Business Analyst

The University of Alberta; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alberta is seeking a Business Analyst to drive mid to large scale transformation initiatives. This hybrid role works primarily at North Campus, Edmonton, collaborating with campus partners to optimize processes and services.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage change, and advance equity, diversity and inclusivity across projects, ensuring initiatives meet the university's goals and strategic priorities.

Qualifications

• Experience leading mid to large scale business transformation projects.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse campus partners and stakeholders.
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusivity in all initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to improve processes, services and technology.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver transformation initiatives.
• Develop and implement continuous improvement strategies across the University.

Skills

Business analysis

Process improvement

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, or related field

Job description

This position has a term length of2 years.

Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.

Reporting to the Manager, Business Transformation within the Office of Strategic Transformation and Delivery (OSTAD), the Business Analyst plays a key role in complex business transformation, business process re-engineering, and continuous improvement initiatives across the University.

The Business Analyst is responsible for proactively meeting and exceeding the diverse needs of the University community. This position works collaboratively with campus partners in the Student Service Centre, Office of the Registrar, Colleges, Faculties, Centres of Expertise, Dean of Students, University of Alberta International, Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, Students and external partners across campus to lead mid to large scale process changes and transformation initiatives. The Business Analyst exercises autonomy and demonstrates leadership to team members within projects. The Business Analyst influences teams and stakeholders towards a unified direction to identify opportunities to improve and innovate processes, services and technology to ensure they meet the goals and objectives.

In all facets of this role, the Business Analyst endeavors to integrate and advance the University’s commitments to equity, diversity and inclusivity.