Please see Special Instructions for more details.
This position will remain open until filled with the first review of applicants on August 28, 2026. This position is contingent on conditional funding and does not qualify for conversion under the AUPE Collective Agreement.

Position Information
Position Title
Position Title Business Process Analyst

Position Summary
The Business Process Analyst ( BPA ) supports Applied Research through collaboration, operational excellence, and digital transformation by analyzing business processes, creating detailed documentation of required business outcomes, designing the optimum process techniques such as Lean Six Sigma, and integrating appropriate technology to streamline the process. The BPA will work collaboratively with the Division of Applied Research

Position Responsibilities
Project Coordination

Act as a lead for business projects or parts of larger programs using project management practices and tools

Lead meetings, presentations and discussions with staff and students at all levels of the Polytechnic

Manage project timelines, scope, and deliverables

Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to ensure projects are executed and are aligned with RDP’s vision and strategic plan

Coordinate business change management activities

Advises on project prioritization for continuous improvement initiatives

Business Process and Design

Lead and manage requirement gathering initiatives and analysis working with Polytechnic, Applied Research, stakeholders and the technical team.

Apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies and tools to design and document improved business processes

Identify opportunities for business process and technology improvements

Design the digital customer experience to support Student, client and Staff success

Create high quality documentation for design specifications and as-is process flows

Ensure processes are compliant with legal and policy requirements

Analyze business requirements originating from Applied Research’s strategy,



business plans, and internal/external clients and translate those requirements into business processes

Provide recommendations to enhance established processes and procedures

Ensure updates and changes to business processes are reflected in training programs, software licenses, and resources

Use data to understand and resolve complex business challenges and provide timely insights

Technical Solution Design

Adapt the results of business process analysis to specific functional requirements of automated solutions

Explore industry automation and technology solutions to apply to business solutions

Map business processes and requirements against technical solutions

Liaise between business teams and the technical team to provide excellent solutions.

Train and coordinate with business process owners and digital champions from Applied Research

Work closely with the Applied Research team to document and translate business requirements into solutions and ensures business requirements are built to stakeholders’ expectations

Service and Client Support

Maintain assigned technical solutions

Troubleshoot problems with technology solutions

Support client incidents as needed

Required Qualifications
Two (2) years of post-secondary training, completion of a community college certificate including trades apprenticeships or equivalent. Program is required for this role: Computer Science or Programming, Business Administration or similar.

Preferred Qualifications
Four (4) year undergraduate degree, or three (3)



year undergraduate degree plus one full additional year of university in a related program representing four years of study or equivalent. Program is required for this role: Computer Science or Programming, Business Administration or similar.

Salary or Hourly?
Salary or Hourly? Hourly

Salary $44.17 per hour

Benefits and Compensation Information
An additional 15% of the hourly rate in lieu of vacation, statutory holidays and perks.

About Red Deer Polytechnic
Focused on advancing the economic and social priorities of Alberta, Red Deer Polytechnic ( RDP ) provides more than 100 industry-relevant credit and non-credit programs to approximately 11,000 credit, non-credit and apprenticeship students. With modern teaching and learning spaces, and state-of-the-art research and innovation centres, RDP provides education and applied research opportunities in partnership with industry and communities.

Red Deer Polytechnic’s main campus is located on Treaty 7, Treaty 6 and Métis ancestral lands. This is where we will strive to honour and transform our relationships with one another.

Whatever brings you to Red Deer Polytechnic, we are glad you are here. And we look forward to having you as a valued member of our polytechnic community .

Competition Number
Competition Number 2026-A-140

Employment Type
Employment Type Term-Certain Full-Time

Number of Vacancies
Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date
Desired Start Date 09/01/2026

Position End Date (if term-certain)
Position End Date (if term-certain) 02/26/2027

FTE
FTE 1

Hours of Work
Hours of Work 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday, 35 hrs per week.

Open Date
Open Date 08/20/2026

Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants
This position will remain open until filled with the first review of applicants on August 28, 2026. This position is contingent on conditional funding and does not qualify for conversion under the AUPE Collective Agreement.

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📌 Business Process Analyst (Alberta)
🏢 Red Deer Polytechnic
📍 Alberta