Systems Analyst

Maritime Ontario Freightworks; Brampton; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company is seeking a Systems Analyst to enhance internal business solutions and ensure effective technology implementation. This full-time, permanent remote position offers flexible hours, competitive salary, and opportunities for career advancement in the transportation and IT sectors.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits plan

Three weeks’ vacation

Opportunities for learning and advancement

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in an enterprise software environment.
• Experience in software/systems implementation in finance or transportation.
• Ability to travel within Canada.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and expand integration offerings through EDI and APIs.
• Configure software scope based on stakeholder specifications.
• Develop and model software proof of concepts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Tools

SQL

Trimble TruckMate

Microdea Synergize

Zendesk

Wrike

Crystal Reports

DOMO

Job description

Completing successful projects takes more than good intentions: it takes a great deal of skill, tenacity, and a strategic mind that seizes opportunities others miss. If you’re looking for a place where your individual contributions will make a big difference, look no further. Since 1962, Maritime Ontario has been providing exceptional transportation services across Canada. Currently operating from Vancouver to Newfoundland, we have over 5,000 customers who trust us for innovative solutions that virtually eliminate loss and damage, making us a leader in Canadian transport.

We are seeking a Systems Analyst who is a strategic and analytic thinker capable of transforming problems into solutions that keep clients coming back. Accurate data monitoring, reporting, and analysis are key to our success. You will guide and craft internal business solutions, ensuring project completion. Your role involves working with IT personnel and stakeholders to ensure technology is implemented correctly and effectively, improving project strategies, developing documentation, and designing training plans. Additionally, you will help tailor customized systems for shipping projects, ensuring smooth processes from design to implementation, and continuously seek system improvements.

Responsibilities include:

1. Maintain and expand integration offerings through EDI and APIs.
2. Configure software scope based on stakeholder specifications, collaborating with the programming team to minimize rework.
3. Develop and model software proof of concepts.
4. Track and report project activities and progress.
5. Build SOPs to improve project and implementation strategies.
6. Design and execute training plans with management.
7. Support projects and users through go-live.
8. Support day-to-day business operations.
9. Monitor and generate potential business opportunities.

Key Competencies:

• Ability to meet deadlines while working at a fast pace.
• Ability to succeed both individually and in teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication skills, capable of conveying complex systems to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Position Details:

This is a full-time, permanent, remote position with up to 25% travel. Hours are flexible, with a focus on 8 am to 5 pm. Benefits include a competitive salary, benefits plan, and three weeks’ vacation. We emphasize employee learning and advancement, offering opportunities to grow within the transportation and IT industries.

Qualifications:

• 2-5 years of experience in an enterprise software environment.
• Experience in software/systems implementation, preferably in finance, transportation, or related industries.
• Ability to travel within Canada.

Assets:

• Experience with Trimble TruckMate.
• Proficiency with SQL.
• Experience with Microdea Synergize, Zendesk, Wrike, Crystal Reports, DOMO.
• Experience with mapping/visualization software.

Application Process:

Apply online with a comprehensive application that assesses your qualifications, personality, and workplace preferences. The process takes 10-15 minutes. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For accommodations, contact us via the 'Help' button in the application. We review applications as received and look forward to your submission.