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• Job ID #31673 : Applications Analyst - Roads and Traffic
• Union : CUPE Local 5167
• Job Description ID # : 7085
• Close date : Interested applicants please submit your application online at www.hamilton.ca / city-council / jobs-city by 4 : 00 p.m. on  January 28, 2026.
• Duration : 24   months
• Vacancy type : This posting is for an existing vacancy
• Internal applicants should apply with your work e-mail address . External applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Reports to the Senior Project Manager, Business Systems in Transportation Operations and Maintenance Division. Facilitates the effective use of business technologies, databases, and applications to meet the needs of both internal and external corporate clients.

Through project and operational roles, this position undertakes business system requirement analysis, functional design specifications, technical design specifications, development and implementation of applications and supporting technologies and documentation, user training and general user support.

The Applications Analyst works with the various user groups to leverage and improve the use of existing or new software applications, including Maintenance Management Systems, Asset Management, Mobile Technology, and Geographical Information Systems (GIS). This is accomplished through continual improvement initiatives, data analysis, systems configuration and integration, reporting, workflow design / documentation, and enabling efficient data collection and management processes.

GENERAL DUTIES

Analyzes, designs, develops, implements, maintains, and integrates numerous Maintenance Management, Asset Management, and GIS-enabled municipal business applications, including special and ad hoc projects for the Transportation Division, Public Works Department. Analyzes and reviews corporate and functional-specific business application requirements, including resources, hardware / software, data sources, training and preparing preliminary impact analysis.

Collaborates on the development, implementation and maintenance of Infrastructure Management application development standards, and the development and review of business specification and design documents for both "in-house" and contracted applications development.

Analyzes, designs, develops, implements, and maintains standard workflows and procedures, Audit System, and application accesses to ensure that security policies and data standards are being applied and are effective.

Undertakes and assists in the analysis and reconciliation of conflicting data, whether from a spatial or relational database sources.

Records, analyzes and co-ordinates solutions to complex technical problems related to the operation and performance of Divisional SharePoint Sites, Maintenance Management Systems, Asset Management Systems, GIS databases and / or applications within various departments and external partners, and recommends any necessary enhancements to these systems. Assists with the creation and maintenance of custom applications using programming and spatial and relational database knowledge.

Designs, plans, and conducts queries to identify data that will support the business needs of the Division. Compiles results and prepares special data reports. Plots plans / maps and creates custom thematic maps.

Utilizes FME to design, develop, and maintain data integration workflows, including the transformation, validation, and automation of data between corporate applications and external systems, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and effective system interoperability.

Develops, implements, and supports API-based integrations between corporate systems and external applications, including the design, configuration, testing, and maintenance of secure data exchanges to ensure system interoperability and effective business operations.

Identifies topics where additional education and training are required, develops training programs and supplementary documentation, coordinates and conducts training programs for the user community, and analyzes, designs, develops, implements, and maintains online metadata and / or application help databases to include new or revised business data layers and / or application functionality.

Liaises with the Department’s other functional sections with respect to network and database security, client support, data management, project and resource management, and customer relationships with respect to application implementation, use, and maintenance.

Collaborates on cross-functional teams with other City staff and consultants that may be involved in application development projects throughout the Corporation.

Collaborates on the planning, scheduling and purchasing of business applications, prepares and contributes to Requests for Proposals, Request for Information, and evaluates bids for purchasing additional software and services.

Assists in the preparation of project plans and estimates for current budgets required for the analysis, design, development and implementation and maintenance of Asset Management Systems and Maintenance Management Systems.

Contributes to and assists in the preparation of annual divisional training and budget plans and recommends future budget appropriations.

Employs existing software tools and procedures to analyze, extract and distribute data in a variety of standard and media formats, maintaining a detailed data service request log, ensuring data distribution contracts, copyright and statement of liability are complete and properly authorized.

Receives data from internal sources or external agencies and, using existing tools, analyzes, verifies and documents the content and quality of the data, imports it into the business environment, and proposes a maintenance plan that meets the business user's requirements.

Identifies and assists in the resolution of problems related to geo-spatial software, geo-spatial data, and the department’s Geographic Information System as a whole.

Receives and answers enquiries from staff and provides daily support to users in a multi-disciplinary environment.

Works in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.

Perform other duties as assigned which are directly related to the major responsibilities of the job.

QUALIFICATIONS

THIS POSITION REQUIRES A VALID CLASS "G" DRIVER'S LICENCE AND PROOF THEREOF IS REQUIRED AFTER HIRE.

SALARY : Salary Grade P

HOURS : 35 per week

THE INCUMBENT SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR THIS POSITION AND THE WORKPLACE.

Disclaimer :

Be advised that Human Resources frequently audits resumes of internal / external applicants to ensure / validate information provided is consistent and trustworthy. Falsification of information provided at any time throughout the recruitment process may be grounds for disqualification, and for internal applicants, subject to discipline up to and including termination.

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The City is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Consistent with our Values and Corporate Culture Pillars, the City of Hamilton is committed to providing equitable treatment to all with respect to barrier-free employment and accommodation without discrimination. The City will provide accommodation for applicants in all aspects of the hiring process, up to the point of undue hardship.  If you have an accommodation need, please contact Human Resources as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements.