Application Programmer at University of… · Vancouver

Staff - Non Union

Job Category

M&P - AAPS

Job Profile

AAPS Salaried - Information Systems and Technology, Level A

Job Title

Application Programmer

Department

IT Support | UBC James Hogg Research Centre | Faculty of Medicine

Compensation Range

$5,365.42 - $7,709.92 CAD Monthly

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Posting End Date

April 22, 2026

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

May 31, 2027

 

 

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career. 

Job Summary
The Application Programmer is responsible for providing first-level programming and application support by maintaining, modifying, testing and documenting existing web applications and systems. Working under close guidance of the Senior Programmer and IT Manager, the role focuses on implementing defined changes, troubleshooting issues and supporting users, rather than designing system architecture or leading development initiatives.

This position supports established systems and contributes to development tasks within a clearly defined technical framework.

Organizational Status
The UBC Centre for Heart Lung Innovation at St. Paul’s Hospital brings together basic and clinician scientists in an exciting multidisciplinary environment to address heart, lung, and critical care disease. The HLI is the largest translational research centre within Providence Health Care’s St. Paul’s Hospital, comprised of 50 Principal Investigators (PIs) of which approximately 40% conduct clinical research and over 300 Scientists and staff. Education is provided to over 130 undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate students. 

The Application Programmer reports to the IT Manager and works under the technical direction of the Senior Programmer.

Work Performed

·  Modify, test, debug, and maintain existing web applications and database programs  

·  Provide direction on how to use HelpDesk ticket system, bug tracker and development environment 

·  Implement predefined programming changes based on documented requirements or direction from the Senior Programmer  

·  Assist in coding, testing, and validating application changes using established tools, frameworks, and templates  

- Assist in interviewing clients and documenting requests for new projects and data extractions 

·  Conduct routine troubleshooting of application issues and escalate complex problems to senior technical staff  

·  Develop and execute test cases and document test results for review  

·  Prepare and update technical documentation, user guides, and release notes  

·  Provide first-level programming and systems support to users through a ticketing or bug-tracking system  

·  Liaise with users to gather information about application issues or enhancement requests and document findings  

·  Assist with data-related programming tasks (e.g., quality checks, reports, or scripts) following established procedures  

·  Support other technical or administrative tasks as assigned 

Consequence of Error/Judgement
The Application Programmer is required to conduct all research activities in an ethical manner, suited to proper activities of the University of BC and to the professional organizations governing him or herself and those governing the activities of the Directors and all other investigators. Any procedures or data recorded as part of a trial must be accurate and must accurately reflect the work performed. Strict confidentiality of all study participants must be adhered to. All activities involving participants are accountable to the Principal Investigator(s), the Department Head, and the Research Coordinator s governing professional organization.

Supervision Received
Will work under the supervision of the IT Manager and Senior Programmer. Will be expected to have the ability to work independently or in conjunction with the IT Manager, Senior Programmer and IT team.

Supervision Given
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of one year of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own

- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

Degree in a computer software field is preferred. Experience in healthcare database driven web systems and/or healthcare data analysis will be an asset.

Demonstrated technical experience and capabilities related to computers, hardware and software. High degree of computer literacy. Experience in JAVA, Javascrypt and PL/SQL is an asset.  Working knowledge of various operating systems including Microsoft Windows Server, Workstation, and Linux; Office Applications, relational databases (Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle or Access). Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and the ability to work in a team environment.  Ability to analyze and interpret data, determine implications, and provide recommendations.  Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally. Demonstrated technical experience and capabilities related to computers, hardware and software.  Familiarity in working with confidential information and Canada’s PIPEDA law. Maintaining professionalism, diplomacy, and tact under pressure situations. Good understanding of data flow and forms design.