Software Developer
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| Closing Date | 2025-03-14 |
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| Reference Number | 24-968-07-081 |
| Job Category | Entry Level |
| Who Can Apply | Canadian Citizens |
| Location | Ottawa, Ontario |
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| Salary Range | $87,459 - $106,386* (Level 7) $77,427 -$94,177* (Developmental position level 06) *This position is eligible for the Technology Market Modifier, which is valued at 7% of the basic annual salary ($93, 581 - $113,833 and $82,847 - $100,769). |
| Status | Various |
| Language Requirement | Various |
Job Summary
Are you a Software Developer who wants to make a real-world difference by helping to keep Canada safe? Are you someone who challenges the status quo and sees challenges as opportunities? At CSIS, our people are our strength. You can become part of a dynamic team of talented individuals working towards a common goal: leveraging technology to keep Canadians safe at home and abroad.
Junior and intermediate software developers will be considered for:
- Application Development, Integration and Verification
Employees in this role have many career development and training opportunities. Be part of a work culture that values diversity, team spirit, growth, and collaboration.
- Provides technical support, analysis, development, testing and implementation of software solutions and services.
- Design, test, support and maintain testing and quality assurance activities on various technology/platforms.
- Investigates, troubleshoots, resolves and documents technical problems with software solutions. Assist in the provision of programming or test specifications and writes new or modifies existing code and procedures.
- Participates in analyzing, installation, configuration, testing and development of software tools. Define and document client requirements and ensure adherence to the department/agency’s programming, testing and development standards
- Provides technical advice/application assistance and produces system documentation on application systems, software, tools, functions or interfaces to facilitate systems development and implementation activities.
- Conducts research and supports the development of departmental/agency work processes, standards and guidelines.
- Participates as a member on projects, and/or leads short term projects.
Education
Graduation from a two-year program of study from a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in:
- computer science;
- information technology;
The educational program needs to be from an accredited learning institution recognized in Canada. If you completed a program outside of Canada, we will work with you to obtain the required proof of Canadian equivalency through a recognized credential assessment service. Any higher level of education (i.e., Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, Doctorate) in a related field of study may be recognized as experience.
Experience
Level 7
- Undergraduate degree and one (1) year of relevant experience; or,
- Technologist diploma or professional technologist equivalency designation and two (2) years of relevant experience.
Note: an acceptable combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
Experience designing, developing, testing, deploying, maintaining, or improving software with at least one modern language such as, but not limited to:
- Java, C, C++, Python, or other modern languages and frameworks
Level 6 / Developmental Position*
- No experience requirement
*Developmental Position: Candidates who are appointed to a development position will be provided with a plan to develop their potential to advance to the corresponding higher-level position without a career opportunity. Neither appointment to a development position nor completion of a development plan guarantees the employee a promotion to a corresponding higher-level position.
Competencies
- Adaptability
- Organizational skills/Multitasking
- Problem Solving
- Analytical Skills
- Communication
You will have the opportunity to demonstrate your skills in these areas during your competency-based interview.
Notes
Language Requirements
Some positions are English Essential. Others are Bilingual (French and English) non-imperative (BBB/BBB)
For bilingual non-imperative positions, offers will be conditional upon meeting the linguistic requirements within two (2) years of appointment. We will help you attain the language requirements by providing a variety of resources and training opportunities.
Assessment Process:
An exam will be administered as a screening tool in order to assess the candidates’ relevant technical knowledge.
Employment Equity Gaps have been identified among Indigenous Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, and Women for this position. You are invited to voluntary self-declare if you belong to any of these groups in your cover letter as Persons with Disabilities information will be used and Indigenous Peoples and Women information may be considered in the selection process.
Relocation
Some relocation expenses may be reimbursed.
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Important
Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their application how they meet each Education and Experience criteria. Failure to do so will result in the applicant being screened out of the career opportunity.
CSIS is a separate employer and is not subject to the Public Service Employment Act (PSEA). CSIS has its own classification, compensation system, and a different staffing regime. As such, we use a different staffing process and terminology.
CSIS is committed to building a workforce that is truly representative of the Canadians it serves by cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace environment. This will be achieved by increasing employment equity group representation (including persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, and women) at all levels within the organization through hiring and talent management practices. We will also ensure that appropriate accommodations are made (e.g., specialized equipment, changes to physical workspace) to provide employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. In support of achieving a greater, diverse and skilled workforce, we strongly encourage those individuals who belong to one or more of the employment equity groups to self-identify when applying.
Should you require accommodation in relation to a disability, please tell us at the beginning of the selection process. This information will be kept confidential.
CSIS Offices in Canada are located on various ancestral and traditional lands. In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge all Indigenous People across Canada and their connection to these lands.
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