Analyst, IT

Town of High River; High River; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of High River invites applications for a permanent IT Analyst position. This role involves providing strategic IT analysis and support, managing technology solutions, and ensuring operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Computer Science and at least five years of relevant experience, focusing on continuous improvement and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in IT project management and systems development.
• Advanced knowledge of IT principles and practices.
• Thorough knowledge of PC operating systems and applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level analysis and strategic advice for IT needs.
• Maintain and optimize technology and provide ongoing system administration.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to create functional solutions.

Skills

IT principles and practices

Business analysis

Database management

Networking technology

Education

Post-secondary degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Town of High River

Invites applications for a

Permanent, Full-time

IT Analyst

At the Town of High River, people come first. We are looking for a permanent IT Analyst to join our organization and contribute to our culture focused on accountability, connection, and excellence.

The Community

High River provides the warmth and familiarity of a small town, featuring countless outdoor trails and parks that await your next adventure. Our downtown offers a variety of unique stores and businesses who take pride in fostering connection in our community. High River is a people-first community where families put down roots for generations. Nestled within Foothills County with the Rocky Mountains framing the view to your west, our community of 14,000 values an environment which creates lasting relationships with our residents and businesses.

The Organization

Through the dedication and passion of our 150 employees, we deliver important services to the community. Our purpose, or why we do what we do, is because we want to make a difference in our community now and for generations to come (our ‘why’).To achieve this, we inspire and respect one another, we can be counted on, we are better together, and we dare to be different (our ‘how’).

We’ve embarked on a workplace culture journey that has enhanced our commitment to people; both our employees and the community we serve.We have identified three pillars to achieve our workplace culture: Accountable, Connected, Excellence (ACE).

The Role

This senior IT position reports to and supports the Manger of Information Technology by providing high level analysis and strategic advice in support of the Town’s Information Technology needs including short- and long-term planning, daily operations, maintaining and optimizing technology and providing ongoing system administration, maintenance, upgrades and installation. The IT Analyst provides technology management solutions to support efficiencies into processes and system wide operations. With a focus on continuous improvement and service excellence, this position provides analysis of software and technology components and operational requirements to create functional solutions by consulting and collaborating with stakeholders.

To be successful you will need a post-secondary degree in Computer Science or related field (4 year), as well as a minimum of five (5) years of experience, including Information Technology project management, Information Systems development, and implementation. You will need advanced knowledge of IT principles and practices, business analysis and database management knowledge and skills. The successful candidate will have thorough knowledge of Personal Computer operating systems and applications, and networking technology.

This competition will remain open until June 15, 2025.

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted