Programmer Analyst - Symbiotic Group Inc.

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Programmer Analyst

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  • City City: Ottawa (Parliament Hill)
  • Rate of Pay Rate of Pay: Salary
  • Rate of Pay Amount / Range Rate of Pay Amount / Range: $48,000.00
  • Positions Available Positions Available: 1
  • Type Type: Full Time
  • Duration Duration: Contract
  • Avg. Hours/Week Avg. Hours/Week: 37.5
  • Education Education: College, University

Symbiotic Group Inc. is an Indigenous-owned consulting company providing Information Technology and Business consulting services to customers across North America. In addition to providing our clients with industry leading IT services, Symbiotic Digital is creating careers in business and technology for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples from coast to coast to coast through our Academy ‘Train-to-Hire’ program. An important part of our mission is to create meaningful business and career opportunities for Indigenous Peoples through our work with committed partners in both the public and private sector.

We work with committed clients and partners delivering industry leading IT services that also advance Indigenous business and capability.

Work With Us - At Symbiotic Digital, we encourage our employees' and consultants’ personal career growth. We take an active role in ensuring that each employee/consultant is provided the dedicated support to help guide them through their professional development, provide training scholarships, and provide the opportunity to pursue software certifications for cutting-edge technologies.

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We are recruiting for a Junior Programmer to support our client, the Department of National Defence, for Programmer Analysts to work on software applications to support the operations of the Department.

Other details:

  • Job ID#: DSEFPA003
  • Job Title: Programmer Analyst (Level 1)
  • Mandatory Skills: 0-2+ Years’ experience (* See ‘Additional Information’)
  • Start Date: Spring 2026
  • Duration: Full Time Position
  • Location: Ottawa / Gatineau
  • Starting Salary (Minimum): $48k
  • Security Clearance Required: Secret Clearance (**See ‘Additional Information’)
  • Language Requirements: English

Following is an overview of deliverables:

  • Select and incorporate available software programs;
  • Design detailed programs, flow charts, and diagrams indicating mathematical computation and
  • Sequence of machine operations necessary to copy and process data and print the results;
  • Translate detailed flow charts into coded machine instructions and confer with technical personnel in planning programs;
  • Verify accuracy and completeness of programs by preparing sample data, and testing them by means of system acceptance test runs made by operating personnel;
  • Correct program errors by revising instructions or altering the sequence of operations;
  • Test instructions, and assemble specifications, flow charts, diagrams, layouts, programming and operating instructions to document applications for later modification or reference;
  • Create and modify code and software;
  • Create and modify screens and reports;
  • Design methods and procedures for small computer systems, and sub-system of larger systems;
  • Produce forms, manuals, programs, data files, and procedures for systems and/or applications; and
  • Perform any other Work related to this category.

Technical Criteria:

  • Demonstrated experience or education with one of the following languages: ADA, Java, C#, C++

Education:

  • Must have: University degree or College Diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, Software Development or similar discipline

Lived Experience:

Indigenous lived experience is an integral part of this position. The role will have a close relationship with the Indigenous Community in Canada and for Government of Canada positions that are part of the PSIB-Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business or IPP-Indigenous Participation Plans. Candidates will be required to have Indigenous lived experience from Canada’s Indigenous community to perform the role.

How to apply:

  • Please submit your most recent resume to:recdep@symbioticgroup.com
  • View All Jobs online at: https://www.symbioticgroup.com/view-jobs/

Additional Information:

  • *Year’s Experience: These are ‘Train to Hire’ positions and we are seeking candidates who have graduated from either college or university (any discipline) and who have an interest in business & technology.
  •  **Security Clearance: We will assist qualified candidates to obtain their required Government of Canada security clearance. Basic eligibility requires proof of Canadian citizenship (10 years).
  •  ***Symbiotic Academy: Symbiotic Academy is offered in partnership with our training partner Akkodis Canada Inc. We are offering Scholarships and Training in addition to job readiness services to qualified and awarded Indigenous candidates. Learn more here, https://symbioticgroup.com/symbiotic-academy.

