I&IT Senior Business Analyst

Effective April 1, 2024 the salary range for this position is $82,217 to $121,155 per year in compliance with AMAPCEO collective agreement provisions. The new rates, effective retroactive to April 1, 2024, were recently confirmed and dates for implementation of the new salary rates are still to be determined.

Are you a client-focused business analyst with a proven track record of delivering effective results? Do you have a passion for developing and implementing I&IT business solutions that meet the needs of the client?

If so, consider this opportunity with the Health Services I&IT Cluster, where you will lead project teams in the development, implementation and maintenance of information technology solutions and services.

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.

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What can I expect to do in this role?

In this role, you will:

• Provide a comprehensive range of I&IT business analysis services for clients.
• Promote the appropriate application of I&IT to business problems and undertake comprehensive business needs assessments and analysis of complex business requirements.
• Prepare and advise on business analysis policies, processes, best practices and standards to promote a comprehensive and consistent business analysis practice.

How do I qualify?

Project Leadership and Management Skills:

• You have proficiency in managing small to large-scale Information and Information Technology (I&IT) projects.
• You can provide project planning, input and functional expertise for requirements development, testing and implementation of business systems/infrastructure solutions.
• You can lead project teams, monitor progress of business analysis tasks and projects, resolve problems and provide status reports to I&IT management and business clients.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

• You can lead workshops and make presentations to clients and senior management.
• You have facilitation, persuasion and negotiation skills to engage business clients in discussions.

Business Analysis Skills:

• You have experience with business analysis methods, techniques and related tools to provide business analysis for clients.
• You can lead and conduct business analysis both on an ongoing basis and for business projects to assess clients' business problems.
• You have skills with re-engineering concepts to promote business improvements through alternative service delivery approaches.

Technology Knowledge and Skills:

• You have demonstrated knowledge of the software development life cycle.
• You have proficiency with common office software and specialized software to document the outcomes of business analysis activities.
• You have knowledge of enterprise architectural concepts specifically around the areas of business architecture.
• You have knowledge of related current and emerging I&IT trends, policies and standards.

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Remember: The deadline to apply is Monday, May 13, 2024 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.