Business analyst
City of Calgary’s Department of Community Strategies is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Business analyst. City of Calgary’s Department of Community Strategies focuses on fostering vibrant and inclusive communities. It develops and implements strategies to enhance social cohesion, cultural diversity, and economic resilience. By addressing social challenges and promoting community well-being, it contributes to Calgary’s identity as a dynamic and welcoming place to live, work, and thrive. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: City of Calgary
Department: Community Strategies
Position: Business analyst
No of Vacancies: 2
Salary: $42.09 – $56.27 hourly
Employment Type: Full Time/Temporary (up to 22 months)
Union: CUPE Local 38
Location: 4144 11 Street SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Shift: 5 day work week, with 1 day off in each 3 week cycle
Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week
Job ID: 309332
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have a degree in Business, Management, Public Administration, or a related field
Experience: Candidates should have at least 5 years of related experience in operational and strategic planning and/or program development and/or policy
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have previous experience in developing proposals, strategies, plans, briefings, reports, and presentations
- The candidates should possess advanced technical knowledge of statistical software programs, Power Bi, business intelligence tools, and data analytics
- The candidates should demonstrate advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and a working knowledge of data management and reporting systems, which will be considered assets
- The candidates should have a solid understanding of qualitative and quantitative research and analysis, project management, and report writing, which would also be considered assets
- The candidates should have prior experience working in Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software
- The candidates should demonstrate professionalism, interpersonal skills, political acumen, the ability to influence and build consensus, and a commitment to fostering relationships across lines of service
- The candidates should have the ability to work independently while remaining an engaged and effective team member
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to analyze and interpret strategic data to provide advice and recommendations related to business modeling and service improvements for the Community Strategies division
- The candidates should be able to work closely with operational, geodemographic, and financial data to aid in decision-making for daily business and overall key strategic initiatives for business partners across The City, including Recreation and Social Programs, Community Strategies, and the Calgary Fire Department
- The candidates should be able to lead initiatives related to advanced analytics, visualization, data correlation, and predictive modeling to inform the Community Strategies business unit and support strategic planning
- The candidates should be able to provide subject matter expertise in geodemographic, financial, operational, business modeling, and service improvement recommendations
- The candidates should be able to transform business requirements from internal clients into value-generating solutions by applying the most suitable business analysis tools and techniques
- The candidates should be able to collaborate with inter-departmental and external analytics communities on the exchange of benchmarks, guidelines, and best practices in analysis and analytics
- The candidates should be able to produce quantitative analysis to enable evidence-based decision-making in-service improvement and capital planning projects
Benefits:
- The candidates will get competitive wages, pensions, and other benefits
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!