Business Systems Analyst - Jobs in Edmonton, AB

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Job InformationJob Requisition ID: 32631Ministry: HealthLocation: EdmontonFull or Part-Time: Full TimeHours of Work: 36.25 hours per weekRegular/Temporary: RegularScope: Open CompetitionClosing Date: October 4, 2022Classification: Opted Out & Excluded Systems Analyst Level 3About UsThe Ministry of Health leads work in the areas of Alberta health insurance and benefits, doctors, hospitals and facilities, and other healthcare supports and information. For more information on the work Alberta Health does, visit this link:RoleThe Systems Business Analyst is accountable for the successful delivery of the Pharmaceutical Information Network (PIN) Service. PIN is Alberta’s Drug Information System, hosted on a computing environment that is stable, reliable and maintains a high level of availability. PIN receives medication information – both prescription and dispense information - from primary care clinics and community and outpatient pharmacies. PIN then makes this information available to clinicians and Alberta citizens through a number of channels, such as Alberta Netcare Portal, MyHealth Records, and directly to clinical applications using Health Level 7 messaging between it and the clinical application. Medication information is also provided to other ministry stakeholders (internal and external) through various sharing channels and warehouse environments.One of the primary roles of this position is to provide a set of specialized skills, both with information technology (IT) and business skill sets, to analyze, design, test and implement solutions for the PIN suite of applications and services, and those related information systems that are associated with PIN (e.g. Provincial Registries).This position also plays a key role in the coordination and enforcement of operational processes and functions (Incident, Problem, Change, Release and Service Request management) across the Ministry and with Healths extended stakeholders and vendors. It requires knowledge of the limitations and capabilities of computer systems, the techniques used in the design of non-automated systems, information technology equipment, applicable programming languages, computer hardware and software, computer operating systems, writing program code, and automated mapping.Responsibilities:

• PIN Suites Functional and Technical Requirements
• Application Service Delivery and Project Management
• Development of Business Polices and Processes
• Liaise with ITO Managed Operations Service Delivery, Registry and Architecture Services
• Vendor Outsourced Contracts Management
• Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning
• Liaise with external stakeholders, including system vendors, colleges and associations, providing required support and consultations.

QualificationsA University degree in a related field (e.g. Computer Science) supplemented by a minimum of four (4) years of progressive experience in the implementation and support of IM/IT Services and infrastructure, managing IT infrastructure projects and/or IT operations is required.Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency:

• A related two-year diploma related to computer systems technology and six (6+) years’ directly related experience in IT infrastructure.

Required experience includes:

• Experience with a stakeholder consultation and engagement;
• Project management experience leading and managing complex projects;
• Experience in system development/maintenance/testing;
• An understanding of the health sector and system in Alberta and nationally;
• Sound knowledge of the system development methodology;
• Ability to supervise and train assigned staff and/or lead cross-functional teams.

Preference will be given to individuals with:

• Demonstrated technical knowledge in development languages (SQL, Java/JavaScript, DHTML, ADO, VB/VBA, MS IIS, HTML), databases (SQL Server, Oracle, DB2), testing environments and best approaches (Smoke, Unit, Regression, Integration, System, Acceptance), data analytics (SAS, SAS Viya, R Studio, Cognos, Tableau);
• Knowledge of industry standard messaging protocols (FTP, SFTP), including Health Level 7 messaging (v2, v3, FHIR); and
• ITIL, COBIT or PMP certification.

The following experience is considered an asset:

• Change, release, incident and problem management;
• Disaster recovery and highly available systems;
• Budgets and forecasting;

A cover letter outlining how your experience relates to the qualifications of this role is required.APS CompetenciesCompetencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.This link will assist you with understanding competencies:In this role, you will contribute to our team by demonstrating the following behavioral competencies:

• Creative Problem Solving: Engages the community and resources at hand to address issues.
• Systems Thinking: Takes a long-term view towards organizations objectives and how to achieve them.
• Agility: Works in a changing environment and takes initiative to change.
• Drive for Results: Takes and delegates responsibility for outcomes. This position must work for an integrated, strategic plan that addresses workforce need across and between occupations and sectors.

Salary$3,022.61 to $4,003.55 bi-weekly$78,890 - $104,492 / yearNotesThis position is full-time, permanent opportunity located in downtown Edmonton.Top candidates will be required to undergo security screening.Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service –
• Pension plans:
  • Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) –
  • Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) –
• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Professional learning and development
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• There is an option to qualify for a hybrid work arrangement (in accordance with GOA policy).

How To ApplyIf you are not currently an employee with the Government of Alberta, the first step in applying for a job is creating your candidate profile within our online application system,Existing employees should access the Career tile in 1GX to submit their application in order to be recognized as an internal applicant.Once you have created your candidate profile, visit the Alberta Public Service job site to apply for jobs atApplicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience and relevant examples of required competencies.Resources for applicants:It is recommended that applicants who have obtained educational credentials from outside of Canada and have not had them previously assessed, obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)Closing StatementThis competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile, and/or require a disability related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Jagreet Uppal at Jagreet.Uppal@gov.ab.caIf this competition is closed as per the closing date noted above, please continue to checkQuick Apply

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