Programmer Analyst - Research Support
Top Benefits
About the role
Faculty/Department Information Services Unit IS-Communication Infrastructure Employee Group URFA APT Collective Agreement Consideration Open with preference given to APT members. CUPE 5791 Job Family N/A Category Staff Number of Vacancies 1 Position Summary
Are you an experienced software developer eager to support university researchers by providing technical solutions, software support, and integration? Join us as our new Programmer Analyst – Research Support!
As a member of the Communications and Infrastructure Group and reporting to the Team Lead, Research Software Support, the incumbent acts as a technical resource and consultant in the support of University researchers through creating awareness, education, software application discovery, software installation and adaptation, operation, coding, and debugging. The directly supported constituents include faculty members, and research institutes and programs. The successful candidate will be required to become the subject-matter expert for applications to which they have been given responsibility.
The successful candidate will have significant experience and superior knowledge and ability in the development, integration, configuration, management and maintenance of research-related software
What You’ll Do:
- Investigating research software applications (e.g. open source, discipline specific repositories, commercial offerings, etc.)
- Meeting with researchers to understand and match research needs with known software solutions
- Working with researchers to install needed applications and provide operating and ongoing support
- Developing brand-new; or extending, modifying, integrating existing software as necessary to meet research needs; document use of the software.
- Contributing work back to the research community as appropriate
- Conducting seminars to raise awareness of available research IT support and acting as an advocate for the support model
- Collaborating and cooperating with research support staff from other institutions and the world-wide research software engineering community
- Contributing to and reviewing grant material related to research software
- Consulting with researchers and teams on possible research programs/ideas
- Consulting with other research developers as needed
- As appropriate, investigating and using new development tools and environments
- Promoting the use of existing code libraries, proven software platforms, and standard software development practices.
- Plus More: Be ready to take on additional related tasks as assigned – your role is dynamic and essential to our success!
Why Join Us?
At the University of Regina, we’re more than just a campus – we’re a community!
Join our team and enjoy:
- Meaningful Impact: Your work directly contributes to creating a better environment for students, faculty, and staff.
- Professional Growth: We support your development, offering opportunities for advancement and learning.
- Work-Life Balance: We value your well-being and know your personal life is most important!
- Dynamic and Inclusive Workplace: We value diversity and inclusivity. You’ll be part of a team that celebrates different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences, making every day an opportunity for personal growth.
- Innovation Culture: We encourage fresh ideas and innovative thinking.
- Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive compensation package and benefits to reward your talent. A few of the these benefits include Health/Dental/Vision Benefits, flexible spending account, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, and much more!
If you’re ready to apply your software expertise to support university researchers with technical solutions and software integration, we want to hear from you—apply now!
Position Requirements
What You’ll Bring to this Position:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science
- Minimum of 4 years of directly-related work experience in performing the above duties.
- Equivalent education and experience may be considered.
Skills That Will Ensure Your Success in the Role:
- Proven experience in successfully developing and supporting all aspects of modern software development in a higher-education research environment is key. Experience with modern software development tools and environments is essential.
- An established, proactive commitment to on-going technical learning and skills development is required
- Work collaboratively and cooperatively to provide exemplary service and advice to the research community on research software;
- Understand research needs to match and link software development efforts to the researcher’s research program;
- Be able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing;
- Analyze the needs and requests of the researcher to define, propose, negotiate and deliver successful solutions;
- Achieve set and agreed-to goals while working independently with limited supervision;
- Analyze, decipher and understand technical problems, and to find, develop, and implement software solutions where there may be little local expertise or existing material;
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Physical Demands Pay Grade APT 5 Salary Range $71,745 - $96,825 Annually Status Term Work Hours
As per APT collective agreement
Duration (if Term/Temporary) 2 Year Term (with the possibility of extension or becoming permanent) Full-Time/Part-Time Full Time Preference Posting No Preference Target Posting Not Targeted
Additional Information
Contact Information
Job Open Date
07/23/2025
Job Close Date
08/05/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Special Application Instructions
We know imposter syndrome can get in the way, so please don’t hesitate to apply. We’d love to hear from you. Submit your application today!
Diversity Statement
The University of Regina is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the community that we serve. The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within the University’s employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code.
About University of Regina
The University of Regina is the leading experience-based learning university in Saskatchewan, located in the province's capital. The preferred institution for more than 16,000 students, the University of Regina is home to 10 faculties, two academic units and approximately two dozen academic departments which have established reputations for excellence and innovative programs leading to bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.
With more than 120 undergraduate academic programs and over 80 graduate programs, the University and its federated colleges offer small class sizes, world-class research, and a beautiful campus!
Our alumni – numbering more than 90,000 – contribute to and build our society in Saskatchewan and in Canada. Our history, our accomplishments, and our growth as a university stem from our commitment to working together for the good of our local and global communities.