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ABOUT THE COMPANY

About Symbiotic Group Inc. & Symbiotic Academy Symbiotic Group Inc. is a consulting company providing Information Technology and Business consulting services to customers across North America. In addition to providing our clients with industry leading IT services, Symbiotic Group Inc. is creating careers in business and technology involving First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people from coast to coast to coast through our Academy ‘Train to Hire’ program. An important part of our mission is to create meaningful business and career opportunities that include Indigenous Peoples through our work with committed partners in both the public and private sector. We work with committed clients and partners delivering industry leading IT services that also advance Indigenous business and capability. Our Lines of Business: 1) Symbiotic (SMB) Consulting (Small/Medium Business): Strategic general management that gets results. ‘We work ‘ON’ your business to help you gain control, improve process and drive growth’. 2) Symbiotic Digital - IT Consulting: We provide the IT Consultants when you need them. ‘We provide the ‘Bright Minds’ that produce ‘Proven Results’.3) Symbiotic Academy: We provide an Indigenous focused ‘Train to Hire’ programs that provide scholarships, training, and job readiness services that expands the potential of ‘Training Associates’ and (taps potential) builds the capability clients need. What We Do: Small/Medium Business (SMB) Consulting: (https://www.symbioticgroup.com/)Working with companies with fewer than seventy-five (75) employees we provide strategic general management consulting to drive measurable results. We bring the expertise needed for the following key areas:Business Planning & Strategy – Business Plans, Sales & Marketing Plans, StrategySales – Process, Automation, Customer Journey – Define, document and optimize your sales processDigital Marketing – Intel Led, SEO, Social, Content, Email, PROperations – Finance, Accounting/Bookkeeping, HR & Recruitment Symbiotic Digital – IT Consulting: (https://www.symbioticgroup.com/digital-consulting-it-experts/)Working with public sector and private sector organizations we provide strategic access to the expert technical staff needed to solve challenging business and IT problems. Digital Experts – Technical experts available on a contract basis.Recruitment Solutions – Services to help you find the people you need. Expert Team- Curated pool of >15,000 IT technical staff across roles & technology platforms. Experienced – Core team with >25 years as a Vendor of Record (VOR) for Provincial & Federal Governments & BPS and large private sector VOR for Fortune 100 Canadian companies. Symbiotic Academy – ‘Train to Hire’ Programs: (https://symbioticgroup.com/symbiotic-academy/ )Working with public and private sector organizations we provide ‘Train to Hire’ programs that assist Indigenous people obtain the ‘last mile’ of training needed to secure a position with our committed clients. Business & IT Training We provide an Indigenous focused ‘Train to Hire’ program that provides scholarships, training, and job readiness services to qualified & awarded Indigenous candidates. Working with committed client partners we develop positions whereby Symbiotic Academy Trainees will have first access to career opportunities upon successful graduation. Resources & Links: Symbiotic Capacity Building Strategy: https://symbioticgroup.com/capacity-building-strategy/ Symbiotic Academy: https://symbioticgroup.com/symbiotic-academy/Symbiotic Federal Government Contracts & Joint Venture Info: https://symbioticgroup.com/digital-consulting-it-experts/federal-government-contracts/Symbiotic Indigenous Certifications: Search - https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/rea-ibd and https://www.ccab.com/main/ccab_member/symbiotic-group-inc/ Our Value – The Questions We Answer: Our services answer these common questions asked by business leaders in our two lines of business. SMB Consulting:How do I build a repeatable sales process that builds pipeline?How do I build a digital marketing program that gets results?What steps do I need to take to feel more in control of my business? Symbiotic Digital – IT Consulting:Where can I find the scarce technical staff that I need for my project?Where can I find reliable consultants with a proven track record for my project?Do you have the IT consultants with the security clearances needed to start right away? Symbiotic Academy – Training & Certification:How can I develop the specific skills that are needed by my business today and for tomorrow?Where can I find people with the specific skills, certifications and training that my business needs? Contact us to learn how we can answer your business questions at sales@symbioticgroup.com