The Corrections Systems Portfolio seeks a Programmer/Developer (L3) with 10+ years’ experience to design, code, test, enhance, and support .NET applications, including IRM and OTIS/YOTIS systems. Responsibilities include developing interfaces, troubleshooting, break/fix support, and implementing enhancements using ASP.NET, C#.NET, VB.NET, MS Web Services, WCF, WPF, SQL Server, and Oracle RDBMS. Requires expertise in Visual Studio, Team Foundation Server, Entity Framework, and structured development methodologies. Duties include producing documentation, architecture artifacts, and unit/system testing, plus knowledge transfer to FTE staff. Public sector (OPS/JTS) experience is an asset. This is a hybrid role with occasional onsite meetings; one candidate submission allowed.

 

Description
The VOR Master Service Agreement which expires on April 5, 2026, leaves some Contracts with funding unassigned for fiscal 2025-26. If the current statement of work expires March 31, 2026, the remaining funds can be used to exercise an option to extend the SOW beyond March 31, 2026 based on business case approvals. Such extensions will be allowable, only if the Master Service Agreement is extended beyond April 5, 2026 and be upon the same terms, conditions, covenants contained in the SOW.  

NOTE: This position is currently listed as "Onsite"; however, the Assignment under this request will provisionally be “Hybrid”, working 7.25 hours per calendar day, sometime between 8:00-5:00 PM (excluding lunch breaks) Monday to Friday inclusive, unless otherwise identified. These conditions are subject to change as the OPS reflects on its current situation. During the duration of the assignment you will be under the discretion of the Hiring Manager’s requirements for the Project you are assigned to.  

Scope:

• The Corrections Systems Portfolio requires a temporary Programmer/Developer (L3) with 10+ years’ experience for the design, coding and unit testing of enhancements and for troubleshooting and break/fix solutions support for a number of system in the portfolio. The successful proponent will be responsible for translating business requirements and functional specifications into working, tested applications

• Development for new interfaces with .NET systems within the Corrections

• Developing detailed programming specifications, user interface designs, prototypes, writing and/or generating code

• Compiling data driven programs, Conducting unit tests and debugging code Troubleshoot incidents and defects, Provide break fix and change management support to the systems

• Working with any one or more of the technologies below, the consultant will participate in the coding and development of application components including: user interface, data services, data synchronization, and deployment services.

• Participate in project design and application JAD sessions / walkthroughs;

• Development of required Software Architecture Documentation for the project;

• Produce Use Cases, Class diagrams, component diagrams, state diagram etc.; Create code modules, as well as other necessary system scripts and .Net modules

• Develop documentation for testing, implementation, defect tracking as per OPS standards;

• Participate in, document and configure output from application design sessions

• Participate in the Unit / System / Integration Testing

• Development of user authentication and access component according to predefined business rules

• Design and development of user and system interface(s) Preparation of install package and install books as required

• Provide input and complete documentation for the application deployment plan for the production environment;

• Completion of all required documentation and system artifacts Estimates for assigned tasks and percent complete

• Develop and/or update technical documentations, and provide input for User Guide & Training Guide; The consultant will provide a detailed list of all work/artefacts completed on the project Attend any meetings related to the resolution of any request as required

• Ensures knowledge transfer to internal staff – that is, upon leaving the project, the consultant will transfer over all information/research/code/documents, etc. to the client Presentations (as required)

• Briefing Notes (as required)

• Status reports (as required)

• Other Documentation (as required)

• Undertake special assignments/sub-projects as assigned

• Other JTS PMO and Enterprise Architecture documentation, as required

Deliverables:

• To develop and implement the IRM solution for Institutional Services, this system is crucial for recording and monitoring incidents involving accused individuals, inmates, and staff in custodial facilities and the community.

• Ongoing maintenance and ensuring IRM application remains operational, efficient, and meets user needs.

• Continuous maintenance and ensuring OTIS/YOTIS application remains operational, efficient, and meets user needs. The process involves monitoring performance, fixing issues, and implementing improvements over time.

Skills
Experience and Skill Set Requirements
Skills and Knowledge:

·    ASP.NET Programming – all supported versions

·    .NET Framework - all supported versions C #.Net VB.NET SQL XML Visual Studio - all supported versions

·    MS Web Services Enterprise Library

·    Team Foundation Server – all supported versions

·    Experience in programming and analysis at the specified experience level

·    Experience in structured methodologies for the development, design, implementation and maintenance of applications

·    Windows Communication Foundation Windows Presentation Foundation Web Client Software Factory MS Sync Framework

·    MS SQL Server - all supported versions Oracle RDMS – all supported versions

·    Experience with relational and hierarchical database technologies Experience in the use of information retrieval packages using SQL

·    Experience with one or more communications protocols

·    Experience with middleware and gateways Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills

·    Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Highly developed interpersonal skills A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines

Criteria Ratings

Criteria 1 MS .NET and Tools 40 points

Criteria 1 Points 40

Criteria 1 Details

• ·    Experience building applications using the following Microsoft and MS .NET elements

• ·    Windows Communication Foundation

• ·    Windows Presentation Framework

• ·    MS Web Services Entity Framework Visual Studio 2008 2010

• ·    Team Foundation Server

Criteria 2 NET Programming 30 points

Criteria 2 Points 30

Criteria 2 Details

• ·    Experience coding and implementing applications using, C#.NET and ASP.NET and Microsoft Web Services

Criteria 3 Database Experience and programming 20 points

Criteria 3 Points 20

Criteria 3 Details

• ·    Experience coding and implementing SQL procedures, scripts, and Object

Criteria 4 Public Service Experience 10 points

Criteria 4 Points 10

Criteria 4 Details

• ·    Previous experience in OPS and JTS would be an asset

Knowledge Transfer

Knowledge to be Transferred:

(at the end of the contract) Knowledge transfer to the FTE to be completed prior to the end of the assignment.

Knowledge to be Transferred to: •   The FTE will meet weekly with the consultant to facilitate the knowledge transfer.

•   All aspect of design, documentation and code related to this project will be transferred to the FTE.

Details of Transfer:

(how transfer will occur) All code and related documentation will be stored in the JTS TFS for retrieval.

The FTE will also ensure the consultant is checking-in proper version of the code and the related documents into the repository.

Max no of submission- 1(one)

NOTE: This position is currently listed as "Onsite"; however, the Assignment under this request will provisionally be “Hybrid”, working 7.25 hours per calendar day, sometime between 8:00-5:00 PM (excluding lunch breaks) Monday to Friday inclusive, unless otherwise identified. These conditions are subject to change as the OPS reflects on its current situation. During the duration of the assignment you will be under the discretion of the Hiring Manager’s requirements for the Project you are assigned to

Must haves:

Please see the evaluation criteria