Full Stack Developer (Angular / .NET / Azure)

The Developer reports to the Manager for the support and development of new and existing systems within Information Management Information Technology Services (IMITS) that provides services to Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), Vancouver Coastal Health and Providence Health Care. Applying a broad range of information technology experience and knowledge, the Developer manages a variety of projects that range from building/supporting systems/solutions to evaluating products for their technical and architectural fit within the application environment. This position draws on a high level of expertise in the management of a medium to large scale development environment, providing both architectural and technical direction to help translate business needs into requirement specifications. In addition to the preparation of white papers, project plans, and product roadmaps, the Developer plays a key role within the team, overseeing product assessments, defining and implementing standards, performing security reviews, and providing the framework for systems development.

What you’ll do

• Designs and plans the architecture for the application environment, including business and clinical systems, and database environments. Conducts research, performs analysis and product reviews, identifies technical specifications, develops technical whitepapers and business cases, and makes recommendations. Carries out quality assurance (QA) testing and user acceptance testing (UAT) as required.
• Provides consulting related to the acquisition of new systems and standards or the implementation of new applications on existing systems. Provides leadership on backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies and activities for all application environments. Ensures these processes are maintained and followed in the case of an emergency.
• Provides system administration and troubleshoots Web, client server and n-tier database issues including performance tuning and security. Assesses and implements database updates and upgrades that affect the application environment. Provides change leadership through the upgrade of applications and incorporates new trends in development methodologies. Installs, configures, tests and maintains software.
• Drafts policies, procedures and best practices for application deployment and change control. Participates in project teams to ensure development activities adhere to implementation standards and practices. Recommends new procedures and tools, including capacity and trend reporting, issue management and prevention. Develops and maintains the System Development Life Cycle processes and methodologies.
• Designs, develops and implements a development framework including development standards, tools, reports, interfaces and documentation requirements for new and existing application. Implements and follows processes and procedures relative to change control.
• Participates in projects including the evaluation and implementation of improvements to the overall environment, assisting with the development and monitoring of project budgets, preparing reports and conducting briefings. In conjunction with senior staff or manager, participates in contract negotiations with vendors.
• Coaches, mentors and provides technical guidance to junior staff such as assistance with developing work plans, complicated scripts, and code reviews.

What you bring

Qualifications

• A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or related discipline, plus a minimum of five to seven (5-7) years’ recent related experience in architecture planning, design, development, and deliver of highly available enterprise applications. Coding and designing solutions using Microsoft stack.

• 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 the program 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

• Strong experience with Angular (version 11 or newer) and building dynamic, user-friendly front-end application

• Solid experience with .NET (preferably .NET 8) and C# for backend development

• Hands-on experience working with SQL Server, including database design and querying

• Experience developing responsive, mobile-friendly web applications

• Experience working with Microsoft Azure services for application hosting and development

• Familiarity with Azure DevOps and modern development workflows

• Strong understanding of web performance optimization and UI/UX best practices

• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality features

• Experience with troubleshooting, debugging, and improving application performance

• Experience working in the healthcare sector, or a similar regulated environment, is an asset

• Demonstrates a commitment to beginning and/or continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly. Shows willingness to articulate and share their learning experiences to contribute to a culture of motivation and inspiration among peers.

• Demonstrates foundational knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups within social and health contexts. Understands the impact of social determinants of health-on-health outcomes. Shows a commitment to learning about and upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments outlined in foundational documents such as 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, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, the BC Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Data Act, and the Distinctions Based Approach.

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 2,000+ in-house courses including a range of experience level, profession-specific, or other essential training on Indigenous Cultural Safety; Indigenous-specific anti-racism; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and accessibility, mental health and well-being, and more.
• 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 Casual

Salary Range: $43/hour - as a casual employee, total earnings include an additional 13% in lieu of benefits and paid vacation. The rate 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

Location: Remote

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week

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: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

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.employment@phsa.ca.

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.

This position is part of PHSA Talent on Demand – an in-house recruitment service providing talent to PHSA and other health authorities. We manage a robust talent pool of service-minded professionals who are available to start work immediately. Talent on Demand creates a gateway for those who wish to achieve their career goals. Successful candidates will gain significant health care experience and can transition into long-term, permanent roles within PHSA. For more information, visit talentondemand@phsa.ca