Requisition number
201475E
Date posted
07/13/2026
Senior ProgrammerSC Performance
Burnaby, BC
Reporting to the Manager, Business Applications and Data Management, the Senior Programmer leads the architectural design and development of various complex electronic data processing systems applications, tools, electronic forms and other automated collaboration, productivity, and tracking solutions which impact several functional areas throughout PHSA. The Senior Programmer provides systems support including end-to-end custom web-parts, software development, deployment, configuration, administration, change initiatives, implementation, maintenance, troubleshooting activities related to custom developed application and purchased applications. Integration and adoption of appropriate Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). The Senior Programmer develops consistent methodology for documentation of requirements, analysis, infrastructure planning, design, development, testing, UAT, migration planning, production and post-production support. The Senior Programmer supports OS configurations and maintenance updates to servers managed by Supply Chain. The Senior Programmer manages and support Databases, Web servers, Development environments and Enterprise Service Buses technologies.
What you'll do - Provide recommendations on design and process implementation and ongoing operations for the custom developed application and purchased applications, to improve operating activities, ensuring operational continuity and supporting organizational objectives.
- Coordinate requirements gathering, scanning technical dependencies and systems, farm server environment, recommending options with respect to design strategies, including an assessment on risks and benefits.
- Develop specifications for systems applications through the design and development of automated forms and interactive application solutions to supplement Supply Chain Business Processes.
- Build integrated and comprehensive solutions with cross-functional capabilities including interactive design elements.
- Implement reporting, audit, tracking, movement, and user-experience in design and delivery.
- Maintain technical documentation on system design and development as well as enhancement schedules.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
What you bring Qualifications
- Graduation from a recognized degree or diploma in Computer Science, three (3) years' of recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education and training.
- 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 SC Performance 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.).
Skills & Knowledge
- Ability to write programs in a variety of programming languages.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Ability to deal with others effectively
- Ability to organize work
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Experience working as a Full Stack Developer. proficiency in key technologies such as C#, .NET programming, ASP.NET MVC, ASP.NET Web API, Git, HTML, SQL Server Management, XSLT, or XML. Experience with Azure DevOps is a plus.
- 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.
What we bring Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That's why we're focused on your care too - offering health, wellness, development programs to support you - at work and at home.
- Join one of BC's largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations - offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
- Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
- Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
- Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
- PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
- Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.
Job Type: Regular, Full-Time
Wage: $49.03 / Hour
Location: 1795 Willingdon Ave, Burnaby, BC V5C 6E3
Closing Date: Applications accepted until position is filled
Hours of Work: 08:00 -16:00 (Monday to Friday)
Requisition #: 201475E
