Description
Job Summary
Temporary Full-time : Approximate Duration: 18-24 months
Reporting to the Manager, Transportation Asset Management, the Senior Business Analyst, Transportation is responsible for finding efficiencies and improvements in existing systems and planning and implementing new systems and processes that help the Division align with strategic objectives, while being consistent and in line with Transportation’s and IT Solution’s technological architecture.
Responsibilities
- Leads and facilitates business analysis activities for finding efficiencies and improvements in existing systems and planning and implementing new systems and processes that help the Division align with strategic objectives. (60% of time)
- Lead requirement and architectural design sessions with business area experts, managers, senior managers and Transportation staff.
- Advises business management on how best to leverage technical resources for business-specific activities, providing feedback to Transportation management for alignment with the Division’s strategic direction.
- Gathers business requirements, formulating logical statements of business problems and facilitating/leading the process for devising solutions to business problems using information technology, process re-engineering or other means.
- Conducts feasibility studies, develops systems designs, prepares use cases, assists system implementations, develops or recommends changes to work methods and leads such initiatives.
- Provides cost effective solution alternatives to meet Divisional objectives through the application of information technologies or through business process improvements.
- Prepares system prototypes for user consultation and contributes to the design, development, testing, modification, documentation and implementation of systems.
- Identifies and documents problems and consults with key stakeholders to develop options to select and implement the most appropriate solutions.
- Researches and recommends future systems to enhance department productivity.
- Develops and co-ordinates training for staff on new systems/procedures.
- Develops user-acceptance scripts and documents testing of solutions for sign off.
- Reviews and evaluates the results of program and systems testing with team members.
- Prepares end-user documentation as required to support applications and increase understanding/acceptance of new processes.
- Recommends standards, policies and procedures and ensures they are adhered to.
- Leads projects, ensuring delivery of defined scope within budget and on time while adhering to the quality as agreed with the client. (15% of time)
- Develops project scope, schedules, risk assessments and plans, assigning tasks, managing implementation activities, ensuring adherence to schedules and costs, tracking and monitoring progress and ensuring project team and key stakeholders are informed.
- Coordinates with appropriate Corporate areas (such as Legal Services, Purchasing, etc.) to manage contract and agreements and issuing and evaluating RFP’s, RFI’s, RFQ’s, etc.
- Ensures that all project and task timetables are kept up-to-date and provides weekly status reports to Manager.
- Liaises with vendors to ensure that schedules, guidelines and protocols are adhered to and requirements are met.
- Evaluates, selects and acquires hardware and software, ensuring adherence to budget plans and functional requirements.
- Manages relationships with internal/external stakeholders, Transportation Divisional management and operational leaders and project participants. (10% of time)
- Provides feedback to and manages stakeholder expectations.
- Shares information regarding initiatives and other best practices with Division and Departmental staff.
- Liaises with agencies, boards and commissions and other municipal partners to share information and identify opportunities for business/information systems integration.
- Develops strong working relationships with key staff members in the Division.
- Provides advice and guidance on the proper use of technologies.
- Monitors progress of internal and external analysts, programmers, etc. as applicable to leading projects.
- Prepares technology-related reports, memos, drafts, letters, guidelines and other correspondence and conduct presentations to meet Divisional requirements. (10% of time)
- Contributes to the development of strategic and implementation plans, ensuring that major initiatives are in line with Transportation Division, Information Technology Solutions and the Region’s strategic direction, and providing ongoing support of automation initiatives within the Division.
- Identifies opportunities to improve/enhance processes and business solutions. (5% of time)
- Reviews technical literature regarding system methodologies, development productivity tools and techniques.
- Interprets new or revised legislation and legal or policy decisions, in order to make appropriate recommendations concerning the application of process changes or technology solutions to meet the Region’s obligations arising from regulatory commitments.
- Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned or required.
Special Requirements
- Must maintain ability to travel in a timely manner to other offices, work locations or sites as authorized by the Corporation for business reasons.
- Regional staff strive to enable the strategic priorities of council and the organization through the completion of their work. Staff carry out their work by demonstrating the corporate values of service, honesty, choice, partnership and respect.
Closing Statement
Uncover the wonder of the Niagara Region and join a team dedicated to meeting tomorrow’s challenges TODAY!
Let us know why you would be an excellent team member by submitting your online application at www.niagararegion.ca by March 5 JO#38039
We thank all candidates for their interest however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
If you require an accommodation for the application process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the alternate formats for contacting us are as follows:
- Email: myhr@niagararegion.ca
- Phone: 905-980-6000 or 1-800-263-7215
- Bell Relay: 1-800-855-0511
- In-person: Sir Isaac Brock Way, Thorold, ON L2V 4T7 – Human Resources Department
Requirements
Education
- Post-secondary degree in Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Environmental Studies or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Business Analyst certification in business analysis (IIBA or PMI-PBA), project management or other similar discipline.
- An equivalent combination of education, experience and qualifications may be considered.
Knowledge
- Minimum of 8 years systems planning, support, conceptual design and feasibility study experience, in a medium to large organization of a complex diverse nature.
- Knowledge of business process modeling, structured analysis, design, programming techniques, lean practices and/or continuous quality improvement methods.
- Knowledge of road transportation modeling, operational processes and activities.
- CBAP or PBA eligibility or similar designation is preferred.
- LEAN/Six Sigma or similar is preferred.
Salary & Benefits
Salary Range:$ 81,910.00 - $ 96,360.00
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