Junior Developer I

Overview

Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia is hiring a Junior Developer I for its Burnaby, British Columbia office. This role is part of a team that builds and supports software used in a public-interest regulatory environment, with a mix of development, testing, deployment, and operational support work.

Role summary

The Junior Developer I will support the Manager of Application Development, the Associate Director of Information Systems Development, and more senior developers across the software lifecycle. The position includes taking ownership of assigned development work, helping manage project work packages, and ensuring tasks stay aligned with the defined project scope. The role also involves assisting with the resolution of issues in live solutions.

With guidance and supervision, the developer will contribute to full-stack solutions using .NET Core and React, along with web technologies, databases, APIs, web services, reporting tools, and integration components.

What you will do

• Build user interfaces and reports needed to support business solutions, while working under supervision.
• Carry out unit and system testing, and may also help with integration testing and end-user testing.
• Create reports based on existing data models and specifications, while learning the business meaning behind the data.
• Work with others to estimate effort for enhancements and to prepare work-package plans that break down tasks and effort; update those plans each week.
• Use already-defined requirements and collaborate with team members to understand the proposed solution.
• Join brainstorming discussions on data models and technical design, and take part in defining test needs and code reviews.
• Support troubleshooting and maintenance of existing systems, and may help deploy services to end users.
• Handle additional duties assigned by the direct leader or divisional leadership as needed.

What you bring

The ideal candidate has a 2+ year technical diploma in Computer Programming or a similar background, with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science preferred. The role is suited to someone with 0 to 1 year of development experience who is actively building skills through education, self-study, and hands-on practice.

You should have working knowledge of C#, .NET, data modeling, SQL/RDBMS, technical development processes and patterns, reporting, and web development tools such as React, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. You also need to be comfortable working in teams, learning quickly, asking questions, and listening carefully. Experience with HTML/CSS and frontend JavaScript frameworks, working with data models, and designing, coding, testing, and deploying .NET solutions is expected.

Compensation and benefits

The salary range for this position is $62,500 to $69,500 annually, with the exact offer depending on how closely the candidate’s experience matches the role requirements. The organization offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive and generous benefits, and an inclusive culture within a hybrid workplace environment.

About the organization

Engineers and Geoscientists BC operates as the business name of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of the Province of British Columbia. It regulates the engineering and geoscience professions under the Professional Governance Act and is responsible for protecting the public interest by setting and maintaining high academic, experience, and professional practice standards for more than 40,000 registrants.

The organization is a not-for-profit body governed by a board made up of elected registrants, licensees, and government appointees. It reports through the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills and the Office of the Superintendent of Professional Governance. Its broader priorities include public safety, climate action, equity, diversity and inclusion, and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.

Additional information

The organization is recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers and emphasizes values of collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation. More information about its work is available on its official website.