Selection Process Number:

13280408-N

Location of Position:

Ottawa, ON

Job Status:

Term appointment

Job Category:

Information and Innovation Solutions /

Directorate:

Tri-Agency Grants Management Solution (TGMS)

Division:

Tri-Agency Grants Management Solutions (TGMS)

Number of Positions Being Staffed:

2

Classification:

GR-07

Security Clearance Required:

Reliability

Salary:

$85,253 to $103,965

Language Requirements:

English or French Essential

Open To:

Anyone legally entitled to work in Canada who is currently residing in Canada.

Work Arrangement:

Telework / Télétravail

Closing Date:

October 14, 2026

Special posting considerations:

The intent of the process is to staff two (2) position through a term, an assignment, a secondment agreement, or the Build Canada Exchange program, ending March 31, 2028.

The results of this competition may be used to staff similar term or indeterminate positions within NSERC and SSHRC.

Who we are

The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) is Canada’s largest funder of science and engineering. A career at NSERC means supporting the visionaries, explorers and innovators who are searching for the scientific and technical breakthroughs that will advance knowledge, improve the lives of Canadians and transform the world for the better. Visit our career page at NSERC to learn more about why you should join our agency.

About the prospect The three federal granting agencies, the Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)



and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) have embarked on a project to improve their grants management system to better support applicants, administrators, and reviewers.

As part of this initiative, we are building a modern, user-centric Grants Management Solution leveraging Microsoft Power Platform, Dynamics365, Data Verse and Azure Services.

We are seeking Senior Developers to work in a team to customize and configure both the external portal and internal system based on established business processes and requirements.

What you will do

The successful candidate will analyze system requirements analysis to design, develop and implement the Tri-Agency Grants Management Solution (TGMS). As part of the agile software development lifecycle, you will work in team delivering iterative features.

What you need to succeed

Education

- University degree or community college diploma in computer science OR related field and experience in related information technology or a combination of education, training and experience.
- Foreign Credential Validation against Canadian Standards

Experience

- Experience in developing with Microsoft 365 technologies including but not limited to Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Dataverse, Azure DevOps,



Dynamics, etc.
- Experience in the review and use of data models and physical database structures
- Experience in system project planning, including estimating effort of requirements for development and implementation
- Experience with one or more of the following would be considered an asset::
- Angular
- Use of external APIs
- Azure DevOps
- SQL (Structured Query Language)
- Power Apps component framework (PCF)

Knowledge

- Knowledge of various software development life cycles (SDLC)
- Knowledge of application design and coding standards

Competencies

- Client Focus
- Continuous Learning
- Analytical thinking
- Teamwork

Equity, diversity and inclusion We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment to create a workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

We welcome all candidates, and encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis and Inuit), veterans, persons with disabilities, Black and other racialized persons, persons of ethnic origins, diverse religions, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

Accommodation

Let our team know if you require accommodation or support during the recruitment process by contacting us at [email protected]. If you require additional information on the position, please contact us at [email protected].

📌 Senior Technical Developer (Ottawa)
🏢 Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
📍 Ottawa