Senior Technical Developer

Information and Innovation Solutions (IIS)

Number of Positions Being Staffed:

1

Classification:

GR-07

Security Clearance Required:

Secret

$85,253 to $103,965

Open To:

Anyone legally entitled to work in Canada who is currently residing in Canada.

Closing Date:

November 23, 2025

Special posting considerations: What you need to know

- The intention of this process is to establish a pool of partially and fully qualified candidates that may be used to staff similar term or indeterminate positions within the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) and establish a pool of qualified candidates.

- This position falls within a directorate that provides common services to two funding agencies: the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC).

Who we are

The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) is Canada’s largest funder of science and engineering. A career at NSERC means supporting the visionaries, explorers and innovators who are searching for the scientific and technical breakthroughs that will advance knowledge, improve the lives of Canadians and transform the world for the

At the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), we bring together the research community, as well as the public, private and not-for-profit sectors, in contributing knowledge, talent and expertise to build a better future for Canada and the world. SSHRC is seeking talented professionals passionate about Canadian research and the value it brings to society.

Visit our career page at NSERC or SSHRC to learn more about why you should join our agency.

What you will do

The successful candidate will Lead the requirements analysis, design, development and implementation of application/system software that provides solutions in line with business requirements of the Councils. This position is primarily responsible for investigating, proposing, implementing and advancing business solutions in response to evolving business needs/advances in technology, by utilizing a combination of software development, off-the-shelf tools and processes to construct and deliver on-line tools and services that result in automating business processes and/or improving productivity.

What you need to succeed

Education

- University degree or community college diploma in computer sciences OR related field and experience in related information technology or a combination of education, training, and experience.

- Experience in the design, development, and delivery of Microsoft Dynamics 365 with Power Platform applications.

- Experience in the review and use of data models and physical database structures.

- Experience in identifying and analyzing user requirements, including leading requirements gathering sessions, obtaining sign-offs and providing accompanying documentation.

- Experience in systems project planning, including estimating resource requirements for development and implementation.

- Experience with one or more of the following would be considered an asset:

- Implementing external APIs

- Javascript

- Microsoft Dataverse

- North52

- TFS/Azure DevOps

- Web-based technologies

Knowledge

- Knowledge of the system development life cycle (SDLC).

- Knowledge of application design, and coding standards.

- Demonstrating technical expertise

- Ability to work within tight timelines and adapt to changing priorities

- Team player

Equity, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment to create a workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

We welcome all candidates, and encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis and Inuit), veterans, persons with disabilities, Black and other racialized persons, persons of ethnic origins, diverse religions, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

If you are an employee of NSERC or SSHRC, please use your personal email address when applying (not your work email address).

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