Programmer Analyst - Competition

Position: Programmer Analyst - Competition ID: 4407
Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is more than just a place to learn; it's a university powered by the people who live and work here—students, staff, and faculty alike. As one of BC’s Top Employers, we strive to implement initiatives that will attract, support, engage, and retain KPU’s people and create an environment where all employees see themselves as contributing to student learning.

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Competition :  4407

Internal Closing Date:  December 26, 2025

External Closing Date:  Open Until Filled

# of Openings:  1

Salary Information:  14-10 – BCGEU Pay Grid – $40.27 to $44.36 per hour

Employment Type:

Permanent Full Time

Workplace Type:  Hybrid

Travel Frequency:  Occasional travel between campuses is required.

Employee Group:  Support Staff (BC General Employees Union)

Days of Work (BCGEU):  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Hours of Work (BCGEU):  8:30am-4:30pm

Hours per Week (BCGEU):  35

Job Overview
To provide programming and technical support to develop, maintain, administer and enhance Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s information and education systems.

Education and Experience

Completion of a college diploma or university degree in computing studies or a related field.

At least 4 years of programming experience (preferably in a post-secondary environment), including an understanding of data structures, data modelling, operating systems, and synchronization techniques required.

This Includes

Web languages: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Node.js, React and other web programming languages

Programming languages: SQL, PL/SQL, Pro
* C/C, Java, Shell scripting, Power Shell, .NET

Databases include:
Oracle, MS SQL, MySQL

At least 2 years recent experience in developing and supporting Ellucian Post-Secondary Enterprise software (Banner). An equivalent combination of education, training and experience is acceptable.

At least 1 year of working experience in BANNER extensibility tools such as Eclipse, Ellucian Page Builder and Theme Editor, along with detailed knowledge to the BANNER database metadata and data structures is essential.

At least 1 year of work experience preferred in supporting Microsoft SharePoint Online 2019.

At least 1 year of work experience preferred in business intelligence, business analytics and report development tools such as Microsoft Power BI, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) and Millennium FAST products.

Experience with supporting CRM, specifically Grey Matter and Microsoft Dynamics would be an asset.

Able to demonstrate progressive technical knowledge and knowledge of best practices in information technology service delivery such as SDLC and ITIL and service management applications. Experience in Team Dynamix would be an asset.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

A high-level understanding of business processes and procedures relating to a post-secondary environment and their inter-relationships as well as an overall knowledge of technical disciplines. Strong design, analysis and programming skills are required.

Demonstrated working expertise in designing and integrating on premise systems with shared services with cloud technologies.

Advanced practical knowledge of security requirements, web services, service-oriented architecture, design patterns, multi-threaded systems, and automated unit testing. Knowledge of modern infrastructures such as storage area networks, virtualization, high availability design, operating systems, network architecture, enterprise network management systems.

Fully understand and have worked with sign-on methodologies (such as Ethos, CAS, ADFS and Shibboleth) in designing and supporting applications.

Require in-depth understanding of the purpose and operations outside own area. Understand internal/external clients; require awareness of external trends, current and emerging technologies and best practices.

Ability to demonstrate their ability to recognize problems or situations that are new or without clear precedent and to find corresponding solutions.

Ability to find solutions using a systematic, multi-step approach for developing improvements and innovations to enhance performance.

Ability to work proactively with minimal supervision, under own initiative.

As this position interacts with many of the University Students and Staff, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and well-developed leadership skills are essential for this position.

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including occasional evenings and weekends.

Salary Information
Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

Total Rewards
As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top-up, sick leave, long-term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, inhouse training & development, inter-campus…