ACTING IT Systems Analyst / Programmer - 12 Month Contract
PLASP Child Care Services is a charitable organization operating on a not-for-profit basis, providing high quality early learning and child care, for children up to 12 years of age. PLASP operates in more than 240 schools providing before school, lunch, and after school programs and 38 full-day early learning and child care centres and six EarlyON locations for children from 0 – 6 years.
PLASP is committed to hiring, training, and fairly compensating staff. All Ontarians have the right to equal treatment with respect to employment without discrimination or harassment. We believe that everyone has worth and value, and that all staff are respected, supported, and treated fairly by their co-workers and supervisors.
Reporting to the Manager, IT Solutions, the Acting Systems Analyst / Programmer will implement information technology solutions to meet the organization’s business objectives. Develop specifications for complex system software applications, modify and maintain complex existing applications, design, code, test and implement hardware and software solutions.
THE POSITION INVOLVES…
The successful candidate will provide a full range of duties, including:
- Provide specifications, development, modification and expansion of new and current programs through analysis and programming, including web-based applications, integrations, and database solutions, to meet the business requirements
- Assist in the development and maintenance of technical documentation and standards
- Diagnosing, resolving, and documenting application software and hardware issues reported by users.
- Coordinate IT projects
- Design, develop, and maintain desktop and web-based applications using Microsoft .NET technologies (e.g., C#, Visual Basic, ASP.NET, Web API), including user interfaces, application logic, API integrations, and database interactions.
- Evaluate and recommend IT solutions
- Monitors and maintains database stability, optimization, performance, and data integrity within SQL Server environments.
- Establish a regular backup schedule and monitor and log the activities
- Establish and maintain the security access, rights and privileges to the company’s resources and information
- Coordinate and assist with third-party maintenance for network hardware and software
- Co-ordinate and conduct in-house developed application user training
- Assist in data conversion, data migration, and system integration activities.
THE PREFERRED CANDIDATE WILL HAVE…
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or equivalent experience preferred
- 4 years related experience
- Experience designing, developing, and maintaining desktop and web-based applications using Microsoft .NET technologies (e.g., C#, Visual Basic, ASP.NET, Web API), including working with SQL Server back-end databases and maintenance of existing web applications utilizing SQL Server, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and IIS.
- Experience implementing and supporting packaged software solutions in integrated environments, including coordinating configuration, data flows, and dependencies with existing systems
- Working knowledge of Microsoft operating systems, Microsoft 365, and business applications.
- Advanced Experience using MS Access platforms and relational databases, including the support, maintenance, and enhancement of custom in-house business applications built using the Microsoft Access platform
- Experience implementing and supporting client-server and web-based business applications.
- Experience with SSIS (Sql Server Integration Services), SSMS (SQL Server Management Studio), SSDT (SQL Server Data Tools), T-SQL development and troubleshooting; experience with Power BI and SSRS is a plus
- Excellent analytical skills, judgment and project management ability is required
- Capacity to articulate IT concepts to senior management and clients
- Significant experience in systems analysis, application support, and programming.
- Knowledge of software development life cycle, testing methodologies, and change management practices.
- Experience writing business/functional requirements
- Willingness to continuously update personal IT skill and knowledge
PLASP OFFERS…
- A positive and supportive working environment
- Growth and learning opportunities
- Target Salary Range (Based on experience and qualifications): $67 699 - $80 392
- An opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children
- Hybrid work model that embraces both on-site and remote work to support each team’s core priorities
HOW TO APPLY…
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please apply directly at the top right of this page. PLASP invites all applicants to submit their resume and cover letter for consideration no later than August 11, 2026.
PLASP Child Care Services is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Human Resources will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.
This posting is for an existing vacancy at PLASP Child Care Services.
Please visit www.plasp.com for more employment information.
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