Business Analyst

Ontario is building a world-leading digital government. Innovative future-ready technology is what will bring exceptional people-focused services to life for the people and businesses of Ontario.

Are you excited to create solutions and solve challenges in our dynamic and rapidly changing world? Join the Land and Resources I&IT Cluster and be part of an inclusive multi-disciplinary team with strategists, designers, technology and data experts, and systems and software engineers.

Our cluster empowers digital services and programs for Ontario's agriculture, energy, environment, conservation, parks, foods, forestry, mining, and natural resources, and our rural, Indigenous and northern communities.

We know that the best ideas come from everywhere and everyone. Our inclusive leaders and strong organizational culture have created the best conditions for results. We are committed to building 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.

Please Note: The successful candidate will have the option of working from one of the following office locations:

· 95 Ghost Lake Road, Dryden
· 1 Stone Road West, Guelph
· 300 Water Street, Peterborough
· 70 Foster Drive, Sault Ste Marie
· 5520 Hwy 101 East, South Porcupine
· 933 Ramsey Lake Road, Sudbury
· 40 St Clair Avenue West, Toronto
· 99 Wellesley Street West, Toronto
· 77 Grenville Street, Toronto
· 435 James Street South, Thunder Bay

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 "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this role, you will:

• lead and conduct the analysis, development and documentation of business needs, design, and architecture for digital solutions
• lead the development of test plans, integration and implementation of digital solutions and provide advice and recommendations for improvements
• use standard tools, techniques and methodologies for analyzing, developing and integrating information, business and system requirements to ensure effective system design quality, productivity and integrity
• identify and analyze information, systems and business needs and recommend I&IT strategies
• participate in the project team, provide technical guidance to staff and coordinate the design, development, and testing of systems applications
• provide consultation to clients in the development and implementation of business applications and processes
• identify potential implementation issues and risks, provide input and recommendations and identify client impacts
• provide leadership and guidance to project teams on information and business requirements and make presentations to program management, clients and technical staff

How do I qualify?

Analytical and Interpretive Reasoning Skills

• you have the ability to identify and analyze client needs relative to delivery requirements and business goals
• you have the ability to analyze system needs and conduct feasibility studies, including cost/benefit analysis, investigate alternatives and recommend business solutions
• you have the ability to identify and assess areas for system improvements, conduct evaluations, advise on benefits of new technology and recommend acquisition
• you can identify potential implementation issues, risks and client impacts and provide recommendations and process improvements

Technical Knowledge

• you have demonstrated knowledge of, and experience with, I&IT technology and tools such as hardware, software, networks, data, applications, networking, and security
• you have demonstrated knowledge of, and experience with, techniques and methods such as systems analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, installation, operations, capacity planning, and performance management
• you have the ability to perform systems analysis, system design, and business consultation and provide information management expertise in support of solution design, development, testing, and implementation
• you have the ability to translate client business requirements into functional and information documentation
• you have demonstrated knowledge and experience in leading technical aspects of projects through all stages of the System Development Life Cycle

Communication, Consultative and Interpersonal Skills

• you can prepare project reports, analyses, recommendations, systems documentation, and manuals
• you have experience making presentations and explaining technical solutions to non-technical staff and clients
• you have the ability to present and discuss recommendations and drawbacks of proposals on business systems applications and solutions
• you can effectively develop client relationships, discuss client I&IT service delivery needs, and participate in technical aspects of project teams
• you have the ability to encourage support for the recommended approach
• you can train and support clients after implementation of new or modified application systems

Project Management Skills

• you have the ability to conduct business system development projects, develop design specifications and cost estimates, plan schedules, resources and time estimates, provide guidance and prepare technical documentation

Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.

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 Friday, March 24, 2023 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.