Programmer Analyst

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CancerCare Manitoba is seeking a Programmer Analyst to analyze, develop, and implement modules within our cancer informatics platform and registries. You will support the CancerCare Manitoba informatics environment, work on upgrades, triage incidents, and ensure data integrity across systems.

You will communicate with stakeholders and collaborate within CCIM and other departments, leveraging Java, React, PHP, and database skills in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Post secondary education in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited educational institution.
• 3 years current experience as a Programmer Analyst.
• Experience with database management systems including Sybase, Oracle, SQL Server.
• Experience with version control (GitHub) and administering Linux and Windows servers.
• Experience in software development using React, Java and PHP.
• Experience in database reporting and query design.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and technical user support in response to escalations from the service desk.
• Plan, implement and document upgrades or new application installations as part of a project team.
• Provide tier 2 responses to incidents and problems escalated by the service desk, including triaging and resolving.
• Ensure the integrity and integration of data across the organization.
• Collaborate with the Department of Cancer Clinical Information Management and act as a technical liaison.

Skills

Problem solving

System analysis

Production support

SDLC understanding

Education

Post secondary education in Computer Science

Allied Oracle/Sun Java certification asset

Tools

GitHub

Linux servers

Windows servers

Sybase

Oracle

SQL Server

React

Java

PHP

Job description

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CancerCare Manitoba is a provincial agency which provides clinical and academic services and leadership for cancer control and the treatment of blood disorders. Our shared vision of a world free of cancer drives every member of our team. CancerCare Manitoba is the perfect place to thrive if you're seeking a fulfilling career in an organization that is committed to its employees' well-being and professional development.

Competition # 296-26-715566680

Posting End Date: August 28,2026

City: Winnipeg

Work Location: 5-25 Sherbrook St

Department: Screening Program

Union: Non-Union

Hiring Status: Permanent

Anticipated Start Date: September 14,2026

FTE: 1.0

Anticipated Shift: D ays

Daily Hours Worked: 7 .5

Annual Base Hours: 1950

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Screening Programs Manager, the Programmer Analyst is responsible for the analysis, development, and implementation of program and application modules within comprehensive information systems. The incumbent will provide ongoing support and development of the CancerCare Manitoba (CCMB) Cancer Informatics Platform, the cancer registry and screening program registries. Specifically, the incumbent will:

• Provide administrative and technical user support in response to escalations from the service desk
• Plan, implement and document upgrades or new application installations to expand the scope of services as part of a project team
• Provide tier 2 responses to incidents and problems escalated by the service desk including independently triaging, investigating, escalating or resolving, and documenting assigned incidents or problems
• Ensure the integrity and integration of data across the organization
• Ensure effective collaboration with all members of the work team to inform stakeholders of progress and resolutions. In a collaborative and co-operative environment, the incumbent must be able to communicate effectively within the Department of Cancer Clinical Information Management (CCIM) and also act as a technical liaison with other departments of CСМВ.

Qualifications:

Required:

Level of Formal Education & Experience

• Post secondary education in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited educational institution.
• Oracle/Sun certified Java programmer certification is an asset.
• Certified information technology/management training is an asset.
• 3 years current experience as a Programmer Analyst.
• Experience with database management systems including Sybase, Oracle, SQL server.
• Experience with version control (GitHub) and administering Linux and Windows servers
• Experience in software development and programming using applications including React, Java and PHP.
• Experience in database reporting and query design.

An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Skills and Abilities

• Skilled in writing stored procedures, triggers and creating database objects.
• Experience problem solving and providing application support in a production environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in all aspects of the software development life cycle.
• Ability to adapt emerging industry leading information management technologies.
• Experience in systems analysis and working with complex interfaces is an asset.
• Demonstrated application support experience in healthcare environment is an asset.

Required Licenses, Registrations, Designations

• Active member in good standing of an associated regulatory body as appropriate.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work safely in a typical computerized office environment with frequent meetings at multiple sites throughout the organization, and to lift and carry items.
• May require extended or flex hours.

Other

• Must have satisfactory employment record
• Must be legally able to work in Canada
• Ability to speak French

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed and current resume, plus a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the above qualifications and the above competition number.

This position is subject to a Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search, an Adult Abuse Registry Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

CancerCare Manitoba is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment processes and work environment. If you are contacted by CancerCare Manitoba regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if accommodation measures must be taken to enable you to apply and be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

We thank all that apply and advise that only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.