Highlights of the job

We are hiring one (1) full time, permanent Analyst, Business position in Edmonton, AB!

 

Are you ready to make a significant impact on major application capital projects?

 

Join us and dive into a world of fascinating and challenging application projects within a dynamic enterprise-level organization. Here, what YOU do truly matters and directly influences the resolution of business challenges at EPCOR!

 

As a Business Analyst, you'll be at the heart of our projects, responsible for the functional requirements throughout the entire development lifecycle of both new and existing applications. Your contributions will be key to our project's success, and along the way, you'll build invaluable business relationships and deepen your industry knowledge across our entire North American footprint.

 

If you're looking for a new and exciting challenge, we want to hear from you! Apply today and be part of something impactful!

 

This position may be eligible for EPCOR's hybrid work program.

What you'd be responsible for

• Contribute to IS Major Capital Project plans, ensuring alignment with EPCOR, Information Services, and Project Portfolio strategies
• Analyze functional requirements to identify information, procedures, decisions, and data flow
• Evaluate and improve business and application processes; researching and recommending application direction to meet business needs
• Deliver optimal results, ensuring project deliverables are on time (within 10% of estimates), conform to Systems Delivery Life Cycle (SDLC), and meet stakeholder expectations
• Ensure optimal deliverables through effective cross-functional accountability and authority practices (when relevant) within the Senior Manager's context and within prescribed limits
• Develop, implement, and review business processes for the assigned project portfolio, which are required because of new technology implementations, ensuring compliance with policies, standards, regulatory requirements and ensure mitigation of risks
• Maintain a strong understanding of SDLC, including custom-build and commercial of the shelf (COTS) implementation frameworks
• Provide expert business solution advice to end users across EPCOR

What's required to be successful

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Business, Management Information Systems or Computer Science is required
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in business analysis and/or directly related work experience in Information Technology project delivery
• Extensive knowledge of standard templates and techniques used in business analysis
• Strong knowledge of the Systems Delivery Life Cycle (SDLC) including custom-build and commercial off the shelf (COTS) implementation frameworks
• A good understanding of new and emerging development methodologies (e.g. Agile, iterative development, etc.)
• Well-developed technical proficiency in current technology stack and an excellent understanding of business process and business requirements for applications
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills; ability to produce end-to-end view of business processes and data flows
• Strong leadership and facilitation skills; ability to advise and collaborate with diverse stakeholders
• Active learning skills which would allow for continually adapting to new changes in technology and business requirements
• Strong work ethic and critical thinking skills that will allow for success in a highly visible area of Information Services
• Effective interpersonal and customer service skills which will help to build and foster lasting customer relationships; fulfilling customer requests with a high degree of quality

Other important facts about this job

Jurisdiction: CSU52

Class: IT2

Wage: Starting at $53.05 per hour (Final Wage and Step will be determined at the time of selection and is based on a combination of factors as outlined in the Collective Agreement)

Hours of work: 75 hours biweekly

 

Application deadline: July 26, 2024

 

Internal Applicants: please ensure that you are using your "@epcor.com" email address.

 

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Please note the following information:

• A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age, successfully attained a high school diploma (GED, or equivalent level of secondary education) and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)
• If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.
• A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.
• To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required.