Programmer Analyst - Research Support
Top Benefits
About the role
Faculty/Department Information Services Unit IS-Communication Infrastructure Employee Group URFA APT Collective Agreement Consideration Open with preference given to APT members. CUPE 5791 Job Family N/A Category Staff Number of Vacancies 1 Position Summary
Are you an experienced software developer eager to support university researchers by providing technical solutions, software support, and integration? Join us as our new Programmer Analyst – Research Support!
As a member of the Communications and Infrastructure Group and reporting to the Team Lead, Research Software Support, the incumbent acts as a technical resource and consultant in the support of University researchers through creating awareness, education, software application discovery, software installation and adaptation, operation, coding, and debugging. The directly supported constituents include faculty members, and research institutes and programs. The successful candidate will be required to become the subject-matter expert for applications to which they have been given responsibility.
The successful candidate will have significant experience and superior knowledge and ability in the development, integration, configuration, management and maintenance of research-related software
What You’ll Do:
- Investigating research software applications (e.g. open source, discipline specific repositories, commercial offerings, etc.)
- Meeting with researchers to understand and match research needs with known software solutions
- Working with researchers to install needed applications and provide operating and ongoing support
- Developing brand-new; or extending, modifying, integrating existing software as necessary to meet research needs; document use of the software.
- Contributing work back to the research community as appropriate
- Conducting seminars to raise awareness of available research IT support and acting as an advocate for the support model
- Collaborating and cooperating with research support staff from other institutions and the world-wide research software engineering community
- Contributing to and reviewing grant material related to research software
- Consulting with researchers and teams on possible research programs/ideas
- Consulting with other research developers as needed
- As appropriate, investigating and using new development tools and environments
- Promoting the use of existing code libraries, proven software platforms, and standard software development practices.
- Plus More: Be ready to take on additional related tasks as assigned – your role is dynamic and essential to our success!
Why Join Us?
At the University of Regina, we’re more than just a campus – we’re a community!
Join our team and enjoy:
- Meaningful Impact: Your work directly contributes to creating a better environment for students, faculty, and staff.
- Professional Growth: We support your development, offering opportunities for advancement and learning.
- Work-Life Balance: We value your well-being and know your personal life is most important!
- Dynamic and Inclusive Workplace: We value diversity and inclusivity. You’ll be part of a team that celebrates different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences, making every day an opportunity for personal growth.
- Innovation Culture: We encourage fresh ideas and innovative thinking.
- Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive compensation package and benefits to reward your talent. A few of the these benefits include Health/Dental/Vision Benefits, flexible spending account, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, and much more!
If you’re ready to apply your software expertise to support university researchers with technical solutions and software integration, we want to hear from you—apply now!
Position Requirements
What You’ll Bring to this Position:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science
- Minimum of 4 years of directly-related work experience in performing the above duties.
- Equivalent education and experience may be considered.
Skills That Will Ensure Your Success in the Role:
- Proven experience in successfully developing and supporting all aspects of modern software development in a higher-education research environment is key. Experience with modern software development tools and environments is essential.
- An established, proactive commitment to on-going technical learning and skills development is required
- Work collaboratively and cooperatively to provide exemplary service and advice to the research community on research software;
- Understand research needs to match and link software development efforts to the researcher’s research program;
- Be able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing;
- Analyze the needs and requests of the researcher to define, propose, negotiate and deliver successful solutions;
- Achieve set and agreed-to goals while working independently with limited supervision;
- Analyze, decipher and understand technical problems, and to find, develop, and implement software solutions where there may be little local expertise or existing material;
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Physical Demands Pay Grade APT 5 Salary Range $71,745 - $96,825 Annually Status Term Work Hours
As per APT collective agreement
Duration (if Term/Temporary) 2 Year Term (with the possibility of extension or becoming permanent) Full-Time/Part-Time Full Time Preference Posting No Preference Target Posting Not Targeted
Additional Information
Contact Information
Job Open Date
07/23/2025
Job Close Date
08/05/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Special Application Instructions
We know imposter syndrome can get in the way, so please don’t hesitate to apply. We’d love to hear from you. Submit your application today!
Diversity Statement
The University of Regina is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the community that we serve. The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within the University’s employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code.
About University of Regina
The University of Regina is the leading experience-based learning university in Saskatchewan, located in the province's capital. The preferred institution for more than 16,000 students, the University of Regina is home to 10 faculties, two academic units and approximately two dozen academic departments which have established reputations for excellence and innovative programs leading to bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.
With more than 120 undergraduate academic programs and over 80 graduate programs, the University and its federated colleges offer small class sizes, world-class research, and a beautiful campus!
Our alumni – numbering more than 90,000 – contribute to and build our society in Saskatchewan and in Canada. Our history, our accomplishments, and our growth as a university stem from our commitment to working together for the good of our local and global communities.