Job Description

Overview:We empower employees with the flexibility to choose where they do their best work. This role provides the option of working at an MPI work location or a blend of remote and in-office work.As a Developer 1, you will be part of the Software Development & Operations team which maintains, modifies and upgrades purchased and customer developed software. You will be responsible for designing program logics, codes and test programs as part of the project team. Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with business users in the requirement gathering process.
• Work with the senior developer and systems analyst in design process.
• Design program logic for simple programs and generate program code.
• Compile and de-bug program code.
• Take part in the development of code for projects and production support, as well as code review and testing process.
• Participate in preparing test data, test programs and correct program errors.
• Implement and document approved programs.

Qualifications:

• Diploma or degree in computer science or a related IT discipline.
• Proficiency in programming language such as PowerBuilder, VB.NET and UNIX.
• Proficiency in RDBMS databases language such as Sybase and SQL Server.
• Thorough understanding of SDLC and object-oriented programming.
• Knowledge in XML, XSL and web services is an asset.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the required level of security clearance is a condition of employment.

Employee Benefits:Health benefitsWe offer a comprehensive health benefits program that includes:

• flexible health, dental and vision plans
• health spending account
• travel health coverage
• other extended health benefits such as ambulance, massage and physiotherapy

Financial securityIn an effort to support financial security, we offer:

• registered pension plan
• group, dependent, and optional life insurance coverage
• critical illness insurance
• sick leave to cover short-term disability
• long-term disability

WellnessWe offer programs that focus on how to better achieve a balance between work and personal commitments, as well as maintain a healthy workplace culture. This includes:

• vacation entitlement
• flexible work arrangement for eligible positions
• maternity, parental and adoptive leaves
• bereavement and family responsibility leaves
• employee and family assistance program
• mental-health programming
• lunch-and-learn offerings
• discounted gym memberships and wellness account

Diversity and inclusionManitoba Public Insurance believes that diversity and inclusion strengthens us. We consider ourselves to be a barrier-free organization where individual values, beliefs and practices are respected and appreciated for the diversity they bring to our work life.Employee recognitionIts important to recognize our employees for their contributions. Not only do we recognize employees as they achieve milestone years in their careers, we also have several outlets for leaders and peers to reward each other for work well done.Professional developmentWe want our employees to grow, which is why we offer support in keeping their skills up-to-date. We offer in-house training, professional development and an educational assistance program.Safety and healthIn an effort to encourage a safe and healthy work environment, we offer various safety, health and workplace policies and programs along with technical expertise and assistance to support employee activities in safety and health.

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