Business Analyst jobs in Canada

Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for the permanent, full-time position of Business Analyst in the Asset Management division of Finance & Asset Management.

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality’s core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.

The Business Analyst supports asset management analysis initiatives and service improvement reviews across HRM. The Business Analyst also provides ongoing support for the Asset Management Office, contributing to requirements gathering activities, performing gap analysis, recording requirements traceability, supporting user acceptance testing processes, and participating in small projects.

The Business Analyst lends skills and support to the Senior Business Analysts for their design and implementation of new or modified business processes and organizational structures which deliver a leaner and more efficient business, while maintaining and improving customer service delivery.

The Business Analyst is a developing subject matter expert in business process re-engineering and continuous improvement efforts, working with business teams from across the organization to identify and scope re-engineering initiatives, develop testing and training materials, and monitor effective use of current asset management systems.

The Business Analyst is a collaborator, working with management and staff to implement best practices and to ensure process objectives are met so the intended benefits are realized, acting as a bridge between the business and the technologists in the support of project delivery and improving business operational effectiveness and efficiency.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Post secondary education in a related field such as business management, public administration, information technology or asset management;
• Minimum five years of relevant experience, preferably within the public sector;
• Demonstrated experience in analysis, software configuration, database management systems and/or development tools.

Technical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of HRM data assets, corporate GIS data files, and municipal government processes;
• Thorough knowledge of GIS data practices, procedures, guidelines and standards, GIS concepts and trends, GIS analysis techniques;
• Thorough knowledge of current municipal asset management processes;
• Effective communication, relationship management, tact, and negotiating and interpersonal skills.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must clearly demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Security Clearance Requirements: Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check.

COMPETENCIES: Valuing Diversity, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Customer Service, Decision Making, Organization & Planning, Teamwork & Cooperation

WORK STATUS: Permanent, full-time

HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm; 35 hours per week. Flex options to work outside of these hours and hybrid may be available.

SALARY: NU6 on the non-union salary scale; $71,650-$92,730. Salary will be commensurate with education and years of applicable experience.

WORK LOCATION: Alderney Gate, 40 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth, NS

CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:59 pm on Tuesday, March 11, 2025

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as interview or testing) and who require an accommodation, should discuss their needs with the recruiter when invited to the assessment process.