Task-Based Informatics Professional Services (TBIPS) – Stream A.1.6: Programmer/Software Developer (Level 2) for the Department of National Defence

Maritime Forces Pacific, acting on behalf of the Department of National Defence, is seeking skilled software developers to support a critical digital transformation initiative aimed at modernizing information management systems and enhancing operational effectiveness. The contract focuses on transitioning legacy SharePoint on-premise environments to SharePoint Online and fully integrating the Microsoft 365 suite, particularly the Power Platform, to streamline business processes, improve data accessibility, and enable evidence-based decision-making. Developers will work within L2 and L3 Information Management teams to design, develop, test, and deploy application modules that digitize and optimize workflows, with a strong emphasis on Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI to ensure scalability, performance, and compliance with departmental policies. The role requires full lifecycle involvement including database design, programming, documentation, and user training to build a data-enabled organization capable of supporting increased demands from new naval platforms and expanded training requirements. This task-based professional services solicitation, identified as Stream A.1.6: Programmer/Software Developer (Level 2), is issued under solicitation number W0103-18897457 by the Government of Canada through the Department of National Defence. The work is to be performed in Victoria, British Columbia, and requires candidates with proven experience in modern web development, cloud-based platforms, and digital transformation within complex government environments. Proposals must be submitted by August 15, 2026, and the primary point of contact is Quinlan Bodor-MacLean, Contracting Authority, reachable via email or phone. The urgency of the initiative stems from the immediate need to keep pace with the department’s broader digitalization strategy and rising operational workload, making the role essential to achieving a more agile, efficient, and data-driven maritime forces operation.