Elevate enterprise systems with your expertise!Bring your deep technical expertise and analytical mindset to a role where your work has real impact. As a Senior Programmer Analyst, you'll be part of a collaborative environment that values precision, thoughtful design, and robust testing. With a strong focus on
Business Intelligence and Business Analytics, you'll contribute to the full lifecycle of system development - from shaping requirements and designing solutions to implementing and supporting applications that serve critical business needs.
This role offers the opportunity to tackle complex programming challenges, deliver practical solutions to end users, and uphold the integrity of systems that inform strategic decisions across the organization. If you're ready to apply your skills in a setting that values both technical excellence and meaningful collaboration, this is the place to do it.
About the job
As a Senior Programmer Analyst, you'll play a key role in delivering reliable, cost-effective systems solutions that support critical business functions and client needs.
As part of our team, you will:
• provide development and testing expertise for a range of Business Intelligence and data analytics projects
• provide maintenance and operational support for Business Intelligence and data analytics applications
• leverage your technical and business expertise to resolve technical issues and respond to inquiries from end users
• ensure incoming data meets required quality standards before being loaded into data repositories
• conduct unit and system testing at both the data and application levels
• prepare documentation for application operations, maintenance, and support
Information Session:To learn more about this role, the ministry, and the recruitment process, we welcome you to attend our information session on
November 12 at 2:30 PM. This session will be held on Microsoft Teams. Download the
Microsoft Teams app now to ensure you can join on event day.
Attendance is optional and will not influence the screening and selection process.
What you bring to the team
Technical knowledge and skills:
You can:
• apply your knowledge and experience in Business Intelligence
• demonstrate knowledge of databases such as Redshift and Oracle, including proficiency in SQL, PL/SQL (or equivalent), and familiarity with relational and dimensional data modeling techniques
• use various programming languages and tools
• demonstrate an understanding of operating systems, networks, and application development environments
• apply your knowledge and experience with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including systems analysis, design, development, and testing methodologies
• design, code, and test business applications, including client/server and web-based systems
• identify and resolve software issues using debugging tools
Systems analysis and business insights:
You can:
• apply structured methodologies to assess business requirements and translate them into effective system solutions
• evaluate system testing needs and ensure alignment with program objectives prior to production deployment
• identify opportunities to improve business processes through technology and recommend appropriate solutions
• provide guidance on system integration and usability
Analytical skills:
You can:
• assess IT options for clients, recommend cost-effective solutions, analyze business and system requirements, and review technical documentation
• evaluate the feasibility of solutions in addressing unique and complex problems
• conduct in-depth analysis to isolate and understand complex technical and business issues
• evaluate alternatives, adapt existing approaches, and recommend improvements based on data-driven insights
Communication and interpersonal skills:
You can:
• communicate complex technical concepts clearly through documentation, presentations, and discussions
• build strong relationships with clients and team members by offering guidance, clarification, and support
• facilitate consensus and cooperation across teams to ensure successful project outcomes and user adoption
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer
accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please
contact us.Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
What we offer
The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for 29 ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:
• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions.
• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs.
• many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups.
• comprehensive benefits that look after your holistic wellness needs
• base salary that aligns to market trends with scheduled salary progression
• a modern, friendly, and accessible physical work environment