Senior Analyst, IT Business Systems

Conservation Ontario; Toronto; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined Benefit Pension Plan – OMERS/"

Pregnancy & Parental Leave Top-Up

Flexible work arrangements

Continuous learning and development

Job summary

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) seeks a Senior Analyst, IT Business Systems to lead the ERP implementation modernizing finance and procurement. You will oversee planning, change management, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring a smooth migration and acting as IT's liaison throughout the lifecycle.

You will work within Corporate Services, Information Technology & Records Management, at Head Office (5 Shoreham Drive), 35 hrs/week, with 5% travel.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading full lifecycle ERP implementations for a multi-service organization.
• Experience with Project Management and Business Analysis methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall approaches
• Experience working with software development lifecycle approaches

Responsibilities

• Leads the implementation of TRCA’s ERP solution.
• Monitors budget and timelines, developing mitigation strategies for variances.
• Leads ERP procurement RFPs, tenders, and vendor evaluations.
• Co-ordinates intake of new projects, develops charters and scopes of work, plans resourcing and timelines.
• Promotes technology solutions and improvements across internal units.
• Supports vendor management, including contract performance, SLAs, and issue resolution.

Skills

ERP expertise

Project management

Business analysis

Communication skills

Stakeholder mgmt

Vendor management

Education

CS/Commerce degree

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Oracle Netsuite

Unit4 ERPx

Job description

Job Description

Posted Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 4:00 AM | Expires Friday, September 11, 2026 at 3:59 AM

Current Rate of Pay: Min = $ 53.15 /hr, Max = $ 61.62 /hr

Employment type: Permanent, full-time

Hours of work: 35 hrs/week

Work location: Head Office, 5 Shoreham Drive

Division: Corporate Services

Business unit: Information Technology & Records Management

Travel: 5%

Existing Vacancy: Yes

About TRCA:

With more than 60 years of experience, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is one of 36 Conservation Authorities in Ontario, created to safeguard and enhance the health and well-being of watershed communities through the protection and restoration of the natural environment and the ecological services the environment provides.

How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team:

The Senior Analyst, IT Business Systems (IT Project Management) provides project management and business analysis services for TRCA's business solutions portfolio. This role will play a leadership role in leading the implementation of a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution to modernize TRCA's finance and procurement services, aligned with organizational goals and industry best practices. The Senior Analyst shall oversee project planning, change management initiatives, and stakeholder management to ensure a seamless migration to the new platform, and as IT's primary stakeholder liaison throughout the project lifecycle.

Major Responsibilities:

• Leads the implementation of TRCA’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution.
• Monitors budget and timelines, developing strategies to mitigate variances from the project plan.
• Demonstrated experience leading the development and execution of complex, enterprise-wide ERP procurement processes, including multi-million-dollar RFPs involving diverse business, technical, integration, security, and vendor evaluation requirements.
• Leads or supports resource planning, project budgeting, and work plan development; identifies potential resource constraints or delivery conflicts and develops mitigation strategies.
• Maintains project portfolio data throughout the project lifecycle, monitors project status, and intervene when required.
• Leads RFPs, tenders, and quotations for technology and services
• Works with business stakeholders to coordinate the intake of new projects, develop project charters and scopes of work, plan resourcing and timelines, identify cross-project efficiencies, and lead the acquisition and implementation of new services.
• Evaluates and prioritizes projects by supporting business case development, refining scope collaboratively to ensure optimal project design and resourcing for maximum value.
• Acts as a primary liaison with internal staff and business units to promote technology solutions and improvements.
• Supports vendor management, including contract performance, SLA management, and resolution of escalated incidents and problems.

What will you need to succeed:

Education (degree/diploma/certifications)

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Computer Sciences, Commerce, or a related field

Experience

• Demonstrated experience leading full lifecycle ERP implementations for a multi-service organization.
• Demonstrated experience with Project Management and Business Analysis methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall approaches
• Experience working with software development lifecycle approaches

Knowledge/Skill/Ability - Competencies

• Experience with common ERP platforms, such as Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle Netsuite, Unit4 ERPx, or similar solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate project status for various audiences and communicate technical information to a non-technical audience
• Ability to self-manage workload and prioritize tasks to manage multiple deadlines
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member to coach staff and work with stakeholders (internally and externally) and negotiate project variance/timelines.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare consultant terms of reference and procurement documents
• Able to manage project deadlines and deliverables in a dynamic environment

What TRCA has to offer you:

As part of a progressive team you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact to preserving and protecting nature, while maintaining a balance between the natural environment and built environment. Working with experts within our field, you will join a team of colleagues that are committed to TRCA’s core values by demonstrating the following behaviours; integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, and excellence (icare).

You will be part of a diverse and inclusive organization that:

• Makes a positive difference in the communities we serve.
• Fosters high performance and collaborative teams.
• Provides continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits program (including Defined Benefit Pension Plan – OMERS/OTPP).
• Pregnancy & Parental Leave Top-Up Program.
• Provides flexible work arrangements in accordance with organizational policy and operational requirements, with regular office presence required; however, such arrangements are not guaranteed and are subject to approval.
• Offers potential for career growth and advancement.

While the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) thanks all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted for interviews. Please be advised that successful incumbent(s) may be required to undergo a vulnerable sector screening and/or driver’s abstract check as a part of the final step in the hiring process.

TRCA is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and TRCA Policies, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, provided the candidate makes their accommodation needs known to the TRCA. We welcome applications from all qualified persons.

Personal information you provide through the TRCA recruitment, selection, and onboarding process is collected under the authority of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.27. Collection of this personal information is necessary for the proper administration of this recruitment process for employment and volunteer positions with TRCA. Personal information is protected from disclosure pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Any questions regarding this collection activity should be directed to the Manager of Records and Information, 5 Shoreham Drive, Toronto, ON, M3N 1S4, [phone].