Business Systems Analyst
Permanent (OPEN)
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
Fredericton / Flexible Work Location within New Brunswick

At the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD),
we are dedicated to fulfilling New Brunswick's educational mission.

The opportunity:
The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD) is dedicated to fulfilling New Brunswick's educational mission. The work we do aims to develop engaged and ethical citizens who lead balanced lives and have a desire to learn throughout their lives. Our actions in this regard have a positive impact on our communities and help to improve the everyday lives of New Brunswickers.

The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development is seeking an individual to join the Information Technology Strategy and Business Solutions Branch as the Business Systems Analyst.

Who you are:

• You are self-motivated with strong teamwork skills.
• You possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• You can find innovative solutions to complex problems working in an effective collaborative environment.
• You treat people in a polite and professional manner, being courteous.

What you will do:
As a member of the provincial SIS support team, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing Student Information System (SIS) support to multiple users in francophone schools and school districts.

The successful candidate's primary responsibilities will include:

• The Business Systems Analyst (BSA) is responsible for configuring, monitoring, and managing the integrated framework of business systems, applications and databases that support the administrative functions required for the provision of educational and early childhood services.
• Maintaining the security of these systems; monitoring their functionality; engage in process/system improvements; and analyze, investigate, and resolve system configuration issues.
• Developing standards, writing procedures, and providing training, coaching and support to optimize the integration and use of the business systems.
• Supporting strategic initiatives that are initiated province-wide and at the district or school level that involve administrative systems and applications. These could include (but are not limited to) changes to report cards, changes to curriculum, or changes to school configurations including adding new schools or closing existing schools.
• Conducting system readiness planning and testing to ensure business scenarios support districts' and schools' use of applications.
• Communicating any defects and complex support issues found in the system to the end user support team in a timely manner.
• Planning and communicate upcoming application events/tasks to all stakeholders. This role may be required to provide guideline, documentation, and videos to support the users.
• Managing required/corporate data in applications to align with provincial standards and guidelines.
• Assisting with provincial, district and school data collections requests.
• Additional duties may be assigned.

Your attitude, skills and interests are just as important as your area of study. We are looking for diverse backgrounds that bring a combination of the following:

Need to have:

• 2-year diploma in Computer Science supplemented by a minimum of 4 years of experience in a related field. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Written and spoken competence in French is required. Please state your language capability.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration.
In the event there are no candidates who demonstrate the essential qualifications required for the Pay Band 3, we may consider appointing at a lower classification.

Please ensure that preferred language for assessment is identified on your resume.

Nice to have:

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organization skills.

• Creative approach to the identification of solutions and the resolution of problems.
• Experience in end user application support.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking/Judgement
• Client Service Orientation
• Effective Interactive Communication
• Information Seeking
• Organizational Awareness
• Relationship / Network Building

Technical Competencies:

• Records and Information Management
• Ability to Use Office Technology, Software and Applications

Wage:
Pay Band 3: $50,648 – $70,772 annually.

Work environment:

• Office location: 250 King Street, Fredericton. Telework in New Brunswick supported.
• Standard hours of work: Monday - Friday, 8:15-4:30.
• We promote a scent-reduced environment.

What can GNB offer you?

• Comprehensive benefits package and the Public Service Shared Risk Pension Plan.
• Opportunities for career growth, professional development and training.
• Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services.
• 1 paid Volunteer Day per year to give back to your community.
• 1.25 days/month of paid vacation.
• 1.25 days/month of paid sick leave.

Providing a safe workplace for all. Your health & safety are important to us. GNB has implemented preventative measures across the organization to ensure your health & Safety.

How to apply:
We encourage applicants to apply online at www.ere.gnb.ca or by email at [email protected] by July 8, 2024, indicating competition number 24-2000-008. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
Human Resource Services
Place 2000, 250 King Street
Fredericton, N.B. E3B 5H1
5065-259-1908

We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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