Senior Business Analyst - Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

BA3 Business Analyst 3
Term/full-time
Until December 31, 2025
Department of Agriculture
Strategic Analysis and Systems Support, Strategic Planning, Policy and Programs Division
Winnipeg MB
Advertisement Number: 43301
Salary(s): BA3 $78,546.00 - $102,282.00 per year
Closing Date: September 15, 2024
The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).
Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.
An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.
Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.
Manitoba Agriculture works collaboratively with citizens, industry, governments and other stakeholders to enable the sustainable development and strengthen the resilience of Manitoba's agriculture and food processing industries. Skilled, passionate and engaged staff that embrace innovation and continuous improvement are key to the department's success.

To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form and resume. NOTE: Only those who provide an application form and resume will be considered. See below for further instructions.

Click here to access the application form.
Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Qualifications:
Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree or technical diploma in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or Information Technology (IT) ; or an equivalent combination of related education and experience may be considered.
• Experience with business analysis including analyzing and defining business problems and requirements, developing business cases and identifying strategic processes and technological solutions.
• Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and other softwares including Esri, Arc GIS Online for Organizations (AGOL), Arc GIS Portal, Arc Info Workstation, Python and DATEM 3D Summit Pro, or equivalent systems and software.
• Strong time management and organization skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities within tight timeframes.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to balance competing interests and priorities among a variety of stakeholders.

Desired:

• Experience executing all facets of the Systems Development Life Cycle.
• Experience organizing and coordinating user acceptance testing.

Duties:
The Senior Business Analyst - GIS is accountable for the oversight of Global Information System development and implementation initiatives for the department. This position leads projects that are typically highly complex, involving multiple processes, multiple services, multiple business units, and potentially other departments or industry stakeholders. In addition, the Senior Business Analyst - GIS will provide guidance, support and mentorship to business consultants on projects with narrower scope and complexity. The role of the Senior Business Analyst - GIS is a supportive catalyst for change, focusing not on just the underlying GIS supports, but on the business policies, business standards, mapping needs, practices and processes that their stakeholders' GIS applications and systems support. This is accomplished by using communications, marketing and advocacy skills to anticipate and shape demand, balancing business and ICT change impacts and channeling that demand into the delivery of effective and efficient services to help their constituent business areas achieve their organizational goals and objectives.

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To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form and resume. NOTE: Only those who provide an application form and resume will be considered. See below for further instructions.

Click here to access the application form.
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We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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