System Analyst, IT Infrastructure Projects

Please note that a strong internal candidate has been identified.

Information and Communications Technology (ICT), as strategic partners to the University, enables courageous curiosity by empowering students, staff, and faculty to do more than thought possible with technology that boosts productivity, strengthens security, and enhances research outcomes.
The university offers flexible work arrangements; access to the university's recreation services; ongoing professional development; and a comprehensive benefits and pension program.
Primary Purpose: The Systems Analyst (IT Infrastructure Projects) plays a strategic key role in leading and delivering projects that transform the IT ecosystem at the University of Saskatchewan.  Through skillful leadership of initiatives that modernize USask data centers, virtualization infrastructure, and IT research and administration compute and storage, the Systems Analyst prepares the University for the coming decades to fulfill its teaching and research mission. The role includes supporting infrastructure strategy and ensuring alignment with institutional and research priorities.
Nature of Work: In conjunction with IT managers and solutions architects within ICT, the Systems Analyst will lead projects to modernize data centers and infrastructure within USask's enterprise architecture framework. The role involves autonomous planning, problem-solving, and strategic decision-making. The incumbent works closely with research, network, infrastructure, and security teams, as well as multiple units under the Vice-President Administration, including Facilities and Planning, Development, and Construction, and with external vendors and contractors. Day-to-day activities include meeting, planning, budgeting, and coordinating multiple high-value ($M) projects. As part of a continuous improvement program, the Systems Analyst will partner with infrastructure managers to define and implement best practices, enhance operational excellence, and drive efficiency and innovation across IT infrastructure initiatives.

This position is based in-person at the University of Saskatchewan campus in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Hybrid work may be eligible under USask's Alternative Workspace Guidelines.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead IT infrastructure and data centre projects with University-wide impact over a 10–25 year timescale and multi-million-dollar budgets, including but not limited to:
• Coordinate and liaise with internal (e.g., Planning, Development, and Construction, Facilities, Systems and Networks architects in ICT) and external (e.g., external contractors and vendors) resources
• Analyze and synthesize recommendations for horizonal planning years) on Data Center improvements and replacements
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to infrastructure teams, supporting best practices and operational excellence
• Represent ICT in strategic planning discussions and contribute to institutional IT strategy
• Evaluate emerging technologies, propose adoption strategies, and ensure projects align with institutional priorities and enterprise architecture standards
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education:   Degree or diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline is required.
Professional certifications in project management (PMP) or relevant technologies are considered assets.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in IT infrastructure planning, implementation, and modernization
• Demonstrated ability to lead enterprise-scale projects, develop long-term technical strategies, and influence organizational decisions

Skills:

• Advanced expertise in many of:
  • Formal and/or informal project management;
  • Modern data center implementation;
  • Budget development and long-range financial planning for IT systems, including licensing modeling and optimization;
  • IT infrastructure, including HPC, storage, virtualization;
  • Data center resiliency and operations;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Experience mentoring and providing technical guidance to teams

Preferred:

• Familiarity with IT in higher education and/or USask research and administrative environments
• Experience managing vendor relationships, procurement, and contracts for strategic IT projects
• Ability to contribute to enterprise IT governance, standards, and policy development

The University of Saskatchewan recognizes that non-traditional career paths may have developed a candidate's competency, and alternate combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Department: Information and Communications Technology, Research Library & Data Centre Tech
Status: Term 16 months with the possibility of extension or becoming permanent

Employment Group: ASPA
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.00

Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $87, ,353.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Salary Family (if applicable): Information Technology

Salary Phase/Band: Phase 3

Posted Date: 11/7/2025

Closing Date: 11/13/2025 at 6:00 pm CST
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: May be eligible for hybrid work under the terms of USask's Alternative Workspace Guidelines

The successful applicant will be required to provide the following current verification(s) where 'Yes' is indicated below. Further information is available at:

Criminal Record Check: Yes
Driver's License and Abstract Check: Not Applicable
Education/Credential Verification: Not Applicable
Vulnerable Sector Check: Not Applicable

The University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity, diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation. We actively seek to create a welcoming environment where all individuals feel empowered to thrive, contribute, and grow. Applications from equity-deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve: EDI Framework for Action.
We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and the Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation.
The University of Saskatchewan provides an accessible and inclusive workplace. Should you require support through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources for assistance.