Description

The Department of Undergraduate Medical Education in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Senior Application Developer. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 12 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.

Reporting to the Manager, Academic Technologies, with accountabilities to the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Medical Education and other academic leadership, this position provides advanced technical expertise in the development, maintenance, and support of two critical platforms.

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to)

OSLER (Elentra)

Implement new features and workflows to support curriculum delivery, evaluation, and assessment Maintain and upgrade existing functionality based on user feedback and accreditation requirements Infrastructure for SAMP administration, reporting, recruitment, and student experience improvement Generate reports for program directors and committees Generate reports for event-based payments

Vera

Maintain and enhance the preceptor payment eligibility system

Develop reporting tools for finance and program administration Ensure data integrity and compliance with payment policies

General Technical Support

Create and maintain SharePoint sites and workflows

Develop Excel macros and tools for data processing and reporting Assist with finance-adjacent tasks related to payment eligibility and reporting

Qualifications / Requirements

University degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline 5+ years of related experience required Strong experience in web application development (PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS) Familiarity with relational databases (MySQL, MSSQL, PostgreSQL) Experience with reporting tools and data visualization Experience with a front-end framework (like React) Proficiency in SharePoint development and Excel macros Strong understanding of financial workflows and data integrity principles Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with faculty, staff, and external partners

Application Deadline: July 27, 2026

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.

This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Technical Job Family, Phase 3.

For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Management and Staff Careers website.

About The University Of Calgary

UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy ii' taa'poh'to'p committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

The university's commitment to the Indigenous Strategy is evident through the oversight of 18 Elders serving on the Circle of Advisors and the many unit-based circles working towards implementation of the strategy including the Faculty Advisory Circle and teams such as the Office of Indigenous Engagement, the Writing Symbols Lodge, and the Indigenous Research Support Team. Many Indigenous-based events and processes are impacting curriculum, programming and polices at the University of Calgary.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments ([email protected]) and requests for accommodations can be sent to People & Culture ([email protected]).

Do you have most but not all the qualifications? Research show that women, racialized and visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At UCalgary we are committed to achieving equitable, diverse, inclusive and accessible employment practices and workplaces and encourage you to apply if you believe you are right for this role.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.