Technical Analyst (Applications) - Jobs in Greater Vancouver

Job Description

YVR is a place of connection, bringing together people, places and cargo while ensuring a safe and efficient experience for everyone. As part of our Innovation and Technology Group, your work will help deliver industry-leading travel technology to transform the passenger experience. From strategic planning to project execution, the work you do matters and will help improve our processes to make our airport work better for our communities. Position overview Vancouver Airport Authority has an opportunity for a permanent, full-time Technical Analyst (Applications) in the Innovation and Technology Group. Reporting to the Manager, Airport Applications, the Technical Analyst will be responsible for providing technical implementation and support services for current and future applications across a number of disciplines. Key responsibilities include:Providing technical support for business applications, operating systems, system infrastructure, and client-based technologies as well as providing system administration and management for a growing number of key mission critical applications in the airport environment – this includes ensuring system integrity, tuning, security, recovery procedures, and developing preventative maintenance plans. Providing day-to-day management of technology systems, which includes incident review, change management, vendor management, relationship management and business unit support. Evaluating, testing, deploying, and supporting specialized computer peripherals and desktop PC images as well as developing, promoting, and documenting standards and procedures as needed. Evaluating operational efficiency of different IT systems. Assisting in configuration of company applications and integrations based on business requirements, as well as assisting in system analysis, design, development, and testing activities. Developing configuration and integration requirements, documenting and obtaining approval from business owners.Key qualifications include:BSc in Computer Science or an equivalent combination of training and experience 5+ years of relevant work experience in Windows/Linux OS-based software applications. Experience supporting/implementing enterprise solutions in a mission-critical environment as well as experience supporting systems with web servers and databases, HA, and LB solutions. Proficiency with SQL tools for querying Microsoft and Oracle databases and MS Office and Visio. Enrolment in, or completion of IT certifications such as MCSE/MCSA, Linux/Unix admin and CCNA considered an asset. Experience with cloud computing (Azure or AWS) considered an asset.This position is open to both Vancouver Airport Authority employees and external applicants. Previous job performance will be taken into consideration for all internal candidates that apply for this position. As part of our recruitment process, short-listed candidates may be required to participate in an assessment process. Salary Range: $87,926 to $114,912 per annum, based on 37.5-hour work week. This is individually tailored to reflect your unique experience, qualifications and internal equity. At YVR, your work experience goes beyond the paycheck. We support your personal and professional development, well-being, and a thriving work culture with generous vacation days, extensive health benefits, retirement savings matching, wellness programs, community engagement, commuting support, and continuous learning opportunities. Learn more at https://careers.yvr.ca/benefits Please note that availability may vary based on employment type and is subject to certain eligibility requirements and potential changes by YVR. Who We Are YVR is more than just an airport. We connect our beautiful province and all it has to offer to the world. We are all leaders and trailblazers for change and innovation, so no matter the department or team you’re a part of, the work you do matters. At YVR, we are flexible in everything we do. We will work together to find ways to deliver customer excellence that helps us all thrive. Whatever your background and wherever you’re from, you belong at YVR. If you have any questions about accessibility or require any assistance applying, please reach out at careers@yvr.ca.