- OOP
- XML
- Visual Basic
- Microsoft SQL Server
- Wellness program
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Disability insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
Overview:
As a Programmer, you will be part of the Application Architecture team which maintains, modifies and upgrades purchased and customer developed software. As a member of one of our product teams, you will work closely with colleagues of various disciplines (dedicated testers, business users, team leads and programmers). You will work collaboratively with your team, meet daily and help team members through issues and roadblocks.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with business users in the requirement gathering process.
Work with the senior developer and systems analyst in design process.
Design program logic for simple programs and generate program code.
Compile and de-bug program code.
Take part in the development of code for projects and production support, as well as code review and testing process.
Participate in preparing test data, test programs and correct program errors.
Implement and document approved programs.
Qualifications:
Diploma or degree in computer science or a related IT discipline.
Proficiency in programming language such as PowerBuilder, VB.NET and UNIX.
Proficiency in RDBMS databases language such as Sybase and SQL Server.
Thorough understanding of SDLC and object-oriented programming.
Knowledge in XML, XSL and web services is an asset.
Ability to obtain and maintain the required level of security clearance is a condition of employment.
Employee Benefits:
Health benefits
We offer a comprehensive health benefits program that includes:
flexible health, dental and vision plans
health spending account
travel health coverage
other extended health benefits such as ambulance, massage and physiotherapy
Financial security
In an effort to support financial security, we offer:
registered pension plan
group, dependent, and optional life insurance coverage
critical illness insurance
sick leave to cover short-term disability
long-term disability
Wellness
We offer programs that focus on how to better achieve a balance between work and personal commitments, as well as maintain a healthy workplace culture. This includes:
vacation entitlement
maternity, parental and adoptive leaves
bereavement and family responsibility leaves
employee and family assistance program
mental-health programming
lunch-and-learn offerings
discounted gym memberships and wellness account
flexible work program
Diversity and inclusion
Manitoba Public Insurance believes that diversity and inclusion strengthens us. We consider ourselves to be a barrier-free organization where individual values, beliefs and practices are respected and appreciated for the diversity they bring to our work life.
Employee recognition
It’s important to recognize our employees for their contributions. Not only do we recognize employees as they achieve milestone years in their careers, we also have several outlets for leaders and peers to reward each other for work well done.
Professional development
We want our employees to grow, which is why we offer support in keeping their skills up-to-date. We offer in-house training, professional development and an educational assistance program.
Safety and health
In an effort to encourage a safe and healthy work environment, we offer various safety, health and workplace policies and programs along with technical expertise and assistance to support employee activities in safety and health.