Business Analyst

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Are you interested in an opportunity to put your extensive business analyst skills and IT experience to good use? Then consider working for the Provincial Schools Branch where you will provide business analysis leadership and expertise for I&IT projects.

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About the job

You will:

• provide advice and recommendations for the design, development and implementation of new enhancements
• plan and lead consultations and workshops, and review and confirm business requirements and processes
• coordinate user acceptance testing
• identify potential implementation issues and risks, provide input and recommendations and identify client impacts
• liaise with contractors regarding system design, development standards, processes and approaches

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What you bring to the team

Technical knowledge and skills:

You have:
• demonstrated knowledge of I&IT technology and trends, (i.e. hardware, software, networks, data, applications, networking, security tools) and techniques and methods
• ability to perform and complete business and systems analysis, consultation, information management, design, development and testing, including completion of implementation and installation related tasks
• ability to acquire and apply knowledge of relevant legislation and directives governing I&IT to ensure integrity of business analysis project deliverables
• proficiency with common computer programs, software, databases and internet

Interpersonal and communication skills:

You have:
• proven oral communication skills to work effectively with clients and provide technical guidance and advice
• demonstrated business relationship, interpersonal and client service skills to lead consultations and build consensus
• written communication skills

Analytical, evaluation and problem solving skills:

You have:
• well developed analytical, evaluation and problem solving skills to deal with client requirements and issues, and provide options and recommend solutions
• ability to translate client business requirements into functional and informational documentation
• demonstrated project management skills to plan, lead, facilitate and conduct project activities

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Additional information:

Note:

• The successful candidate will be required to provide an original, satisfactory Criminal Reference Check, including Vulnerable Sector Screening (dated within the last six months) as deemed suitable by the Employer prior to the commencement of employment.
• T-EU-56145/13

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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.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.