Senior Business Systems Analyst (Workday Specialization)

Senior Business Systems Analyst (Workday Specialization)

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Post End Date : January 6, 2026 at 11 : 59 PM

This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the Administrative Professional (Employee Group)

About the Role

The Senior Business Systems Analyst uses systems analysis skills to design, implement, develop, and support complex software solutions, including understanding business requirements, for advancing the administrative systems, alone and integrated with other University systems. With a primary focus on Workday, the Senior Business Systems Analyst will resolve complex problems, providing comprehensive recommendations and solutions that include full data integration with other systems and enterprise information strategy for the University.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation, configuration, and ongoing enhancement of Workday solutions and ensure all projects and systems adhere to Workday best practices, compliance, and organizational policies;
• Support the governance, functional optimization, and continuous improvement of Brock’s enterprise systems, with a primary focus on Workday;
• Manage and implement strategies for securing administrative applications and data through role-based application security that adhere to data governance directives;
• Design and maintain business systems solutions to meet the needs of the University, integrating with other University systems;
• Provide maintenance support for administrative systems, identify problems, and work with developers as necessary to resolve production problems;
• Integrate third‑party software solutions with existing processes by analyzing and implementing robust data management procedures;
• Design integrated solutions and provide specifications for application development;
• Test and provide quality assurance measures, working with Database Analysts, developers, and other key partners;
• Manage assigned resources and schedules for project implementation and serve as lead analyst / project leader for projects and enhancements of administrative systems;
• Provide input into the architecture of enterprise solutions for the University, including design, planning, implementation, and governance of information systems;
• Work with customers to discuss system problems and propose enhancements and new projects.

Key Skills and Experience

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Salary and Total Rewards

We are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. As a student‑centered organization, all employees are required to work on campus as needed.

Brock University is committed to creating a respectful and equitable workplace. We strive to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in our work and learning environments. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous Peoples, people who identify as Black, African and / or Caribbean, as racialized and / or as from ethnic and cultural minority groups, and other underrepresented demographic groups at Brock and in the Niagara region. Brock also recognizes intersectionality and the interconnected identities, histories, and experiences of these aforementioned groups.

We are committed to inclusive and barrier‑free recruitment, and we accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process, as outlined in our Employment Accommodation Policy and consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code. Please contact talent@brocku.ca if you require a disability related accommodation so we can ensure your participation needs are met.

Brock University does not use AI Technology at any stage of the recruitment process.

We appreciate all applications received. Candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Learn more about Brock University by visiting www.brocku.ca.

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