Government of Saskatchewan Looking for Business Analyst at Regina, SK Full Time

Employment Type: SGEU Term 9 months or more

Location(s): SK-Rgna-Regina

Ministry: 018 Finance

Salary Range: $34.028 – $42.641 Hourly

Grade: SGEU.10.

The Corporate Services Division in the Ministry of Finance requires confident, motivated and results-oriented individual with strong analytical, problem solving, interpersonal, and communication skills for a One-Year Term as a Business Analyst. This position is in the Business Systems and Process Improvement Branch, which is responsible for producing client-focused solutions, facilitating process improvements, and bridging the gap between business and technology for the Ministry of Finance.

In this challenging and exciting position, the Business Analyst acts as a change agent that provides a lead role in business improvement activities to ensure client expectations, requirements, and government priorities are met. Specific responsibilities include:

leading and managing changes to business processes and applications;

developing business cases that review existing services or processes, determine future business needs or opportunities, and recommend strategies that satisfy client needs and objectives;

assisting clients in gathering business requirements and preparing requirement documents;

evaluating industry trends and analyzing similar service offerings in other jurisdictions to identify opportunities and develop strategies for continued business/service improvement; and

overseeing IT security and generating awareness among staff.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong foundation in information technology and business analysis in addition to knowledge of project management and process improvement methodologies. Certification in Business Analysis would be an asset. The successful candidate will also bring knowledge of solution design techniques and demonstrate the ability to orally present and promote the use and value of new technology to a wide variety of technical and non-technical audiences.

Candidate is asked to clearly describe in their cover letter why they are applying for the position and where they have acquired the required knowledge and abilities. Candidates will be screened on the basis of this information.

For a full list of expected competencies, please visit: https://taskroom.sp.saskatchewan.ca/Documents/Competency Profiles.pdf and click on Business Analyst/Information Technologist.

We are committed to workplace diversity.

Hours of Work: A – SGEU Office 36 – one day off every two weeks

Criminal Record Check Requirement: The successful candidate shall be subject to a Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment

Number of Openings: 1

Closing Date: Feb 21, 2022, 11:59:00 PM