Business Analyst Ii - Burnaby, Canada - Metro Vancouver

Metro Vancouver

Verified Company

Burnaby, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Department:
Human Resources and Corporate Services

Employee Group:
Teamsters Local 31

Location: 4515 Central Boulevard, Burnaby

Salary Range/ Wage Rate:
PG 30 $3, $4,175.28 bi-weekly

Our Human Resources and Corporate Services Department is seeking a Business Analyst II who will work on the design and development team. We are seeking someone who will primarily contribute to providing technical guidance to solving complex systems, working with business clients, providing technical support, and guiding junior staff. Part of the role will be working as a Project Manager and Business Analyst.

This role:

Coordinates strategic and tactical business and business systems planning for client departments; defines the process and criteria; provides specialized advice on planning activities using internal and external resources; evaluates plans and recommends changes; coordinates major projects to effect the redesign of business processes.
Assists a superior in workload planning, project scheduling and the development of corporate information technology plans including operational standards; negotiates contract terms with suppliers; provides postsystem implementation reviews in an audit capacity, as required.
Acts as project manager and developer regarding the development of information systems and implementation of technology; documents requirements, prepares business cases, develops code, conducts feasibility studies, and analyzes cost effectiveness; prepares requests for proposals, selects suppliers and monitors postimplementation system performance.
Acts as project manager and developer in the development and implementation of largescale management systems for utilities; documents requirements; prepares business cases and requests for proposals; selects consultants, negotiates contract terms and monitors progress; performs workload planning and scheduling for the development, implementation and maintenance of the systems; liaises across the utility and with consultants to improve management system tools and work processes; coordinates and advises on utility financial management and business planning.
Acts as a liaison between client departments and contractors; assists in the resolution of service problems and issues; provides advice and guidance to other staff engaged on projects of less complexity.
Prepares reports and makes presentations related to the work performed; conducts product and market research to maintain uptodate 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 considerable related experience in business/management systems analysis, systems planning, and/or in an engineering environment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Thorough knowledge of business and business systems planning principles, development methods and standards.
Thorough knowledge of problem definition and analysis related to business processes and systems planning including DevOps.
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of development, administrative management and project management.
Considerable knowledge of information technology components, processes and developments related to the work performed. Fundamental knowledge of a variety of programming and database languages such as Java, Python, C, C++, C#, PHP, R, Swift and SQL; knowledge of enterprise systems such as EAM, Aveva PI System, and DevOps; working knowledge of operational technologies/industrial control systems such as SCADA.
Considerable knowledge of the functions of departments served and their requirements in information technology, including keeping up to date on the newest technology trends.
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 and developer regarding the development and implementation of systems.
Ability to assist in the development of corporate standards and to perform other administrative tasks related to the work performed.
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 both technical and nontechnical language.
Ability to perform assigned duties under minimum supervision.