Job Description

Programmer Analyst
Primary Purpose
This Programmer Analyst is responsible for the effective design and operation of the University Library's IT applications. As our Library continues to evolve in a digital world, you will contribute to new initiatives that grow and transform how we support research, teaching, and scholarship to meet the needs of the University of Saskatchewan's community.
Nature of Work:
This position is part of an (ICT) team responsible for developing, deploying, and maintaining the IT systems. We collaborate with librarians, library staff, and other Information and Communication Technology (ICT) staff to deliver various IT services for the University Library. These services are a mix of vendor-supported on-premise and cloud-based software solutions, open-source software, and in-house custom developed web applications and tools.
This role will primarily be in support of the library's web-based systems. You will have a significant role in fulfilling our goals towards efficiency and effectiveness in our systems' operations. Success will require building strong relationships with library staff we support and IT groups that support us. Tasks may require quick upskilling, sound judgement, and confident decision making.
This job will be tasked with:

• analyzing, designing, and implementing processes that will improve and speed up our systems' deployments and maintenance using CI/CD or similar principles
• configuring, theming, maintaining and troubleshooting web-based platforms such as content and library management systems
• implementing, maintaining, and conforming to web-based security standards and practices
• configuring and managing related authentication protocols and role management
• determining and gathering web and data analytics for reporting
• ensuring conformity with metadata standards
• some code development (PHP and Python primarily) will be required in support of these systems

This position reports to the Manager, Database Administration and Library Systems Information Technology. Periodic evening or weekend work is involved, which will be balanced with flex time considerations.
Accountabilities

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with library stakeholders to define technical requirements to support Library operations and strategic goals
• Design and Development: Assess, design, and implement Library system IT solutions. Demonstrated ability to work well independently and to troubleshoot problems efficiently and effectively
• Documentation: Develop and support documentation for tasks, procedures, and services related to your work
• Communication: Provide regular updates to the manager and the team on progress, emerging issues, and new opportunities
• Continuous Learning: Stay current with the latest trends and advancements in university library systems information technology, web content management systems, IT security, and web standards such as W3C and ECMA
• Additional Duties: Perform other related duties or projects as required

Education: An undergraduate degree in computer science, information systems, or a related discipline. An equivalent level of education and experience may be considered
Experience: 5+ years of experience in related areas of Information Technology analysis and design.
Desirable Skills and Experience:
Expertise in many of:

• Software requirements analysis
• System integration
• Performance and process improvement
• Development, testing, and deployment process design using version control systems, code deployment, and configuration management tools
• Ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical participants in a team environment

Familiarity with many of:

• Web standards such as CSS, JavaScript, WCAG
• Web services security and authentication
• Deploy, configure, and test application solutions
• Working with cloud-based services' APIs
• Design and implement integrations between hybrid systems (SAAS and on-prem)
• Data analysis, metrics, and reporting for a mix of SAAS and on-prem sources
• Web application design and development (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Python, PHP, JavaScript, SharePoint, or Drupal beneficial)
• Linux-based application administration and CLI experience.
• Library metadata standards

Department: Info & Communications Tech, Research Library & Data
Status: Term 2 years with the possibility of extension or becoming permanent
Employment Group: ASPA
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $69,035.00 - 107,868.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Family (if applicable): Information Technology
Salary Phase/Band: Phase 2
Posted Date: 9/12/2025
Closing Date: 10/23/2025 at 6:00 pm CST
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus
The successful applicant will be required to provide the following current verification(s) where 'Yes' is indicated below. Further information is available at:
Criminal Record Check: Yes
Driver's License and Abstract Check: Not Applicable
Education/Credential Verification: Not Applicable
Vulnerable Sector Check: Not Applicable
The University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity, diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation. We actively seek to create a welcoming environment where all individuals feel empowered to thrive, contribute, and grow. Applications from equity-deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve: .
We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the and the Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation.
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