--Oracle Programmer--
BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS
Epidemiology and Population Health

Please note: Only Canadian Citizens, legal residents or residents with a legal work permit will be considered.

STATUS: This is a regular, full time position

JOB START DATE: As soon as possible.

SALARY: Commensurate with qualification and experience.

LOCATION: BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS, Vancouver, BC.

JOB: Reporting to the Director and receiving direction from the Senior Oracle Programmer, the Oracle Programmer performs a variety of duties related to various aspects of data management for the organization, and to ensure data being linked and/or extracted are logical, consistent and correctly reflect the information stored in the databases.

ORGANIZATION: The BC-CfE is a world-renowned HIV/AIDS research centre with an integrated set of research concentrations in Laboratory Sciences, Clinical Trials, Population Health and Epidemiology, Health Economics and Professional Education Programs. A multidisciplinary team of Health Economists, Epidemiologists, Clinical Researchers, Statisticians, Programmers, and Data Analysts work collaboratively within these research concentrations to improve the health of British Columbians with HIV through the development, ongoing monitoring and dissemination of comprehensive research and treatment programs for HIV and related diseases.

BENEFITS: Employee benefits include Medical, Extended Health, Dental, Group Life Insurance, Long Term Total Disability, Pension as well as accrued vacation and sick time.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Designs, implements and maintains large epidemiological Oracle databases
Integrates relational databases into an information system
Develops and maintains web based applications using Oracle Application Express (APEX)
Creates customized reports and ad-hoc queries
Provides training and support to Oracle application end-users, regarding issues such as access methods, technical problems, and database policies and procedures
Determines and resolves data-related problems of a scientific nature
Conducts performance tuning/improvement of queries and database responsiveness
Builds business practices to facilitate the processing, cleaning, quality assurance, and review of clinical study data
Prepares technical design documentation to support code development.
Executes code development and unit test
Provides management with timely reports related to development activities
Performs other duties as required

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field
Minimum of three (3) years recent related experience working with relational databases
Strong knowledge of Oracle RDBMS, SQL and PL/SQL
Strong skill level with Oracle Application Express framework (APEX)
Development experience and knowledge of front-end web technologies including HTML5, JavaScript, JavaScript frameworks (jQuery, Knockout…), Ajax and CSS would be an asset
Demonstrated ability to work independently to meet team and organizational goals
Demonstrated problem solving and organization skills
Strong attention to detail and proven ability to be accurate
Proven ability to prioritize and multi-task
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing skills
Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability of being able to colleagues with a broad range of backgrounds.
Proven ability to conduct research, risk analysis and recommend appropriate strategies/solutions

Included in your letter of submission:

Resume and cover letter
Experience and interests

CONTACT:
c/o HR Coordinator, BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS, Vancouver, BC, e-mail: careers@cfenet.ubc.ca

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until the position is filled

Status

Regular, full time position

Deadline

Until Position is Filled

Career excerpt

Reporting to the Director and receiving direction from the Senior Oracle Programmer, the Oracle Programmer performs a variety of duties related to various aspects of data management for the organization, and to ensure data being linked and/or extracted are logical, consistent and correctly reflect the information stored in the databases.

Epidemiology and Population Health

BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS

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--Oracle Programmer--
BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS
Epidemiology and Population Health

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