Business Analyst AR Job 938

Position Overview

Our client is has an immediate opening for a Business Analyst, this position is the primary interface and link between Information Technology and the business units. This role analyzes business processes and leads the business in the development of information technology solutions to assist in solving Engineering and Public Works business needs and solutions.
The Business Analyst provides technical production support, assesses business requirements, translates requirements to technical specifications, provides technology solutions, and acts as project manager in the development, or re-engineering, of information systems and the implementation of information technology. This position reports to the Manager, Business & Enterprise Systems.

Key Work Activities

• Provides a leadership role in the future development of technology in the Engineering and Public Works divisions by participating in development of business cases, taking business unit lead role in needs identification, defining requirements, assisting with development of work break down structure and project plans and system implementation.
• Works as the primary source of contact, responds to, investigates, prioritizes and manages the resolution of integrated administrative, technical, or operational problems within Engineering and Public Works divisions using business analysis standard methodologies and procedures, interpreting or adapting as situations and problems arise.
• Leads in the development of a three (3) year technology plan for the Engineering and Public Works divisions including: ERP roadmap, industry competitive analysis, departmental operational/tech requirements, current trends in municipal or industry practices and fit/gap analysis of IT systems.
• Provides technical and business analysis advice for the Engineering and Public Works divisions in corporate direction and setting; adaptation and integration with ERPs, corporate applications or elements of the systems.
• Portfolio management of Engineering and Public Works divisions with IT related capital and minor projects, support cases, daily or regular maintenance, and operational readiness.
• Acts as a technical and business consultant to the business units by providing detailed advice on technical solutions and/or changes to business methods/processes.
• Provides a leadership role with application software system vendors, internal and external user groups and consultants in coordination with the IT Division to exchange information and to resolve problems.
• Works closely with Engineering and Public Works managers to ensure business processes and systems configurations are aligned with corporate strategies and are compliant with rules and regulations.
• Coordinates IT processes, production support and manages the application portfolio for Engineering and Public Works such as Infor Public Sector (Hansen) ERP, Faster Asset Management, SCADA, Vehicle Location Systems, GIS, CAD and Coencorp Fuel Management systems to ensure process and data integration
• Leads the systems analyst team to provide production support to the application portfolio supporting the Engineering and Public Works divisions.
• Prioritizes IT support and development schedule related to Engineering and Public Works needs.
• Provides production support and development status update to supervisor and management.
• Performs fit/gap analysis on technical development items.
• Develops customization functional, technical design and user guide
• Leads project team, functional and technical Subject Matter Experts (SME), to implement minor and major release software upgrades.
• Works with Database Administrator (DBA) and Infrastructure sections to develop systems maintenance schedule and application security model.

Education & Experience

• Completion of a two-year college diploma in Information Technology or Computer Systems, plus eight (8) years related professional experience in an integrated information technology environment. Experience working in a municipal government environment is preferred.

Knowledge & Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of systems development life cycle, systems administration, and web based technology.
• Ability to conduct workshops, collect user requirements and create a business requirements document.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications and configuration requirements.
• Working knowledge of SQL programming, HTML programming, SQR programming and Webfocus/Crystal/ MSSQLServer Reporting Services report development.
• Working Knowledge of web and mobile application development. Familiar with development languages such as C++, C#, Objective C, Swift, Javascript & Java.
• In depth working knowledge and understanding of Engineering and Public Works such as Infor Public Sector (Hansen) ERP, Faster Asset Management, SCADA, Vehicle Location Systems, GIS, CAD and Coencorp Fuel Management systems to ensure process and data integration
• In-depth knowledge of the Tempest system, particularly the Tax/Utility modules, Tax/Utility Intellisearch, and GL interfaces, TIBCO Business Works.
• Knowledgeable in Service Oriented Architecture and Web Services Integration.
• Working knowledge and understanding of relational databases, queries, and ad-hoc reporting.
• Demonstrate ability to manage large projects involving the development and implementation of systems and information technologies.
• Experience in leading Hansen major release upgrades.
• Project management experience in ERP systems implementation.
• Working knowledge and understanding of accounting concepts.
• Good understanding of Financial and supply chain business processes.
• Good understanding of public sector payroll and human resources processes and regulations.
• Ability to effectively communicate, oral and written, technical information in a user-friendly manner.
• Ability to research, analyze, assess, and document information from a variety of sources; identify priorities and resources, and propose alternative business processes.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts and to provide technical advice and assistance on matters related to the work.
• Ability to work effectively individually and as part of a team, and work under minimal supervision.
• Ability to effectively mentor others, as well as to lead and/or contribute to team-based technical projects.
• Ability to successfully pass a Criminal Record Check.

Licences & Certificates & Registrations

• Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence for the Province of British Columbia.

Preferred Qualifications

Project management or International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) certification is preferred.

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