Business Analyst I

at  Metro Vancouver

Burnaby, BC, Canada -

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Immediate13 Aug, 2024USD 7268 Monthly15 May, 2024N/ABusiness Requirements,Business Systems Analysis,Suppliers,Enterprise Systems,User Acceptance Testing,Operational Efficiency,Information Technology,Contractors,Fit/Gap Analysis,Feasibility Studies,Developments,Systems Planning,Drive,Writing,Market ResearchNoNo
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Position Status: Full-Time Temporary (This position to last not later than November 22, 2024)
Department: Project Delivery
Employee Group: Teamsters Local 31
Location: 4515 Central Boulevard, Burnaby
Salary Range/ Wage Rate: PG T28 $3,634.43- $4,294.18 bi-weekly

YOU ARE: AN ENGINEERING, BUSINESS, OR COMPUTER PROFESSIONAL PASSIONATE ABOUT LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY TO OPTIMIZE BUSINESS PERFORMANCE AND DRIVE OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY. YOU POSSESS EXCELLENT PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS AND A KEEN ATTENTION TO DETAIL, WITH THE ABILITY TO ANALYZE COMPLEX DATA SETS AND DERIVE ACTIONABLE INSIGHTS. STRONG COMMUNICATION AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT ABILITIES ARE ALSO ESSENTIAL.

This role:

  • Assesses business plans or coordinates business systems planning, in client departments; provides advice regarding MVRD technologies; identifies priorities, resource requirements and opportunities for application of technologies; gathers and analyzes data; documents current and alternative business processes using CASE tools.
  • Acts as project manager; conducts fit/gap analysis; defines workflows and functional and system specifications; prepares project schedules and deadlines; documents requirements, prepares business cases, conducts feasibility studies, and analyzes cost effectiveness; prepares requests for proposals, selects suppliers and monitors post-implementation performance.
  • Acts as a liaison between client departments and contractors; coordinates with technical staff to implement approved changes in enterprise systems; collects and creates business requirement documents; translates business requirements into technical specifications and configuration requirements; tracks and follows up on requests and product deficiencies; assists in the resolution of service problems and issues; participates in the development of disaster recovery plans.
  • Leads and participates in User Acceptance Testing; coordinates releases of new versions, communicates enhancements to users; provides easy to understand supporting documentation to users; develops and implements training programs for various user departments in the use of new or revised systems.
  • Supports implemented solutions by managing user accounts, trouble-shooting issues, configuring, tracking requested improvements and providing “how-to” assistance.
  • Prepares reports and makes presentations related to the work performed; conducts product and market research to maintain up-to-date knowledge of developments in the information technology industry.
  • Performs related duties as required.

To be successful, you have:

  • University graduation at the Bachelor’s level in computer sciences, business or engineering plus sound related experience in business systems analysis; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • Considerable knowledge of problem definition and analysis related to business processes and systems planning.
  • Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of administrative management and project management.
  • Considerable knowledge of information technology components, processes and developments.
  • Considerable knowledge of the functions of departments served and their requirements in information technology.
  • Considerable knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.
  • Ability to document, analyze and assess a variety of information, identify priorities and resources and propose alternative business processes.
  • Ability to act as project manager regarding the development and implementation of systems.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal contacts and to provide advice and assistance on matters related to the work.
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and to present proposals in non-technical language.
  • Ability to perform assigned duties under minimum supervision.

Responsibilities:

  • Assesses business plans or coordinates business systems planning, in client departments; provides advice regarding MVRD technologies; identifies priorities, resource requirements and opportunities for application of technologies; gathers and analyzes data; documents current and alternative business processes using CASE tools.
  • Acts as project manager; conducts fit/gap analysis; defines workflows and functional and system specifications; prepares project schedules and deadlines; documents requirements, prepares business cases, conducts feasibility studies, and analyzes cost effectiveness; prepares requests for proposals, selects suppliers and monitors post-implementation performance.
  • Acts as a liaison between client departments and contractors; coordinates with technical staff to implement approved changes in enterprise systems; collects and creates business requirement documents; translates business requirements into technical specifications and configuration requirements; tracks and follows up on requests and product deficiencies; assists in the resolution of service problems and issues; participates in the development of disaster recovery plans.
  • Leads and participates in User Acceptance Testing; coordinates releases of new versions, communicates enhancements to users; provides easy to understand supporting documentation to users; develops and implements training programs for various user departments in the use of new or revised systems.
  • Supports implemented solutions by managing user accounts, trouble-shooting issues, configuring, tracking requested improvements and providing “how-to” assistance.
  • Prepares reports and makes presentations related to the work performed; conducts product and market research to maintain up-to-date knowledge of developments in the information technology industry.
  • Performs related duties as required


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)

Information Technology/IT

IT Software - Other

Business Analysis

Graduate

Business systems analysis or an equivalent combination of training and experience

Proficient

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Burnaby, BC, Canada