Systems Analyst & Developer

Toronto Metropolitan University; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Toronto Metropolitan University is hiring a Systems Analyst and Developer for its School of Medicine. You will lead technical guidance on system architectures, design, and integrations, developing and supporting custom applications and RESTful APIs.

The role involves data analysis, workflow automation, and secure data handling across medical education and healthcare tech platforms, with hybrid work from the School of Medicine in Brampton.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• Minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in systems analysis and application development in higher education, healthcare, or comparable environment.
• Experience with enterprise/academic healthcare tech systems (CRM, ERP, EMR, LMS) and data analysis/reporting.

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements and translate to system designs and implementations.
• Lead solution design discussions and recommend fit-for-purpose technologies and tools.
• Develop, integrate, customize, and optimize applications, APIs, and data workflows.
• Automate routine tasks, improve workflow efficiency, and ensure security/compliance.
• Provide training and support for diverse user groups.

Skills

JavaScript

Python

APIs

RESTful services

SQL

ETL

Data visualization

AI-assisted development

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE/IT or related field

4+ years in systems analysis and app development

Tools

CRM

ERP

EMR

LMS

Google Data Studio

Power BI/Tableau

Job description

About Toronto Metropolitan

For more than 75 years, Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly known as Ryerson University) has been shaping the next generation of leaders through its uniquely innovative, entrepreneurial and career-focused approach to higher education. Driven by bold leadership, cutting-edge research and a deep commitment to academic excellence, TMU collaborates with students, faculties, staff and partners to push boundaries, reimagine solutions and create meaningful change in an increasingly interconnected world.

About Toronto Metropolitan

For more than 75 years, Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly known as Ryerson University) has been shaping the next generation of leaders through its uniquely innovative, entrepreneurial and career-focused approach to higher education. Driven by bold leadership, cutting-edge research and a deep commitment to academic excellence, TMU collaborates with students, faculties, staff and partners to push boundaries, reimagine solutions and create meaningful change in an increasingly interconnected world.

For a more in-depth understanding of our vision, core values and ongoing work, please see our academic plan.

TMU welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us in realizing the benefits of embedding these values into the work at every level and in every unit of the university. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada and to bring lived experiences to the work, we encourage applications from members of equity deserving groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples in Canada, First Nations Peoples in the United States, racialized people, Black people, persons with disabilities, women, and 2SLGBTQ+ people. Preference will be given to candidates with lived experiences as people from equity deserving groups, as well as experience working with these communities with which the University works every day. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and we welcome newcomers and immigrants to Canada.

In April 2022, the university announced its new name of Toronto Metropolitan University. Learn more about our next chapter.

About The School Of Medicine

It’s time to transform medical education. Toronto Metropolitan University’s School of Medicine will be designed from the ground up to shift the paradigm of healthcare delivery and improve the well-being of individuals, families and communities. With a community-driven, intentionally inclusive approach, the new school will train doctors whose cultural awareness and humility are as crucial as their medical skills.

Led by Dr. Teresa M. Chan, a forward-thinking educational leader, TMU’s School of Medicine will draw on the university’s commitment to community, equity, and innovation to address rapidly changing healthcare needs. The school will train a new generation of physicians who are ready to learn, to adapt, and ultimately to be agents of change.

The Opportunity

We are hiring a Systems Analyst and Developer to join the School of Medicine. Serving as the technical lead for medical education and healthcare technology systems within the School of Medicine (SoM), the Systems Analyst and Developer will provide technical guidance on system architecture, design, and complex issue resolution. They will analyse, develop, implement, integrate and support custom applications, workflows, and system integrations and translate business and technical requirements into functional specifications, system designs, and implementation plans.

Role Responsibilities Include

• Systems analysis, process engineering and solution design
  • Consults and collaborates with stakeholders across SoM units and sections to gather, document, and validate business requirements, translating them to support system design and implementation.
  • Leads solution design discussions for assigned systems and recommends fit-for-purpose technologies, architectures and tools based on operational and technical requirements, consulting the Director on decisions requiring policy changes or exceptions to established standards.
• Application and integration development, implementation and optimization
  • Develops, enhances, integrates, maintains, and supports applications to improve user experience, performance, usability, and reliability.
  • Builds and maintains secure Representational State Transfer Application Programming Interface (RESTful APIs), data integrations, and custom connectors to support internal and external system interoperability.
  • Configures and customizes pre-built platforms, including software-as-a-service, open-source or packaged software solutions, by designing and implementing workflows, business rules, forms, notifications, reports, dashboards, portals, and metadata to meet operational requirements.
• Workflow optimization
  • Identifies opportunities to reduce duplication of work, and improve collaboration, by building and supporting lightweight workflow efficiency and automation tools using low-code and scripting technologies
  • Automates routine tasks, notifications, approvals, data collection, statuses, and reporting processes.
• Data analysis and management
  • Conducts data analysis by querying, linking and analyzing data from multiple sources, and develops, maintains, and enhances automation and integration solutions
  • Ensures compliance with TMU data management, privacy, and security policies, by participating in operational, compliance, and regulatory reporting activities
• Technical support
  • Troubleshoots and resolves complex system issues, including application defects, integration failures, and performance and access issues
  • Designs and delivers training and knowledge-sharing sessions for diverse audiences

Qualifications

To help us learn more about you, please provide a cover letter and resume describing how you meet the following required qualifications:

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• A minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in systems analysis and application development, including implementing, supporting, and maintaining large-scale systems in a higher education, healthcare, or comparable environment.
• Experience working with enterprise or specialized academic and healthcare technology systems,e.g. Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP),
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR), Learning Management System (LMS) or comparable platforms, and supporting data analysis and reporting activities.
• Demonstrated proficiency in application development using scripting and programming languages (e.g., JavaScript, Google AppScript, Python or similar technologies);
• Demonstrated proficiency in API development, RESTful services, and system integrations;
• Expertise with implementing security and privacy standards relevant to educational, healthcare, and research environments;
• Advanced expertise in SQL, including stored procedures, performance tuning, and Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes;
• Proficiency in data visualization and reporting platforms (e.g., Google Data Studio, Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools);
• Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence (AI) assisted development tools and automation technologies, including prompt engineering, and model-driven application enhancement;
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills;

Additional Information (MAC)

Position Number 20005763

Reports To Director, Medical Education
Department School of Medicine
Employee Group MAC or Senior Admin
Vacancy Type Term

Work Location Hybrid

Note: The primary work location for this role is the School of Medicine campus in Brampton.

Start Date ASAP

End Date 2 years from start

Hours of Work 36.25

Grade C42

Salary Scale $70,488 - $112,535

Hiring Salary Range $70,488 - $91,492

TA Specialist Shellee Huie

Posting Date September 17, 2026

Application Close Date September 30, 2026

• Qualified MAC candidates will be considered before members of other employee groups.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Applicants who do not meet all of the posted qualifications may, upon the University’s sole discretion, be considered to fill a vacancy on an underfill basis.
• Candidates must have a demonstrated record of dependability/reliability and a commitment to maintain confidentiality.
• We encourage all First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples or Indigenous peoples of North America, to self-identify in their applications.
• As part of the selection process, candidates may be required to complete an occupational assessment.
• Toronto Metropolitan University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and aims to ensure that independence, dignity, integration, and equality of opportunity are embedded in all aspects of the university culture.
• We will provide an accessible experience for applicants, students, employees, and members of the Toronto Metropolitan University community. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the recruitment process. If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please submit your request through the AskHR webform. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.