Business Analyst

Government of Yukon; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Yukon, Health & Social Services - Information Management, Whitehorse, invites a Senior Business Analyst to lead needs assessments, feasibility studies, business cases, specifications, market research and user acceptance for large IT projects.

As a senior technical resource, you will provide leadership across project delivery, drive change, and ensure alignment with departmental goals to improve service delivery for Yukoners.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Health Informatics or relevant program.
• Significant experience eliciting and documenting business requirements using data flow diagrams, BPMN diagrams, use cases and ER diagrams.
• Recent experience leading users through user acceptance testing, including writing tests and plans.
• Experience contributing to market research activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead needs assessments, feasibility studies, business cases, specifications, market research and user acceptance for projects.
• Provide leadership in development of requirements and acceptance criteria for IT initiatives.
• Ensure project deliverables align with department goals and improve service delivery for Yukoners.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Change management

Communication skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Health Informatics or relevant program

Job description

Government of Yukon -> Health & Social Services - Information Management

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Term/Temporary

End Date

31 March 2028

Full/Part Time

Full-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

0

Classification

ST16

$94,501.00 - $109,661.00

Union

YEU

Days Off

Saturday/Sunday

Travel

10%

Admissibility

Open to all Candidates, Preference - Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference - Yukon First Nations ancestry

This competition is open to all candidates who meet the above noted Admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government’s goal for a representative public service. For more information on the hiring preference visit www.yukon.ca/hiring-preference .

Job Summary and Requirements

This posting

This posting is for one (1) full-time, term position until March 31 st , 2028, working 75 hours biweekly. Temporary Assignments may be considered. It will establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions.

This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon .

Our team

The Project Management Services unit offers a comprehensive range of services designed to assist Health and Social Services in identifying, planning, and implementing IT-enabled projects and initiatives. Among its many responsibilities, the unit also houses the Home Health Monitoring (HHM) program, delivering remote patient monitoring support to Yukoners.

Our work environment is one of teamwork, respect, innovation, learning, and opportunity.

This opportunity

As a part of Project Management Services, the Business Analyst ensures that the project and its deliverables are in alignment with the department’s goals and objectives. As a senior technical resource, the Business Analyst will provide leadership in the development of needs assessments, feasibility studies, business cases, specifications, market research and user acceptance for assigned projects.

The Business Analyst works on medium to large-scale projects which support departmental and territorial initiatives to improve service delivery.

We are the Yukon public service. Every day, we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural, and recreational amenities, all set in a spectacular natural environment.

As part of our team, you r achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer.

Important application and job requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Business Administration, Health Informatics or relevant program of study.
• Significant experience eliciting and documenting business requirements using tools such as data flow diagrams, business process model and notation (BPMN) diagrams, use cases and entity relationship diagrams.
• Recent experience leading users through user acceptance testing including writing user acceptance tests and plans.
• Experience contributing to market research activities.

Candidates who have a combination of education, training and experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.

Desired knowledge, skills and suitability

• Thinking strategically to ensure that health record system meet current and future needs of the organization
• Ability to effectively lead change management processes and innovation
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills
• Strong ability to clearly communicate both oral and written
• Ability to achieve results in a time critical environment

This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:

• Ability to work on site within an office environment.