The Saanich Information Technology Department is dedicated to delivering high-quality service and technical leadership across the organization. The department is responsible for preserving and advancing key systems and infrastructure that support efficient and secure operations. IT staff provide expertise in planning and implementing technology solutions, developing policies and procedures, offering help desk and training support, managing telephone systems and network services, and maintaining corporate business systems and mapping tools such as SaanichMap, ServiceNow , Microsoft Sharepoint , Microsoft Power Platform , Sql databases and other Enterprise tools.
We are currently seeking a Systems Analyst II to join our Enterprise Applications team. This position is responsible for managing the full life cycle of corporate business systems; from analyzing requirements and implementing solutions to supporting end users and optimizing operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for application configuration and support, vendor coordination, troubleshooting technical issues, creating documentation, and participating in system upgrades and enhancement projects. This is an opportunity to contribute to impactful technological initiatives in a diverse and engaging municipal environment.
Requirements include a university degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; four years of recent experience supporting and maintaining enterprise-level software applications. The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience managing application lifecycles—including configuration, integration, and vendor coordination—for both on-premises and cloud-based (SaaS) environments. Experience delivering tier 2/3 application support and collaborating with business users to implement enhancements and resolve technical issues is essential. We are looking for a candidate who has extensive knowledge supporting SQL server-based applications, has extensive experience administering Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft Power Platform. Experience with ServiceNow, Power Bi, Tempest, JDE, Microsoft Co-Pilot will be considered an asset as well as ITIL Foundations certification. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. As a component of the selection process, testing will be conducted.
The successful candidate will work Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (35 hours per week).
This is a C.U.P.E. Local 2011 position with a wage of $48.10 per hour and an excellent benefits package. Job description and competition information can be found at www.saanich.ca. Please apply, including resume and cover letter, by 11:45 p.m. on Sunday, August 17, 2025, quoting competition 25206. While we thank all applicants for applying, only those under consideration will be contacted.
The District of Saanich is recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for 2024. As an equitable and inclusive employer, we value diversity of people to best represent the community we serve and provide excellent services to our citizens. We strive to attract and retain passionate and talented individuals of all backgrounds, demographics, and life experiences. If you require any adjustments to enable participation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact in confidence accessibilityHR@saanich.ca. We thank all applicants for applying.
