Senior Business Systems Analyst

BC Pension Corporation; Victoria; Hybrid; CAD 97,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Model

Job summary

BC Pension Corporation seeks a Senior Business Systems Analyst in Victoria, BC to identify system requirements, lead functional testing, and resolve complex issues affecting critical business systems.

You will guide projects, mentor staff, and collaborate across the organization while aligning business needs with strategic priorities and IT standards. Hybrid work with 40% on-site required.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in computer science, information systems or related field.
• Three years of recent experience leading business analysis on large-scale operations.
• Experience leading system projects with demanding timelines.
• Experience gathering and documenting business requirements and/or functional specifications.
• Demonstrated experience coaching and mentoring others.
• Formal supervisory experience (nice to have).
• Experience with Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, and Oracle Cloud Reporting tools (nice to have).

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver multiple systems projects by defining objectives, priorities, timelines, resources and work assignments.
• Lead the design, enhancement and maintenance of mission-critical systems through requirements and testing.
• Collaborate with clients, management and staff to identify technology solutions and assess risks.
• Prepare business cases, feasibility studies and presentations to support decision-making.
• Manage change, testing, implementation and post-implementation reviews.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication skills

Coaching & mentoring

Problem solving

Education

Post-secondary degree in computer science or information systems

Tools

Oracle SQL

PL/SQL

Oracle Cloud Reporting tools

Job description

Senior Business Systems Analyst

Classification: Information Systems R27
Salary Range: $96,855.64 to $110,474.62 per annum (salary includes a 9.9% temporary adjustment)
Reports to: Team Lead, Digital Services
Union/Excluded: BCGEU
Security Screening: Required
Job Type: Regular full time
Additional Info: An eligibility list to fill future vacancies may be established. Testing may be required. Lesser qualified applicants may be appointed at a lower level.
We are seeking a Senior Business Systems Analyst to join our team in VICTORIA, British Columbia, Canada.
As a Senior Business Systems Analyst, you will play a key role in identifying system requirements, leading functional testing, resolving complex issues, and improving the efficiency and reliability of critical business systems.
In this role, you will align evolving business and technology needs with the Corporation’s strategic priorities and system standards. You will provide expert advice, lead multiple projects, and collaborate with staff, stakeholders, management, and project teams across the organization. You will also coach and mentor business services staff and may lead a small to mid-size team of Business Systems Analysts.
Hybrid Work Model
This position is located in our Victoria, BC office. You will have the flexibility to work part of the time on-campus and part of the time off-campus. The requirement for in-office presence is a minimum of 40% of your schedule in a month. Additional requirements are determined by the role functions and operational needs of each business area.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver multiple systems projects by defining objectives, priorities, timelines, resources and work assignments; chair meetings; monitor progress and budgets; resolve technical or logistical issues; reprioritize conflicts; and approve deliverables as the Qualified Receiver.
• Lead the design, enhancement and maintenance of mission-critical systems by developing business and functional requirements, conducting walkthroughs, investigating solutions and impacts, and ensuring client priorities are met throughout the software development life cycle.
• Partner with clients, management, staff and systems professionals to identify technology solutions, assess business needs, research options, analyze risks and cost benefits, resolve issues, and establish strategic plans and budgets that improve systems and business processes.
• Prepare business cases, feasibility studies, briefing notes, position papers and presentations that provide recommendations, support internal approvals and guide decision-making on project proposals and emerging or overlapping issues.
• Manage the business impact of system changes, including acceptance testing, implementation, post-implementation reviews, change management, problem resolution, user training and education; develop contract specifications, negotiate terms and advise on contractor selection; and contribute to information technology policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Coach staff and, when required, supervise a small to mid-size team of Business Systems Analysts, including assigning work, contributing to performance plans and reviews, approving leave, addressing performance or behavioural issues, and supporting talent attraction, development and retention.
• Other related duties as required.

Qualifications
Must have

• Post-secondary degree in computer science, information systems or related field. An equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience may be considered.
• Three years of recent experience leading business analysis and/or business system analysis on large scale business operations.
• Experience leading system projects with demanding timelines.
• Experience gathering and documenting business requirements and/or functional specifications by facilitating cross-functional meetings.
• Demonstrated experience coaching and mentoring others.

Nice to have

• Formal supervisory experience.
• Experience in ITIL Ticket Management.
• Experience with Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, and Oracle Cloud Reporting tools.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of business analysis and/or business systems analysis planning methodologies and standards.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication style for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proactive and self-directed with excellent organizing, prioritization, planning and time management skills.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple assignments at once.
• Ability to establish, maintain and promote effective relationships with a variety of groups or individuals.
• Knowledge of change management processes and project management methodologies.
• Thorough knowledge of application design and development life cycle.
• Ability to deliver system enhancements and perform maintenance activities under demanding timelines.

Diversity & Inclusion BC Pension Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to establishing an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other basis protected by applicable law.
We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are made available to persons with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [e-mail].
Thank you for your interest in working with us. We will let you know about your status in this competition as soon as possible. If you have questions about this opportunity, please email us at [e-mail].