For over 50 years, LifeLabs has been Canada’s leading provider of laboratory diagnostic information and digital health connectivity systems, enabling patients and healthcare practitioners to diagnose, treat, monitor and prevent disease. We are passionate about empowering healthier Canadians through accessible, accurate, and innovative diagnostic services.
We are committed innovators, operating Canada's first commercial genetics lab, and the country's largest online patient portal, with more than 8 million Canadians receiving their results online. More than 112 million laboratory tests come through LifeLabs’ laboratories annually, and our team of more than 6,000 passionate, caring, and diverse professionals works together as one to provide high quality testing and results that Canadians can trust.
We know that behind every lab requisition, sample being tested, or investment in technology is an individual and their family counting on us. At LifeLabs, you can make a meaningful impact on Canadians’ lives every day.
Our teams are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers, reflecting our deep commitment to our core values of caring, agility, teamwork, and a customer-centered approach. As part of this commitment, LifeLabs prioritizes the ongoing development of our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program to better serve the needs of our diverse workforce and the communities we serve. We continue to take steps to challenge ourselves to act with courage and integrity, and to create an environment where people can be their true selves.
These values are not just words on a page, they guide our actions and decisions every day and have come to define our team culture.
Status: Full Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Number of Positions: 1
Start Date: ASAP
Internal Application Deadline: July 17, 2025
Systems Developer, Senior
Reporting to the Sr Manager IT Ops Support the Systems Developer is part of a team that designs, develops, implements and maintains clinical analytical systems, which manage the laboratory workflow, streamline the testing processes and automate the decision-making and validation of results.
Accountabilities
Consult with users to identify current operating procedures and to clarify application system objectives
Formulate detailed specifications based on user requirements
Analyze user/functional requirements, and identify options for meeting requirements and recommend course of action
Design, develop, test, implement and maintain application modules
Debug software programs and procedures
Understand interdependencies of different systems and processes and anticipate and correctly evaluate outcomes of potential options
Prepare technical documentation
Identify and resolve application problems before they impact business units
Ensure timely and accurate system updates, upgrades, fixes and new functionality while maintaining maximum on-line availability to users
Ensure all activities performed comply with specified control procedures, system validation requirements, laboratory and IT policies and standard operating procedures
Assist in training and guiding other developers
Assume additional duties as required
Requirements
Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent experience
Minimum 5 years of Object Oriented design and development
Must have experience programming in C++ with STL
Must have experience with C#.NET desktop development and LINQ
Solid knowledge of client/server architecture, RDBMS and SQL programming
Experience working with Win32 API, multithreading, services, TCP/IP sockets and communication protocols
Familiar with different source code repositories e.g. GitHub, TFS
Familiarity with predicate programing languages would be an asset
Excellent problem solving abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Good understanding of the full SDLC with Agile and Waterfall methodology
Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment
Enthusiastic person with desire to expand their knowledge and skills
LifeLabs’ compensation programs are commensurate based on the role, skill, effort, responsibility and working conditions, irrespective of gender, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age or any other personal characteristics. Pay programs are communicated regularly in an accessible and transparent manner.
LifeLabs is also proud to offer resources, opportunities, as well as a collaborative and supportive environment that enables our team members to thrive.
In addition to a competitive compensation package, LifeLabs provides a comprehensive total rewards program, specific to the job position. Your package may include:
Employee Group Benefits: Competitive coverage for employees and their families to support their overall health and wellness needs, including Extended Health Care, Dental Care, and Life Insurance.
Retirement Savings Plan
Vacation and Wellness Days
Employee Wellness and Giving Programs: Our award winning mental, physical and financial wellness programs aim to address the comprehensive well-being of our team members, including resources like the Employee & Family Assistance Program, financial planning tools, and employee recognition initiatives.
Professional development and membership reimbursement, access to preferred rates and discount programs, including WorkPerks, Home and Auto Insurance, Costco Membership, etc., and optional health-related benefits.
In accordance with LifeLabs’ Accessibility Policy, and the applicable Accessibility Acts within the provinces we operate in, accommodations are available by request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. For a confidential inquiry or to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or email careers@lifelabs.com.
Vaccinations are highly encouraged at LifeLabs’. Vaccinations and/or immunization screening may be mandatory for selected employees if regulated by provincial or regional governments, or through employer-led vaccination policies in the facilities we service. Please ensure you ask if this position requires the successful candidate to be vaccinated or undergo immunization screening.
Ready to empower healthier Canadians? Apply today!
