distributed version control systems, such as GIT.
  • Agile development and ticketing systems.
  • Working with bioinformatics workflow managers (e.g. Nextflow).
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in an Unix environment, including experience with shell scripting and common command-line tools.
  • Ability to develop software as part of a team.
  • Interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively with others in a team environment.
  • Ability to efficiently organize work assignments and establish priorities.
  • Demonstrates a commitment to beginning and/or continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly. Shows willingness to articulate and share their learning experiences to contribute to a culture of motivation and inspiration among peers.
  • Demonstrates foundational knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups within social and health contexts. Understands the impact of social determinants of health-on-health outcomes. Shows a commitment to learning about and upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments outlined in foundational documents such as the Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, the BC Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Data Act, and the Distinctions Based Approach.

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time

Wage: $40.19- $50.20 per hour.

Location: 675 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1G1

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday; 0830-1630

Requisition Number: 200543E

** Please note: Support for nomination with the BC Provincial Nominee Program is not a guarantee, entitlement or an employee benefit after receiving a full time job offer with PHSA**

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