Junior Business Analyst, IT - Jobs in Vancouver, BC

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Junior Information Technology AnalystFull-Time PermanentBritish ColumbiaVancouver Foundation acknowledges that we carry out our work on the lands of Indigenous nations throughout colonial British Columbia. Our office is located on the unceded, ancestral, and traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples.About UsVancouver Foundation is a community foundation that serves Vancouver and all of BC. We bring together the generosity of donors with the ideas and energy of people and communities across the province. Every year we fund a diverse mix of grants, both large and small, that help to build healthy, vibrant, equitable, and inclusive communities. Considered a leader in responsive grantmaking and systems change, Vancouver Foundation is the most significant funder of charities in BC outside of government.As a community foundation, were committed to ensuring everyone has a place in our mission. We are on a journey to actively align all aspects of our work — both internally and externally — to our commitment to equity, inclusion, and a more just society.For a view into our world, please visit: www.vancouverfoundation.ca (http://www.vancouverfoundation.ca/)About YouYou are detail-oriented and passionate about analyzing data and system to improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness. You are a strong communicator and enjoy working with a variety of stakeholders on projects while supporting administrative and operational tasks.Youre ready to join us as we explore and shape how Vancouver Foundation might do even more to align justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion with our culture and our mission.About the PositionThis position reports to the Senior Manager, Systems & Digital Engagement, Information Technology and is responsible for supporting the administrative function of the Information Technology (IT) department as well as supporting organization-wide system and process improvements.Main Responsibilities

• Provide IT admin support including department expense management, financial tracking, and budget reporting.
• Support onboarding of new staff in collaboration with IT Service Partner.
• Plan and oversee projects and support project managers with communications and planning, reporting, and tracking financials.
• Communicate with department stakeholders to understand and gather user requirements.
• Develop and analyze functional specifications for IT projects.
• Gather feedback from end users about system performance and training needs.
• Prepare reports and dashboards that further department development and pipeline activities.
• Liaise with IT service partners to clarify reporting requirements and to track performance metrics in-line with Service Agreements and Contracts.
• Support development of new IT methods and solutions for the Foundation while staying abreast of best practices and nonprofit trends.
• Advise management on technology and/or process gaps, risks, and avenues for improvement with respect to the Foundations IT infrastructure.
• Support key stakeholders on how to best align IT systems with Foundation objectives.
• Coordinate, deliver, and evaluate support & training for various IT solutions and needs.
• Support & coordinate for the Data Governance Council, Super User Group(s), IT Steering Committee, etc. as required.
• Project coordination and analysis for IT initiatives.
• All other duties as assigned.

Desired Experience/Education/SkillsEducation and Experience

• 1 to 3 years of experience in an IT-related position, not-for-profit experience preferred.
• Some experience in project coordination and business analysis preferred.
• Salesforce experience preferred.
• A bachelors degree.
• Understanding of business practices.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Analytical mindset.
• Problem-solving aptitude.
• Knowledge of systems design, reporting, documentation & implementation.
• Interested in the latest developments in the information technology.
• Ability to work independently and knowledge of agile team structures.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.

Core Competencies

• Accountability/Responsibility - Models our values. Builds trust by being reliable and authentic. Follows through on commitments. Demonstrates a positive attitude and energy. Maintains confidentiality of personal and/or sensitive business information. Is dependable and reliable.

• Client Focus - Provides quality service to both internal and external clients. Proactively seeks to understand and strives to address client needs and/or issues. Seeks feedback from clients to identify opportunities for enhanced service. Maintains integrity even in challenging client situations.

• Initiative - Takes action proactively to address opportunities and challenges. Looks for ways to improve work practices. Respectfully challenges the status quo and current practices to increase efficiency and effectiveness. Ensures that errors or unsuccessful initiatives are reviewed, and action is taken to avoid future challenges. Acts as change agent.

• Teamwork – Actively collaborates with others to produce desired results. Actively engages and contributes to team meetings and discussions. Shows respect for other team members by being open to and supportive of the thoughts, opinions, and contributions of others. Resolves conflicts effectively. Supports and stands behind organizational and team decisions. Accepts and provides feedback in a constructive and considerate manner.

• An openness to exploring anti-oppression, decolonization, anti-racism, feminist theory, rights-based frameworks, etc.

AccountabilityThis position reports to the Senior Manager, Systems & Digital Engagement, Information Technology.Salary$56,430.00 plus a generous and comprehensive benefits package. Vancouver Foundation discloses entry salaries as part of our commitment to diversity. Salary transparency supports greater pay equity for equity-seeking community members.Hours of WorkThis position is a full-time permanent position (35 hours per week).LocationOur head office is located in downtown Vancouver. Through our remote working policy there is an opportunity to work from home across BC. If interested, please identify your requested location during the hiring process and we can discuss the conditions required under our policy.AccessibilityVancouver Foundations office is located on the second and third floors of the building with an elevator for access to the office, and an accessible, gender-neutral washroom. Vancouver Foundation has instituted a hybrid working model, with both work from home and in-office options available to staff. These options are position-dependent.We are committed to the principles and practices of an inclusive and equitable employment process. Our goal is to be representative of the communities we work with, and we encourage applicants from communities which are structurally marginalized based on race, colour, religion, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression. We welcome applicants from all communities.How to ApplyIf this sounds like you, we welcome a brief cover letter and resume in one document by November 22nd, 2022.(https://vancouver-foundation.breezy.hr/p/17c603464955)We kindly ask for no phone calls please. Applicants will receive an emailed response confirming receipt of their resume submission. Due to the high number of applications Vancouver Foundation receives, only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted. Periodic updates regarding recent postings are published on our career page after the application deadline has expired. We thank all applicants for their interest in the Vancouver Foundation.Quick Apply

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