Team Leader, Programmer Analysts

Defence Construction Canada; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 94,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental premiums

Wellness allowance

Mental health services

Telus Virtual Health Care

Parental leave top-up

Flexible work options

Public-service pension

Job summary

Defence Construction Canada in Ottawa is seeking a Team Leader, Programmer Analysts to provide specialized database development services, solutions and applications to enable the Client-Partners to monitor, measure, manage and report on their programs and projects.

The incumbent supervises a team of professionals providing specialized database development services, solutions and applications to the ClientPartners and manages the human resources responsibilities for the team.

Qualifications

• Minimum: college diploma in data sciences, computer science or related field with two years' relevant experience, or the equivalent
• Preferred: university degree in engineering, computer science or related field with a minimum of six years' relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Define, design and develop systems architecture specifications and parameters for hardware and software
• Scope work and gather user and business requirements
• Perform testing and find solutions to existing and possible problems (i.e. debugging)
• Perform system maintenance (including migrating data to new or upgraded databases) and provide system-related support
• Perform human resources functions (e.g. coach, supervise, mentor, plan and allocate resources, manage performance)

Skills

Best practices in IT

Software development

Database design

Team leadership

Education

College diploma in data sciences, computer science or related field

University degree in engineering, computer science or related field

Tools

SQL

Database design tools

Job description

Who Can Apply?:

Internal (DCC Employees) and External (General Public)

Salary Range

$93,938 - $122,116

Employment Status

Continuing

Flexible Work Option

Hybrid (2 days/week)

Term Length

Security Level

Secret

Language Requirement

Bilingual Mandatory

Closing Date

27/08/2026

Country

Canada

We have an exciting opportunity in the National Service Region !

The Team Leader, Programmer Analysts, provides specialized database development services, solutions and applications to enable the Client-Partners to better monitor, measure, manage and report on their programs and projects. The incumbent supervises a team of professionals providing specialized database development services, solutions and applications to the ClientPartners and manages the human resources responsibilities for the team. Among other duties, the incumbent communicates with stakeholders, defines business requirements, considers technology options, recommends and implements optimal database development work, performs tests, debugging and fixes, and migrates data to new or improved database applications.

KEY AND PERIODIC ACTIVITIES

The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative but not all-inclusive:

Primary

• Define, design and develop systems architecture specifications and parameters for hardware and software
• Scope work and gather user and business requirements
• Perform testing and find solutions to existing and possible problems (i.e. debugging)
• Perform system maintenance (including migrating data to new or upgraded databases) and provide system-related support
• Perform human resources functions (e.g. coach, supervise, mentor, plan and allocate resources, manage performance)

Other

• Provide support and training to the Client-Partners
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

General and Specific Knowledge

• Best practices, methods, trends and legislation in information technology
• Software development, database design and computer science

Formal Education And/or Certification(s) And Experience

• Minimum: college diploma in data sciences, computer science or related field with two years' relevant experience, or the equivalent
• Preferred: university degree in engineering, computer science or related field with a minimum of six years' relevant experience

Abilities

• Use applicable computer software and operating systems
• Design relational databases, and define software, architecture and development needs

DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP

• Supervise and manage direct reports
• Provide functional advice, as well as advice to other employees, and to Client-Partners and stakeholders

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Typical office environment with occasional travel

Check Out Your Benefits

Working with us offers excellent opportunities for growth and advancement—and entitles you to one of the job market's best benefits packages valued at between 25 and 30% of your salary.

Your Package Includes

Health and Wellness

• 100% employer-paid annual sick leave, and health and dental premiums
• $400 wellness allowance to help cover expenses such as a gym membership
• $2,500 for mental health services on top of regular $2,500 paramedical coverage
• Telus Virtual Health Care and $750 Health Care Spending Account for some expenses not covered under provincial plans

Home and Family

• Life, accidental-death, and short-term disability insurance
• Enhanced inConfidence employee and family assistance program
• Maternity and parental leave top-up plan to 93% of regular gross earnings for up to 37 weeks
• Flexible workplace options, including $400 allowance every two years, to support working from home

Leave and Retirement

• Public-service pension