Systems Analyst

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 76,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee support programs

Wellness programs

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority seeks an IM/IT Systems Analyst for information management and technology. The role supports clinical information systems across NSH, IWK and external clients, gathering requirements, testing, and ensuring smooth operations.

You will collaborate with clinical and business stakeholders province-wide, aligning IT solutions with strategic goals. The position requires IT/BA training or equivalent, 1–3 years in analysis or support, and familiarity with EMRs like Telus Med

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in IT, Business Analysis or Health related discipline or equivalent.
• 1-3 years’ experience in application programming, systems analysis or business analysis.
• Experience with EMRs such as Telus Med Access and/or QHR Accuro is a strong asset.
• Experience with healthcare information systems and terminology is an asset.
• Healthcare setting experience and ITIL/PMP/change management assets.

Responsibilities

• Gather requirements, test, implement and support clinical information systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application and system issues.
• Develop materials and communicate system changes to end users.
• Build and maintain system configuration items with stakeholder approvals.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Education

IT/BA/Health discipline degree or diploma

Tools

Telus Med Access

QHR Accuro

Job description

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Systems Analyst - Information Management & Technology

• Req ID: 224885
• Location: ProvincialZone,Westway 1
• Department: IMIT Ambulatory
• Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT(100%) x 1
• Management/Non UnionP
• osition
• Posting Closing Date: 21-Aug-26

About the Opportunity

The IM/IT Systems Analyst (SA) / Business Analyst (BA), reports to the IM/IT Primary Care Manager and will take direction from either the IM/IT Lead or Sr. Analyst. This position is responsible for the requirement gathering, testing, implementation, maintenance, and support for primarily clinical information management and technology solutions and functions across NSH, IWK and its many external clients. The IM/IT SA/BA works with their team to collaborate with key clinical and business stakeholders throughout the province as the organization, in partnership with the province’s Internal Services Department and the Department of Health and Wellness, moves towards the rationalization of disparate systems and the OPOR strategy.
The IM/IT SA/BA will be committed to a high standard of performance and will provide support across the organization to leverage IT applications aligned with NSH’s and its client’s strategic mission, vision and goals. The IM/IT SA/BA performs a variety of tasks, including but not limited to: evaluation of requests for change, data retrieval; troubleshooting and assisting with the resolution of application errors and other system issues; development of materials and the communication of system changes to end users; and, building and maintaining all system configuration items in line with best practice and appropriate stakeholder approvals.

About You

• Degree or diploma in an Information Technology, Business Analysis or Health Related discipline. Consideration may be given to those with equivalent training and relevant experience
• 1-3 years’ experience in application programming, systems analysis, business analysis or systems support an asset
• Experience with EMRs - Telus Med Access and/or QHR Accuro would be considered a strong asset
• Experience and/or training with healthcare information systems and terminology an asset
• Experience in a healthcare or clinical setting an asset
• Certification in IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL), Project Management (PMP), and/or organizational change management an asset
• Experience supporting clinical application systems and related services in a complex health care organizational environment considered an asset
• Ability to troubleshoot and document issues, problems and implement resolution.
• Strong written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills
• Experience creating summary documentation based on evaluation and analysis an asset
• Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders to document and solve issues
• Organizational skills and a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Ability to clearly communicate NSH vision, mission and values
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Hours

• Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
• This position is currently hybrid but this may change in line with organization requirements

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Scale Type: Non-union

Band: NU04

Hourly Rate: $39.05 - $47.84

Annual Salary: $76,147.50 - $93,288.00

Successful candidates may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• health, dental, and travel insurance
• long-term disability and life insurance coverage
• defined benefit pension plan
• Additional wellness, development, and employee support programs may also be available.

What you'll love about Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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