Decision Support Programmer Analyst (18-month contract) …, Mississauga

What you'll do The Decision Support Programmer Analyst role is to develop and support applications and processes in our Operations Planning Centre (OPC) to enable day to day decision making and support product flow in the most productive possible manner. The Decision Support Programmer Analyst works closely with the rest of the Decision Support team, IT, and business stakeholders to provide technical expertise, business knowledge, supply chain understanding, reporting, analysis and coordination on essential Supply Chain processes and objectives at the OPC. The Analyst: Develop, document and maintain applications while aligning to IT and industry coding, database standards. Provide support and maintenance of existing applications including documentation and code maintenance ensuring the assigned applications run as efficiently and smoothly as possible (including participation in 24/7 paging rotation). Support the business in decision making by providing ad‑hoc information, reports and databases as required. Work with users to understand, define and document business and technical needs and translate them into user requirements. Make recommendations, provide alternatives and clearly communicate the pros and cons of each. Commit to staying knowledgeable in latest coding languages, database software, system standards, etc. Gain experience with business processes and systems to provide effective solutions for various groups within OPC and the wider Supply Chain. Collaborate with business stakeholders, IT and all levels of management on integration of CTR systems and processes with the rest of the CT Banners. What you bring Post‑secondary education in computer science, engineering, business or logistics with comparable technology‑oriented content. Knowledge of Supply Chain business processes and good understanding of retail principles. 3 to 7 years of experience in full lifecycle of application development, database design and implementation. Experience in creating and maintaining UML‑based documentation (asset). Growing knowledge in leveraging AI‑enabled technologies. Knowledge and experience with intelligent automation and Agentic AI (asset). Web development with ASP.NET (C# development with AJAX toolkit extension). Database development in Oracle and MS‑SQL Server; SQL, Oracle PL/SQL and MS T‑SQL. Experience with Data Transfers using SSIS packages. Ability to prioritize and cope with competing and changing objectives while maintaining stakeholder expectations. Strong analytical skills. Proven ability to facilitate formal and informal communications across all levels of staff. Ability to thrive and contribute to a learning environment within the Decision Support team. Broadband Salary Range $27.00 – $45.00 per hour. Our typical hiring range is between $27.00 and $36.00, with compensation reviewed for critical roles to ensure alignment with market rate and the unique value you bring to the role. Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity‑seeking groups. If you require accommodations in applying for this role, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2psrsk