Senior Programmer Analyst, Corporate Information TechnologyProvincial Health Services Authority • Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Senior Programmer Analyst, Corporate Information Technology
Provincial Health Services Authority
- Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
- Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
À propos
Burnaby, BC
In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Providence Health Care, the position promotes a safe environment for patients, residents, families, visitors and staff.
Under the general direction of the relevant IT manager, this position is responsible for all aspects of development and maintenance of new computer applications and enhancements to existing systems, ensuring compliance with departmental standards and procedures. This position is capable of working at the highest technical level in all phases of systems analysis and programming. Maintains a high level of technical support by learning assigned applications and by continuing technical education. Technical supervision and mentoring is provided to junior positions. Maintains a close liaison with all staff in related IT areas and formally reports any problems. Provides work process and outcome information and accurate time estimates.
What You'll Do
Implement, evaluate, and revise processes for new and enhanced applications. This includes developing testing plans, implementation schedules, conducting presentations for both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and preparing documentation of computer program automated and manual procedures.
Work with vendors, and Infrastructure group to load, test and upgrade software applications.
Plan, analyse and implement new software applications and enhancements to existing applications. Prepare time and cost estimates for analysis, specification, programming, training and implementation of software applications. This responsibility includes resolution of data definitions and protocols within the corporate data architecture.
Maintain and support assigned computer applications, including routine operations. trouble call resolution, and user support as required.
Understand and effectively deal with the interdependencies of software applications, hardware, operating systems, and network environment.
Qualifications
What you bring
University undergraduate degree or recognized community college diploma in Computer Science or equivalent experience. Professional membership encouraged and a minimum of five (5) years programming experience, two being in a Programmer/Analyst position; or Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable to employer.
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 PDHIS Business Solutions 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
Knowledge of relevant hardware platforms, software products and enterprise database environments.
Sufficient experience is required to execute a wide range of jobs from programming and analyzing, to conducting demonstrations, to training new users
Good understanding of hospital systems, software and the user environment.
Superior written and oral communication skills; and interpersonal skills.
Good organizational and time management skills
Creative approach to problem solving.
Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others; good team player, with leadership capabilities.
Ability to operate related office equipment.
Ability to respond effectively to emergency situations.
Ability to organize/prioritize work.
Demonstrated ability to develop policies and procedures and work plans
Ability to learn new technologies.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
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: Temporary Full-Time (Until December 2027 or Until Return of Incumbent)
Salary Range: $67,861 - $97,550. The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate's relevant education and experience, and would be in alignment with the provincial compensation reference plan. Salary will be prorated accordingly for part time roles.
Location: 1795 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby BC V5C 6E3
Closing Date: Applicants accepted until position is filled
Hours of Work: 08:00-16:00 Monday-Friday
Requisition #: E
What We Do
The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Create equity – Be courageous.
Learn more about PHSA and our programs:
PHSA is committed to anti-racism and equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently excluded groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.
One of PHSA's North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes ongoing commitments to Indigenous recruitment and employee experience as well as dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya'k̓ula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at
Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and exclusion faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and title of BC First Nations and self-determination of all First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. PHSA is mandated to uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents including 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 and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.
ATTN: PHSA Employees:
To be considered as a PHSA employee (internal applicant) for this position, you must apply online via your internal profile at
Please note the internal job posting will no longer be accessible after the expiry date of February 3, 2026. If the internal job posting has expired, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk and advise that you would like to be considered as a late internal applicant for this position. Please do not apply for the external job posting.
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Compétences linguistiques
- English
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