Business Analyst - Jobs in Halifax, NS

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Position DetailsPosition InformationPosition Title Business AnalystDepartment/Unit Financial ServicesLocation HalifaxPosting Number S472-22Employee Group DPMGPosition Type TermDuration of Contract (if applicable) Two YearsEmployment Type Full TimeFull-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0Salary $55,034 - $73,625 per annumClassification ADM-05Provisional StatementThis is a provisional classification. Formal classification procedures will be initiated by the Job Design Unit in approximately six months.About Dalhousie UniversityDalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.Job SummaryDalhousie Financial Services strives to provide the highest quality financial services and information to ensure the effective stewardship of University assets to the benefit of students and scholarly activities. Reporting to the Director, Financial Systems and Processes, the Business Analyst will be a key resource for analyzing business processes and process improvement initiatives within Financial Services. The incumbent will lead the implementation (in conjunction with leads from other areas), of the recommendations from the research/analysis carried out and approved by the relevant stakeholders within the department.Key Responsibilities

• Analyze processes and implement improvements which make use of technology, eliminate redundant tasks, and/or minimize duplication of effort.
• Conducts cost benefit analysis including the collection of relevant information to investigate best and worst cases for solutions identified.
• Actively monitor and communicate project risks to foresee/identify potential problems and proactively identify solutions to address in advance.
• Prepare project related documentation such as business cases, functional requirements, detailed test plans, presentations, process and/or data models, data analysis.
• Develop training plans, procedures, user manuals and videos for campus and Financial Services users.
• Liaise with other members of the financial systems team to implement such solutions where process review leads to the development of larger systems projects.

NoteThe successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.Dalhousie’s vaccine mandate has been suspended at this time, and employees no longer need to provide proof of full vaccination. However, health and safety risks to our community will continue to be monitored and a vaccine mandate may be reinstated if necessary.Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate business/computer science degree, plus five years’ progressive experience is required in process improvement and with financial processes and systems.
• Equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of senior managers, and subject matter experts.
• Demonstrated experience with financial processes, systems, and internal controls.
• Experience with continuous improvement concepts including process mapping.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, including Project, Visio, Word, Excel, Outlook, Share Point and PowerPoint and web tools.
• Proven strong skills in problem-solving, in troubleshooting, and in root cause analysis.

Assets

• Certification in the following areas – process improvement frameworks (like six sigma), business analysis, change management.
• Training experience.
• Experience with procurement processes including preparation of RFIs/RFPs.

Job CompetenciesThe successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:

• Respect & Inclusion
• Adaptability
• Knowledge & Thinking Skills
• Communication

Additional InformationDalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.Application ConsiderationApplications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or Human Resources.Diversity StatementDalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.Posting Detail InformationNumber of Vacancies 1Open Date 11/22/2022Close Date 12/13/2022Open Until Filled NoSpecial Instructions to ApplicantQuick Apply

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