Applications Analyst

Position Details Posting #: 32398Department: Joseph Brant Hospital Connect - Implement TeamEmployee Type: Temporary, Full TimeNumber of Weeks: 60Union: Non-UnionOpenings Remaining: 1 Schedule Work Days: Monday to Friday, WeekendsTime of Day: Days, Evenings, On-CallShift: 7.5 hourShift Start: Hours are subject to change based on operational requirements.Site: Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown), Hybrid – On-site/Remote Application Dates Opening Date: 07/10/2025Closing Date: 14/10/2025 – Applications must be received online by 12:00 midnight on the Closing Date Position Summary Reporting to the Manager, Business Applications and Integrations, the Applications Analyst performs a variety of duties related to the implementation, development, and day‑to‑day support of department specific packaged software and custom computer applications. This includes responsibility for the efficient design, scripting, testing, and maintenance of moderately complex applications and liaison with end users to analyze requirements, identify and investigate potential solutions, assess feasibility of solutions considering available technology, budget, and end user requirements, and recommend solutions. The Application Analyst will learn and support a variety of applications across multiple computer platforms, make recommendations for future enhancements, and investigate/correct problems to optimize application use and improve business processes. The Application Analyst will work with users to understand data access/report requests to develop queries and reports and will serve as a liaison between user departments & IT professionals to support and implement changes. Primary focus: Data Conversion. Project Description St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) and Joseph Brant Hospital (JBH) are embarking on an exciting digital transformation project to implement Epic’s health information system (HIS) at JBH. In this partnership, JBH will adopt SJHH’s version of Epic’s HIS, branded Dovetale. Both organizations will support the shared instance of Dovetale following the project’s implementation. The project goals are to enable safer patient care, empower healthcare providers and staff, make care more efficient, and improve the overall patient experience at JBH. Travel Requirements Successful candidates will travel to SJHH and JBH locations regularly, including to the United States for certification requirements, as needed. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a relevant clinical field. Three to five years recent related experience supporting packaged software and custom developed applications (preferably in a healthcare environment). Three to five years of recent related experience in application analysis, data conversion, or data migration projects (preferably in a healthcare environment). Three to five years of recent related experience working on enterprise software implementations or system integrations (preferably in a healthcare environment). Demonstrated skill with report writing tools (e.g., Crystal Reports, Microsoft SQL Reporting Services). Experience working with a relational database system (e.g., Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL). Experience with data conversion methodologies, including data mapping, cleansing, validation, and transformation. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets and identify inconsistencies or anomalies. Experience in documenting data conversion processes and creating data mapping specifications. Demonstrated ability to work in multi‑functional teams. Demonstrated ability to work independently and complete and deliver work assignments on time. Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated skills in business process reengineering and process flow/mapping. Responsibilities Lead and execute data conversion activities for new system implementations, upgrades, or migrations. Collaborate with business analysts, developers, and stakeholders to gather data requirements and understand legacy and target system structures. Design and document data mapping, transformation, and validation rules to ensure accurate and complete data migration. Develop and run scripts or use ETL tools to extract, transform, and load data from source systems to target applications. Perform data quality checks and reconciliation to ensure data integrity throughout the conversion process. Troubleshoot and resolve data‑related issues, including mismatches, formatting errors, and missing values. Create and maintain detailed documentation of data conversion processes, including mapping specifications, test plans, and validation results. Participate in project planning, status meetings, and provide regular updates on data conversion progress and risks. Ensure compliance with data governance, privacy, and security standards throughout the data conversion lifecycle. Provide post‑conversion support and assist in resolving any data‑related issues after go‑live. Work closely with project managers and team members to align data conversion efforts with project timelines and deliverables. Primary contact and coordination point for issue resolution in relation to the supported “department specific” applications, engaging with application vendors for support, upgrades, and escalation issues. Co‑chair selected Application Support teams for selected applications, consisting of end users, members from the Clinical Informatics and Information Services teams, and vendors. Support various IT and hospital project initiatives; provide data and configuration changes, system testing, prepare documentation of change specifications, and participate in go‑live support. Create and maintain documentation on “department specific” applications and troubleshoot application issues, including changes in scripting, creation of functional design documents, and other relevant documents for end users. Review and discuss business problems with end users, develop flow charts and functional specifications to translate business requirements into technical requirements. Perform end‑user data review and analysis to develop new and improve existing medium‑complexity reports. Provide technical guidance for evaluation of software applications primarily departmental. Analyze and review enhancements for compatibility, adherence to operating guidelines and perform integration testing. Prepare and present status reports and ad‑hoc reports, create test plans, analyze test cases, identify issues and escalation to appropriate teams, and assist management in interpreting available information. Hours of Work Monday‑Friday, days. May include evenings, weekends, and on‑call as required. Rate of Pay $43.44 – $50.35 per hour. Equal Opportunity Statement St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of SJHH. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHH is committed to a barrier‑free recruitment and selection process – please inform us if accommodation is required at any point in the recruitment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr