Business Analyst

BUSINESS ANALYST

STRATEGIC PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE

NorQuesters are difference makers and we’re looking for someone who can find ways forward in the support of the College’s strategic initiatives, opersations, and projects as a Business Analyst in our Strategic Project Management Office. Business Analysts help translate business challenges and needs into imrovement initiatives through the gathering, analysis, understanding, implementation, and communication of business and organizational requirements, processes, controls, evolution, and methodologies.

Reporting to the Team Lead, Strategic Project Management Office, the Business Analyst works closely with program managers and project managers to ensure that assigned projects are researched, developed, implemented and delivered in accordance with the requirements of NorQuest’s strategic direction and performance standards. As the College leverages the capabilities and opportunities provided by its technology investments, the Business Analyst ensures that operational, strategic, and business requirements are gathered, understood and taken into account.

How You’ll Make a Difference

Elicit requirements using interviews, document analysis, requirements workshops, surveys, site visits, business process descriptions, use cases, scenarios, business analysis, and task and workflow analysis.
Develop a thorough knowledge of the business processes and needs of the organization.
Determining how changing business needs will affect the systems and processes. Provides ideas and recommendations regarding the evolution of the systems, including related methods and procedures.
Conduct research and analysis into the nature, effect, and results of system enhancements, changes, and problems.
Coordinate and perform related testing of system modifications / updates, including developing test scripts, procedures and testing documentation.
Develop an analysis and understanding of how changes will affect the people and processes.
Communicate system changes and issues at all levels within the organization.
Develop and coordinate system training, educational tools and materials.
Monitor and audit the use and the performance of the systems.
Execute system quality control practices and procedures.

What You Bring

Degree or diploma in Business, Computer Science, Information Technology or related discipline. Equivalents and work experience will be considered.
3+ years’ in a business analysis role.
Certification from International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA), Project Management Institute (PMP), PROSCI, or equivalents would be considered an asset.

WHAT MAKES YOU A DIFFERENCE MAKER?

As a difference maker you bring

Strong written, oral, presentation, facilitation, and meeting planning skills to effectively present and clarify requirements, express ideas, and communicate business concepts and methods.
Leadership skills to achieve results by engaging, influencing, and motivating without positional authority.
Analytical skills to analyze and interpret operating information to develop appropriate strategies.
Problem solving to develop and communicate solutions/responses.
Experience leading change.
Results measurement and evaluation skills.
Strong relationship and effective interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of vision, mission, policies, practices, trends, and information affecting the college.
Preference may be given to those with post-secondary institutional and ERP (particularly PeopleSoft) experience.

SALARY $52,573 – 68,302 reflective of what you bring AKA your experiene and education. This is a full-time permanent position with immediate access to our great pension and benefits programs.

We offer flexible work options. We strive for balance between a flexible work environment, connectedness to the campus community, and ensuring NorQuesters are set up to succeed in their roles and responsibilities.

COMPETITION NUMBER 2022-3697

CLOSING DATE October 25, 2022

Apply to become a NorQuester If this opportunity delights you and your expertise will shine in this role, we invite you to apply for this position online by uploading your resume and cover letter combined as one document.

Psst Only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted and we’ll make sure to do this within 28 days of the closing date.

Difference Makers. If we were to describe what NorQuest College is, we’d say these two words. We are so fundamentally driven in our mission to make a difference to our students, our community, and to our fellow NorQuesters, that it guides what we do, who we meet, and where we are headed.

So how do we make differences?

We empower NorQuesters. When it comes to working, it’s up to you to decide where (on campus or from another location) and how you work. NorQuesters are expected to embody our Qs—lead from where you are, be dependable, find ways forward—to name a few, but how you do that is your choice!
We unlock potential. Whether its newcomers to Canada who want to improve their English, students who want to complete their academic upgrading, learners pursuing post-secondary education, or anyone who wishes to strengthen their skills through professional development, our passion to educate touches people of all levels and all backgrounds.
We strengthen Alberta. From our graduates who hit the ground running, to our partnerships with government, industry, and business, to our commitment to communities, including a dedicated focus on Indigenous communities, we contribute to our province and make it stronger. We strive to be an employer of choice for First Nations, Metis and Inuit people in Canada by leading, supporting, and being an ally through our work toward decolonization, reconciliation, and Indigenization.

And that’s a snapshot of how we are Difference Makers. But there’s so much more to us and we invite you to explore further!