Business Analyst - Jobs in Toronto, ON

Job Description

If you are a results-oriented, highly organized professional with experience working with data, using business intelligence tools to develop data visualizations, reports, dashboards and other analytics products...this role is for you!Come and join our diverse and dynamic team at Justice Technology Services where you will play a role in developing data visualizations and analytical decision making products that analyze, evaluate and report on program effectiveness, and other key performance indicators for the Justice Sector Ministries.OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontarios Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.What can I expect to do in this roleIn this role you will:

• Identify, analyze and evaluate business processes and methods in the context of existing and anticipated business needs and best practices
• Gather and document business requirements, plan and undertake design, development, prototype testing, develop data visualizations, analytics products, and business intelligence/Analytics solutions.
• Participate in multidisciplinary business analysis projects to provide analyses, evaluations and reports
• Participate in internal and external stakeholder relationships through consultations, solutions development and partnering on key business process, practices, standards and methods
• Lead a business intelligence team by providing guidance and direction to team members, identifying and coordinating team functions and tasks

How do I qualifyAnalytical and Problem Solving Skills

• You can lead the assessment of business analysis results and determine key elements to drive process improvement
• You can ensure integrity in the development and testing of business intelligence and performance measuring tools , utilizing business intelligence & data management techniques to identify valid and reliable performance metrics and standards
• You can assess and revise/develop business analysis tools, methods and practices
• You can ensure business processes and related techniques and tools comply with and are aligned with Ministry and OPS standards (e.g.: GO-ITS, WCAG, ITIL, ITSM, QA, risk management, tracking, audit trails, etc)
• You can gather high level specifications of business requirements and translate these requirements to guide application development activities
• You possess technical expertise in business intelligence tools (such as IBM Cognos, PowerBI), creating data visualizations and querying databases to validate and model data, as well as data management practices

Technical Knowledge

• Business process modelling, capability maturity modelling and quality systems, in order to plan and undertake process re-engineering assignments
• Knowledge of business intelligence/analytics tools (such as IBM Cognos, Power BI, etc.), database technologies and data visualization techniques
• Planning and organizing skills to plan and execute work as well as co-ordinate with clients, stakeholders and partners and expedite progress to support client business needs
• Demonstrated project management skills to work on project teams
• Knowledge of IT Service Management principles
• Ability to acquire and apply client business environment, (e.g.: legislation, agreements, plans, service/operational processes, methods, standards, tools, technologies, issues, etc) to assess and comment on the performance of business practices, and ensure compliance

Communications, Consultation and Collaboration Skills

• You have oral and written communications to manage diverse business contacts, provide written/verbal instructions, business requirements documentation and information to clients
• You have presentation skills to provide advice ,education and training to clients who are usually not experienced in business intelligence/analytics or process analysis
• You can deliver knowledge-sharing and skill-building concerning business analysis, trends, standards, methods, and specific solutions
• You can participate on committees and contribute to project status meetings

You can develop training, user acceptance and testing documentationLeadership and Project Management Skills

• You can lead the assessment of business analysis and work within a business intelligence team to develop and deliver impactful decision making products and solutions
• You can ensure integrity in the development and testing of decision making products, performance measuring tools and techniques, identify valid and reliable performance metrics and standards
• Demonstrated project management experience to organize and schedule work on project teams

Additional Information:Address:

• 1 Permanent, 21 College St, 3rd Flr, Toronto, Toronto Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Fingerprint Based), Annual CRJMC, Canadian Border Services Check, Credit History Check, Drivers License History, Local Police Databases Search, Ontario Provincial Police Investigation/Background Interview, PIP/NICHE/RMS, Social Networking Search
• 1 Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 200 First Ave W, North Bay, North Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Fingerprint Based), Annual CRJMC, Canadian Border Services Check, Credit History Check, Drivers License History, Local Police Databases Search, Ontario Provincial Police Investigation/Background Interview, PIP/NICHE/RMS, Social Networking Search

Compensation Group: Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of OntarioUnderstanding the job ad - definitionsSchedule: 6Category: Information TechnologyPosted on: Monday, January 9, 2023Note:

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individuals employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
• C-SL-191092/22(2)

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