IT BUSINESS ANALYST - Jobs in Airdrie, AB

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Company Biography1:The City of Airdrie fosters a culture of accountability and values open dialogue, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit, collaborative relationships, learning, ownership, and encouraging the heart. We are searching for another team member who will help us get to the next level.We Are:We’re a place where you can grow. We’re a place where you’re encouraged to learn and be innovative. We’re a place where people take ownership and do what they say they’ll do. We’re a place where colleagues are friends and neighbours are customers. We’re a place where health, wellness and safety are top of mind. We’re a place where you just might be a perfect fit.Our Team:We are creative enablers of technology solutions and implementation resulting in improved efficiency and effectiveness for our customers. We provide support to our customers by optimizing technology resulting in a highly trained workforce.The Opportunity:The IT Business Analyst is responsible for driving high level business analysis and providing strategic advice in support of the City’s technology projects. The Business Analyst is responsible for identifying and refining new and existing business processes, requirement management and full traceability through the IT project lifecycle. This position plays an integral role supporting business needs and project deliverables. The Business Analyst promotes awareness, functional consultation and guidance in the use of business analysis methodology (BABoK) and tools and actively participates with project team members on required activities.Responsibilities include:

• Liaise with and develop strong working relationships with project teams, sponsors, vendors, technical staff and end users
• Analyze, define and document complex business and system requirements to ensure traceability through solution design, testing and implementation
• Analyze and document process diagrams for current, future and implemented states in collaboration with the business
• Participate in product evaluations, vendor assessments and competitions as necessary
• Schedule and facilitate sessions/workshops for requirements, testing, and training needs under a project
• Identify and provide detailed tasks to inform the project schedule
• Identify risks and recommend mitigation strategies to the Project Manager
• Facilitate and assist with an organization-wide implementation of SharePoint

You Bring:

• A University Degree in a related field
• Business analysis training or equivalent e.g. Certificate of Competency in Business Analysis (CCBA), Certified Business Analysis (CBAP), Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an IT Business Analyst
• Experience with process re-engineering, including capturing use cases
• Knowledge of and experience with Business Analysis Methodologies (e.g. BABoK)
• Prior experience with Microsoft SharePoint implementations would be an asset
• Prior experience as a Business Analyst in Electronic Content Management (ECM) or Electronic Document Records Management System (EDRMS) projects (defining folder structures, metadata models, permission models, workflows) would be an asset
• Familiarity with a municipal government setting would be an asset
• Results-focused and a self-starter, with strong organizational skills
• Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to establish effective, collaborative working relationships and an ability to build trust with staff across all levels of the organization

We Offer:Along with a competitive compensation program and City paid health and dental premiums, this position also includes:

• Excellent health, dental, paramedical and benefits plan
• First-in-class pension plan
• Career development and tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts, gym membership, social events and health & wellness initiatives

Continuous learning through training and development is encouraged as are flexible work arrangements, when possible. We recognize that our people work best when they feel engaged in their environment and appreciated for their efforts and our overall benefits package reflects that.Additional Information:This full time position (37.5 hours per week) includes a comprehensive benefits and pension package.Interviewing may commence prior to the posted closing date.Next Steps:Candidates are invited to apply online.Postings close at 9 p.m. on the closing date listed in the posting. We recommend applying as soon as possible as we are not able to accept late applications.Please review the job competition carefully and be sure to attach any specifically requested documentation in the My Documents section of your application.Company Biography2:Thank you for your interest in the City of Airdrie.Quick Apply

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