Business Analyst, Projects

Business Analyst, Projects
Projects & Portfolio Management
Abbotsford
Application deadline: April 9, 2024
Job Number:
J0324-1070
Status:
Temporary
Contract Term:
One year
Open Positions:
1
Salary Scale:
IT Professional Salary Scale, Band 3
Hours/Week:
35
Salary:
$80,597.83 - $96,539.01
Position Description
Job Summary:
IT Services invites applications for a temporary, full-time position as Business Analyst, Projects for a term of one year.
The Business Analyst (Analyst) is responsible for defining business scope and objectives through research, fact-finding and a thorough understanding of applicable business and industry requirements.
They act as a liaison between business areas and solution teams across a diverse stakeholder portfolio and will lead the organization through significant organizational change.
The Analyst collaborates with stakeholders to articulate and document detailed business requirements; analyzing and prioritizing these requirements in alignment with project goals, while facilitating effective communication between diverse teams.
The Analyst conducts gap analyses, develops detailed process maps, and creates capability models to enhance business processes and efficiency. They are actively involved in testing, quality assurance, and defect resolution, ensuring successful project delivery.
The Analyst plays a key role in change management, supporting the development of business cases for IT projects.
For more information, see the Position Description link above.
Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree with a technical, or business focus, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in business analysis supporting business outcomes in a technical environment is required.
• Business analysis experience in complex, multi-disciplinary projects involving a wide range of stakeholder/partner groups in higher-education organizations is an asset.
• Experience in configuring and supporting the development and continuous improvement of COTS, SaaS, Web, on premise business applications.
• Completed courses in business analysis such as Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP, PMI-PBA, CCBA) or equivalent is preferred.
• Ability to analyze and recommend improvements to business processes across a wide variety of organizational areas.
• Ability to provide positive and proactive communications and presentations to stakeholders.
• Experience in working with vendors for resolution of application issues and questions.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills are required.
• Ability to drive and implement business process change.
• Self-motivated problem solver with a desire to identify issues and formulate solutions that reduce risk and align with organizational strategies.
• Strong conflict resolution and change management skills.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Knowledge of requirements gathering & analysis, stakeholder assessments as well as process modeling techniques.
• Knowledge of business analysis documentation techniques.
• Communicate effectively to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to complete work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail to critically analyze information and problem solve.

About UFV:
The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in Stó:lo Tém:éxw (Stó:lo Land; Stó:lo World). In all that we do, UFV strives to support and honour the Stó:lo peoples goals of self-determination and well-being on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision and Integrated Strategic Plan: IYAQAWTXW - which means House of Transformation. This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization, recognizing our responsibilities to community, and a multi-year plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty, staff, and administrators working at UFV.
UFV has four campus locations within the beautiful Fraser Valley in British Columbia. Recognized as one of BC's top employers, UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1,400 passionate professionals who value integrity, inclusivity and excellence. At UFV, you will serve a vibrant community, and shape the future of 15,000 students.
Indigenization, equity, and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of groups that experience discrimination due to race, colour, place of origin, ancestry, and/or religion, persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ+, and persons with disabilities. We invite applicants to complete a confidential self-identification survey as part of the application process. All questions are voluntary, with an option to decline to answer. Information will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process, and results are not shared with the selection committee. Inquiries about the survey may be directed to careers@ufv.ca. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible, UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/ or a verification of their education credentials.
UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.
Please note: you should receive a confirmation email once you have successfully applied to this position. If you do not, please contact the Njoyn Help Desk at candidate.njoynhelp@cgi.com or 1-877-427-7717 Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm (EST).
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