software developer

Vitalist · Vancouver, BC · $4,500.00 to $6,000.00 monthly (to be negotiated)

Verdict

Vitalist is a legitimate, publicly-traded company with a reachable website and confirmed jobs listing, which supports legitimacy. However, the posting exhibits moderate fraud signals: the company is headquartered in Calgary but claims a Vancouver location, the application requires mailing a physical resume to a commercial office address (not the stated headquarters), and the job description contains generic boilerplate text with a "[object Object]" rendering error. These inconsistencies—particularly the location mismatch and physical mail requirement for a software role—elevate risk to the medium band despite the employer's real corporate status.

mail_physical_resume+18
Software developer role requires applicants to mail physical resume to an office address rather than apply online or via email—unusual for tech roles and suggests potential scam pattern
locationMatch+15
Company is headquartered in Calgary, not Vancouver; posting claims Vancouver location—geographic mismatch raises questions about legitimacy of this specific posting
description_quality+12
Job description contains rendering error ('[object Object]' in Workplace field) and generic boilerplate text; lacks specific project details, team names, or concrete responsibilities typical of legitimate postings
applicationAddressType-5
Mailing address (1199 W Hastings, Room 250) is a legitimate commercial office building in downtown Vancouver, classified as business address
hasJobsListing-8
Wellfound confirms Vitalist has an active careers page
websiteReachable-10
Website https://www.vitalist.co/ is reachable and professional
businessMatch-15
Vitalist Inc is a real, publicly-traded company (TSX-V: VITA) with a reachable, professional website and confirmed careers page

Application flags (1)

Apply by physical mail

By mail: Room 250, 1199 W Hastings Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 3T5

Employer checks

{
  "web": {
    "websiteUrl": "https://www.vitalist.co/",
    "websiteReachable": "yes",
    "businessMatch": "match",
    "locationMatch": "mismatch",
    "hasJobsListing": "yes",
    "applicationAddressType": "business",
    "confidence": 0.85,
    "summary": "Vitalist Inc (TSX-V: VITA) is a real, substantive consumer electronics company designing wearables and health devices. Website is reachable and professional. However, company is headquartered in Calgary, not Vancouver. The mailing address (1199 W Hastings, Room 250) is a legitimate commercial office building in downtown Vancouver, but not Vitalist's stated headquarters. Wellfound shows Vitalist has a careers page. Location mismatch is a red flag."
  }
}

Full description

Occupation (NOC): Software developers and programmers (21232)
Location: Vancouver, BC
Salary: $4,500.00 to $6,000.00 monthly (to be negotiated)
Hours: Full-time
Term: Temporary
Workplace: [object Object]
Education: College/CEGEP, Computer science
Work setting: Office, Startup company, Software company
Tasks: Write, modify, integrate and test software code, Communicate technical problems, processes and solutions, Prepare reports, manuals and other documentation on the status, operation and maintenance of software, Assist in the collection and documentation of user's requirements, JavaScript Object Notation (JSON)
Computer and technology knowledge: Android, Jenkins, Jira, JavaOS, Internet, Java, JavaScript, Object-Oriented programming languages, Web service design, Software development, MS Office, MS Windows, API
Area of specialization: Development
Work conditions and physical capabilities: Tight deadlines, Repetitive tasks, Attention to detail, Sitting
Personal suitability: Accurate, Efficient interpersonal skills, Excellent oral communication, Excellent written communication, Initiative, Organized, Team player, Creativity, Integrity, Accountability, Dependability, Resourcefulness
Screening questions: Are you currently a student?
Experience: Experience an asset
Employment terms options: Day
Internship: This position is a paid internship that encourages on-the-job training and skill development.
Support for newcomers and refugees: Does not require Canadian work experience
Support for youths: Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
How to apply:
By mail: Room 250, 1199 W Hastings Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 3T5