Business analyst
City of Calgary’s Planning and Development Services department is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Business analyst. City of Calgary’s Planning and Development Services department manages urban planning and development projects to support sustainable growth. It oversees land use regulations, development permits, and zoning applications to ensure responsible development. By fostering economic growth and community development, it contributes to Calgary’s urban landscape while adhering to planning principles and promoting sustainability in the market. 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: Planning and Development Services
Position: Business analyst
No of Vacancies: 3
Salary: $42.09 – $56.27 hourly
Employment Type: Full Time/Regular/Permanent
Job Category: Service Excellence
Union: CUPE Local 38
Location: 800 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, AB T2G 2M3, Canada
Hours of Work: Standard 35 hour work week
Shift: 5 day work week, with 1 day off in each 3 week cycle
Job ID: 309614
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have a completed 2 year diploma in Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Planning, or a related diploma
Experience: Candidates should have at least 5 years of related experience in quality assurance, business process improvement, business re-engineering
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have a degree in Computer Science Software Engineering, Business Administration, Planning, or a related degree plus at least 3 years of related experience in quality assurance, business process improvement, or business re-engineering
- The candidates should have completion of a Certified Business Analysis (CBAP) certification, or an industry-recognized certification in Business Analysis, or knowledge in Six Sigma
- The candidates should demonstrate the ability to provide business analysis services including business process management, current state analysis, and solution recommendations across multiple projects in an agile environment
- The candidates should possess exceptional communication skills with a focus on understanding multiple parties’ requirements, with the ability to negotiate common goals and outcomes. Additionally, they should be a big picture analytical thinker with the ability to demonstrate how improvement will impact upstream or downstream processes
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to provide data-driven expertise to optimize process and workflow systems in key service areas within Planning and Development Services (PDS)
- The candidates should be able to perform cross-functional analysis of business objectives, policies, current processes, business information, and systems capabilities to ensure continuous improvement of operations
- The candidates should be able to provide excellent customer service and support for all sections within the business unit and other experts within the organization to facilitate informed decision-making about investments in process, information, and technology
- The candidates should be able to determine, define, and document end-user requirements and business specifications in the form of agile stories and features with the required acceptance criteria
- The candidates should be able to investigate non-functional requirements by analyzing system architecture, reporting needs, and data quality
- The candidates should be able to anticipate, investigate, and identify business operations improvement opportunities and make solution recommendations with statistical information to product owners and/or management teams
- The candidates should be able to collaborate with agile delivery teams and business users to ensure that designed solutions meet business needs, validating the solution into production, and monitoring results post-release
- The candidates should be able to develop and maintain PDS business process and data documentation in an agile environment
- The candidates should be able to actively monitor new policies or regulations impacting PDS services and should be able to build trusting relationships with interested parties
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.
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