EHealth Full Stack Developer

eHealth Full Stack Developer

Status: Full Time

Hours: Monday to Friday; 35 hours/week

Home Campus: Fennell (hybrid work arrangements available)

Rate of Pay: Payband I (Starting Rate: $40.39 per hour)

Posting Date: January 12th, 2026

Closing Date: January 16th, 2026 at 7:00pm EST

We believe the rich diversity among our students and the communities we serve should be reflected within our workforce. As educators, we believe it is important to act and show leadership in advancing the principles of reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our community.

Reporting to the Manager, Digital Health Projects, the eHealth Technology Full Stack Developer focuses on front‑end, back‑end and integration layer development. Their main role within IDEAWORKS is to develop complete eHealth applications, from front‑end to server and database, including integrations with other eHealth applications.

The incumbent works with applied research staff and partner/client organizations to design, develop, implement and maintain eHealth technologies through the application of systems analysis and programming techniques. The incumbent develops applications using a variety of current client, server and database technologies. The incumbent works closely with partners/clients and designs and develops information technology systems to be implemented by the partner/client. The incumbent acts as a technical mentor for up to four co‑operative education students.

The incumbent updates existing software code as required by IDEAWORKS.

Develops complete eHealth applications for partners/clients under the direction of the Manager, Digital Health Projects. Mentors co‑operative education students throughout the development process. Maintains existing software and performs changes as necessary.

• Designs and develops new applications, including user interfaces, processing layers and databases.
• Designs and develops technology for applications to interface with other eHealth systems.
• Knowledgeable about development of applications on desktop, mobile and cloud technologies.
• Where required, conforms to international health information data exchange standards and organizations such as HL7 and IHE, as well as PHI protection legislation such as PHIPA and HIPAA.
• Follows appropriate methodologies, including Agile Software Development and MEDIC’s design and coding standards, to ensure that all software services meet quality and best practices as prescribed by IDEAWORKS. Ensures that development documentation is maintained and accurate.
• Creates test plans and ensures that tests are completed and are of satisfactory quality.
• Uses the source control system and work item tracking system to ensure that all time worked and feature effort is tracked.

• Works with applied research staff and partner/client organizations to identify requirements for applications.
• Provides architectural and design support with respect to application features and functions.
• Maintains a working knowledge of major information technologies and platforms and their capabilities.
• Participates in design meetings with the Manager, Digital Health Projects, validates the technical merit of requirements documents and functional design specifications for applications.
• Creates iteration and project plans based on the requirements and functional design specifications (FDS), ensures that features within the FDS are implemented and delivered.
• Responsible for the documenting of the “as‑built” system with the help of co‑op students and team members, where appropriate.
• Uses the work item tracking system to assign work to co‑op students for each iteration.
• Reads and performs research into eHealth Standards to ensure applications meet all prescribed standards.

• Reads computer journals and whitepapers on a regular basis.
• Experiments with technologies to broaden understanding and experience.
• Creates technical summaries for the eHealth Senior Architect as required.