Developer (full-stack)

Selection Process Number: 12669687

Directorate: Information Services

Classification: SEN 8: $86,650 - $109,635

Job Type: Indeterminate Appointment (permanent, full-time)

Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Closing Date: Sunday, July 5, 2026

About the Senate

The Senate plays a unique role in shaping our country’s democracy. As members of the upper house of Parliament, senators examine legislation, study public policy, champion causes and conduct interparliamentary diplomacy.

As a workplace, the Senate is composed of dynamic people representing our nation’s diverse talents, backgrounds and perspectives. We are committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is provided full and equal opportunity and access to employment, development and advancement. Build and advance your career by joining a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to excellence in support of senators and the institution.

How will you contribute?

You will be responsible for developing software solutions and integrating commercial off-the-shelf systems in alignment with industry best practices.

As a full-stack developer, you will actively contribute to the planning, design, and development of agile projects. Additionally, you will ensure the ongoing support and maintenance of these systems while regularly reporting project progress to a Technical Team Lead.

Open to

To staff two (2) full-time indeterminate positions in the Information Services Directorate.

This selection process may be used to staff determinate or indeterminate positions at the same level with similar requirements.

The Senate of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve, starting with an inclusive and barrier-free hiring process. You are entitled to apply in the official language of your choice (English or French) and you can request to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Prerequisites

• College diploma or university degree in Information Technology and/or Information Management, OR an equivalent combination of relevant training and experience;
• Experience in the information technology field;
• Experience in programming, analysis, and infrastructure for developing, integrating, and maintaining business applications;
• Experience providing technical advice and recommendations for application implementation;
• Experience preparing detailed IT project plans;
• Experience developing business applications using Microsoft .NET (C#) and Microsoft SQL Server;
• Knowledge of project management principles and practices;
• Knowledge of agile development methodologies;
• Basic understanding of secure development best practices;
• Awareness of emerging technologies and industry standards.

Assets

• Experience leading small IT project teams in delivering business applications.
• Experience mentoring programmers and ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Knowledge of one or more of the following technologies: .NET Core, Azure DevOps, Razor/Blazor, C#, SharePoint.
• Familiarity with web accessibility standards (WCAG 2.0 or later).
• Experience with web content management systems (CMS) such as Umbraco, Drupal, or others.
• Knowledge of Windows Server and IIS.

Linguistic Requirements

English Reading Comprehension: B

English Written Expression: B

English Oral Interaction: B

French Reading Comprehension: B

French Written Expression: B

French Oral Interaction: B

Competencies

Integrity
Respect
Service
Action Management
Adaptability
Communication
Judgment
Dependability
Teamwork and cooperation

Organizational Needs

The Senate of Canada is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive workplace where all employees are provided full and equal access to employment, development and advancement opportunities.

Conditions of Employment

Candidates must consent to supply personal information and obtain a security accreditation to be eligible for appointment.