Junior Business Analyst, It - Vancouver, Canada - Vancouver Foundation

Vancouver Foundation

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Junior Business Analyst, IT

Full-Time 14-Month Leave Coverage

Hybrid Eligible

Vancouver Foundation acknowledges that we carry out our work on the lands of Indigenous nations throughout colonial British Columbia. Our office is located on the unceded, ancestral, and traditional territory of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples._

About Us
Vancouver Foundation is a community foundation that serves Vancouver and all of BC. We bring together the generosity of donors with the ideas and energy of people and communities across the province.

Every year we fund a diverse mix of grants, both large and small, that help to build healthy, vibrant, equitable, and inclusive communities.

Considered a leader in responsive grantmaking and systems change, Vancouver Foundation is the most significant funder of charities in BC outside of government.

As a community foundation, we're committed to ensuring everyone has a place in our mission.

We are on a journey to actively align all aspects of our work — both internally and externally — to our commitment to equity, inclusion, and a more just society.

About You
You are detail-oriented and passionate about analyzing data and system to improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness.

You are a strong communicator and enjoy working with a variety of stakeholders on projects while supporting administrative and operational tasks.

You're ready to join us as we explore and shape how Vancouver Foundation might do even more to align justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion with our culture and our mission.

About the Position

You are responsible for advising and supporting processes and automation of the Information Technology (IT) department as well as supporting organization-wide system and process improvements.

Main Responsibilities

Drive innovation, efficiency, and automation within the IT team and its business processes/workflows, with a focus on data, cloud technologies, & ethical AI.
Lead & support AI & other emerging technology initiatives across the Foundation, including supporting policy development keeping up to date with relevant research.
Support development of new IT methods and solutions for the Foundation while staying abreast of best practices and nonprofit trends.
Support key stakeholders on how to best align IT systems with both the Foundation's and IT department's objectives, including analyzing new tool requests.
In line with strategic placemats, support Project Managers with communication & documentation, planning, requirements gathering & analysis, reporting, and tracking financials.
Support Senior Manager, IT, with orgwide digital engagement & technical literacy initiatives, furthering the IT pipeline while deepening relationships with internal stakeholders.
Support the Data Governance Council, internal Super User Group(s), and the Change Advisory Board etc., as required.
Execute the IT onboarding process for new staff in collaboration with the Foundation's MSP as required, to support the Manager, IT Operations.
All other duties as assigned.

Desired Experience/Education/Skills

2 to 4 years of experience in ITrelated positions, ideally in the social sector.
Postsecondary education preferred in a relevant area of expertise.
Experience in business analysis & project coordination preferred.
Excellent oral & written communication skills.
Excellent presentation & training skills.
An analytical mindset & a problemsolving aptitude.
Knowledge of IT systems design, reporting, documentation, and implementation.
Interest in the latest IT developments, especially surrounding AI.
Ability to work autonomously and knowledge of agile team structures.
Some Salesforce knowledge preferred.

Core Competencies
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_Commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion_

An openness to exploring antioppression, decolonization, antiracism, feminist theory, rightsbased frameworks, etc.

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_ Accountability/Responsibility_

Models our values. Builds trust by being reliable and authentic. Follows through on commitments. Demonstrates a positive attitude and energy. Maintains confidentiality of personal and/or sensitive business information. Is dependable and reliable.

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_ Client Focus_

Provides quality service to both internal and external clients. Proactively seeks to understand and strives to address client needs and/or issues. Seeks feedback from clients to identify opportunities for enhanced service. Maintains integrity even in challenging client situations.

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_ Initiative _:

Acts proactively to address opportunities and challenges. Looks for ways to improve work practices. Respectfully challenges the status quo and current practices to increase efficiency and effectiveness. Ensures that errors or unsuccessful initiatives are reviewed, and action is taken to avoid future challenges. Acts as change a