Applications Analyst

City of Abbotsford; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Applications Analyst to join their dynamic IT team. This role involves developing and modifying business applications to support a digital strategy, including AI tools. The ideal candidate will have a strong programming background, excellent problem-solving skills, and experience with various software platforms. You will work closely with city departments to deliver innovative solutions and provide exceptional customer service. If you're ready to take on a challenge in a fast-growing municipality, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Ongoing personal and professional development

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in programming and business application support.
• Strong understanding of client-server and web-based application models.

Responsibilities

• Develop and modify business applications for City departments.
• Collaborate with customers for full life cycle implementations.

Skills

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Programming

Business Analysis

Education

Diploma in Computer Science

Tools

Oracle PL/SQL

MSSQL

OpenText ECM

SSIS

SSRS

Apache Tomcat

MS IIS

Tempest

AMANDA

TeleStaff

FDM-RMS

Job description

At the City of Abbotsford, we offer ongoing personal and professional development opportunities, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package.

The City of Abbotsford is committed to creating a workplace that fosters a culture of diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals form all genders, backgrounds and underrepresented groups.

We are happy to work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.

Applications Analyst

Innovation, Strategy & Intergovernmental Relations
CUPE, Full-Time
Posting #J1224-0994

The City of Abbotsford’s Information Technology Department is seeking an IT professional with proven development skills and a self-driven “can-do attitude” looking to work in a fast-paced team as an Applications Analyst. Reporting to the IT Applications Manager, you will develop and modify business applications to deliver innovative solutions across City departments.

The City is implementing a digital strategy, including AI tools for our internal and external processes. You will be part of the team that delivers and supports these modern technologies which aim to provide an excellent experience for users underpinned by strong project delivery and efficient IT operational practices.

You will have considerable customer service, problem solving, programming and business analysis knowledge and experience along with a strong work ethic. You will also have a good understanding of client-server and web-based application models as well as experience with Oracle PL/SQL and MSSQL. Working experience in the following software products and platforms is also considered an asset:

• OpenText ECM
• MS SQL
• Oracle (PL/SQL)
• SSIS and SSRS
• Web Development – including maintenance of server software such as Apache Tomcat and MS IIS
• Tempest, AMANDA, TeleStaff, FDM-RMS.

A core part of your role will include interacting with your customers in City departments as you collaborate to deliver full life cycle implementations and application support services and wiliness to participate in after-hours support/maintenance as required.

As our ideal candidate you will have:

• A two-year diploma in Computer Science or equivalent diploma from a recognized educational institution;
• Three years’ experience working with programming, systems design and business application support.

This position is unionized, CUPE Local 774, and the hourly rate of pay is from $44.11 to $51.86.

If you are looking for a challenge and an opportunity to make an impact in a fast-growing municipality, we want to hear from you!

To apply, please visit us online at: www.abbotsford.ca/careers

Closing Date: May 23, 2025