Business Systems Analyst

2 days ago


Waterloo, Ontario, Canada University of Waterloo Full time
Overview of the Role

We are seeking an experienced Business Systems Analyst to join our team at the University of Waterloo. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary range of $69,331 - $94,371.

Job Description

The successful candidate will provide functional business analysis and project leadership in systems development related to student information systems and integrations. Key responsibilities include:

  • Providing business analysis for new problems or changing processes;
  • Working closely with stakeholder groups to understand and interpret diverse requirements for new developments and/or improvements to existing processes;
  • Identifying and/or verifying user needs, creating user stories, and test scenarios for large development projects;
  • Familiarity with enterprise student information systems, including Peoplesoft, Infosilem, and Cyon;
  • Ability to work effectively within a variety of situations, including changes in job demands, competing priorities, and multiple stakeholder groups.
Requirements and Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

  • An undergraduate degree, or a suitable combination of education and systems experience in a post-secondary environment;
  • Completion of courses in Business Analysis or a related discipline, or the Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) certification would be an asset;
  • 5 years of progressively responsible business systems analysis experience, including demonstrated experience with an enterprise student information system and technology projects;
  • 2 years student information system experience, including configuration and setup of processes, quality assurance, and testing of new functionality;
  • Extensive experience in working with queries and relational database tools;
  • Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills, innovative thinking, and continuous improvement mindset;
  • Proven ability to understand complex situations, analyze them using a systematic approach, and identify patterns and connections between situations that are not inherently obvious;
  • Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills, as well as the ability to complete tasks on schedule;
  • Good understanding of security/privacy related to information systems, principles for secure software development life cycle, and relevant legislative and compliance requirements.


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