ERP Business Analyst, Data

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Job Title:
ERP Business Analyst, Data

Employee Group:
Administrator

Employee Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)

Start Date:
Monday, November 18 2024

End Date (if applicable):
Tuesday, March 31 2026

**Job Description**:
In January 2020, Langara College migrated its HR and finance operations to the cloud-based Workday ERP platform. Langara is now moving into an exciting new phase of transforming its Student Information Systems (SIS) through a suite of solutions, including the Workday Student product.

Under the general guidance of the Project Manager, ERP Process and Testing, the ERP Business Analyst, Data leads the assessment of client legacy data preparation needs in alignment to information technology solutions. This position provides expertise in preparation of legacy systems data through data cleansing, validation, testing, and audit activities. This role works in close collaboration with functional data owners and technical team; and is a champion in ensuring high data quality. The Business Analyst, Data is an integral member of the Student Projects and Improvement team, has a strategic perspective and a broad-based understanding of business operations whilst integrating with an enterprise solution.

We are seeking an ERP Business Analyst, Data passionate about Data and Analytics, Data Science, and Machine Learning, with exceptional analytical thinking, superb communication, and a positive customer service attitude to join our team. Experience in analysing large data sets to identify and resolve issues and experience in developing and implementing data cleansing plans is critical. Experience with ERP systems is preferred. Experience with Ellucian Banner Student is preferred. Experience in higher education or public sector is an asset. Knowledge of student life cycle processes in higher education environment is an asset.

Qualifications Required:
Education & Experience:

- Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Considerable knowledge of project management, quality assurance and change management disciplines.
- Experience in software implementation projects in a business analyst role with focus on data is preferred.
- Proven knowledge and expertise with legacy data migration including data analysis, data cleansing, data verification, data auditing, data extraction and data modelling (conceptual, logical).
- Strong knowledge of business process mapping, improvement/optimization and BPMN.
- Experience facilitating diverse groups to achieve an appropriate outcome.
- Demonstrated ability to analyse and synthesize large sets of data and to formulate actionable insights.
- Advanced knowledge and expertise with SQL and Oracle PL/SQL is a must.
- Experience with the proper handling of sensitive data.
- Solid understanding of key trends and players in the IT industry.
- Experience on an ERP implementation project with student modules is strongly preferred. Knowledge with data warehouse concepts and foundations is an asset
- Experience with Git and version control is an asset
- Higher-education or public sector experience is an asset.
- Experience with scripting languages such as PHP and Python is preferred,
- Proven data visualization skills with Tableau, Power BI, Excel, and Open Source Python Libraries is an asset
- Advanced experience with Excel and the ability to code macros with VBA is an asset

Skills & Abilities:

- Excellent organizational, planning, and prioritization skills. Able to multi-task and deliver multiple assignments in a fast-paced and changing environment.
- Ability to communicate in both technical and user-friendly language for non-technical audience.
- Superior interpersonal skills. Proven ability to work effectively and diplomatically with a wide range of individuals at all organizational levels.
- Demonstrates the willingness, ability, and enthusiasm to learn new processes, methodologies or technologies.
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills.
- Effective organizational and time management skills in meeting deadlines and working with frequent interruptions.
- Creative problem-solving skills with excessive attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to perform complex work with high degree of accuracy.
- Ability to learn and adapt to new techno