Business Systems Analyst-C1425

Recommends to and liaises with supervisor, non-Technology Services managers and external vendors as required with respect to personnel, systems and hardware adjustments required to implement and maintain effective systems.

Instructs and advises Project Team members on matters related to assignments, depending on specific technical skills required may have role of Project Leader.

Participates in Departmental and outside agency priority reviews, project scheduling, and makes recommendations regarding automation and long term planning.

Evaluates the ongoing effectiveness of systems in meeting their intended objectives, recommending improvements in both systems and methods within Technology Services and user Departments.

Assists with plans, schedules and coordination of requests for business systems and/or equipment to ensure the effective and efficient selection, installation, implementation and ongoing use of the same. Responsible for Project Management for assigned projects.

Provides input towards the development and administration of standards and guidelines (for feasibility studies, data security and integrity methods, systems analysis, systems design, programming, training programs, user developed applications etc.).

Introduces new ideas towards the development of work plans.

Performs research, evaluation, review and assessment of hardware and/or software products and recommends changes.

Responsible for training (including course material development reflecting changing technology, general class room instruction and formal presentations to internal and external personnel) and instruction of both Technology Services and non-Technology Services management and staff.

Maintains a current knowledge of business technology, through continuous formal and self-learning programs.

Installs or assists with installation of equipment, software and/or components and develops complex technical coding requirements for special projects, training courses and research projects.

Liaises with third party application software vendors, Provincial or Federal agencies, internal and external personnel, auditors, and other computer sites regarding business solutions.

Access to, and/or maintains passwords and User rights to selected areas of Corporate systems as assigned by management ensuring confidentiality of information accessed through use of such passwords.

Performs related duties as assigned.