Business Analyst

Business Analyst
Competition No: #39-791
The City of Kitchener is seeking an experienced business analyst to join our Community Services Team.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS. ALL APPLICANTS FOR THIS COMPETITION...

1. Must be reliable with good attitude and employment record.

2. Must successfully complete a medical examination if required.

3. Must have the ability to support and project values compatible with the organization.

4. Must have a minimum 3 year University Degree or College Diploma in Business Administration, Social Sciences, Social Work or related discipline

NOTE: Consideration will be given to applicants with a pre-approved equivalent combination of Education and Experience as determined by operating management in consultation with Human Resources, if no applicant with the stated level of education and experience is successful. We encourage all interested to apply.

5. Must have a minimum of 2 years related work experience in data collection, analysis and management

6. Must have demonstrated ability using project management techniques with particular attention to detail, timelines, requirements

7. Must have well developed research, conceptual, analytical and consultation skills

8. Must have highly developed written and verbal communication skills

9. Must have demonstrated group facilitation skills

10. Must have the ability to participate as an effective team member, fulfilling a variety of roles

11. Must have excellent practical knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point), and database management

12. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience with CLASS, Microsoft Project and/or Visio

FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:

- Conduct data analysis using a variety of techniques such as process analysis and logic models; both quantitative and qualitative data involved

- Provide statistical and analytical support and research to the Community Services Department

- Develop, design, monitor and maintain Community Services statistical/data collection systems to inform decision making within the department

- Maintain implementation plans, meeting implementation targets and regularly updating action item logs for a variety of projects

- Develop/maintain digital newspaper library per department/division need and disseminate articles as applicable

- Regularly monitor/update implementation of departmental strategies/action plans

- Design training modules for CSD staff supported by a written procedures/criteria manual

- Prepare reports and other project documentation and present to key stakeholders as required Undertake special projects as assigned by the Manager, Departmental Planning, Research and Technical Support and by the Senior Management Team, CSD

Salary: $51,416 - $64,270 per annum

Competition Number: #39-791

Hours of Work: MONDAY - FRIDAY: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

(modified) 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (or approved alternate)

Union Affiliation: C.U.P.E. 791

You are invited to submit your resume, quoting the appropriate competition number, by 4:00 p.m. on Friday January 15th, 2010, to:


Staffing Coordinator, City of Kitchener

200 King Street West, 3rd Floor, West Wing

Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7

E-mail: humres@kitchener.ca

Fax: (519) 741-2400

TTY: 1-866-969-9994

www.kitchener.ca/hr