Junior System Analyst

Job Title: Systems Analyst, Junior 

 *Please note. Candidate must be able to work in the office a minimum of 3 days per week in Guelph, ON.

Job Summary 

The System Analyst, Junior position, under direct direction, is responsible for assisting in research and fact-finding to develop or modify information systems. Additional responsibilities include assisting in preparing detailed specifications from which programs will be written. In addition, evaluate and revise existing system logic difficulties and documentation as necessary.  

  Responsibility 

• Participate in various technical and systems related projects under the direction of Intermediate and Senior System Analyst – Technical resources.  
• Work on projects such as new facility setups, integrations, software rollouts, hardware rollouts etc.  
• Work with Intermediate and Senior resources and decision makers, systems owners, and end users to define business standards and goals, and identify and resolve business issues, and document accordingly.  
• Ensure compatibility and interoperability of in-house computing systems.  
• Review and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging these systems.  
• Create and maintain project timelines.  
• Perform cost-benefit and return on investment analyses for proposed systems to aid management in making implementation decisions.  
• Create systems models, specifications, diagrams and charts to provide direction to application developers.  
• Coordinate and perform in-depth tests, including end-user reviews, for modified and new systems.  
• Conduct research on hardware and software products to justify recommendations and support purchasing efforts.  
• Provide orientation and training to end users for all modified and new systems.  
• Record project activities such as dates, times and actions taken in logbooks.  
• Evaluate acceptability of software performance.  
• Compare results of manual and automated tests to technical specifications published by suppliers.  
• Verify specifications such as throughput rates, load times, functionality and connectivity.  
• Discuss task lists, schedules and workloads with coworkers and colleagues.  
• Compare application load times to norms.  

Academic/Educational Requirements 

• Post-Secondary Education in Computer Science, Information Sciences, Management Information Systems, Business Administration or related field.  

Required Skills/Experience

• Demonstrated experience in a previous information technology technical role.  
• Prior experience in an IT development role is preferred.  
• Ability to review Gantt charts to determine project schedules, resources being allocated and upcoming activities.  
• Knowledge of desktop and server operating systems and hardware   
• Knowledge of development tools, databases and reporting tools   

Core IT & Analyst Skills

• Requirements gathering, conduct interviews, documentation & Project or Product life cycle
• Process mapping & system design, SDLC
• ERP system familiarity and Project tools (DevOps, Jira)
• Basic SQL & data querying
• Testing & troubleshooting

AI & Data Skills

• Basic machine learning concepts
• Data preprocessing (Python, SQL, Excel)
• AI platforms (Azure AI)
• Data visualization (Power BI)
• AI ethics & governance awareness

 Manufacturing Knowledge

• Production & supply chain workflows
• Predictive maintenance & quality control
• Integration of AI with shop-floor systems

 Soft Skills

• Clear communication with technical & business teams
• Analytical thinking & problem-solving
• Team collaboration & adaptability

What Linamar Has to Offer 

• Competitive Compensation 
• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.  
• Opportunities for career advancement. 
• Sustainability Council
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.  
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts. 

About Us 

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian-founded global manufacturer, renowned for its advanced engineering and innovative product development across diverse industries and markets. Our journey started in 1966 under the visionary leadership of our founder, and today, we remain committed to cultivating a culture of innovation and collaboration. 

With access to state-of-the-art tools and resources, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact alongside a team of driven and passionate professionals. Join us and be part of a company where innovation, collaboration, and growth are at the heart of everything we do. 

Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.  Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Accommodations will be provided upon request.  

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