JavaScript Job: Developer, MS Power Platform (Open to Recent Grads

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Company

Bank of Canada

Location

Calgary - Canada

Job type

Full-Time

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Developer, MS Power Platform (Open to Recent Grads)


Take a central role

The Bank of Canada has a vision to be “a leading central bank—dynamic, engaged and trusted—committed to a better Canada.” No other employer in the country offers you the unique opportunity to work at the very center of Canada’s economy, in a diverse and inclusive organization with significant impact on the economic and financial well-being of all Canadians. You will be challenged, energized and motivated to excel in an environment where we are reinventing central banking, renewing ways of doing business and reinforcing a culture of innovation.


With our defined-benefit pension plan, benefits, and high flexibility for work life balance - find out more about why we are annually ranked as one of Canada's top employers: Working Here - Bank of Canada


About the position:

Trusted and responsive, Information Technology Services (ITS) leads the Bank of Canada’s technology product, design, and service strategy. The ITS department’s Corporate Administration Portfolio provides the applications, software, hardware, and technical support to the business functions of the Bank’s Corporate Administration Departments.


As a Developer, you work within the Portfolio Microsoft Applications team to support Microsoft Cloud Power Platform software applications and their integration. Reporting to the Program Manager, you join a diverse team with lots of opportunity to learn and develop your skills, be mentored, and grow your career!


What you will do

This is a hands-on software development and support role based out of our Calgary Office adhering to our Hybrid model (more details below). You will collaborate with vendors, clients and colleagues and apply application life cycle management principles and/or software development lifecycle methodologies, as well as identify user requirements, assess available technologies, and recommend best solutions to meet clients’ needs.


More specifically, you will:

  • Contribute to the development and support Microsoft Power Platform solutions at the Bank
  • Analyze, design, and implement enhancements to meet business requirements
  • Maintain collaborative relationships with internal clients and external counterparts
  • Perform technical and root-cause analysis on issues and make recommendations for correction
  • Provide second and third-line support, including evening and weekend work as required
  • Analyze diagnostic information about uncommon cross-functional problems and provide recommendations for resolution to more senior colleagues or management
  • Create working procedures and documentation on solutions and populate knowledge databases, testing plans and results
  • Look for new ways of doing or providing services to our clients; changing or reconfiguring approaches to improve efficiency and capacity
  • Ensure compliance with audit requirements during the support and maintenance of applications


What you need to succeed

You are collaborative, quality focused, and believe in unit testing while making code easily “debuggable” in production. In addition, you are client focussed and will provide top quality service in the areas of support, enhancements, and innovation for the applications you will support for the business.


Note - this position is open to new/recent graduates from a Bachelor of Computer Science or any relevant program.


In addition, you have:

  • Experience working in Microsoft Azure
  • Experience with writing clean, maintainable scripts and services (like PowerShell)
  • Hands-on software development in a JavaScript environment
  • Experience in writing / working with APIs and associated technologies
  • An innate fondness for Agile and DevOps methodologies


Nice to have:

  • Experience in supporting Microsoft Power Platform (Apps, Automate, BI, Virtual Agents)
  • Interest in learning about AI/ML and RPA and how it can improve our data ingestion, quality and dissemination functions
  • Relevant Microsoft Cloud Certifications
  • Experience with Databases: Oracle/SQL


Your education and experience

Any relevant combination of education and experience which demonstrate that you have the experience, and/or are effective at learning and applying new skills will be considered


What if you don’t meet every requirement?

We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you are interested in this position, but your experience & abilities do not perfectly align, we highly encourage you to apply. You may be a fit for the position and/or you could be a great candidate for other roles.


What you need to know

  • Language requirement: English or French essential
  • Priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents
  • Security level required: Be eligible to obtain Secret
  • Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.
  • In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and further to public health guidelines, preventative measures are being taken to ensure health and safety during the recruitment process. All interviews are conducted virtually.
  • The official title for this position is “Developer ”


Hybrid Work Model
#LI-Hybrid

The Bank is conducting a trial of a hybrid working model which provides employees with the flexibility to telework for significant portions of each month. During the trial, employees will be expected to come onsite on those days when they are involved in activities that they or their leader feel are better conducted in person and to build connections with colleagues. For the majority of employees, it is expected that onsite time will range from 5 to 10 days per month, depending on your role. You must live in Canada, and within reasonable commuting distance of the office.


Vaccination Policy

Please note that the application of the Bank’s Covid-19 Vaccination policy has been temporarily suspended, effective June 20, 2022. As a result, you will not be required to submit verification of your vaccination status before starting employment with the Bank. However, please note that the Bank reserves the right to reintroduce vaccination requirements in the future if necessary to respond to changing public health advice and\or government direction.


We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.


What you can expect from us

This is a great opportunity to join a leading organization and be part of a high-performing team. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet your needs at every stage of your life and career. For more information on key benefits please visit A great deal to consider.


  • Salaries are based on qualifications and experience and typically range from $74,150 to $87,230 (job grade 15)
  • Depending on performance, you may be eligible for performance pay for successfully meeting (5 to 7% of your base salary) or for exceeding expectations (10% of your base salary). Exceptional performers who far exceed expectations may be eligible for higher performance pay.
  • Flexible and comprehensive benefits so you can choose the level of health and dental coverage that meets your needs
  • Extra vacation days (up to five each year) that you can purchase to add to your vacation entitlement
  • Option to join the indexed, defined-benefit pension plan after 24 consecutive months of service #LI-POST