Manager, Software Development

Are you looking to grow your career? Look no further than HEABC, the Health Employers Association of British Columbia. We contribute to the growth and sustainability of the BC health care system.

We are proud to offer:

• In office or hybrid work environment – flexibility that suits your needs.
• Competitive salary
• Four weeks of vacation, earned in your first year of employment & 13 statutory holidays.
• Comprehensive health & dental benefits, with immediate coverage upon starting.
• Pension Plan - BC’s Municipal Pension Plan is one of the largest pension plans in Canada and provides secure retirement income to plan members.
• Training and development opportunities – HEABC supports your continuing education & growth.
• A work environment which values work-life balance, respect, recognition, teamwork, and inclusivity.
• The opportunity to make a positive contribution to the BC health care system through your work.

HEABC leads and supports the strategic planning related to human resources and labour relations on behalf of British Columbia’s publicly funded health employers. HEABC is responsible for negotiating provincial agreements for 179,000 unionized health care employees including nurses, physician residents, ambulance paramedics, health science professionals, and more. Join our highly talented team in a culture of learning, innovation, and visionary thinking.

The successful candidate may be permitted to work in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and flexible work location) and will live within commuting distance of our Vancouver office.

For more information, visit www.heabc.bc.ca

OPPORTUNITY:

HEABC has an opening for a Manager, Software Development. Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, the Manager, Software Development is responsible and accountable for providing leadership, management, and technical expertise to the support and development of new and existing systems, applications, and tools for HEABC and associated organizations. As a member of the IMIT management and leadership team, the Manager develops goals, objectives, standards, strategies, and approaches to ensure alignment with the business needs of HEABC. Applying a broad range of information technology experience and knowledge, the Manager manages a team to build and support systems and evaluates products for technical and architectural fit within HEABC and the provincial environment.

Responsibilities Include:

1. Develops, implements, maintains, and sustains of a comprehensive systems development program encompassing:
   • Development platforms and languages
   • Code repositories and version control
   • Development standards and guidelines
   • Testing standards and guidelines
   • Code review standards and guidelines
   • Environment lifecycle and use standards and guidelines
   • Information security
2. Manages systems development projects including planning, coordinating, and execution.
3. Writes and oversees use of development standards and guidelines across HEABC and partner organizations.
4. Develops and fosters strong relationships with the rest of IMIT and all business areas of HEABC to ensure alignment with business goals and objectives.

Required Education, Experience and Skills

A bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related discipline with seven (7) to ten (10) years of software development leadership experience and software development experience in a complex business environment (preferably healthcare) or a combination of education, training and directly relevant experience.

• Proven ability to lead a team, delegate tasks, and manage performance.
• Proficiency in several programming languages, including C#.
• Sound understanding of the underlying principles and concepts associated with software development (including methodologies and lifecycle), enterprise architecture and strategic IT planning.
• Experience with software testing, debugging, and version control systems such as git.
• Demonstrated ability to remain current with new technologies and new versions of existing technologies and the ability to analyze, troubleshoot and resolve complex technical problems independently.
• Ability to independently plan, organize and prioritize work and to resolve problems and communicate effectively both verbally and written.
• Ability to teach and effectively communicate very technical concepts to others.

This position is well-suited to an individual interested in pursuing a career in an interesting segment of the public sector, and who values the opportunity to make a positive public contribution through their work. 

Salary Range: $88,990 to $127,923

Typical Hiring Range: $88,990 to $111,237

In determining salary, HEABC considers many factors including the successful candidate’s skillset and experience as well as internal equity.  The final salary offer will be at HEABC’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you’re looking for a fulfilling and challenging career within a dynamic organization, please submit a cover letter and resume outlining your experience at: https://healthemployersassociationofbc.bamboohr.com/jobs/

HEABC is committed to creating a diverse work environment that represents a variety of perspectives and skills, where all staff are treated fairly and equitably. We encourage qualified candidates from all races and ethnicities, all genders and sexual orientations, and persons with all abilities to apply. We take seriously our duty to create and sustain a culture that is healthy, accessible and rewarding for all staff, and recognize that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

We wish to thank all applications for their interest and effort in applying; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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