Apply By: Monday, August 16, 2021 11:59 pm EDT
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Business Analyst

Job ID:
167027
Organization:
Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility
Division:
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Division (AODD)
City:
Toronto
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
2 Temporary (up to 12 months with possible extension)
Job code:
5A003 - InformationTechnology05
Salary:
$69,425.00 - $100,036.00 Per year

Come showcase your strong I&IT leadership and analytical skills in supporting the planning, development and implementation of technical solutions for the Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility's AODA Compliance and Enforcement Branch.

The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Division (AODD) oversees the development, implementation and enforcement of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and its regulation O.Reg. 191/11 Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation (IASR).

The AODA Compliance and Enforcement Branch works to:
• Ensure organizations understand and comply with provincial accessibility standards by conducting audits and enforcement activities as required.
• Continuously improve compliance activities by developing, piloting and implementing innovative compliance approaches and refining existing processes.
• Conduct analytics to support evidence-based compliance efforts and decision-making.

About the job

You will:
• assist in the development and implementation of new/re-engineered business processes, standards and practices
• develop detailed business project plans and identify alternative business design options/solutions
• perform post-implementation reviews to assess performance and support continuous improvement
• research trends, developments and best practices in business and data analysis
• provide advice and recommendations on new, enhanced or customized processes supported by IT solutions
• consult with clients on situation-specific and general business processes, practices and methods
• provide timely analysis of implications for proposed business processes/practice changes and anticipate/manage potential risks
• provide leadership to external consultants to ensure applications are implemented successfully and business objectives are met
• participate on working groups, committees and projects to provide business and data analyses, information reports and recommendations

What you bring to the team


Business Knowledge and Leadership:

• you have knowledge of business process modelling and capability maturity modelling
• you have knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• you have the ability to develop and implement approved new/re-engineered business processes and standards
• you have the ability to lead clients, project teams and external consultants to derive business requirements, functional testing, training and deployment of technology solutions
• you have knowledge of IT Service Management principles

Analytical and Research Skills:

• you have analytical skills to conduct business and data analysis and research of client requirements, business processes, data requirements and process workflow
• you have experience researching trends, developments and best practices in business and data analysis
• you can revise/develop business and data analysis tools, methods and practices, and use them to assess/review results and determine key elements to drive process improvement
• you have the ability to conduct risk assessments and identify recommendations for mitigating risks

Consultation, Collaboration and Negotiation Skills:

• you have consultation and collaboration skills to obtain understanding of business processes, and propose new/re- engineered business processes
• you have negotiation skills to build consensus among business areas involving various stakeholders
• you have the ability to share/transfer knowledge concerning business and data analysis, trends, standards, methods, and specific solutions
• you can co-ordinate work with clients, stakeholders and partners and expedite progress

Communication Skills:

• you have written communication skills prepare reports, presentations and accurate and clear process documentation instructions and information
• you have well-developed oral communication skills to provide information/instructions and recommendations to clients and senior management

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 Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the application instructions below if you require a disability-related accommodation.

Additional information:

Apply by:
Monday, August 16, 2021 11:59 pm EDT
Position details:
  • 2 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 777 Bay St, Toronto, Toronto Region
Compensation group:
Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario
Work hours:
Category:
Information Technology
Posted on:
Friday, July 30, 2021

Note:

  • T-SA-167027/21(2) - The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures, including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.


Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

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