System Analyst

Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC); Melville; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) in Melville, Saskatchewan is seeking a Business Systems Analyst to analyze, design, test, and develop programs that support our systems.

This temporary term position, up to 12 months with potential extension, reports to the Manager, Application Services and offers an opportunity to work across business and development teams while travelling within the province if needed.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Computer Systems Technology with at least two years of programming and systems analysis experience.
• Knowledge of Business Analysis to translate requirements into a solution.
• Knowledge of database structure, data integrity and data modelling; SQL skills to write high-performing queries.
• Experience in object‑oriented programming; preference for .NET or Java.

Responsibilities

• Provide Business Systems Analysis by translating high level business requirements into detailed solution requirements for application software.
• Provide leadership and act as a liaison between business and systems development, estimating work and recommending software solutions.
• Provide application software design by analyzing current system and planning integration of new processes and databases.
• Provide software development by writing, unit testing, and maintaining application software.
• Identify and analyze problems and implement solutions for manual processes and software.
• Conduct application software impact analysis, presenting alternatives and estimates.
• Keep up to date on current technology and best practices.

Skills

Business Analysis

SQL

Object-Oriented Programming

.NET

Java

Data Modelling

Education

Diploma in Computer Systems Technology

Job description

This position is based at our Head Office in Melville, Saskatchewan and reports to the Manager, Application Services. The position is responsible for analyzing, designing, testing, and developing programs that support Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation's (SCIC's) systems.

This is a temporary term position for up to 12 months, with the possibility of extension.

• Provide Business Systems Analysis by taking high level business requirements and composing detailed solution requirements for application software implementation.
• Provide leadership and act as a liaison between business and systems development, recommending software solutions and application development processes, and providing work estimates for application development.
• Provide application software design by analyzing current system and database architecture, and planning and documenting the integration of new application software processes and databases.
• Provide software development by writing, unit testing, and maintaining application software.
• Identify and analyze problems, proposing alternatives and implementing solutions with respect to both manual processes and application software.
• Conduct application software impact analysis, presenting alternatives, recommendations and estimates.
• Keep up to date on current technology and best practices.

Qualifications

• To be successful in this position you need a diploma in Computer Systems Technology with a minimum of two years experience in computer programming and systems’ analysis in a business environment. An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.
• Knowledge and experience in Business Analysis, to translate business requirements into a functioning solution.
• Knowledge of database structure, data integrity and data modelling as it relates to application software development. Understanding of SQL with the ability to write high performing SQL to solve complex problems.
• Demonstrated experience in object-oriented programming; preference with a background using .NET or Java.

Conditions

• A criminal record check required.
• If participating in the Crop Insurance or AgriStability Programs, the account must be in good standing.
• Candidates selected for this position must provide proof of their educational qualifications. As part of our recruitment process, education credentials will be verified through an external background check
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel throughout the province when necessary.

This position closes September 20, 2026, by 11:55 pm