Project Leader (Systems Analyst) - Competition ID: 4882

Kwantlen Polytechnic University; Surrey; Hybrid; CAD 61,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health

Dental benefits

Pension plan

Tuition waiver

Professional development

Inter-campus transit

Job summary

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is seeking a Project Leader (Systems Analyst) to join the Office of the Registrar. You will manage projects for the student information system, perform lifecycle analysis, and translate business needs into technical designs within a hybrid work environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Analytics and at least five years’ related experience, plus strong stakeholder collaboration and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Analytics and 5 years of experience.
• 3 years recent related experience in or supporting the Office of the Registrar preferred.
• Equivalent education, training, and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management and technical expertise for the student information system across all lifecycle phases.
• Perform technology planning, business analysis, and systems design.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify, document, and translate business requirements into technical specifications.
• Support users and manage changes within the Registrar’s information systems.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Business analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Systems analysis

Requirements gathering

Documentation

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or Analytics

Job description

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is Canada’s only polytechnic university, proudly serving the South Fraser region for more than 40 years. With campuses in Surrey, Richmond, Langley, and Cloverdale, KPU is deeply connected to the communities it serves and to the diverse cultures, backgrounds, and lived experiences of its students. Through academic excellence, applied learning, innovation, and strong industry and community partnerships, KPU prepares students for meaningful futures.

As an open-access university, KPU is powered by the people who live and work here. We believe every employee plays a meaningful role in supporting student learning and success. We are honoured to carry the name of the Kwantlen First Nation and are committed to equity, inclusion, reconciliation, and respectful relationships. As one of BC’s Top Employers, KPU is dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and engaged workplace where employees feel valued, connected to purpose, and empowered to make an impact.

We invite you to explore your next career opportunity at KPU and discover how your work can contribute to a university where thought truly meets action.

Competition ID: 4882

Internal Closing Date: November 15, 2026

External Closing Date: Open Until Filled

# of Openings: 1

Salary Information: 16-14 - BCGEU Pay Grid - $44.47 to $48.75 per hour

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Travel Frequency: Occasional travel between campuses is required.

Employee Group: Support Staff (BC General Employees Union)

Days of Work (BCGEU): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Hours of Work (BCGEU): 8:30am - 4:30pm

Hours per Week (BCGEU): 35

We are currently seeking a Project Leader (Systems Analyst) to join our Office of the Registrar team.

Job Overview

To provide project management and technical expertise in support of the student information system by performing all phases of the system development and project management life cycle, technology planning, business area analysis, systems design and client support services to users of Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s information and education systems.

Education And Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or Analytics, plus a minimum of five years’ of experience in integrating solutions and process improvement, along with three years recent related experience in or supporting the Office of the Registrar preferred, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of enterprise architecture development methods including framework, principles, standards and vision.
• Familiarity with business analysis, change management and project management, with the ability to identify/define gaps, risks and requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills for collaborating with team members and various business units.
• Experience in enterprise systems, including systems testing, systems and business process analysis and documentation, preferably in a college or university environment.
• Demonstrated experience working directly with business stakeholders to identify, assess and document business requirements with the ability to transform end-user needs into technical and functional requirements.
• Experience developing business process designs to improve efficiencies, and in the preparation of business process documentation.
• Experience in designing systems solutions to meet business needs, including modifications to existing systems and new systems design.
• Extensive experience in translating business requirements into detailed design specifications.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a diverse range of people and situations.
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.

Job Description

As per the KPU-BCGEU Collective Agreement, qualified internal applicants within the BCGEU bargaining unit are given first consideration in filling this position. Internal applicants must apply by 11:59pm on the internal closing date in order to be considered as an internal applicant. Internal applications received after the closing date will be considered as an external applicant.

Salary Information

Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

Total Rewards

As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top-up, sick leave, long-term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, inhouse training & development, inter-campus transportation, and more! Note: Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time.

Visit https://www.kpu.ca/hr for more information on KPU’s workplace, culture and total rewards.

Note to Applicants

Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.

If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at [e-mail].

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.