Job Description

Please note this role will work in a hybrid environment. The successful candidate must be located near a Canadian Blood Services office and will be working a mixture of on and off-site work based on the parameters for our operations to meet the needs of our donors, our staff and our communities. Currently, employees are expected to have an in-person presence for at least 40% of their work time. This requirement is subject to change, based on operational needs.

\xe2\x80\x8bJob category: Information technology
Job posting ID: 4903

\xe2\x80\x8bEmployment status: Regular full-time
Position\'s anticipated start date: 2023-09-18

Classification: PTS/MGT/IT B
Salary/Rate of pay: $77,500 - $91,000

Application deadline: 2023-08-22

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Together, we can make all the difference in the lives of others.

Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving lives. Thousands of patients depend on us every day for reliable access to safe blood, plasma, stem cells and organs and tissues.

If you are looking for a rewarding experience with a values and mission-driven team, join Canada\'s Lifeline and make a meaningful difference.

We acknowledge that the work of Canadian Blood Services spans many Territories and Treaty areas across the country, and we are grateful for the Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who have guided us in this important work. We recognize the land and waters that have inspired our work and offer gratitude to those Indigenous peoples on whose territory we work, live and play.

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Regular full-time Developer - Software II to join our dynamic IT External Customer Experience team.

The IT External Customer Experience team is responsible for day to day software application support and planning. This includes researching, analyzing, defining, recommending, developing/configuring, testing, implementing and supporting IT Business Solutions for Canadian Blood Services in collaboration with client groups and in accordance with regulatory requirements.

In this role, you will work with IT team members and business partners to engineer, design, and develop solutions for new software development projects and/or requests, as well as provide technical expertise on creative and innovative solutions. You will utilize analytical skills to develop new features, as well as enhancing existing features and frameworks, and troubleshooting problems.

Your areas of responsibility will include, but are not limited to, requirements (use case) gathering/analysis, design and functional specification creation, software development including producing prototypes and bug fixes, system test case creation/execution, participating in software design/code reviews and providing design support, based upon management goals and objectives, to achieve results that are sustainable and repeatable.

Formula for success

• Harnessing your technical expertise, you will utilize modern programming/web technologies/frameworks such as Angular, CSS, SQL, Object-Oriented Design, REST web microservices (built in Java), Drupal, SharePoint, PowerApps, Office365, Azure, Agile, etc., to collaboratively develop innovative applications in conjunction with other IT business systems.
• Drawing on your experience in software development and IT systems, you will handle database modeling design, queries, test data preparation, program and system testing, as well as provide exceptional support and maintenance for existing systems under the guidance of development leads.
• Leveraging your skills in technology assessment and analysis, you will continuously assess business and user needs, conducting in-depth analyses to identify opportunities for harnessing existing and innovative technology solutions.
• Capitalizing on your excellent communication skills, you will engage in insightful discussions with internal business partners and IT service groups to deliver excellent end user solutions.
• Utilizing your experience in software development, you will employ agile software development methodologies to drive new system development initiatives and enhance existing systems.

Desired education and skills

• Successful completion of post-secondary level education in a relevant discipline from a recognized academic institution, preferably a University Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent e.g. diploma and/or training in database management systems, operating systems, and/or networks.
• 5 - 7 years of experience in agile development and designing business applications in supply chain, pharmaceutical, biologics, or similar industries, with expertise in user experience design and customer service management.
• Minimum 2 years experience in Angular and REST development is essential.
• You will be highly skilled in object-oriented design, Java programming, building responsive web interfaces (e.g., Angular), deploying applications on web application servers, and relational database modeling design.
• Experience collaborating with subject matter experts and business partners to develop robust technical solutions that drive business outcomes and deliver exemplary user experiences.

What we offer you

• 4 weeks\' vacation.
• Annual performance award up to 6%.
• Comprehensive group health, dental and vision benefits for you and your family.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources.

What you can expect

• This role will work in a hybrid environment with requirements to be onsite at a Canadian Blood Services location 40% of the time/2 days of the week.
• You will work Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day.
• If you are located outside of Ottawa, you may be expected to travel to our office location in Ottawa - 2540 Lancaster Rd, quarterly for in-person team meetings when required.

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada\'s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.

Canadian Blood Services requires that all employees be fully vaccinated (COVID 19 vaccine doses as approved by Health Canada), subject to any medical or other human rights considerations. Persons who have been vaccinated outside of Canada must contact their local Public Health Unit in order to obtain a vaccine equivalency certificate.

If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply! This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those considered for an interview or those invited to participate in an assessment (such as testing) will be contacted. Applicants who require accommodation should discuss their needs with us.

Canadian Blood Services