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SalaryJob Title: Senior Business Analyst - ERP
Job Requisition ID: 46350
Ministry: Technology and Innovation
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Regular/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: Jan 17, 2024
Classification: Program Services 4 (Market Adjustment)
About Us
The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx.
Within Technology and Innovation, the One Government Experience (1GX) Centre of Excellence (COE) branch provides transformational leadership to support a One Government approach to corporate services across the Government of Alberta including the Independent Legislative Offices (ILO) through managing the implementation and ongoing operations of the enterprise resource planning system, 1GX. The success of 1GX enables the delivery of corporate services in a way that is flexible, accessible, economical, scalable, integrated, and relevant to the needs of the Alberta Public Service.
Within the 1GX COE branch, The Process & Technology Excellence unit supports all functional users in the daily execution of business processes across the human resource management (HCM), payroll, finance, and supply chain management (SCM) streams.
The team also provides support of technical components of 1GX including interfaces and file batches, quality assurance (QA) and testing, controls, print, security, and privacy, including the application of Governance, Risks & Control (GRC) as well as data integrity and solution updates.
Technology and Innovation is responsible for making innovation and technology the driving force behind Alberta's economic growth and diversification. To learn more about us, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/technology-and-innovation.aspx
Role
Do you have the perseverance to accomplish anything you put your mind to? Then join a team that values people and the work they do. Our fast-paced environment is challenging yet rewarding and offers lots of variety.
The Government of Alberta's core corporate financial and human resources information management system is designed to manage and report financial and human resource needs. This system is based on ERP suite of applications which includes general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, purchasing, human resources, payroll, benefits administration, Supply Chain Management (SCM) and employee self-service.
The primary job responsibilities for the Business Analyst - ERP are (but not limited to):
• Provide leadership, coordination, and support to stakeholders and project teams in the analysis, configuration, design, testing, quality assurance, and implementation of new releases, modules, and functionality of 1GX systems
• Key liaison and senior point of contact to ensure 1GX system changes are reviewed, assessed, and controlled to ensure alignment to Government, ILO and Ministry business plans and adherence to policies, procedures, and standards.
• Provide expertise in issue resolution in support of 1GX operations and the 1GX production environment.
• Develop, recommend, and implement process improvements in accordance with government, ILO, and Ministry goals and objectives.
• Proactively engage and consult with stakeholders including 1GX users, Relevant Stream Business Community (HCM, Payroll, Finance, SCM, etc.), and Service Managers, to identify impacts of business decisions and to ensure that the business needs of the
stakeholders are considered, and that issues and problems are addressed.
• Provide project management and project leadership to large and complex projects, drawing on knowledge of business and client needs, business process design and project experience, support project management from inception to completion
Qualifications
Required:
University graduation in Commerce or a related field plus four (4) years progressively responsible related experience OR diploma in a related field and a minimum six (6) years of progressively responsible work experience; or equivalent as described below.
Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:
- 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
- 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.
- Certified Business Analysis Professional designation
- Project Management Professional designation
- Experience in SAP / S4 Hana or other ERP applications such as SuccessFactors, Ariba, Concur, Kyriba, OpenText, etc.
- Knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS)
- Knowledge of human resource practices and principles
APS Competencies
Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.
This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/assets/documents/psc-alberta-public-service-competency- model.pdf
• Agility: you will need to provide results in a complex, diverse and changing environment.
• Drive for Results: you will work with your team to set goals and priorities and to deliver outcomes that are consistent with the direction of the department.
• Develop Self and Others: you will drive by example a team culture that is focused on continuous learning and growth and encourage self-development through experience sharing.
• Build Collaborative Environments: liaises with the business unit, client ministries and contracted services ensuring business goals and client requirements are fulfilled.
• Develop Networks: you will seek out input from a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to solve complex problems and provide the best solutions.
Salary
$2,757.39 to $3,604.17 bi-weekly ($71,967 - $94,068/year)
For more information about the Program Services classification and its total compensation overview, please visit https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca/careers
Notes
Hours of Work
7.25 daily hours/36.25 weekly hours
Location
Terrace Building, 9515 107 Street, NW, Edmonton, AB T5K 2C1
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies.
In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. As well, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time or full-time. For example, January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).
Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.
Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.
• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages- working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Pension plans:
- Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca
- Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.ca
• Professional learning and development
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreements
How To Apply
Click on the "Apply Now" button.
Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/navigating-online-jobs-application.aspx to learn more about creating a candidate profile and other tips for the Government of Alberta's online application system.
If you are not currently an employee with the Government of Alberta, the first step in applying for a job is creating your candidate profile within our online application system, click here to access the main log in page where you are able to 'Create an account', reset your password ('Forgot your password') or 'Sign In' should you already have an account.
Existing employees should access the Career tile in 1GX to submit their application in order to be recognized as an internal applicant.
Once you have created your candidate profile, visit the Alberta Public Service job site to apply for jobs at https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-jobs.aspx
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience and relevant examples of required competencies.
Resources for applicants:
• Apply for Jobs with the Alberta Public Service: https://www.alberta.ca/apply-for-jobs-with-the-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Understanding the Alberta Public Service Hiring Process: https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-hiring-process.aspx
• ALIS: https://alis.alberta.ca/look-for-work/
It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information.
Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile, and/or require a disability related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Michelle Elliott at Michelle.Elliott@gov.ab.ca
If this competition is closed as per the closing date noted above, please continue to check http://www.jobs.alberta.ca for a listing of current career opportunities with the Government of Alberta.
