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Senior Business Analyst
Organization:
Treasury Board Secretariat
Division:
Central Agencies I&IT Cluster
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Term:
1 Permanent, 3 Temporary (up to 9 months)
Job Code:
6A003 - InformationTechnology06
Salary:
$67,590.00 - $99,600.00 Per Year
Are you looking for a great career and rewarding future where you can make a difference in the lives of Ontarians? If so, then consider this exciting opportunity with IT Source and the Ontario Public Service.
IT Source is an internal professional services organization in the Central Agencies I&IT Cluster of the Treasury Board Secretariat. Our branch offers the Ontario Public Service (OPS) I & IT community a modern, effective approach to resource acquisition for technology projects.
IT Source is currently looking for highly skilled technical professionals to join our high performance Senior Business Analyst team. In this role, you will be assigned to a variety of projects supporting the Ontario Public Service (OPS). You will have the opportunity to work with leading technologies on an interesting and diverse range of projects. As you move from project to project, your assignments through IT Source will vary in length and will be located at a variety of client site locations throughout the GTA and Oshawa.
We are proud to have been chosen as one of:
• Canada's Top 100 Employers
• Greater Toronto's Top 90 Employers
• Canada's Best Diversity Employers
• Canada's Greenest Employer
• Best Employer for New Canadians
• Canada's Top Family-Friendly Employers
What can I expect to do in this role?
As a Senior Business Analyst you will:
• provide a comprehensive range of IT business analysis lead services for IT Source cluster 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?
Business Analysis Knowledge
• you have knowledge of business analysis including enterprise level and client program area business analysis and modeling expertise; related business analysis tools, technology, processes, and methodologies; business analysis-related technical and business planning
IT Knowledge and Experience
• you have knowledge of software development life cycle, design, development and integration; database concepts; user interface design principles
• you have knowledge of enterprise architectural concepts specifically in the area of business architecture
• you have knowledge of current trends and emerging technologies, specifically as it relates to business driven IT solutions
Communication Skills
• you can provide consultation and advice to senior cluster management and staff
• you have client relationship management skills demonstrated through experience in business analysis
• you have excellent team leadership, presentation, facilitation and negotiation skills
Analytical and Problem Solving Skills
• you can accurately assess clients' business requirements and identify best technology solutions
• you have experience monitoring project progress, resolving problems and reporting issues to ensure clients expectations are satisfied in the most cost effective manner
• you can evaluate directions, trends, standards and policies in a complex and evolving environment using multiple sources
Project Management
• you have knowledge of service delivery management, portfolio, and program and project management in complex and dynamic IT environments
• you have experience working in environments of change management, quality assurance, risk management, disaster recovery planning, and business continuity planning
• you have knowledge of project management methodologies and practices to participate in and/or lead multiple, broad scope business IT initiatives
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Permanent, 222 Jarvis St, Toronto, Toronto Region, General Screening Requirement
- 3 English Temporary, duration up to 9 months, 222 Jarvis St, Toronto, Toronto Region, General Screening Requirement
Compensation Group:
Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario
Schedule:
6
Category:
Information Technology
Posted on:
Friday, August 28, 2015
Note:
- In accordance with the Ontario Public Service Employment Screening Checks Policy, the top candidate(s) may be required to provide a general or enhanced screening check. Please refer to the Additional Information / Address section above on this job advertisement to determine the screening check that is required for each position.
A general screening check includes a criminal record check and if applicable, fingerprint verification at your own expense. An enhanced screening check includes a criminal record check and if applicable, fingerprint verification at your own expense and permission for the Negotiations & Security Branch , Employee Relations Division to conduct any specific screening as indicated in the Additional Information / Address section above.
A record of a Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The screening check results will only be reviewed and evaluated by the Negotiations & Security Branch for the purpose of making a clearance decision. The details of an individual's screening check will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Screening check records will be maintained by the Negotiations & Security Branch and kept strictly confidential.
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, September 14, 2015 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.
All Ontario Public Service external job advertisements are posted in English and French. To confirm the language requirements of a job, check the "language of position" information at the top of each job ad. For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English, the business language of the Ontario Public Service. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French-language proficiency testing.
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.
