Job Description

Posted Date: Nov 28, 2023

Business Analyst IT

Rocky View County, Rocky View County (Calgary Region)

Requisition Number: #123

Job Type: Temporary Full-Time, 6 months

Location: Rocky View County, Alberta

Number of Positions: 1

Min Hiring Rate: $42.03

Rocky View County values our employees and provides a welcoming and stable work environment where positive energy, creativity, and a service mindset are encouraged. We seek individuals who enjoy making a difference and contributing meaningfully to a vibrant community. Our valued and diverse team of 500+ employees are provided with the same concern, respect, and caring attitude as the over 40,000 people who call Rocky View County home.

At Rocky View County we value employee work/life balance. Temporary staff are provided with opportunities to grow professionally while being supported with paid training, a competitive salary, benefits and paid days off in their first year, plus general holidays, and a hybrid work environment for eligible positions.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Information Technology, the Business Analyst is responsible for supporting various areas of the organization in researching, coordinating, and implementing process and systems improvements to increase operational effectiveness and service delivery. The Business Analyst supports the implementation of the County Strategic Plan through the development of performance measurement systems, processes, and reporting. The Business Analyst will collaborate across the organization to promote continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Core Accountabilities - Business & Performance Systems

• Analyze and document business processes using various techniques, such as flow diagrams and use cases. Translate business requirements into system requirement specifications.

• Investigate, identify, and provide recommendations for business operations needs/outcomes and recommend solutions to business problems.

• Facilitate workshops to validate, analyze and design processes with key stakeholders.

• Effectively communicate insights and plans to cross-functional team members and management.

• Research industry best practices/trends and strive to implement business and technology solutions.

• Support clients in performance metric development in alignment with the County Strategic Plan and key performance indicators.

General

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Possess excellent attention to detail, organizational, as well as prioritizing and time management skills.

• Strong research, strategic planning, analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills.

• Ability to establish effective, collaborative, working relationships and an ability to build trust with staff across all levels of the organization.

• Aptitude in preparing analytical documentation (diagramming, flowcharts, analysis, findings, recommendations, reports, presentations).

• Ability to apply and implement systems thinking.

• Ability to simplify and convey complex business/technology concepts to stakeholders.

Requirements:

Position Requirements

Completion of Degree in Business, Social Science, or a related field along with a minimum of 5 years experience as a Business Analysis or a related field with experience in business planning, business process improvement, performance measurement, and project management

• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, and Access).

• Experience working in a municipal environment, information systems/technology background, and LEAN Certification would be considered assets.

• A track record of following through on commitments.

• Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills.

• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills.

• Work in accordance with the requirements established by the RVC Health and Safety Program and the Alberta OHS Act, Regulation and Code.

• Take reasonable care to protect their health and safety and other persons at or in the vicinity of the worksite while they are working.

We thank applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Applications can be submitted online at

Closing Date: December 22, 2023 or until a suitable candidate is found.

Additional Job Information:

Posted Date: Nov 28, 2023
Closing Date: Dec 22, 2023

Rural Municipalities of Alberta