Intermediate Programmer Analyst, Digital Team

<p><strong>Posting Title: Intermediate Programmer Analyst, Digital Team </strong></p><p><strong>Job ID #: 7884</strong></p><p><strong>Salary: $52.17/hr - $59.02/hr</strong></p><p><strong>Shift: Days</strong></p><p><strong>Hours: 35 hours</strong></p><p><strong>Status: 24 Month Contract</strong></p><p><strong>Location: 40 College Street, Toronto Police Service Headquarters </strong></p><p><strong>Department: Policing Applications Unit</strong></p><p><strong>Vacancies: 1</strong></p><p><strong>Job Code: A09IAA</strong></p><p><strong>Must Apply By: May 7, 2026</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>The Toronto Police Service is looking for a candidate that shares our core values:</p><p><em>Service at our Core Do the right thing Connect with Compassion Reflect and Grow</em></p><p><br></p><p><em>The Toronto Police Service is the fourth largest municipal police service in North America. With over 5,000 police officers and approximately 2,500 civilian employees, we are dedicated to delivering best in class police services, in partnership with our communities by being where the public needs the Service the most, by embracing partnerships to create safe communities and by focusing on the needs of the City.</em></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>NOTE: To apply to this role, please apply online via our Toronto Police Service careers website and click on Civilian Roles.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>The Opportunity:</u></strong></p><p>Join our Digital Project Team and play a leading role in reinventing the Service s digital experiences.</p><p><br></p><p>You will be part of a team who will be designing and building our digital experiences. You will have a chance to collaborate with communities, business partners, police officers and your colleagues to develop and validate hypotheses to impact policing in Toronto.</p><p><br></p><p>This unique opportunity will allow you to learn various platforms and technologies and contribute to continuously improving our digital delivery skillsets as we grow as a team and into multiple teams. If you are a curious individual who loves to learn, loves change and an environment where you can be expressive and challenged by other ideas, we need you on this team!</p><p><br></p><p>The Toronto Police Service is looking for a forward thinking and driven candidate with strong understanding and experience in web development and programming languages combined with excellent communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong and collaborative relationships.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>What can I expect to do in this role?</u></strong></p><p>As a member of the digital team, you will contribute to various projects and teams. You will design, develop, test, implement and maintains computer systems.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Duties and Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Designs and develops new computer systems. Meets with user to discuss and define user requirements. Implements new computer systems ensuring that all programs are adequately tested and that each system meets user requirements.</li><li>Develops and extends Application Program Interface (API) for systems and DevOps automation. Integrates various internal and external systems using applicable software and hardware.</li><li>Tests, evaluates and modifies existing computer programs. Evaluates program efficiency and adherence to standards. Writes detailed program specifications. Tests programs and modules against specifications. Tests interactions of multiple programs and modules. Develops test plans and test cases. Maintains current computer applications.</li><li>Assists with and provides analysis in the design, testing and evaluation of hardware/software interfaces.</li><li>Estimates timelines required for design/coding programs.</li><li>Creates technical/user documentation.</li><li>Liaises with vendors to integrate and implement Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) solutions.</li><li>Provides training and technical support to users and to Junior Programmer Analysts.</li><li>Acts as a liaison with users, management and operational staff to offer advice or solve problems. Maintains knowledge of new technology and industry trends and applies those that will improve efficiency.</li><li>Assists implementing or achieving corporate objectives (i.e. new developments, policies, etc.).</li><li>Performs typical duties inherent to the position.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Education/Experience:</u></strong></p><ul><li>University or College Degree/Diploma in Computer Science or a related field, combined with a minimum of three years related work experience in systems analysis/programming.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Skills/Competencies:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Working knowledge of computer hardware, operating systems and computer programming languages.</li><li>Strong knowledge of .NET, C#, Java, C++, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS or low-code/no-code platform programming languages, MSSQL and WCF skills.</li><li>Understanding of network concepts and other network protocols.</li><li>Understanding of Cloud computing concepts and mobile development models.</li><li>Familiar with database systems, data security policies, REST/SOAP Web Service, ASP.NET, and Web API.</li><li>Working knowledge in Azure DevOps.</li><li>Good interpersonal skill and the ability to communicate and deal effectively with systems development and technical support personnel</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>**<strong>NOTE: To apply to this role, please apply online via our Toronto Police Service careers website and click on Civilian Roles.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Contact:</u></strong></p><p>Lisa Petko, A/ Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor</p><p>Talent Acquisition</p><p>Email: Lisa.Petko@tps.ca</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Notes: </u></strong></p><ul><li>Competencies may be measured through various selection tools such as test(s) and/or interview.</li><li>All applicants who meet the qualifications of the position are invited to submit an on-line application for this vacancy.</li><li>We thank all applicants for their interest. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an e-mail confirmation within 24 hours.</li><li>Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>The Toronto Police Service is committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We encourage applications from our diverse communities, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, women, persons from racialized groups, LGBTQ+ persons, those who are able to speak fluently in another language(s) and anyone committed to a rewarding career in public service.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>THE TORONTO POLICE SERVICE SUPPORTS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INITIATIVES</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>Accommodation will be provided in all stages of the hiring process.</p><p><br></p><p>Contact us for any accommodation requests, and we will work with you to meet your needs.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>YOUR CAREER YOUR COMMUNITY YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!</em></strong></p><p><br></p><p>www.torontopolice.on.ca/careers</p><p>www.facebook.com/TorontoPolice</p><p>www.twitter.com/TPSRecruiting</p><p>www.instagram.com/tpsrecruiting</p><p>(416) 808-JOIN</p><p><br></p>

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