Software Developer

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Electoral Area A; Remote; CAD 76,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) is seeking a Software Developer to design, develop, and support corporate business systems, including user interfaces, integrations, and reporting. The role emphasizes quality, safety, and continuous improvement in line with organizational goals.

Reporting to the Team Lead, Corporate Business Solutions, you will lead architecture decisions, work across departments, and ensure system integrity and reliable data flows across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer or Health Information Science.
• Minimum five years' related experience in web applications, SharePoint, and Microsoft SQL Server development.
• Experience with large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and support Island Health corporate business systems including interfaces, integrations, databases, and reporting.
• Lead architecture, design, and implementation of system changes to support business process improvements.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and translate requirements into technical solutions.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Business analysis

Translate business needs into tech

Programming in various languages

Database design and SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer or Health Information Science

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

SharePoint development

HL7/XML standards

Job description

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

Yes

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

09:00 - 17:00

Days Off

Vacancy Type

Temp FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$39.03 - $56.11

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

Oct. 26 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Dec. 29 2028

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

No

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Team Lead, Corporate Business Solutions, the Software Developer develops, maintains and supports Island Health corporate business systems including user interfaces, integrations with other systems, databases, and reporting; builds tools to meet operational and strategic needs of the Corporate Services portfolio. The Software Developer is a lead resource responsible for the architecture, design, implementation, integrity, and operational support of both new systems and system changes supporting business process improvements in the Corporate Services portfolio, and support of Corporate business projects.

The Software Developer possesses strong analytical and technical skills in order to identify opportunities for process improvement, develop business and technical requirements, and design and implement systems and the supporting databases.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Computer or Health Information Science and at least five (5) years' recent related experience in areas such as web application design and development, SharePoint development, and Microsoft SQL Server development. Experience in determining functional requirements and in translating those requirements into a well-designed and fully functional application. Experience with large scale projects.

Skills And Abilities

• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Superior business analytical skills
• Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
• Ability to write software programs in a variety of programming languages
• Strong relational and dimensional data modeling and database design skills
• Experience in Microsoft SQL Server development and Structured Query Language (SQL)
• Ability to transfer knowledge and skills to other department staff
• Ability to write clear and concise system documentation and procedures for other staff
• Ability to keep skill set up to date with new technologies as they are introduced to the workplace
• Familiarity with HL7, XML, and MIS guidelines
• Ability to work independently and organize workload and priorities with minimal supervision

The salary range for this position is $76,111 (min) to $95,138 (midpoint) to $109,409(max) per annum (based on 1 FTE). Salary placement is between min and midpoint, based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity. Please note, this is a remote position. BC’s health system is in the process of transformation. As part of the planned changes, certain IM/IT, Finance, and Supply Chain roles are expected to be in scope for transition to a new provincial shared services organization, BC Shared Health Services. Candidates applying to positions in these areas should be aware that, while the role is currently employed by the Health Authority, it may transition to BC Shared Health Services as part of the first or subsequent implementation phases. The intent of this transition is to support continuity of employment however, details regarding timing, process, and any impacts to employment arrangements will be confirmed as planning progresses. Providing this information at the recruitment stage is intended to ensure transparency about the broader system changes underway and to support informed decision-making by candidates.