Peoplesoft Application Developer

Job ID : 8007

Working Business Language : This role is considered a head-office role and will be required to communicate with internal stakeholders across Canada where the primary business language utilized is English.

Salary : At Wawanesa, salary is only one component of a holistic, comprehensive and competitive offering that we provide to our employees.

In addition to salary, full-time and part-time permanent employees are eligible for an annual bonus plan, leave of absence top-up programs and provided with generous vacation time, personal days, premium free benefits and pension plan.

The salary offered for this role is determined with consideration to various factors, including but not limited to : your work location, local labour market conditions, external market salary data, internal pay equity and the knowledge, skills, experience and anticipated proficiency in the role.

The salary offered is estimated to be within the following range : $80, 000 - $100, 000. Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are still encouraged to apply.

About Us

At Wawanesa, we're proud to offer a hybrid work environment that offers flexibility to our employees in balancing in-office (2 days per week OR 15 hours per week in a Wawanesa office) and remote work.

You may work from any of the following locations : Winnipeg, MB; Wawanesa, MB; Vancouver, BC; Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB;

Lethbridge, AB; Toronto, ON; Kitchener, ON; Thunder Bay, ON; Ottawa, ON; Montreal, QC; Moncton, NB; Dartmouth; NS

The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company ("Wawanesa Mutual"), founded in 1896, is one of Canada's largest mutual insurers, with over $3.

5 billion in annual revenue and assets of $10 billion (CAD). Wawanesa Mutual, with its National Headquarters in Winnipeg, is the parent company of Wawanesa Life, which provides life insurance products and services throughout Canada, and Western Financial Group, which distributes personal and business insurance across Canada.

Wawanesa proudly serves more than 1.7 million members in Canada, and we are home to more than 3,600 employees distributed across the Canadian regions and communities where we operate.

We give back to organizations that strengthen communities, donating more than $3.5 million annually to charitable organizations, including over $2 million annually in support of people on the front lines of climate change.

To learn more visit wawanesa.com.

We are currently looking for dedicated, driven, and enthusiastic individuals who thrive in an environment that welcomes change and are looking for an opportunity for diverse experience and advancement on a growing team.

Job Overview

Working under moderate supervision, we are seeking an experienced PeopleSoft Developer with expertise in PeopleSoft ERP (General ledger, Accounts Payable, Asset Management and Project Costs) modules and contributes to Wawanesa success by designing, developing, implementing, and maintenance of the above stated modules within the PeopleSoft application suite.

Your primary responsibilities will include customizing and configuring the module to meet the organization's specific needs, ensuring data accuracy, and providing support to end-users.

Job Responsibilities

• Customize and configure the PeopleSoft Financial modules to align with the organization's business processes and requirements.
• Design, develop, test, and implement new features and enhancements within the module.
• Collaborate with other development teams to integrate the PeopleSoft Financial module with other PeopleSoft modules and third-party systems.
• Provide technical support and assistance to end-users, troubleshoot, and resolve issues, and deliver training as needed.
• Maintain the operation of business systems and applications.
• Participate in planning activities.
• Estimate and track progress of assigned work.
• Maintain detailed documentation of module customizations, configurations, and development activities.
• Follow established practices, processes, and guidelines.
• Stay up to date with PeopleSoft (PUM) updates and new releases and assist in upgrading the Financial modules accordingly.
• Implement and maintain security measures to protect sensitive data within the module.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, project managers, and quality assurance professionals, to ensure successful module implementation and maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Completion of Post-secondary degree or diploma in software development or equivalent experience.
• Two years practical experience as a PeopleSoft Developer with PeopleSoft 9.2, preferably with a focus on the financial modules such as General ledger, Accounts Payables, Asset Management and Project Cost.
• Proficiency in PeopleTools, PeopleCode, Application Designer, and related PeopleSoft development tools.
• Strong understanding of PeopleSoft architecture and data models.
• Experience with PeopleSoft Fluid User Interface.
• Knowledge of integration techniques, including web services and APIs.
• Familiarity with SQL and relational databases.
• Detail oriented with analytical and problem-solving skills to recognize and identify issues and take proper action to resolve them.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner with style fitting for the audience and message.
• Strong ability to work collaboratively in a team environment by making quality contributions and supporting fellow team members.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to self-manage a fluctuating workload, with various situations and changing priorities.
• Possesses a willingness to learn while keeping abreast of developments in field and have the ability to apply learning to new situations.
• Experience using software development tools, such as JIRA, Confluence, Source Code Management and TeamCity is considered an asset.
• Certifications in relevant technology is considered an asset.
• Knowledge and experience in the Insurance industry is considered an asset.

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Wawanesa is proud to be one of Manitoba's Top Employers, a Kincentric Best Employer in Canada and a Forbes Best Employer in Canada recognizing an exceptional place to work!

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