Senior Systems Analyst (Senior Data Engineer and Analyst)

British Columbia Institute of Technology; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Minimum 25 days vacation

Employer-paid extended health and dent

Defined benefit pension

Flexible hybrid work arrangements

Life-long learning via BCIT courses

Wellness & Employee Assistance

Gym access / Fitness Centre

Job summary

British Columbia Institute of Technology in Burnaby is seeking a regular, full-time Senior Systems Analyst (Senior Data Engineer and Analyst) to design, develop, and support enterprise-scale data platforms and Power BI insights.

The role focuses on MS Fabric, data warehouse, ETL pipelines, data conversion, and collaboration with stakeholders to deliver timely analytics. Flexible hybrid work and strong benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Requires a diploma or bachelor’s with 6+ years in data-focused roles.
• Strong SQL (PL/SQL/T-SQL) and data warehousing experience.
• Experience with Power BI, DAX, and data governance.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise data warehouse and MS Fabric platforms.
• Design and implement ETL/ELT pipelines and data conversions.
• Create Power BI dashboards and data visualizations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and document business rules.
• Apply data governance and quality practices.

Skills

PL/SQL

T-SQL

Power BI

DAX

ETL

Data Modeling

MS Fabric

Data Governance

OLAP

Education

Two-year diploma in Computer Systems / Data Management or related

Bachelor’s degree in CS / IS / Statistics / Business

Tools

MS Fabric

One Lake

SSIS

Ellucian Banner ERP

Tableau

JIRA

Job description

Senior Systems Analyst (Senior Data Engineer and Analyst)

Position Title Senior Systems Analyst (Senior Data Engineer and Analyst)

Who We Are

At BCIT , putting people at the core of everything we do is paramount. This idea is the foundation of BCIT’s People Vision , which describes the Institute’s goals and priorities in respect to our people. In a complex and uncertain world, it’s vital our people feel valued, supported and connected. BCIT champions a culture of innovation and global progress through people’s imagination and creativity. With a competitive compensation package, great work-life balance, and career advancement opportunities, see why we’ve earned the title of one of BC’s Top Employers for over ten years running.

Position Summary

BCIT’s Information Technology Services department is seeking a regular, full-time (1.0 FTE ) Senior Systems Analyst to participate in the ERP modernization initiatives. This position plays a key role as an experienced senior data engineer and analyst to design, develop, and support enterprise-scale data platforms and solutions.

The Senior Systems Analyst will be responsible for Microsoft Fabric, enterprise database, enterprise data warehouse, data factory, ETL pipelines, data conversion and migration initiatives, and providing business users with accurate, timely, and actionable insights through Power BI.

Duties & Responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Development and Analysis:

• Perform data analysis using PL/ SQL or T- SQL to identify trends, anomalies, and data quality issues.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders on data quality issues and gather business logic for remediation.
• Participate in data modelling, develop complex PL/ SQL or T- SQL scripts and stored procedures that will be used in Data Conversion.
• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise data warehouse and modern data platform architectures in MS Fabric.
• Develop scalable data ingestion and ETL pipelines to load data into centralized enterprise database and data warehouse.

Dashboard and Reporting:

• Contribute to the planning, design, development, and deployment of new dashboards in Power BI.
• Build scripts using DAX and Power Query for Power BI.
• Collaborate with business users and functional analysts to gather requirements.
• Use AI tools like Cursor or Claude to document data flows, transformations, and business rules to support transparency and sustainability.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Minimum two-year diploma in Computer Systems, Data Management, or a related discipline, or a bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, statistics, business, or related field; plus a minimum of six (6) years of current, practical experience, of which at least four (4) years must be in a similar role or a closely related data-focused role.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Must have demonstrated specific current IT knowledge.
• Proven commitment to providing and maintaining the highest level of customer service.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage changing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and with cross-departmental groups.
• Ability to learn quickly and apply new knowledge and techniques.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• High level of professionalism and ethical responsibility, particularly in the handling of institutional data.

Qualifications Specifics:

• Proficiency Oracle PL/ SQL or T- SQL , and stored procedures for querying, data manipulation, and analysis in large, complex databases environment.
• Experience in MS Fabric platform including data factory, and One Lake.
• Proficiency with DAX , Power Query and Microsoft Power BI.
• Solid understanding of data governance principles, data quality, and data lifecycle management
• Experience in enterprise or corporate data modeling with strong understanding of dimensional modelling, analytical data structures and reporting requirements
• Experience with data analysis, profiling, and validation techniques
• Experience designing and creating SSIS and executing ETL / ELT processes to support enterprise reporting and analytics platforms.
• Familiarity with data integration tools, orchestration platforms, or pipelines used in enterprise environments.
• Experience working in agile or hybrid delivery environments.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience working with a post-secondary ERP , preferably Ellucian Banner ERP , including understanding of core data structures and functional modules.
• Experience with Ellucian Ethos and Ethos Data Models.
• Experience supporting Banner SaaS implementations or migrations.
• Experience working with post-secondary institutional data standards and regulatory reporting.
• Experience with data governance or metadata management tools.
• Familiarity with JIRA or similar work management tools.
• Experience with other analytics tools like Tableau, Ellucian Insights, and Argos.

Additional Information

Benefits – Why you’d love working with us

• Competitive pay
• Minimum of twenty-five days of vacation (or more, depending on your position )
• Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan – take a look at our benefit plans !
• Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements available
• Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning courses free of charge
• Wellness and Employee Assistance programs
• Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, and more
• 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. For more information on our generous benefits, !

BCIT is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring for systemically oppressed groups who have been excluded from full participation at BCIT and the larger community. This includes Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2S/LGBTQIA+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

The British Columbia Institute of Technology acknowledges that our campuses are located on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish Nations of xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh).

Salary Range

Salary Range Salary Range: $84,685 - $112,200 per annum.

Additional Salary Information

Salary prorated based on percentage and term of appointment. Salary based on education, experience and placement criteria as outlined in the Collective Agreement.

Posting Category

Posting Category Information Systems / Technology

Department 2

Campus Location

Campus Location Burnaby campus

Bargaining Unit

Bargaining Unit BCIT Faculty and Staff Association (FSA)

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