SENIOR BUSINESS ANALYST
OPEN COMPETITION
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
FREDERICTON
(An alternate work location in New Brunswick may be considered)

The Department of Health is seeking an individual to join the Public Health Branch as a Senior Business Analyst. The Public Health Branch is responsible for the planning, implementation, administration, and evaluation of the NB Immunization Program, which involves the development, testing, implementation, and on-going maintenance of the Public Health Information Solution (PHIS) IT application.

As the Senior Business Analyst, you will:

• Engage with subject matter experts to articulate PHIS business priorities and desired outcomes;
• Develop and maintain Process/System Workflow Diagrams;
• Assist with functional integrations and user acceptance testing;
• Assist in the development, review, and update of deliverables, including, but not limited to:
• Business Process Diagrams
• Standard Operating Procedures/Practices
• Functional Requirements
• Training Strategies
• Work Plans
• Business Cases
• Threat Risk Assessment
• Business Impact Analysis
• Contribute to and support the development and delivery of training;
• Collaborate and work with other teams in the health system, including Department of Health branches, the Regional Health Authorities (RHAs), other GNB departments, and partners;
• Provide input for best practice configuration of the PHIS solution;
• Work with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize process improvements, ensuring solutions align with business objectives;
• Act as a resource for team members to help with daily activities;
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve business processes, review and coordinate monthly maintenance releases.

Who you are:

• You are skilled at effectively communicating ideas, orally, visually and in-print.
• You are able to effectively contribute fresh ideas and innovative solutions for your organization and your clients.
• Your clients consistently recognize your proactive leadership, creative solutions, and responsiveness.
• You are recognized for your ability to work autonomously and achieve results with minimal supervision.
• You are effective in working collaboratively with colleagues and clients.

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or another related discipline
• Minimum of six (6) years of recent experience as a Business Analyst in an IT related field, or other related experience.
• An equivalent combination of training, education and experience may be considered.
• Written and spoken competence in English is required. Please state your language capability on your application.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualification to be given further consideration. Please ensue that preferred language for assessment is identified on your resume.

In the event that this competition poses difficulties in recruiting a qualified candidate, a covering off appointment at a lower level may be made. In that case, candidates with less than the required related years of experience may also be considered.

Asset Qualifications: Preference may be given to candidates that possess the following asset qualifications:

• Experience with the PHIS system, or a similar health care IT application.
• Experience working with Health Care or Public Health systems.

Candidates may be required to demonstrate on their application one or more of the asset qualifications, in addition to the essential qualification, in order to be given further consideration.

Behavioural Competencies: The successful candidate will possess the following behavioural competencies: Check out our competencies here!

• Analytical Thinking/Judgement
• Effective Interactive Communication
• Teamwork & Cooperation
• Results Orientation

Technical Competencies: The successful candidate will possess the following technical competencies:

• Planning and Organizing Skills
• Projet Management

Résumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.

Salary: $2,903 to $3,862 bi-weekly (Pay Band 6)

What can GNB offer you:

• Comprehensive benefits package which includes paid vacation, Health and Dental Plan, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability and the New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan.
• Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services.
• Career growth, development and continuous learning opportunities.

How to apply:

We encourage applicants to apply on-line at https://www.ere.gnb.ca/competition.aspx?lang=E&t=Y or by mail at the following address by December 8, 2024, indicating competition number 35-24-0020. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

Department of Health
Human Resources
4th floor, 520 King Street
Fredericton, NB E3B 5G8
Telephone: (506) 453-4331
E-Mail: [email protected]

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

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.

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