Programmer/Analyst II

Category: 
Administrative/Staff Positions - Thunder Bay Campus
Department: 
Technology Services Centre

Technology Services Centre

OPSEU

Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm

Location: Thunder Bay Campus

Duration: One Year

 As a Programmer/Analyst at Lakehead University, you will be expected to:

  • Create and maintain ERP components, which include screens, web-forms, reports and subroutines
  • Write custom programs and provide programming solutions for various departments
  • Work closely with the other members of the development team to design and code efficient and effective responsive applications. Test and debug applications.
  • Maintain and modify existing applications.
  • Communicate effectively with clients and team members to resolve issues.
  • Create clear and concise documentation for all aspects of the design and deployment of web-based applications.
  • Produce accurate and timely estimates of development effort.
  • Actively participate in team meetings and offer ideas and recommendations for design improvement.

 Requirements:

  • A degree in computer science or information systems required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Strong experience with databases, applications, operating systems and programming.
  • Experience with development platforms and languages (particularly UniBasic, Microsoft Macros, CGI scripts, Shell Scripts, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Ajax, Basic, PHP, Drupal, MySQL, Perl, and XML) is desirable. 
  • A basic understanding of the web application development process from the layout/user interface to relational database structure.
  • Solid understanding of web architectures and user-centric design.
  • Demonstrated experience building web sites of increasing complexity.
  • Basic working knowledge of database-driven web site design.
  • Ability to work on several projects at once.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to prioritize and self-manage to deadlines.
  • Strong customer service focus.

Working Conditions:

  • A small team environment
  • Your own assigned work space
  • High quality computers/tools

 Review of applications will begin October 11, 2016 and continue until the position is filled.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter, confirmation of immigration/citizenship  (http://hr.lakeheadu.ca/pdf/immig.pdf), resume, along with contact information of three references to:

 

Office of Human Resources

University Centre

Room UC-0003

Fax: 807-346-7701

Email:  careers@lakeheadu.ca  

 

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Aboriginal persons and persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation, gender identify or gender expression. Lakehead University is committed to an environment of open access to employment opportunities. Accommodations are available for all applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources at (807) 343-8334. We appreciate your interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.

 
 
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