Business Analyst (Senior Systems Analyst)

Position Title Business Analyst (Senior Systems Analyst)

Who We Are

At BCIT , putting people at the core of everything we do is paramount. This idea is the foundation of BCIT’s People Vision , which describes the Institute’s goals and priorities in respect to our people. In a complex and uncertain world, it’s vital our people feel valued, supported and connected. BCIT champions a culture of innovation and global progress through people’s imagination and creativity. With a competitive compensation package, excellent work-life balance, and career advancement opportunities, see why we’ve earned the title of one of BC’s Top Employers for over ten years running.

Position Summary

BCIT’s ITS Project Management Office is seeking a temporary, full-time (1.0 FTE ) Business Analyst (Senior Systems Analyst). The Enterprise Planning team within the Information Technology Services( ITS ) Department helps the Institute proactively identify and respond to changes in technology, industry, and customer expectations. This includes partnering with our internal business partners to understand and address their challenges and opportunities; designing optimal system and process experiences for, and with, our stakeholders; and providing the support required for our Institute to adapt to change. Our ultimate goal is to improve the teaching and learning outcomes for our 50,000+ students, as well as the experiences of our faculty and staff.

It’s a dynamic time at BCIT as we embark on numerous projects and programs which will enhance the digital experience for students, faculty, and staff. We are seeking a full-timeBusiness Analyst (BA)



to work with stakeholders across the Institute to understand the current state of their processes, facilitate the design of a future state, and ensure solutions meet business needs. The BA will work closely with our partners in HR, Finance, Schools, and Student Services. Assignments may range from ERP projects (HR, Finance, Student) to implementation of COTS and cloud solutions for our clients.

Duties & Responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

- Performs needs assessments with key project and program stakeholders.
- Documents business requirements in various forms in a hybrid environment such as business requirements document ( BRD ), user stories, use cases, user scenarios, service design blueprints, business process maps, functional and technical specifications, etc. Ensures documents are catered to the audience and maintained regularly throughout the project lifecycle.
- Conducts business process reviews, stakeholder analysis, and systems impact assessments to identify all activities required to support the change.
- Conducts gap analysis between business rules, business requirements, legislative/compliance requirements and desired to-be state.
- Researches solution options as required.
- Contributes to business cases, conceptual papers, solution / decision recommendation documents, and analysis results for project sponsor level decision making.




- Collaborates with project or program team(s) on solution design, ensuring needs and business goals of stakeholders are clear to the teams and met throughout the project lifecycle.
- Plans production readiness activities with stakeholders, project/program managers, and change management team.
- Plans and coordinates user acceptance testing ( UAT ).
- Contributes to requirements on RFPs.
- Works with business analysts on other projects to identify critical interdependencies.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS :

- Institute of Technology Diploma, or Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Business; and a minimum of six years of current, relevant experience in an IT environment similar to BCIT , including four of the last six years in a similar position; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Must have demonstrated facilitation, coordination, and initiation skills.
- Proven track record of advocating for customer success.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to meet changing priorities and multi-task while meeting strict deadlines.
- Must be a team player and work well with cross-departmental teams.
- Ability to learn quickly and apply new knowledge and techniques.
- Commitment to regular ongoing professional development (including leadership and specific IT skills, professional associations, and current industry trends).
- High level of professionalism and ethics.

Desired Qualifications :

- Certified IIBA or PMI Business Analyst ( ECBA , CCBA , CBAP or CBATL ) or equivalent.
- Experience working in a medium to lar

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