At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage Epic Bridges interfaces and troubleshoot issues to support healthcare delivery.
- Company: Join NL Health Services, the provincial health authority of Newfoundland and Labrador.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, medical benefits, flexible work arrangements, and a pension plan.
- Other info: Dynamic workplace culture with ongoing learning and employee recognition programs.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in healthcare while working with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Degree in Computer Science or IT, plus 5 years of relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 44.7 - 44.7 $ per hour.
Location: Provincial with site to be determined based on successful applicant. Work will include a combination of on-site and remote work. Travel may be required.
Senior Programmer Analyst (Bridges Analyst) Subject to Classification Review Cor Care Informatics Permanent, Full-Time
- Open to all NAPE HS employees of NLHS
- Hours 75 Biweekly (8 hours, Shift Work; Days, On-Call, Evenings, Nights, Weekends)
- Salary CG-40 (CAD $39.95 - CAD $44.70 per hour)
- Competition Number VAC0030527
- Posted Date 2026-10-27
- Closing Date 2026-11-03
About Us
NL Health Services is the provincial health authority responsible for delivering health and community services to the people of Newfoundland and Labrador across five geographical areas.
Our Digital Health team supports the province's Epic Health Information System, working to ensure clinicians and staff across the province have reliable, secure access to the tools they need to deliver care.
About the Role
We are currently looking to hire permanent full-time Bridges Analyst position(s) to work in Digital Health.
Reporting to Manager, Digital Health Application Development, you will be responsible for the following:
- Serve as the primary contact for triage, troubleshooting, and resolution of issues on assigned Epic Bridges interfaces.
- Manage the full interface lifecycle: analysis, design, specification, implementation, go-live, and ongoing support.
- Work with application teams, subject matter experts, and third-party experts to determine business needs and configure interfaces.
- Work with interface engine developers to build data-translation routines supporting HIS and external systems' data needs.
- Ensure change management processes are followed for all production interface changes, including Change Advisory Board submissions.
- Coordinate testing, build, cutover planning, and go-live activities with vendors and subject matter experts.
- Create and maintain functional documentation and technical designs for assigned interfaces.
- Provide training and user guides to application teams on interface behaviour and troubleshooting.
About You
Your education and experience include
- Graduation from a recognized university with a Computer Science degree, or a bachelor's degree supplemented by a recognized graduate diploma in Information Technology (minimum 1 year), or a 3-year Information Technology diploma from a recognized technical college is required.
- A minimum of 5 years' progressively responsible experience within the last seven years working in enterprise system development, including HIS experience in an interface analyst capacity, is required.
- Willingness to acquire Epic certification; prerequisites, participate in Epic training/education sessions, complete self-assessments and successfully challenge the certification exam is required.
You have the following skills and abilities
- Knowledge of industry interconnectivity standards such as HL7, FHIR, and API integration.
- Advanced analytical and programming skills across multiple technologies.
- Ability to coordinate activities involving multiple players - vendors, subject matter experts, interface engine developers, and end users.
- Strong communication and time-management skills, including the ability to explain technical issues to non-technical stakeholders.
- Comfort working under time pressure during interface outages or go-live-adjacent cutovers.
It would be an asset if you have
- Epic Bridges certification.
- Knowledge of Corepoint integration engine, Microsoft Visual Studio and Microsoft SQL Server.
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing technical upgrading in interface engine and integration technologies.
- Demonstrated equivalencies may be considered.
- Other Information
- Meaningful work supporting health care across Newfoundland and Labrador.
- Medical and dental benefits.
- A defined benefit pension plan.
- Flexible work arrangements (flex time; compressed; remote/hybrid, where applicable).
- A paid leave program.
- An Employee and Family Assistance Program.
- Employee recognition programs and ongoing learning opportunities.
- An innovative, energetic, and forward-thinking workplace culture.
- A valid passport and willingness to travel internationally is a requirement.
Senior Programmer/Analyst in Ottawa employer: Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
As a leader in the Eastern Rural Zone, this position offers an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of emergency and critical care services while working in a collaborative and innovative environment. The organization prioritizes employee growth through ongoing professional development and fosters a culture of compassion and accountability, ensuring that staff are supported in their roles. With competitive salaries and a commitment to work-life balance, this role is ideal for those seeking meaningful and impactful employment in healthcare.
Contact Details:
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services Recruitment Team
