Job Description

Overview
Are you interested in gaining valuable experience in an exciting office environment?
Manitoba Public Insurance's Information & Technology Talent Community allows individuals to create a user profile and submit an online application, cover letter and/or resume that will be considered for future term opportunities.
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
Education

• Diploma in Computer Science or related IT discipline.

Technical Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Knowledge of secure development techniques.
• Ability to understand and write Object Oriented Programming; including Java, C# or VB.NET.
• Knowledge of Client scripting (AJAX and JavaScript, jQuery, Angular).
• Knowledge of SML, XSLT.
• Knowledge of SQL Server Database Programming (Stored Procedures).
• Ability to read and create a process flow diagram.
• Ability to debug systems/interfaces.
• Ability to manage multiple activities with a degree of risk while working within established deadlines.
• Ability to complete technical reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, in order to convey technical information in a clear, concise and understandable manner for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships and communications with supervisors, other employees, and vendors.
• Stays up to date on emerging technologies and frameworks.

Conditions of Employment

• Successful completion of Developer Training within 24 months.
• This position can participate in rotating on-call support.
• This position requires mobile device and internet access for on-call work performed off-site.
• The position is (occasionally) required to work non-business hours to perform an implementation or other support duties.

Employee Benefits
Health benefits
We 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 security
In 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

Wellness
We 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 inclusion
Manitoba 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 recognition
It's 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 development
We 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 health
In 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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