Business Systems Analyst

Staff - Non Union

Job Category : M&P - AAPS

Job Profile : AAPS Salaried - Information Systems and Technology, Level D

Job Title : Business Systems Analyst

Department : Technical Delivery Leadership Integrated Renewal Program Student Enrollment and Academic Facilities Integrated Renewal Program Student

Compensation Range : $8,305.08 - $12,952.33 CAD Monthly

The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position.

Posting End Date : September 16, 2024

Note : Applications will be accepted until 11 : 59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job Summary

UBC has embarked on a multi-year journey to transform its academic and administrative support processes and system environments for the entire UBC community.

The Integrated Renewal Program (IRP) is now focused on the journey to renew the Student information ecosystem, anchored by the implementation of Workday Student.

The Business Systems Analyst II leads the assessment of client needs in an effort to align business initiatives with information technology solutions.

This includes coaching business decision makers, understanding the impact of technical changes on business processes, and leveraging common approaches and resources between departments.

Work Performed

• Designs, implements and maintains infrastructure to facilitate efficient and effective use of systems for day-to-day operations.
• Works with Subject Matter Experts, Business Analysts, Business Architects, and Solution Architects to document the business / functional requirements for application and data integrations.
• Coordinates the development and integration of applications with other UBC systems and services.
• Performs in-depth troubleshooting using knowledge of network / server administration, internet protocols, database architecture, and application configuration.
• Modifies applications and conducts testing of customizations to ensure specifications are met.
• Provides custom reporting, data analysis and extracts.
• Identifies, elicits, and documents business requirements, defines business rules and communicates requirements for the implementation of solutions.
• Generates reports on usage metrics, overall systems and applications performance indices.
• Liaises directly and indirectly with vendors and other service owners.
• Maintains core application infrastructure, including virtual servers, networks and firewalls.
• Develops application documentation requirements for functions, modifications, backups and operating procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. In-depth knowledge of applications and the business requirements supporting them.

Minimum of five years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own.
• Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

Technical school diploma in computing systems technology is an asset. Extensive experience with Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems in a complex network environment.

Core Competencies

• Collaboration : Actively solicits ideas and opinions from others.
• Communicating for Results : Conducts discussions with and writes memoranda to all levels of colleagues.
• Problem Solving : Applies problem-solving methodologies and tools.

Role Based Competencies

• Analytical Thinking : Coordinates the information gathering and reporting process.
• Business Process Knowledge : Maps full business processes and designs operational process flow.
• Initiative : Seeks out new challenges that require risk taking.

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