Strategic Analytics Consultant

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Job TitleStrategic Analytics Consultant - Data Migration and Cutover
Employee GroupAdministrator
Employee TypeTemporary (Fixed Term)
Start DateMonday, April
End Date (if Applicable)Wednesday, March
Job SummaryIn January 2020, Langara College migrated its HR and Finance operations to the cloud-based Workday ERP platform. Langara is now driving towards completion of its Student Information Systems (SIS) transformation through a suite of solutions, including Workday Student. The Strategic Analytics Consultant – Data Migration and Cutover will be responsible for completing the data mapping and data extracts (Oracle PL/SQL, Python) to extract and transform the student data from Ellucian Banner Student to Workday Student, and contributing to the cutover and go-lives. Previous experience with ETL tools is a plus.
Job DescriptionDuties & ResponsibilitiesBusiness Improvement And Transformation
Conducts business process analysis by completing process mapping, identifying relevant KPIs, complete current state analysis, observing patterns and developing future state recommendations based on data;

build implementation plans for a variety of business processes.
Collaborates with systems users, stakeholders and IT to identify process and workflow improvement areas.
Consults, supports and guides stakeholders through design, configuration and business process setup based on best practices and a thorough understanding of business requirements.
Assesses and makes recommendations on the overall impact of proposed changes to business processes and investigates external solutions.
Documents, designs, develops and tests related configuration revisions according to formal change control process.
Operational Data and Informatics Analysis
Develops dashboards, metrics, analysis and reports using various tools to inform business, financial and labour relations matters.
Conducts regular audits to monitor business and operational processes related to data quality;

analyzes, compiles reports and makes recommendations on data findings to leadership teams;

identifies data errors,develops recommendations and implements data correction strategies.
Responsible for maintenance and support of Workday and other systems and applications within operational areas:
Oversees the security setup, data auditing, system maintenance, and testing for Workday modules.
Provides needs assessments and consultation regarding system changes including upgrades and new product releases.
Resolves escalated support cases for trouble shooting and responds to systems-related questions.
Records and manages incident or service requests in case management system, closes cases when resolved.
Works with stakeholders and IT to assess incidents in order to prioritize and resolve them accordingly.
Collaborates and coordinates with operational areas and IT on potential changes and upcoming system upgrades and releases.
Maintains system documentation, in particular with respect to maintaining data quality and business process documentation.
Generates reports to system users and operational areas.
Participates in systems projects for current and future implementation of business system modules and enhancements.
Training
Collaborates and coordinates with other team members, subject matter experts and stakeholders to inform updates to training material, supporting resources and knowledge transfer.
Provides ongoing support and training to system users and operational areas.
Documents, designs and delivers technical training for their area of expertise, as it relates to system changes
Qualifications RequiredOther related duties as assigned
Education & Experience
Undergraduate degree in Information Technology, Business or related discipline.
Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role with a minimum of 1 year of in Business Analytics.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.