Date Posted: May 01, 2026
Application Deadline: June 15, 2026
Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent
Job Category:
- Information Technology (IT) and Data Analytics
Job Start Date: Immediately
Job Location: On-site Position (Ottawa/Gatineau, Ontario, Canada)
Positions Available: 1
Salary: $48,000
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Job Description
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
Language Requirements: English
JOB INFORMATION: (View Online - https://symbioticgroup.com/indigenous-opportunities/ )
Overview
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.
Overview/Requirement:
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
Qualifications
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
Submit your application online at: https://symbioticgroup.zohorecruit.com/jobs/Careers/431307000022572351/Programmer-Analyst?source=CareerSite
Company Information
Company Name: Symbiotic Group Inc.
Address: 79-700 Third Line
City/Town: Oakville
Postal/Zip Code: L6L 4B1
Province/State: Ontario
Country: Canada
Website: https://symbioticgroup.com/indigenous-opportunities/
Company Contact
Contact Person: Michael Low
Contact Person Job Title: President
Telephone: 905-808-2426
Email: michael.low@symbioticgroup.com